Frozen
in Wilkowski Park
By: Linda Johnson
Families state together
in Wilkowski Park on July 3rd, waiting to watch the movie “FROZEN”
that was presented by Rainier Community Cares. This is the first time a Family Fun Movies
event was ever held in the park and it was a huge success! Heads were counted and 164 adults and children
were seen laying on blankets and sitting in chairs waiting for the movie
“Frozen” to start. The children got a
childhood memory that they will remember their whole lives. There also were adults there, who did not
bring children. They just wanted to
enjoy the experience.
The Fire Department
arrived with their sirens and lights blazing about a half hour before the movie
was going to start. The children were
very pleased with all of the commotion.
They ran up and checked
out all of the equipment on the truck.
Welcoming addresses were
made by City of Rainier Mayor and President of R.C.C. Randy Schleis, as well as
Rainier Community Council member George Johnson. In less than 10 minutes both speakers gave a
brief history of Rainier Community Cares, the work it does in the community and
the direction they are moving forward in. The current program is “Parents Matter” reminds
parents on ways to promote positive experiences for their children and
families.
Randy & Kathy Schleis on the left of the picture.
George Johnson talked about
volunteering in Rainier and the importance of involving our youth in helping
others to build sustainable communities. There are many groups in our community who are
doing good work. He urged everyone to
participate with their children in public service activities.
Juliette Pia, Program
Director of R.C.C., said “Parents who want to be involved in our community and
help create positive experiences for our children are welcome to join us. We need more leaders who are willing to give
just a few hours a month to help make our community a better place to raise our
children. We want our children to be
proud to live here.”
The fire truck turned
their sirens and lights back on and waved goodbye to the families nestled in
the park. Then the crowd settled down
and the movie started playing on the inflatable movie screen. Children cuddled up to their parents and were
glued to the movie screen. Even
grandparents came with their children and grandchildren. It was an extended “Family Fun Night.”
Rainier Community Cares
is currently sponsoring a FREE Summer Lunch and activities program mornings at
Rainier Elementary with the help and cooperation of our school
administration and volunteers. R.C.C.
just finished a free six week program held at Sugar and Spice Daycare
called strengthening families. For
additional information on how you can help please call Juliette at 360.446.9222.
