Rainier Lions Club: Wilkowski Park

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Bluegrass Pickin' Party 25th Anniversary 2017

FREE Admission! Come to the 25th Anniversary of the Rainier Bluegrass Pickin' Party August 24th - 27, 2017 in Wilkowski Park.

The pickin' & grinnin' will go on all week, as the bluegrass performers practice in the park by their RV's. It's fun for the whole family to wander through the park and watch the performers play informally, as they get ready for their free concerts.

Friday the Open Mic on the Bluegrass Stage starts at 3 PM and goes on through 7 PM. Please remember to bring chairs and blankets.

Saturday there are 2 concerts. The first one goes from 2 - 5 PM. The second one starts at 6 PM and runs through 10 PM.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Halloween in Boo-Kowski Park

Monday, July 7, 2014

Frozen in Wilkowski Park!

Frozen in Wilkowski Park

By: Linda Johnson

Families state together in Wilkowski Park on July 3^rd, 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.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Halloween in BOO-Kowski Park!

What a fabulous Halloween turnout! Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Halloween with the Lions Club, Rainier ROCS & the Girl Scouts! Hundreds of children and their parents came and celebrated Halloween in the Park! AMAZING!!! AWESOME!!!! THRILLING!!!!!

When we first got to the park, it was about 3:30 PM. Brenda, a couple of students, George and I were there. George said, "I don't know. I hope this turns out well." Four-thirty arrived with Art and Charlotte Runyan. George was getting a little nervous. "Where is everybody??"

They must have heard George, because a steady stream of people started arriving, bringing their treats and decorating. The Girl Scout leader, Cindy, already had the Tee-Pee up. There were bales of hay and the bean bag & duck pond games. Pretty soon there were so many people there we lost count!

Froggy Trader, Main Street Cookies, Rainier ROCS, Pupper's Pet Supplies, Rainier Sportsman's Club, Rainier Lions Club, Rainier Girl Scouts, Detrick's Farm & Chicken Coops, Rose's Homes, Bikini Bottoms & Retro Candy Shope, Rainier Cub & Boy Scouts, Mayor Randy Schleis & his wife Kathy........

Then the families came. They came in waves.

We had a wave during the daylight. Then at dusk - we had another wave. When it got DARK and spooky - we had the final wave of older children. We went through enough cookies for 150 people and candy for 300 children. Some of the businesses left when they ran out of treats. We ran out at the very end and left at 8 PM.

We heard thank-yous from parents and children alike. Joy and laughter filled the air all evening long. What a great break from Trick-or-Treating - to stop buy, get a hot cup of coffee or cocoa to warm up your hands, while your children played, or got treats.

Spook-tacular!