Family dance Fri, Oct 4 at FPCC 6pm-to 9pm. Native Indian dancer!
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Kid's BINGO lots of fun!
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Friendship Park Community Center hosted Kid's BINGO for school aged children from kindergarten through 8th grade. Doors opened at 12:30pm and BINGO fun ran from from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Children were accompanied by an adult and filled the room hoping to be able to call BINGO! Great toys and games were awarded as prizes, generously donated by Jim Semenovich. This was a free event. Snacks and refreshments were served. No registration was necessary. The next Kid's BINGO event will be in October!
Solar Eclipse Party an Amazing Success!
Friendship Park Community Center, organized by the Student Leadership Program (SLP) hosted a Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8 from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm.
The public was invited and 100 viewing glasses were purchased for free use during the party. Food (hot dogs, etc.), activities, games, videos, materials, etc. were available. Indoor, via a video screen feed and outdoor viewing was available. The indoor area was filled and also the park was filled with people enjoying the amazing opportunity to enjoy an event of a lifetime together. Many parties were held in the area and the surrounding streets were jammed with cars all afternoon and through the evening.
This free family event was made possible by the grant from The City of Toledo Parks and Youth Services.
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Enchilada Fundraiser Dinner a Huge Success!
Our Mexican Heritage Enchilada Fundraiser Dinner was a huge success! Thanks to all the generous donations, organizing skill, and food cooking skills by our benefactor, Lillian Katko, the dinner generated almost $2,000! It was held at Friendship Park Community Center on January 26 (after being postponed for a week due to the cold/snow). Dinners were be served from 5-7pm and the El Corazon de Mexico dancers performed at 7 pm. Dinner tickets were $12 if reserved and paid in advance and $15 if reserved and paid at the door. Kids were $6. Enchiladas, rice and beans were served. A free dessert was available. Extra donations were obtained via $10 raffle tickets to win a 50" TV., a 50/50 raffle, and prize raffles. To all who supported this fundraiser, including the volunteers we always need and rely on to conduct an event, THANK-YOU! And congratulations to those who won the raffles and prizes.
2024 Officers Elected!
At the December board meeting, officers for 2024 were elected and one board member, whose 3 year term had expired, was reelected to the board. All four 2023 officers committed to remain for 2024 and were reelected to their offices by the board. They are President: John Burgan; Vice President, Joyce Ejhinger; Secretary, Kris Shawen; and Treasurer, Debbie Fritz. The board is grateful for their service during 2023 and willingness to continue to serve in 2024. All of the board members are commended for their service and their work for the administrative needs of our Center.
Kids BINGO Fun!
On Saturday, August 5th from 1 - 2:30 pm 27 kids accompanied by 26 adults enjoyed Kids' BINGO. This was a free event for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. A boatload of toys and games were awarded as prizes, very generously provided courtesy of Jim Semenovich, who states he "loves buying toys for kids." His grandkids were there of course! Cupcakes, ice cream and refreshments were served. The event was the second of its kind and Jim says expect the next in the spring around April. Mark your calendars, kids!