Village of Stirling
1999 Centennial Calendar of Events | |
1 January 1999 | Opening Ceremony - High School Gym 7 PM.
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5 May 1999 | Village Birthday Party - potluck supper, games and birthday cake at Reunion Centre
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12 July
to 18 July | Settler Days
(Whole Week)
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12 July
6 PM | Opening Barbecue - Pig roast at Reunion Centre - $2/person; 6 & under free. Barbecue pork, potato salad, beans & bun)
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13 July
5:30 PM | Honored Guests Banquet - banquet to honor the seniors of Stirling past and present. Delicious free meal and entertainment.
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14 July | Quilt Contest - traditional special occasion, general baby and beginner quilts. Set up at the school from 9 AM to 11 AM with judging a noon. Viewing until 9 PM.
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Old Time Fair - Craft, baking plus numerous other entries entered, judged and ribbons awarded. Set up at the school starts at 9 AM with judging at noon. Old time fiddlers will be playing at 3 PM. Food will be auctioned off at 6 PM. Viewing until 9 PM.
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15 July
10 AM | Kids Day - In the park - Something for all ages; petting zoo, carnival games, helium balloons, family games and obstacle course, family picnic and much more.
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16 July
7:30 PM | Chautauqua - music and old fashion "mellerdrammer" entitled "The Plight of the Widow's Daughters" by Betty Sorensen at the School. Cost: $2/person - 12 & under free.
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17 July | Firemen's Free Breakfast - 7 AM-9 AM held at the Fire hall along with the official ribbon cutting for the new addition. (pancakes, eggs and juice)
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5K -Run - 7 AM - Run starts at the Village office. Cost: $10 per runner or $35 per family with T-shirts included.
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Parade - Line up at the park at 9 AM; judging at 9:30 AM; parade starts at 10 AM.
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Kiosk Ribbon Cutting - at the Kiosk immediately following the parade.
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Dignitaries Lunch - Free lunch for invited dignitaries at the Village office following the Kiosk ribbon cutting.
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"Sluff" - Card game for young and old - if you don't know how to play don't worry someone will be there to show you how!! - Noon to 2 PM at the Renunion Centre.
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Gymkana - Equestrian games and events for young and old at the arena starting at noon.
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Heavy Horse Team Events - Fun events for the heavy horse enthusiast starting at 3 PM in the arena.
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Ball Tournament - starting Friday evening and continuing Saturday following the parade at the Park Ball Diamonds. Family and fun tournament.
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Kids games & free pool games at the park & pool.
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Concession stands and goodies to eat available at all events.
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Beef-on-a-Bun - 6 PM - Traditional beef-on-a-Bun meal at Reunion Centre.
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Firemen Auction - Lots of items for everyone immediately following the Beef-on-a-Bun at the Reunion Centre.
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Street Dance - 9 PM - Great free fun in front of the pool.
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Fireworks - 11 PM - Gigantic fireworks for all to see free of charge at the park.
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18 July
6 PM | Fireside Church Service - Speaker: Hugh W. Pinnock (a General Authority) at the Stirling LDS Chapel
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31 December | Closing Activity - Formal Green and Gold Ball in the School Gym (Chameleon Dance Band, also known as the Lethbridge Big Band)
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