Blast from the Past! Oakwood Homecoming Skit – 2013!
The 99th Oakwood Homecoming is set for Labor Day weekend, September 1-3! Even though times have changed, those Country Roads can still take us home! It may be different, but it’s home! Remember when you knew everyone in Oakwood? How many do you know now? Thirty years ago there were 6-7 Little League teams, now only 2. The point is, Oakwood is different in many ways. Towns all over the country, both big and small, are changing and trying to keep their hometown festivals going. Each year it is harder, but with so many great volunteers the Homecoming will live to celebrate its 100th next year! Will you be there to help? It takes a village… to keep the village traditions alive! Come celebrate the Homecoming! Remember the past, but look to the future. Greet old friends and make new ones! Enjoy all the events packed into the 3 days! And look out for next year!! Plan now to get involved!
Schedule of Events:
SATURDAY:
7:00-10:00 a.m. – Fire Dept. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Register for Golf Scramble; August 27 sign up; 9:00 a.m. Tee Off
10:00 a.m. – Cemetery Walk and Softball Games Start; Brain Cancer Memorial Games. For more information, call Liz at 419-890-6446
1:00 p.m. – Poker Run on River; Last Boat out by 2:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – Bingo
7:00 p.m. – Music & Wine Tasting
SUNDAY:
7:00-11:00 a.m. – Legion Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Health Walk
10:00 a.m. – Tractor Pull
10:30 a.m. – Community Church Service
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Decorated Chair Drop Off
12:00-4:00 p.m. – Family Yard Games
12:30 p.m. – Little King & Queen
1:00 p.m. – Bingo
1:30 p.m. – Little Miss Oakwood
2:00 p.m. – Community Recognition and Pedal Pull Begins
2:30 Kids Crafts
3:00 p.m. – Miss Oakwood
3:00-6:00 p.m. – Vendors in Legion Hall
3:00-8:00 p.m. – Interactive Inflatables
4:00-7:00 p.m. – Bluegrass Opry Barn
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Cardboard Furniture Contest
5:00 p.m. – Alumni Banquet
7:00 p.m. – Jackpot Bingo
8:00 p.m. – Everwilling Club Skit Lead In to Ms. Oakwood
9:00 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt
MONDAY:
9:00 a.m. – Parade Line Up
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Vendors in Legion Hall
11:00 a.m. – Parade
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Twin Oaks Buffet
12:00-5:00 p.m. – Interactive Inflatables
12:30 p.m. – Bingo Begins and Big Wheel Race
1:15 p.m. – Sign Up Price is Right
2:00 p.m. – Price is Right
4:00 p.m. – Jackpot Bingo
5:00 p.m. – Duck Race
On Saturday, September 1st, the Golf Scramble will take place at Auglaize Golf Club. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and play begins at 9:00 a.m. 1st Place earns bragging rights, a trophy, Duck Ticket & spot in parade! Call 419-594-3548 or email mikeanddeedi@yahoo.com to register by Monday, August 27.
The Bluegrass Opry Barn will be entertaining with their classic talent in the Big Tent on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.!
FOOD STAND HOURS:
Saturday 6:00-10:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00-9:00 p.m.; Monday 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Fire Dept. Breakfast – Saturday 7:00-10:00 a.m.; Legion Breakfast – Sunday 7:00-11:00 a.m.
FFA at the Tractor Pull; Auglaize Chapel Free Popcorn Monday; Twin Oaks Buffet – 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday; Library Baked Potatoes & Ice Cream; Grub Junkies (BBQ); Lemon Shake Ups; French Fries
There will be a Cemetery Walk with interesting stories about former area residents on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Meet at Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Friends of the Paulding County Park District will sponsor yard games such as Ladder Ball, Corn Hole, etc in the park on Sunday from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Kids and adults, families, all ages are invited to come and join in the fun in the park!
Are you old enough to remember the little Ferris Wheel at the school? Times have changed! Ultra Sound will provide Zorb Racing, Radical Run, Warrior Dash Obstacle Run, Grand Slammer, Carousel Bouncer, & Fire Station Combo. Wristbands are available for 2 days. Tickets will also be available; some rides will require 1-3 tickets.
The River Poker Run starts Saturday at the Oakwood Dock, 1:00-2:00 p.m. end at the Sand Bar. Prizes: $100-$75-$50. Presale at the Sandbar or call 419-594-2615. Presale tickets will include entry in Labor Day Duck Race.
Lots to check out inside the library! Animal Origami Art, Teen & Kids Artwork, Country Vintage Displays, Artwork of Local Artists, The Photo Caption Contest, and the Country Flower Arrangement Contest! Check the weekly website for more information and activities going on throughout the year!
Please Register For the Parade at https:// tinyurl.com/ y9kbksqy
Find an old kitchen chair and get creative! Use your imagination or find some ideas on Pinterest. Bring your chair to the Gazebo on Sunday from 11:30-12:30 and it will be displayed all weekend!
Bring your fresh or silk arrangement to the library 8/29-8/31 for judging and display throughout the weekend! All ages welcome to participate, but just one entry per person please!
Come to the Library August 24-31 and write a caption for the photo on display. Best captions will win $50 for 1st place, $35 for 2nd, and $15 for 3rd.
Kid’s Contests at the Library Age 6-12 stop in and pick up a coloring page. Return by 8/31. Three Winners!
Ages 13-18 Original art representing the theme “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. Use 8 1/2 x 11 paper, in color and no cop- ied images. Limit 2 entries and Prize Package for 1st Place. Stop by the Library for complete details and rules!
Several Vendors
In the Legion Hall Sunday 3-6 Monday 10-2
Scentsy Pink Zebra Premier Designs Thirty One Sassy Snaps Paparazzi Pampered Chef
Fireworks Next Year???
Wheels are turning for the anniversary of the 100th Homecoming celebration next year. One of the hopes is to have Fire- works. Watch for fund raisers (and maybe some begging) throughout the year to help. fund this dream!
More Info….
Visit the web page often for updates at: oakwoodhomecoming.weebly.com,or join Oakwood Homecoming on Facebook Pagaent and Parade forms are also availa- ble at the library.
VOLUNTEERS to ‘man’ the inflatables greatly appreciated! Call Deedi 594-3548!
This publication was generously paid for by the Oakwood Arbor 759 Gleaner Life Insurance Society. They are a fraternal organization that is rewarded monetarily by the Society for completing Samaritan projects. The Oakwood Arbor has contributed thousands of dollars and many, many hours to our community. The Arbor meets the last Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend! If you would like more information call John or Bonnie Pier at 419-594-2750
