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Quaker Day Festival Features Entertainment, FunMiracle Movers Field Grand Opening to Coincide with Festival

The 2014 Quaker Day Festival, to be held on Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, is putting the emphasis on family entertainment and fun this year. New is a “Family Fun Tent” which will exclusively offer games, activities and prizes for children. “The tent will still be open to all types of vendors,” said Brad DuBois, Executive Director of the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the festival. “However, all vendors in the tent must offer a kid-friendly activity, game, craft or prize.” DuBois also listed the popular features of the festival that will be back again this year. “They include the annual Quaker Day Parade, but look for a new route this year that begins and ends at the Middle School,” he said. “Also back is the “Plainfield’s Got Talent” show that begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Launch Pad Rock Studios will have an entertainment tent that showcases talent from the area including some of their students. And of course, Jessop Amusements will have carnival rides all three days. Friday night will again feature ‘arm band night’ that enables you to ride all rides all night for one low price.” Another new event is the Quaker Day 5K which will take place at the Miracle Movers Field at the Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex. The run will benefit the synthetic surface Miracle Movers Field designed for special needs children and for league play on the field. The run is $10 for race registration only; $20 for the race plus a wicking t-shirt. Online registration may be done ahead of time at (continued)

2014 Quaker Day Festival Schedule

Quaker Day Parade, Saturday, September 20:

10 am Parade begins and ends at Plainfield Middle School

Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex:Friday, September 19

4-9 pm Carnival Rides by Jessop Amusements Arm Band Night! Ride all rides for one low price!

Saturday, September 2012 pm Quaker Day 5K12 – 9 pm Carnival Rides by Jessop Amusements12 – 9 pm Inflatables by Big Bounce Fun House12 – 9 pm Vendors, Games, Food12 – 9 pm Family Fun Tent Open12 – 9 pm Entertainment in Launch Pad Tent8:30 pm Family Movie

Sunday, September 2112 – 5 pm Carnival Rides by Jessop Amusements12 – 5 pm Vendors, Games, Food12 – 5 pm Family Fun Tent Open12 – 5 pm Entertainment in Launch Pad Tent12 – 5 pm Inflatables/train rides by Big Bounce Fun House2 pm “Plainfield’s Got Talent” Talent Show

Friends Meeting House Grounds:Saturday, September 20:

8 am - 4 pm Craft Vendors and Food12 – 4 pm Quaker Day Car Show

https://register.chronotrack.com/reg/form?eventID=9756. Same day registration will be from 10:30 to 11:30 am before the race. The race meeting will take place at 11:45 with the race starting at noon. Plus, the Grand Opening of Miracle Movers Field at the Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex will be Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. “Imagine a place where the playing field for special needs children is leveled, where everyone gets a chance to score,” said Clay Chafin, Plainfield’s Parks & Recreation Director. “Think about a game where everyone is on your side, where the cheers are the loudest and the smiles are brighter than ever. This will be the setting for the softball league we’ll be offering this fall to players under 21 years of age.” After the short opening ceremony, each team will participate in a one inning game. “Residents are invited to stay after the Grand Opening ceremony to attend and witness the first games at the field that will be a part of the future of Plainfield for many years to come,” added Chafin. More information about Miracle Movers Field, how to register a special needs child for the league, or how to become a volunteer may be found on the Town’s website at townofplainfield.com.

“Horseshoe” Portion of Reeves to Close on September 13On Saturday, September 13, the 37th Annual Meijer Marching Band Invitational will be held at Plainfield High School. To ensure the safety of over 1,500 student participants and approximately 1,000 spectators, the band festival organizers have requested closure of the horseshoe portion of Reeves Road that runs north of the High School. This portion of the road will be closed from the stop sign on the west side of the High School to the stop light on the east side of the High School. This will be in effect from noon until midnight.

Two Electronic Message Boards will be used to remind those who use Reeves Road of the temporary road closure.

Puppy Pool Party to be September 6 and 7 Plainfield’s 8th annual Puppy Pool Party will be held on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 at the Plainfield Recreation & Aquatic Center’s Splash Island Water Park.

The schedule is as follows:

September 6:• 11 am to noon – Small Dogs• 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. – Large Dogs

• 2 pm to 3 pm – Small Dogs• 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Large Dogs

September 7:• 1 pm to 2 pm – Small Dogs• 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Large Dogs

Small Dogs: up to and including 35 poundsLarge Dogs: over 35 pounds

Fees: Minimum $10.00 per dog.

• Pre-registration recommended at front desk

• $7 will support the Town’s Beneficent Fund and $3 will support the Hendricks County Humane Society’s HOPE program (Help Over Population End)

NOTE: All pets must have proof of current vaccinations the day of the event! Paper certificates are required – RABIES TAGS ALONE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.