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The Olympic Torch Comes to Clearview Township | December 29, 2009 - Mill Street, Creemore 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Clearview Township has been chosen by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) as one of the over 1100 Canadian Communities to host the Olympic Torch Relay along its 106 day, 45, 000 km Trans Canada route. The flame will pass through Clearview, in Creemore, on December 29th, 2009. Under the banner, events are being planned to showcase the activities residents of Clearview enjoy and participate in. The intent is to encourage special events that promote interest in their own sport and in turn spark support for our Olympic athletes as they represent Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Winteer Olympics while promoting the Olympic ideal within the community. | Torch Day Activities | | Clearview Colours Parade | | Canadian Karaoke | | | Outdoor Curling Rink | | Street Hockey Tournament | | | Display of Children's Artwork | | Nordic Activities | | | Meet an Olympian | | Horse and Wagon Rides | | | Children's Activities | | Live Entertainment | | | Outdoor Games | | Balloons | | | Snow Sculpture Garden | | Warming Stations | | | | | | | Leading Up To Torch Day | | Community Sports Fun | | In-School Programs | | | Volunteer Recruitment | | Nordic Events | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
How You Can Get Involved | Individuals | Groups | Businesses | | Every person in Clearview is encouraged to participate and join in the fun: | The Torch Day Committee is currently seeking the involvement of community groups to provide the following: | The Torch Day Committee is looking to the business community to provide the following: | - Represent your town, village or Hamlet during the Clearview Colours Parade, enjoy activities for the whole family and be part of the Olympic Spirit. Watch your local paper and the Clearview Township website for details.
- Help one of the many community organizations that will be providing the various events and activities.
- Send out the message - encourage family, friends and neighbours to come.
| - Coordination of Parking and Transportation
- Coordination and/or staffing of warming stations, craft centre, out-door rink, performances
- Street team - to distribute posters and schedules throughout the community
- You tell us - what does your group have to add to this day?
| - Donations of goods and services to enhance the Torch Day Events
- Donations to community groups who will be helping with Torch Day Activities
Rules around business and sponsorship involvement are clearly defined by VANOC. Be certain to verify that any ideas you may have are in compliance with these rules by contacting a committee member for details. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 18 December 2009 )
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