IRVING, NY- The Community Fair kicked off Monday, April 5th with the Fishing Derby, Family Community Challenge, a Paint Project to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Victims, and drive-thru chicken dinner.
The week rounded out with various physical activities and challenges such as a Scavenger Hunt, a 5K, a lacrosse shoot out, a lay-up challenge, a 3 point shooting contest, a golf tournament, and a Community Clean up.
Many art activities were included as well, the Education Department hosted a paint night and the Crime Victims Department hosted a paint project to raise awareness about sexual assault. There was also a photo contest and family community challenge. A drive-thru meal was given out daily. All meals were sponsored by Nation Executives and Departments
Barbara Hill and family took advantage of the many activities this week “My family really enjoyed the Fishing Derby. It was really fun, the kids and I all had a great time!”
“One of the cool things about the Community Fair was the option to join some of the challenges virtually if you were worried about Covid. There were a lot of activities going on all week that you could pick an activity you were comfortable with.”
“We felt pretty safe, all covid and social distance guidelines were followed the entire time through every event we attended. They went to great lengths to be able to provide the activities we haven’t been able to do. I want to thank all the staff that made event safe and enjoyable for the community.”
Grant Stevens from the Cattaraugs Community Center hosted the Lacrosse Shoot Out, The Lay Up Challenge, and The 3 point Challenge on Thursday. “This our Community Event Week and these are the most common sports activities going on in lacrosse and basketball within our community. With the pandemic going on, we haven’t seen many people in the gym so it was nice to see everyone coming out and getting active again.”
Nya:wëh to all whom made the week possible for our communities!
