October 8, 2016 was the date set for St. Francis of Assisi School to hold their annual Fall Festival. The days before were busy with preparations.
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- The construction of a straight and sturdy wall to display the Silent Auction items
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- Railing set off the space dedicated to the Silent Auction.
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- The “wedding tent” goes up…
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- …the perfect place for outdoor Bingo!
And the day begins…
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- 6:00 a.m. and the chicken is on the grill.
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- 6:05a.m. and Sister Kathleen is mixing the face paints.
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- Hula Hoop contest for the young people
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- Push up contest for the guys
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- Sister Kathleen sells wristbands for the games outside.
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- Sister Elena works at the Ticket Table and sneaking a few cheese nachos!
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- Sister Judy is busy helping St. Francis students find the right sized boots, a special gift for the Festival.
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- Once everything is in place Sister Elena and Kathy enjoy a little time together watching the crowd.
The weather could not have been nicer and regardless of the age, there seemed to be fun for everyone.
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- Duck Pond for the little ones
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- Now it is the girl’s turn!
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- There were three bouncers to entertain the children.
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- This smile tells it all.
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- …And she was ready for more!
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- Ready for his first pony ride!
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- The way to travel after a full day in the sun!
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- Can I take this one home?
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- Dad demonstrating how the Toilet Bowl Toss goes!
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- With Halloween so near a Jack O’Lantern contest had to be.
There are always moments for special photo ops!
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- Good family fun time
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- My baby sister finally takes her nap.
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- Ah, we caught Sister Judy enjoying the sun and helping contestants guess the number of candy corn kernels in the jar.
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- This little one shows pride in her face painting.
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- Brother Patrick took a break in the special Silent Auction chair.
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- I’m tired dad, take me home.
The Silent Auction offered about 20 items, while several raffle items included a Vizio 65-inch Smart TV and a Regions Bank adult bicycle.
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- As the afternoon activities unfolded, the workers enjoyed the crowd’s enthusiasm and showed their own “happy dance”!