BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//City of Fircrest - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:City of Fircrest X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for City of Fircrest REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060958 CREATED:20210929T234453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T205354Z UID:10002327-1665424800-1665435600@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:City Council Special Meeting - Budget Session DESCRIPTION:NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold special meeting budget study sessions on October 3\, October 10\, October 17\, and October 24\, October 31\, 2022\, at 6:00 p.m. to review the 2023 Preliminary Budget. \nThese meetings are open to the public in person and by Zoom. Call-in information will be posted at City Hall and on our website for the public to listen via Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment\, you may speak at the appropriate time. \nTo review the agenda\, view Zoom information\, and view the minutes\, click HERE \nFor questions\, contact 253-564-8901 URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/city-council-special-meeting-budget-session/2022-10-10/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060958 CREATED:20210929T234453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T205354Z UID:10002326-1664820000-1664830800@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:City Council Special Meeting - Budget Session DESCRIPTION:NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold special meeting budget study sessions on October 3\, October 10\, October 17\, and October 24\, October 31\, 2022\, at 6:00 p.m. to review the 2023 Preliminary Budget. \nThese meetings are open to the public in person and by Zoom. Call-in information will be posted at City Hall and on our website for the public to listen via Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment\, you may speak at the appropriate time. \nTo review the agenda\, view Zoom information\, and view the minutes\, click HERE \nFor questions\, contact 253-564-8901 URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/city-council-special-meeting-budget-session/2022-10-03/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060958 CREATED:20220107T210408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T211140Z UID:10002905-1655542800-1655568000@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Community-Wide Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/community-wide-yard-sale/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20220106T213555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T173836Z UID:10002904-1648285200-1648310400@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:FISH 'N FUN DESCRIPTION:BRING YOUR FISHING POLE and get ready to have some fun!\nFISH ‘N FUN is a free activity for children ages 3 to 10 years old.\nSessions are 45 minutes long and begin on the hour: 9am\, 10am\, 11am\, 12noon\, 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm.\nEVENT INCLUDES: \n\nFish cleaning\nTrout recipes\nRefreshments\nPrizes for biggest fish of the hour\nPhoto Station\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED\n\n\nThe DETAILS:\n\nPlease bring your own fishing pole.\nBait will be provided.\nSPACE IS LIMITED\nONLY ONE ADULT PER CHILD. This will allow space for more children to fish.\n\nOn-line registration through Rec Desk REQUIRED. \nOn-Line Registration BEGINS: \n\nFircrest Residents: March 1st\nNon-residents: March 21st\n\n* Only one session per child.\n \n  URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/fish-n-fun-3/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211231T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20211111T083701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T214428Z UID:10002901-1638378000-1640970000@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:2021 LIGHTS of FIRCREST Display DESCRIPTION:Here it is! This is one of our most favorite parts of the holidays in Fircrest!\nWe are excited to present the official 2021 LIGHTS of FIRCREST Touring Guide presented by our Title Sponsor Veliz Financial Management.\nWe had a fantastic turnout this year! Our community is wonderfully merry & bright! Great job Fircrest!\nHere’s the link to the google map: Lights of Fircrest 2021 – Google My Maps\nPaper copies will be available TOMORROW (Tuesday\, December 14th) at Fircrest Pharmacy\, Mimi’s Tea\, Espresso Yourself and our sponsor\, Veliz Financial Management (419 Berkeley Ave.\, Ste. B. If you stop by here\, please make sure to say thank you to Joe!)\n\nTHANK YOU Joe Veliz of Veliz Financial Management for your generous sponsorship!\n\nAnd THANK YOU to our fantastic volunteer Christina Chelf for creating this wonderful guide and map!\nEnjoy the tour!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now OPEN for the Lights of Fircrest!\nIt’s time to trim the trees and put up the holiday lights and decor. Let’s make Fircrest the most decorated city in the Pacific NW! Come celebrate the season with us in a big way and leave 2021 in a blaze of lights and fun!\n\nVeliz Financial Management\, Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club invite all Fircrest residents to take part in the 3rd Annual Lights of Fircrest Outdoor Holiday Display Contest.\n\nHere’s how it works.\n\nSubmit the electronic registration form by Monday\, December 6th. Follow this link or cut & paste this link to your browser: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2021-lights-of-fircrest-outdoor-hol\nRegistration limited to the first 80 registrants.\nEach home participating in the Lights of Fircrest will receive a yard sign to display in a visible location in their yard.\nDisplays must be ready for viewing by no later than Tuesday\, December 14th.\nOur team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging between December 15-17.\nPrizes and bragging rights will be announced on Monday\, December 20th.\nAnd the BEST part … we all get to enjoy the beauty of our decorated City! The list of registered homes will be available to the community for self-guided tours on Tuesday\, December 14th. The touring guide will be posted on the City of Fircrest website as well as its Facebook page. Paper copies will be available at select Fircrest businesses. (ONLY addresses will be listed. Names will NOT be included.)\nPlease contact Judy at Fircrest Parks & Recreation at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.238.4166 if you have any questions. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/lights-of-fircrest-display-contest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Holiday,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210911T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T194013Z UID:10002320-1633046400-1635724799@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:SCARECROWS of FIRCREST DESCRIPTION:The Fall FUN continues in Fircrest! Here’s the official Scarecrows of Fircrest Touring Guide presented by our Title Sponsor Mosaic Real Estate! We have such a fun and creative community! Enjoy the tour!\nHere’s the link to the google map: Scarecrows of Fircrest 2021 – Google My Maps\nPaper copies will be available TOMORROW (Wednesday\, October 20th) at Fircrest Pharmacy and Espresso Yourself.\nTHANK YOU Mosaic Real Estate for your generous sponsorship!\nAnd THANK YOU to our fantastic volunteer Christina Chelf for creating this wonderful guide and map!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe SCARECROWS of FIRCREST Display Contest\nFall is almost here and the crows are amassing! It’s time to build the scarecrows and decorate for the fall. \nThis is NOT your ordinary scarecrow building competition. Your goal is to create the most creative and unique ‘scarecrow’ in Fircrest. And the challenge is on! *\n\nThe rules are simple:\n\nBe creative.\nThink outside the box.\nYou can create one scarecow or a big display … it’s up to you!\nHave FUN.\nKeep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).\nYour display must be visible from the street.\nAND finally …. must be hand made (not purchased\, rented or borrowed).\nEntry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.\nTo participate\, register by following this link (or cut & paste into your browser) https://form.jotform.com/…/2021-scarecrows-of-fircrest…\nThen have your scarecrow display ready by the required time deadline.\n\nHere’s how it works.\n\nSubmit the electronic registration form by 5 pm on Monday\, October 11th.\nYour yard / home does NOT need to be fully decorated by this date. You have until the Judging to complete your decorations.\nEach home participating in the Scarecrows of Fircrest will receive a numbered yard sign to display during the competition.\nThe yard sign must be displayed in a visible location in your yard.\nOn October 20th\, our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging.\nYour decorations must be completed by this date.\nPrizes and bragging rights will be announced on October 26th.\nAn electronic list of registered homes\, for self-guided tours\, will be available on the City of Fircrest Website and City Facebook event page. Paper copies will be available at select local businesses and Fircrest City Hall.\nEach registered participant will receive a commemorative “Scarecrows of Fircrest” collectors token (first 80 registrants).\n\n* Must be a Fircrest resident to participate. Only one prize per family.\n\nPlease contact Judy Schmidtke\, Community Events Specialist\, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information.\n\nTHANK YOU MOSAIC REAL ESTATE FOR YOUR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP! URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/scarecrows-of-fircrest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/facebook-banner-.jpg GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210629T184306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T184350Z UID:10002408-1626652800-1627257599@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Fircrest FURRY 4K DESCRIPTION:Fircrest FURRY 4K \nJuly 19 – 25\, 2021 \nJoin us for this casual 4K around Fircrest with your furry best friends. \nWalk\, run or stroll around Fircrest between Monday\, July 19th and Sunday\, July 25th. \n\nChoose the date and time that works best for your schedule. \nYou can either follow the route provided OR create your own route around Fircrest. It’s up to you. 🙂\n\nEach furry (canine or feline) participant will receive a Furry 4K bandana and a WAG BAG of goodies.* \nRegistration is required to receive a WAG BAG for your pet(s). \nPick up your WAG BAG between Monday\, July 19 – Friday\, July 23 (during Fircrest FIT Week) at the Fircrest Park Pavilion between 9 am – 10 am or 5 pm – 6 pm. \nNo cost to enter. \nSubmit the electronic registration form by Thursday\, July 15\, 2021. Just follow this link to register: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2021-furry-4k-registration \nBe sure to take a photo of your pet(s) enjoying the Furry 4K and post your photo(s) on the Facebook event page. \n* While supplies last. \nPlease visit the City of Fircrest Website or contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information. \n\nRegistration Deadline: July 15\, 2021 URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/fircrest-furry-4k/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210620 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210209T233612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T211029Z UID:10002401-1624060800-1624147199@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Community Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:FIRCREST COMMUNITY- WIDE\n \nYARD SALE \nSaturday\, June 19\, 2021\n \n9 am – 4 pm \nThe 2021 Fircrest Community-Wide Yard Sale happens THIS Saturday\, June 19th from 9 am – 4pm! We have over 100 homes signed up to participate. There will be A LOT of treasures to be found in Fircrest that day! It’s going to be a shopping extravaganza! Here’s the list! Enjoy! \nPrinted copies will be available on Wednesday at Fircrest Pharmacy\, Columbia Bank\, Paper Luxe\, Costless Pharmacy and Espresso Yourself. \n \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us for our Annual Community-wide YARD SALE on Saturday\, June 19th. \nHere’s the plan: \n\nIf you would like to host a yard sale at your home\, registrations are now being accepted. Let us know you’re participating. Follow this link (cut & paste in browser) to sign up.\nhttps://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2021-fircrest-community-yard-sale-r\n\nWe will add your address to the master list of residents hosting sales on Saturday\, June 19th. (We will only include addresses. Names will not be listed.)\nRegistration Deadline: June 11\, 2021.\n\n\nIt’s as easy as that! You’ll be able to clear out some clutter and make a few dollars in the process. \nThe Fircrest Community Yard Sale\, along with the list of participating homes\, will be advertised on the City of Fircrest website and various other Facebook sites.\n \nRegistration is required to be included on the list. There is NO COST to register. \nPLEASE NOTE: Follow these simple guidelines so that we all continue to stay safe. \n\nThis is not a group event.\nSales will take place at each participant’s yard.\nPlease conduct your sale outside.\nPlease provide hand sanitizer.\n\nRegistration Deadline: June 11\, 2021 \nFor additional information\, contact Judy Schmidtke\, Community Events Specialist\, at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.238.4128. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/community-yard-sale/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210506T234304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T234304Z UID:10002406-1620604800-1630108799@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:GROW It! Sunflower Contest DESCRIPTION:Join the Fircrest FUN! All you need to do is scan the QR code on the poster to sign up and get your free seeds. And then we’ll all bring the SUN (flowers) to Fircrest! Here comes the sun …… URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/grow-it-sunflower-contest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210311T172451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T184231Z UID:10002404-1617267600-1617469200@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:HOP to it! DESCRIPTION:Fircrest FUN for children 10 years and under.\nThis is Murphy.\nHe needs your help. He’s asking the children of Fircrest\, ages 10 years and younger to help him.\n  \n\n\nIt’s almost time to HOP to It! Murphy’s friends will be hiding around Fircrest THIS Thursday (April 1st) through Saturday (April 3rd). Murphy needs YOUR help to find them and get his special message. The Fircrest FUN begins at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (1251 Regents) on April 1st (No joke! 😉) Check in between 9 am and 5 pm to pick up your bunny ears and clue sheet.* Complete the task and get a goody bag and a chance to win a prize basket and a personal visit from the Easter Bunny on Sunday at 1pm. *\n\n\n \n\n\n* Only Fircrest residents are eligible for the drawing.\n\n\n\nMurphy’s friends have a special message for him. Search for Murphy’s friends hidden around Fircrest. Each friend has a letter of the message. Find each friend\, then unscramble the letters to solve the message for Murphy.\n\n* while supplies last\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Follow these simple guidelines. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their family/household. Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others on your quest. Be safe. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/hop-to-it/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210318 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210209T202750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T221631Z UID:10002399-1615939200-1616025599@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:ST. PATRICK'S DAY MEDALLION MADNESS DESCRIPTION:On St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) we will hide 100 limited edition Fircrest Medallions around our community. They will be hidden in public areas around the City of Fircrest\, including the Parks\, \nThere is only one RULE:  Please do NOT keep more than ONE medallion. \nThis will be on an honor system. One medallion per household will allow more community members a chance to find one. This event is all about getting outdoors to have some fun! \nThe DETAILS \n\nTake your medallion to our sponsor\, OPTIMUM Physical Therapy\, 1017 Regents Blvd.\, to receive your bag o’ GOLD chocolate candy coins.** (You will be able to keep your medallion.)\nOn the back of your medallion you’ll find a number.  All the medallions will be numbered 1-100. One special number has been chosen in advance and the person who finds it will win the special prize basket donated by OPTIMUM Physical Therapy! You’ll find out if you have the special medallion once you arrive at OPTIMUM.\nAND there’s more! The Fircrest Kiwanis Club has donated a real ‘pot o’ gold coins’ ($50 value)! They will draw another number from those “hunters” who have checked in with their medallion. The winning number will be drawn on Sunday\, March 21st.\n\n*Masks are required to enter the OPTIMUM Physical Therapy office to redeem your prize. \n*Prizes must be redeemed before April 2\, 2021. \nFor any additional information\, please contact Judy\,  Fircrest Parks & Rec. Community Event Specialist\, at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/st-patricks-day-medallion-madness/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Holiday GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20210121T003910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T230053Z UID:10002398-1612137600-1614556799@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:WHAT MAKES YOUR HEART HAPPY PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Tell us what makes YOUR heart happy! \nMusic? Family? Splashing in mud puddles? Just let us know and we will include it in the Fircrest What Makes Your Heart Happy Project. \nWhat does this mean? \nOur goal is to encourage everyone to focus on the positive things that make our hearts happy. BIG or small… does it bring a smile to your face? Please share! \nHere are the steps: \n\nFollow this link (please cut & paste in your browser): https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/what-makes-your-heart-happy-project\nTell us what makes your heart happy.\nWe will print your answer on a laminated heart\, along with only your FIRST name and age (age is optional)\nLook for the what makes your heart happy banner at the Fircrest tennis courts on Electron.\nA giant heart will be created on the tennis court fence.\nYour heart will be posted within the BIG heart for the month of February.\n\nPlease make sure to take a selfie once you find your heart at the Fircrest tennis courts and post it on your social media page with #fircresthearthappyproject. (optional) \nAlso\, for the month of February\, we will have What Makes Your Heart Happy drawings Monday through Thursdays for fun prizes donated by local businesses and friends of Fircrest. If you would like to be eligible\, please complete the second part of the registration form. (on the same link as listed above) \nA huge THANK YOU to our prize donors: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services\, BLISS Creamery\, Chick-fil-A\, Costless Pharmacy\, Fircrest Kiwanis Club\, Mimi’s Tea\, OBDK Owl Brand Discovery Kits\, Renew & Restore Physical Therapy\, Paper Luxe\, Sammy’s Pizza The Crest Home Store and The Curious Bear. \nQuestions? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net. \nNO COST TO ENTER \n*Only one prize per family. Must be a Fircrest resident to be eligible to win a prize. \n** The City of Fircrest reserves the right to review all text for appropriateness and to decline those that do not reflect the spirit of the project. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/what-makes-your-heart-happy-project/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/heart-happy-logo-banner2-scaled.jpg GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T230000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20201206T013134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T185354Z UID:10002395-1607360400-1609455600@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Fircrest Holiday Lights: Stroll Around Fircrest DESCRIPTION:Take an evening stroll to enjoy the Lights of Fircrest. \nYou pick the time and you pick the route. \nThere are many lights to enjoy around our festive town. \nSign up to participate and receive TWO holiday light necklaces * to wear on your stroll. \nOnce you sign up\, you will receive details on where to get your necklaces. The Lights necklaces are available only to Fircrest households. \nLet’s keep spreading the holiday cheer! \nTo register\, scroll down to the event sign up website below OR cut and paste into your web browser: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-Holiday-Stroll \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday\, December 23\, 2020 \n* or while supplies last \nNO COST TO ENTER \nAnyone can participate in the Stroll but must be a Fircrest resident to receive the necklaces. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.\nPlease make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others on your stroll.\nBe safe. Follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy\nA HUGE thank you to Fircrest Pharmacy and the Fircrest Kiwanis Club for sponsoring this festive holiday activity!\nPlease contact Judy Schmidtke\, Community Events Specialist\, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/fircrest-holiday-lights-stroll-around-fircrest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Holiday,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20201110T191754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T205954Z UID:10002394-1606780800-1609459199@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Lights of Fircrest Outdoor Holiday Display Contest DESCRIPTION:It’s time to trim the trees and put up the holiday lights. Let’s celebrate the season in a big way and leave 2020 in a blaze of lights and fun! \nFircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club invite all Fircrest residents to take part in the 2nd Annual ‘Lights of Fircrest’ Outdoor Holiday Display Contest. \nHere’s how it works. \n\nSubmit the electronic registration form by Wednesday\, December 9th. (cut & paste into your browser) https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-Lights-of-Fircrest\nEach home participating in the ‘Lights of Fircrest’ will receive a yard sign to display in a visible location in their yard.\nDisplays must be ready for viewing by no later than Friday\, December 11th.\nThe list of registered homes will be available for self-guided tours. The touring guide will be posted on the City of Fircrest website as well as its Facebook page. Paper copies will be available at select Fircrest businesses. (ONLY addresses will be listed. Names will NOT be included.) \nOn Sunday\, December 13th\, our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging.\nPrizes and bragging rights will be announced on Wednesday\, December 16th.\n\nPlease contact Judy at Fircrest Parks & Recreation at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.238.4128 for more information. \nLet’s make Fircrest the most decorated City in the Pacific Northwest! \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE:\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2020 \nJUDGING:\nSunday\, December 13\, 2020 \nPRIZES AWARDED:\nWednesday\, December 16\, 2020\nNO COST TO ENTER \nTHANK YOU to our generous sponsors for helping to make this event happen! URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/lights-of-fircrest-outdoor-holiday-display-contest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Holiday,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20201028T192929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T192940Z UID:10002382-1604102400-1604188799@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Halloween 2020 DESCRIPTION:There will be NO Halloween Night City-sponsored events on Halloween this year.\nInstead\, please enjoy the Virtual Costume Contest\, Scarecrows of Fircrest Displays and The HUNT leading up to Halloween (October 26-30). \nThe City of Fircrest would like to remind you to enjoy Halloween safely. We are using guidance from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to ensure we do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. \nPLEASE NOTE: The listed activities are NOT group events. \nChildren should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household. \nPlease make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others. \nBe safe. \nPlease follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy \n  URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/halloween-2020/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20200929T173226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T222332Z UID:10002381-1603843200-1604102399@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:The HUNT. DESCRIPTION:The HUNT.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSTARTING POINT: \nBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices South Sound Properties – 1251 Regents \n\nOur awesome sponsors\, Berkshire Hathaway\, created a fun photo booth for the starting point of The HUNT. All the festivities will happen Wednesday through Friday! Check in anytime between 9am to 3pm (you need to find the treasure * by 4pm)\nThis activity is for ages 12 and under.\n\n\nPlease follow these simple guidelines so that we all continue to comply with the “Stay Healthy” order:\nThis is not a group event.\nKids must be with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.\nMake sure to stay at least 6 feet away from people who don’t live with you.\nhttps://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy\n\n\n* while treasures last\n\n\n  \nA great adventure and treasure are in your future. \nJoin the fun. The HUNT will happen October 28-30\, 2020 between 9 am and 4 pm each day. \nThe adventure begins at Berkshire Hathaway South Sound Properties (1251 Regents Blvd.) where you’ll get your first clue. \nThere will be prizes along the way and a treasure at the X marks the spot! (One treasure per child.) \nAND wear your costume if you need an excuse to dress up! \nPLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household. \nPlease make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering other ‘Hunters’ on your quest. Be safe.\nFollow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy \nFor more information\, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net. \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor: URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/the-hunt/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20200906T172900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T172316Z UID:10002379-1601510400-1604188799@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:The 'Scarecrows of Fircrest' Display Contest DESCRIPTION:The Scarecrows of Fircrest\n\nSCARECROWS OF FIRCREST Display Contest \n\nFircrest! Way to celebrate the fall! Thanks for all the creative and fun entries for the First Annual Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest! It was so hard to choose from all the fantastic displays! We are excited to present the winners of the 2020 Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest.\nCONGRATULATIONS to the award winning entries:\n\n\nWhimsical Award: 344 Contra Costa (Charlie Brown)\nWOW Factor Award: 202 Ramsdell (Pirates!)\nSponsors Choice Award: 437 Farallone (Wizard of Oz)\nPolice Chief’s Choice Award: 344 Golden Gate (Cats)\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAnd here’s a shout-out to our Honorable Mentions. We have a fun and creative community!\n\n\n1224 Princeton (fire pit)\n313 Yale (pumpkin lady)\n504 Summit (aliens)\n1025 Buena Vista (haunted trails)\n520 Ramsdell (Helena of Ramsdell)\n313 Farallone (giant twig arms)\nReflection Salon\nFircrest Golf Club\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAnd thanks again to our generous sponsor Mosaic Real Estate for helping to make this event happen!\n\n\n\n\nWay to go Fircrest! What a great turnout for the first annual Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest! We have 52 households / businesses participating.  We are excited to present the official touring guide.  The address list follows the arrows on the street map. You can drive the entire route at once OR enjoy a walking tour one area at a time. This is a nice way to enjoy a fall day AND be able to see all the great details. It’s up to you! Get ready to be impressed!\nPrinted copies will be available at Mimi’s Tea\, Espresso Yourself and Fircrest Pharmacy on Wednesday\, October 21st.\n\nThe Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest\nFall is almost here and the crows are amassing! It’s time to build the scarecrows and decorate for the fall.\nThis is NOT your ordinary scarecrow building competition. Your goal is to create the most creative and unique ‘scarecrow’ in Fircrest. And the challenge is on!\n\nThe rules are simple\n1. Be creative.\n2. Think outside the box.\n3. One scarecrow or a big display … it’s up to you!\n4. Have FUN.\n5. Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).\n6. Your display must be visible from the street.\n7. AND finally …. must be hand made (not purchased\, rented or borrowed).\nEntry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.\nTo participate\, submit this registration form and have your scarecrow on display by the required time.\n\nHere’s how it works.\n1. Submit the electronic registration form by October 14th. https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-scarecrows-of-fircrest-display\n2. Each home participating in the Scarecrows of Fircrest will receive a numbered yard sign.\n3. The yard sign must be displayed in a visible location in your yard.\n3. On October 21st\, our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging.\n4. Prizes and bragging rights will be announced on October 23rd.\n\nThe list of registered homes\, for self-guided tours\, will be available at local businesses and the Public Safety Building after registration closes.\nEach registered participant will receive a commemorative Scarecrows of Fircrest collectors token (first 85 registrants). You will also be entered into a weekly drawing for fun prizes.\n\n* Must be a Fircrest resident to participate. Only one prize per family.\n\nHave we mentioned the awesome prizes in store for the Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest winners? FOUR display entries will each win a $50 gift card to THE CREST home store (right between Paper Luxe and Curious Bear) And this doesn’t even include the weekly drawings beginning the first week of October. It’s time you signed up! Just follow the link below.\n\nPlease contact Judy Schmidtke\, Community Events Specialist\, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/the-scarecrows-of-fircrest-display-contest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20200923T205227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T222611Z UID:10002380-1601510400-1604102399@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Virtual Costume Contest DESCRIPTION: Fircrest 2020 Virtual Costume Contest \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 26\, 2020 \nTO ENTER: \n\nFill out the form at this link: (copy & paste in your browser) https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/costume-contest\nAttach a photo of your child / family / bear dressed in their costume(s).\nPhotos will be posted on the City of Fircrest Facebook event page after registration closes.\nOur panel of judges will vote for their favorite costumes in each category and award prizes.\n\nTHE RULES: \n\nBe creative! Have fun!\nCostumes must be rated G or PG. Please keep this family friendly.\nJudges have the right to disqualify any inappropriate entries.\nPhotos must be received by the deadline: October 26th\nThis contest is open only to Fircrest residents.\nOne winner per family.\nWinners will be contacted by no later than October 31st.\n\nADDED BONUS: We will have a daily drawing for fun prize baskets. Each entry will be entered! (one prize per family) \nCATEGORIES / PRIZES: \n0 – 5 years old: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card \n6 – 12 years old:  $25 Curious Bear Gift Card \n13 – 17 years old: $25 Espresso Yourself Gift Card \nFamily costume: $50 Sammy’s Pizza Gift Card \nFirst Responder costume: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card \nBest dressed Fircrest wooden bear: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card \nPLUS full bragging rights! 🙂 \nRegistration Deadline: October 26\, 2020 \nPlease contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information. \nSponsored by: Berkshire Hathaway South Sound Properties with Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club. \n \nThank you to our generous sponsor: URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/virtual-costume-contest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20200811T205803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T181408Z UID:10002378-1597363200-1598054399@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:The Summer Hunt Around Fircrest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Summer HUNT Around Fircrest! \nFriday\, August 14 – Friday\, August 21 \n \n \n \n \n \nA new list of items will be posted every day. \nLook for the list on the Summer Hunt event page. \nEverything can be found around the Fircrest community. \nTake fun photos along the way and post your favorite on this page. \nAnd we have fun prizes!\nTo be eligible for the daily drawing\, sign up today by\nfollowing this link. https://form.jotform.com/202235456427150\nThen post a photo on this page and your name will go into a daily drawing. Winning names will be posted on the Summer Hunt event page. \n** Rules: Must be 16 years or younger and a Fircrest resident to be eligible for prizes. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household. Make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering other ‘Hunters’ on your quest. Be safe.\nFollow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/the-summer-hunt-around-fircrest/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200712T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T060959 CREATED:20200709T080815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T193554Z UID:10002377-1594573200-1595782800@www.cityoffircrest.net SUMMARY:Fircrest TOP PET Video Contest: BEST TRICKS Edition DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: registration deadline has been extended to July 26th. \nVoting will take place July 28-August 2nd. \n \nFircrest TOP PET Video Contest: BEST TRICKS Edition\nEnter: July 12-19\, 2020\nVote: July 20-26\, 2020 \nUPDATE: registration deadline has been extended to July 26th. \nVoting will take place July 28-August 2nd. \nDoes your pet have what it takes to be crowned the 2020 TOP PET BEST TRICKS Video Edition winner? \nIf your dog\, cat\, hamster\, chicken\, bird\, etc. has a special talent (examples: jumping through hoops; a great “high five” (paw); maybe a dance; riding a skateboard or even a perfect sit & stay) then this contest is for YOU! The TOP THREE pets receiving the most votes will be awarded this most celebrated recognition in our pet community. 🙂 And of course we have PRIZES! \nSo\, go grab your phone or video camera and catch your pet performing their best trick. \nTO ENTER:\nFill out the registration form by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/top-pet-video-contest \nSend a copy of your BEST TRICK video by going to the City of Fircrest Virtual Pet Contest Facebook event page.\n1. Click on ‘MESSAGE HOST’ (on the City of Fircrest Facebook event page);\n2. Send a message with your name and Pet name(s);\n3. Once this information is sent\, it will enable you to attach your video;\n4. Attach the video of your pet performing their best trick.\nVideos will be posted on the City of Fircrest Facebook event page beginning Monday\, July 20\, 2020. \nTHE RULES:\nBe creative! Have fun!\nThe video must be no longer than 30 seconds in length.\nThe pet performing in the video must reside in Fircrest with his/her family.\nVideos must be received by the deadline listed.\nThis contest is open only to Fircrest residents.\nIn the event of a tie\, representatives from the Fircrest Kiwanis Club and the City of Fircrest will break the tie.\nOne winner per family.\nWinners will be contacted no later than three days after voting is complete. \nTHE PRIZES:\n1st place: $35 Choppers Gift Card\n2nd place: $20 Espresso Yourself Gift Card\n3rd place: $15 Choppers Gift Card \nPLUS\, full bragging rights! 🙂 \nDEADLINE: Entries are due by no later than Sunday\, July 19\, 2020\nVoting takes place July 20 -26\, 2020 \nPlease contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information. \nRegistration Deadline: July 19\, 2020 \nSponsored by Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club. URL:https://www.cityoffircrest.net/event/fircrest-top-pet-video-contest-best-tricks-edition/ LOCATION:City of Fircrest\, Fircrest\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Recreation GEO:47.2395428;-122.5159586 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR