The event will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at Standley Park
\nFestivities kick off bright and early with the pancake breakfast, run by the Knights of Columbus, starting at 7:30 a.m. by the Standley Park Rec. Center on Governor Drive in University City. The smell of pancakes and sausages cooking will tempt the 1-mile fun run and 5k race participants to finish up as they begin races at 7:45 and 8 a.m., respectively. The British Invasion will start too but don\u2019t get worried, it\u2019s a band, not the Red Coats. Below is detailed information about the fun day.
\n1-mile fun run\/5K race
\nParticipants can register online at www.uccelebration.com, or register and pick up your bib starting at 7 a.m. by Swanson Pool. The 1-Mile starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K at 8 a.m.
\nBeer and wine garden
\nOpen from noon to 7 p.m. at the Gazebo. Must be 21 and older to enter.
\nBike and pet parade
\nWill start at 10:30 a.m. by Standley Middle School and will be led by the Standley Middle School Marching Band. Book Barn
\nThe popular Book Barn will be open all day. Donations for books, especially children\u2019s books, are being requested. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, manuals, or tapes of any kind. Books can be dropped off anytime at 4315 Huggins St., or delivered to Standley Rec. Center on July 3.
\nBooths
\nGo shopping for arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more. Plus lots of community booths will be available to provide information. Booths are available for vendors, artists and crafters, food sales, groups\u2026anyone. The booth reservation form is available at www.uccelebration.com, or at the Standley Rec. Center office.
\nChildren\u2019s area
\nOpen from noon to 4 p.m. Activities include the Rock Wall, Monkey Bridge, Obstacle Course, Jumpers, and Bungee Run. Tickets will be required for each activity, and can be purchased at the event. Each activity will cost 1 \u2013 3 tickets (with tickets costing $1 each).
\nClassic car show
\nNew this year, arising from the popularity of the “Cars and Coffee” monthly meet-ups, comes the “Celebration Classic Car Show.” Here, automobile enthusiasts are invited to show off their pride and joy. Space is limited, however, so contact Mike O\u2019Sullivan at mikeandaliciasellsd@gmail.com for more information.
\nComida
\nOf course, there will be plenty of choices to satisfy your palette, including root beer floats, kettle corn, shaved ice, cotton candy, nachos, East African food, lots of baked goods, and, of course… hot dogs.
\nEntertainment
\nStage performers throughout the day include the British Invasion Band, Polynesian\/Hawaiian dancers, as well as Nick Crook, and Martin Coughlin. A special evening headliner band, the True Stories, play from 5 to 7 p.m.
\nField games
\nWill be played throughout the day in front of the stage, and include: sack races, a balloon toss, tug-of-war, and an apple pie-eating contest. Free swim at Swanson Pool
\nThe UC Celebration sponsors will be offering free swim time at Swanson Pool from noon to 4 p.m. This event is open to all, so bring your swimsuits and towels.
\nOfficial opening
\nAt 11 a.m., the national anthem will be performed by the Standley Band with Color Guard B.S.A. Troop 11.
\nOpportunity drawing
\nGet your tickets for chances to win all types of baskets \u2013 dining, activities, services, etc.
\nPhoto scavenger hunt
\nThe hunt starts at 11:30 a.m. To participate, sign up at the Scavenger Hunt table in advance of the start.
\nSlug-a-thon
\nRun by the UC Little League, and held all day at Fort Field (next to Spreckels Elementary). There will be male and female categories in age groups starting at T-Ball to Senior Adult. Costs are per swings: $2\/5, $3\/10, $5\/20 swings. Prizes will be awarded. Go to ucll.org for more info.
\nContributors and donors: Contributions towards the opportunity drawing and general donations are always appreciated. Contact jemmasamala@gmail.com or send to Standley Park Recreation Council, 3585 Governor Drive, Thanks for your support!
\nPatrocinadores
\nThanks to the generous event sponsors: the University City Community Association, Regency Centers\/Costa Verde, and the La Jolla Historical Society. Make sure to thank them and consider becoming members.
\nvoluntarios
\nThe event is currently seeking volunteers to help make the day a success. Volunteer at www.uccelebration.com. The day\u2019s schedule will look like:
\n7:30 a.m. \u2013 Pancake breakfast;
\n7:45 \u2013 1-mile fun run;
\n8 \u2013 5K run\/walk, British Invasion band;
\n9 \u2013 Book Barn opens, ticket sales start;
\n9:30 \u2013 Pancake breakfast ends;
\n10:30 \u2013 Bike and pet parade starts;
\n11 \u2013 Opening with national anthem; food, booths, activities, beer garden opens;
\n11:30 \u2013 Sack races, photo scavenger race;
\nNoon \u2013 Polynesian\/Hawaiian dancers, Celebration Car Show;
\n1 \u2013 Balloon toss games;
\n1:30 \u2013 Nick Crook performs;
\n2:30 \u2013 Martin Coughlin performs;
\n3:30 \u2013 Tug-of-war games;
\n4 \u2013 Apple pie-eating contest;
\n5 \u2013 True Stories performs;
\n7 p.m. \u2013 2017 UC Celebration ends.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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