September 3rd & 4th, 2011



2011

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

The Texas Hold’em Tournament will begin at 6:45pm on Friday under the lunch tent at St. Remy Hall.  A limited number of seats are available.  For rules and more info, click here.  

 

Cutest Baby Contest

The cutest baby contest is open to babies 12 months and under who are the children or grandchildren of St. Remy parishioners.  The entry fee is $5.00 and the needed information is the baby’s full name, parents’ and grandparents’ names, and the date of birth.  An 8x10 picture can be dropped off at the rectory and it does not need to be framed.  The deadline for entry is August 31, 2011.  1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are announced around 9:00pm Sunday night.

 

Rides

C&S Amusements of Dayton Ohio will be providing mechanical rides, carnival games and carnival food for the picnic this year.   Rides for all ages will be running Saturday 5:30 – 11:30pm and Sunday 1:30 – 10:30pm.  You can purchase a presale ticket at Buschur’s Market that can be traded at the picnic for a bracelet.  The presale cost is $15.  At the picnic they will cost $20.  The bracelets will be good all day.  Individual ride tickets are only available at the picnic and will cost $1.00.  Each ride will take 2-3 tickets.

 

Running Raider 5K

On Sunday on 9:00am a 3.1 mile run over rural roads with a water station and official timing at the 1 and 2 mile markers.  A 1-mile fun run will begin immediately afterward.  And yes, the famous cannon shot will start the race once again!  For more info and application, click here.

 

Dodgeball Tournament

Russia Homecoming's first annual Dodgeball tournament!  The tournament starts in the Russia School gym at noon on Sunday, September 4th, and there will be three divisions: ages 13 & under, ages 14-17, and ages 18 & over.  There will be a $15.00 per team entry fee and there is no limit on the number of teams  Cash prizes to be determined by the number of teams participating.  Send your team name and roster to Paul & Joyce Bremigan at fourbrems@roadrunner.com.  

 

Diaper Derby

Is your baby the next all-star crawler?  Enter them into the 2nd annual Buschur's Market Diaper Derby on Sunday, September 4th at 12:30.  Babies will compete against each other to prove just how fast they can get to mom and dad.  A parent will be allowed at each end of the mat to encourage their child along.  There is no entry fee and all babies will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate.  Contact Lynne Dapore (kevinlynne@roadrunner.com) or Amy Monnin (bmonnin3@roadrunner.com) to enter your child.  Sign ups end at 12:00pm on Sunday.

 

Adult Cornhole Tournament

Sunday at 1:00pm.  Bring your own team and sign up at the festival by 12:30pm or beforehand by contacting Wes & Jayme Goubeaux at wjgoubeaux@roadrunner.com.  Entry fee of $10.00 per team, cash prizes.

 

 

Variety Show

The Russia Homecoming lip sync is back and we want it to be better than ever!  We can only hope to find new talent as entertaining as this! The lip sync will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, September 4th on the west side of St Remy Hall.  There will be cash prizes awarded: $50 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and $30 for 3rd.  The cost is $5 per act.  Please contact Brandi Phlipot (franbucket@hotmail.com) or Chelsea Hoying (chelsea81002@hotmail.com) if you are interested.  The music should not contain inappropriate language or content and will be allowed at the discretion of Chelsea and Brandi.  The music should also be on a CD.  The entry deadline is Friday, August 19th.  Please spread the word and get your groups or solo acts practicing!

 

High School Cornhole Tournament

Sunday at 6:30pm.  Bring your own team and sign up at the festival or beforehand by contacting Missy Monnin at mmonnin@russia.k12.oh.us.  Entry fee of $5.00 per team, cash prizes.

 

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Sponsored by Bohman Trucking is Sunday at 2:00pm for age groups 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 & 9-10.  There is no cost and sign-up will be Sunday at 1:30pm.