Sunday, June 28th

Tiny Tots Derby

City Dock-Summer Float         3:00-4:00      

Ages 5 and under.

Safety Rules: All Children must be accompanied by at least one adult, i.e., parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, babysitter or older

siblings over the age of 14.

CHILDREN MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET AT ALL TIMES.

Hand lines only, bring your own bait.

Bring a can of “Tuna fish” for the local Salvation Army Food Bank and receive a special treat

Prizes 

Chairperson: Mark & Heidi Armstrong

Stikine Stitchers 4th of July Quilt Display 2009

Downtown windows; Quilts will be displayed from june 28th to July 5th

Chairperson: Wrangell Quilt Guild

Wednesday, July 1st

Kid's Dirty Bingo

American Legion          12:00 - ?

Bring 3 wrapped gifts( No price limit)

Hot dogs and beverages will be provided

Contact Lovey Brock at 907-305-0275

Chairperson: American Legion & Auxiliary

4th Annual Gravity Race

June 30th last chance to register at 5:00pm;

6:00 Check in; 8:00 Racing Begins

(2nd Avenue next to Senior Apt.)

Entrants must be inspected prior to racing. Helmets required.

Waiver and Registration form must be signed by parent for youth under 18.

Great spectator sport some bleachers provided, bring chairs.

 Prizes.

Chairpersons: Dave Sweat: 874-BIKE

Thursday, July 2nd

Coed Soft Ball Games

Volunteer Park      7:00pm

Wells Fargo vs. Firfighters

Come and watch Wrangell's local softball teams!

Welcome Home Picnic

Shoemaker Picnic Area             5:00-10:00

(Mary Buness covered area)

Potluck.

Everyone welcome, Bring your out of town family & friends.

Chairpersons: Leonard & Kathy Angerman & Craig & Trudy Johnson.

Friday, July 3rd

Big Wheel Races

Kyle Angerman Playground                       10:00

Children 3-6 years of age. Big Wheels provided for the races, Children can bring their big wheels ( chairperson determines if they can be used) Children race against children of the same age and gender. at the end of the race prizes awarded, Grand Prize drawing

If there is bad weather it will take place up atthe Covered Basketball Court next to the Elementry School.

Chairpersons: Penny Allen

Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby

Summer float             12:00-1:30

Two Age Categories: 6-9 & 10-13

Rules: No parents allowed on floats unless they are one of the volunteers.

All children must bring life preservers and wear them.

Hand lines only. No rod or reels. One hook per line, one line per person. Contestants must bait their own hook and land their own fish if determined necessary. Any kind of bait can be used. Bait will be supplied for children who do not have their own.

In case of a tie for the largest fish, a “fish-off” will be conducted with the contestant catching the first fish the winner. Each winning fish will be eligible for one prize only.  Derby officials will decide any questions not covered by the rules and their decision will be final. The largest and smallest starfish will win money prize but will not be counted for the bike or rod prize.

Chairpersons: Tammy and Greg Meissner , Stough Family , and Katrina and MIke Ottesen and family

3 On 3

Covered Basketball Court (Next to elementary school)

$10.00 per person 

Men and Women 16 & up

Registration at 12:00               Games @ 1:00

Ladies play first. Teams of 3. High school or older

Entry fees are due at the time of sign up.

Cash prize will be awarded to winning team.

Single Elimination. Winner takes all

Some bleachers provided

Elks Beer Garden

Els Lodge       12:00 - 11:00pm

Check elks schedule!

Sponsor: Elks Lodge

Coronation Ball

Old Gym       starts at  8:00    Crowning at 9:00

Music and desserts

2009 Royal Court

Joe Lewis

Sara Gillen

Sam Comstock

Samantha Feller

Thank you for 4th of July 2009

Asia White  

Alisa Heller

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Procession of Royal Court

Children carrying the royal crowns and scepters: Zahara Ritchie/Canady, Jozlyn Privett, Serena & Gavin Carle

Introduction of the 2009 Royalty contestants and their managers.

No Children without adult supervision.Tables will be reserved for elder.

“Crowning of the 2009 Royalty Court ” by Janell Privett, Chamber President

Chairperson: Chamber Board Members

Ticket chairmen– Chamber Board Member Gene White

Total Ticket Sales

Saturday, July 4th

Saturday,  July 4th

Walking, Marching or Wheeled Units: Adult Costumes, Children costumes, marching units, Bike/Big Wheels, Wagons, Golf Carts, Harley Crowd, and pets. (Pets must be on a leash) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, cash prizes for each category, line up on main street starting at old Jitterbug Building. 

Chairpersons: Grover & Dawn Mathis

Baby Parade

Babies                                    Expectants

1st place $ 20.00               1st place $ 20.00

2nd place $ 15.00              2nd Place $ 15.00

3rd place $ 10.00               3rd place $ 10.00

Sponsored by Alaska Waters

2009 Grand Marshall’s: Wrangell Health Fair Coordinators

Special Territorial flag presentation before ticket pull at the Nolan Center before Queen tickets drawn.

Queen tickets will be drawn following the parade in front of the Nolan Center

Pony Rides

Outer drive after parade until ponies are tired

Weather Permitting

Chairperson Ann Schnell

Elks Beer Garden

 Elks Lodge        After Parade

Look for the Allen Sisters & Gary Allen!

Elks Horse Shoes

Check the Elks Schedule !

Sponsors: the Elks Lodge             

Street Booths

Throughout Town. Enjoy!

Junior Olympics

Outer Drive               12:30 - 2 pm           

25yd dash; 50 yd dash; Tug of War and Relay Races. Ages 4-6.

Prizes

Chairperson: Alaska Crossing

Barb Neyman Toddler Games

City Hall Lawn         12:30 — 1:30 pm                     

Candy Races ages 0 to 4

Ball Races ages crawling to 4

Prizes awarded in each age group for each category

For more info call 874-3184

Chairperson: Barb Neyman

Street Games

Main Street               1:30                                 

Running Races: 50yd. Dash, 100yd dash, and 150yd dash .Three legged race; Gunny Sack race; Tug of war; and egg toss. All games will be played in age groups from 5 to senior citizens, such as 5-6,7-8,9-10, ….51-99. Egg Toss will start at 3:30 pm, parents are asked to stay with small children during events. Organizers cannot provide babysitting.

Chairpersons: Tammy & Greg Meisner, and Mike & Katrina Ottesen & Family

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOGGING SHOW

Northland Yard         1:30pm

Sign up, 1pm, Ages 18 and over

Entry fee is $10.00 for a single event, $25.00 for all events

Events are Power Bucking, Hand Bucking Single, Idaho, Ma & Pa, Choker Setting, Axe Chopping and Axe Throwing (at a $100.00 bill, Donated by Alaska Vistas).

First prize, Certificate & $75.00 per event

Second prize, Certificate & $50.00 per event

Third prize, Certificate & $25.00 per event

ALL AROUND LOGGER, Logger with most total points, $250.00

BULL OF THE WOODS, Voted by participants, $250.

ROLLING PIN TOSS Women Only, No Entry Fee, Prize Limited edition print donated by Marine Artist, Brenda Schwartz-Yeager

3 sawdust piles for kids with $50.00 in each pile

Hot Saw Competition, unlimited CC’s, chain, bar.

Run what ya brung!

$25.00 entry fee, winner takes all
The hot saw event starts with the saw off and on the ground, the competitor's hands must be resting on top of the block they are about to cut until the "GO" signal is given.  On the signal "GO" the competitor reaches down, starts and picks up the saw, he then proceeds to cut three slices off the end of the block, about 1” thick,  one down cut, one up cut, and one down cut.  Time starts on the signal "GO" and ends when the third disk is completely severed.

A waiver of responsibility must be signed before any contestant may participate. This waiver provides that you enter the contest at your own risk. The CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOGGING SHOW is a performance as well as a contest and we request that all contestants dress as loggers, complete with hard hats & gloves. All contestants in money events are required to wear caulked or sturdy boots. No rubber boots or sneakers. In the interest of safety for all and the protection of the equipment used in the show, any participant who is unable to operate equipment normally or compete safely due to any form of intoxication, (in the opinion of the judges) will not be allowed to participate. The decision of the chairman will be final!

Chairman: John Taylor

Golf the 4th

City Hall Lawn         2:00-5:00

Chipping contest, 10 balls , $5.00

Lots of prizes & grand prize

Contact: Terri Pino– Wrangell Golf Course

Sponsored by: Muskeg Meadows

3rd Annual Crazy Craft Race

City Dock –Summer Floats           3:00 pm

Rules: Lighten up and have fun

All participants must wear PFD’s

All entries must be home made non motorized water craft Good natured piracy &  debauchery encouraged.

Chairperson: Marie O

Sponsors: the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce

Sonny Wigg Log Rolling Show

City Dock Summer Float                   3:30                

Sign up during the logging show, ages 18

and over. $ 20.00 entry fee,

men’s & women’s Classes

First Prize: Certificate & $ 100.00

Second Prize: Certificate & $75.00

Third Prize: Certificate & $50.00

Top Eliminator between 1st place man & woman. Prize, $100.00

Double Elimination. Bring your own caulk boots if possible, some may be available.

A  waiver of responsibility must be signed before any contestant may participate. The decision of the chairman will be final!

Chairman: Alora Wigg

FIREWORKS

 Over Zimovia Straits         Dusk

In front of town…a couple of fireworks will be shot to signal that the main display will begin approximately 10 minutes later.

Presented by the Wrangell Volunteer Fire

Department,

 Fireworks purchased by the Fire Department

 with assistance from the City of Wrangell.

Have A Happy And Safe 4th of July!

The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce sincerely thanks:

Asia White

Alisa Heller

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Thank you for 4th of July 2009

Sunday, July 5th

Fitness Triathlon

Start at Pool              1:00

Packets Available

3 mile walk or run/ 6.5mile Bike/ 10 lap swimming

$15.00 per person

Any Age