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Raspberry Capital G.B. Leighton
HOPKINS RASPBERRY FESTIVAL
July 11th - 15th, 2007
RASPBERRY HEAVEN IN 2007

Raspberry Capital

2007 Events To Be Enjoyed
by the Senior Residents of the community !

Reigning Sr. Honorees

The Hopkins Raspberry Festival reflects the very nature of the community itself. Families, children, singles, and senior residents. There are activities designed with one and all in mind. Boat Cruise Game Day Bingo Coronation

Rhythms on the River - Boat Cruise
Wednesday, July 11 - 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

For ticket information contact the Hopkins Activity Center 952-939-1333

Hosted by the reigning Senior Ambassadors -
this trip will depart Maetzold Field at 10:00 am.
You will travel in comfort to the Mississippi River - where you will cruise the river, listen to an historical narration, and enjoy a
"build your own deli sandwich" buffet.
Then, relax and enjoy the scenery -
or dance to the sounds of the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band.
Bus will return you safely to Hopkins at 2:30 pm.

Game Day # 1
Thursday, July 6th - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hopkins Activity Center
Card Tournament
Bridge, 500, Cribbage AND Poker
WITH
Lunch served at noon the this year's Senior Honorees

Game Day # 2
Thursday, July 6th - 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Hopkins American Legion
BINGO
at the Legion hall with prizes and refreshments and fun for everyone!
Includes a light supper...provided by the always generous Hopkins Legion

Information and reservations for these activities
- by calling the Activity Center at 952-939-1333

AND
THE SENIOR ROYALTY CORONATION

Please join the reigning Senior Royalty and this year's Honorees
at their coronation event
Saturday, July 14th
Hopkins Center For The Arts
Brunch will be served beginning at 10:00 am
Coronation at 11:30
There will be a modest charge for brunch

Thank you to Senior Coordinators:
Regina Aiken,
Leigh Drinkwine
&
Linda Williams

How do I become a Senior Ambassador Candidate?

You must be at least 55 years old
     Be a United States citizen
     Be a resident, employee or volunteer in Hopkins or School District #270
     You do not have a spouse who is a current candidate
     You have not run more than two times previously
     Individuals may choose to run themselves, or be nominated by a group,
     church or organization

If I am chosen?

SENIOR Ambassadors will be required to attend the following.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival Parade
Christmas in the Park �Treelighting
Hopkins St. Patricks Day Parade
Aquatennial Torchlight & Grand Day Parades
Festival Family Day
Music In The Park Kickoff
Junior, Royalty, and Senior Coronations
You may attend additional parades and Festival activities as you like.

Are there financial details I should know?

Yes. Should you be chosen, you will receive, from the Festival:
Wardrobe allowance not to exceed ( $ 500 in 2001 )
Ambassadors will keep their crown, silk flowers, scepter & officer�s hat.
If an Ambassador competes as Aquatennial royalty, additional wardrobe funds may be requested
Seniors are responsible for their own transportation to and from events
Srs. are responsible for their own expenses at events including lodging, food, gas, etc.
Cold weather apparel is the responsibility of the Srs. themselves.

Upon completion of their reign, each (of two) ambassador will receive an honorarium for their service.

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