FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Irving Oil to host Family Fun Day on October 21st

Event marks five-year anniversary of Fuel the Care

SAINT JOHN, NB - To mark five years of helping families through Fuel the Care, and to thank Saint John for its support of this important program, Irving Oil is pleased to present Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 21st. This special day will feature a wide range of free family events throughout the Greater Saint John area for everyone to enjoy.

Since 2002, Fuel the Care has helped more than 12,000 families in Atlantic Canada and New England. Fuel the Care helps families with travel costs when they go between home and hospital for their children's medical care. In the last five years, Irving Oil has contributed more than $1 million in support of the program.

Family Fun Day celebrates the success of this important program, and is an opportunity for Irving Oil to thank the local community and employees for their support of Fuel the Care.

Families wishing to participate in Family Fun Day will need to register for the event they want to attend. Reservations can be made on-line, by visiting www.irvingoil.com and clicking on the 'Family Fun Day' link, or by calling 202-2500. Phone and on-line registration begins at 10am on Wednesday, October 10th, and will remain open until events are sold out.

To ensure as many families as possible can enjoy these activities, reservations are based on one event per family, and all spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Family Fun Day activities will include:

Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Rimouski Oceanic, 4pm (Harbour Station)
Come watch the Sea Dogs in action as they take on an old rival.

The Robert Munsch Show, 2pm (Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South)
One of North America's best-selling children's authors, Robert Munsch's books are staples of any child's library. All together, they have sold more than 30 million copies, and have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Morning at the Movies at Studio 10, 2 showings, 9am and 12:30pm (McAllister Drive)
Shrek 3, Hairspray, Daddy Day Camp, Harry Potter - Order of Phoenix, Rush Hour 3 & Bratz. Irving Oil supplies the popcorn and beverages!

Aquatic Centre, Public Swim 2:30pm - 4pm (50 Union Street)

Halloween Crafts at Michael's, 12 - 3 pm (McAllister Drive)
No crafting experience is necessary.

Age 5-7 years Halloween Bags
Age 8-10 years Halloween Critter Boxes
Age 10-12 years Halloween Centerpieces

Hurricane Fitness, 9am - 1pm (6 Market Street, Quispamsis)
Where fun and fitness meet! Cardio and circuit training designed just for kids and teenagers.

New Brunswick Museum, 10am - 5pm (Market Square)
In addition to its regular exhibitions, the museum will feature:

  • A neat exhibition called A Quest for Cod about the fishery on the French Shore of Newfoundland
  • An exhibition of the work of an emerging artist, Deanna Musgrave from Fredericton, whose work looks very interesting.
  • An exhibition on Trilobites, which combines the work of Newfoundland artist Christine Koch with hands-on geological activities and specimens from the Museum's geology collection.

 

Media Contact:
Jennifer Parker
Irving Oil
(506) 202-2992
jennifer.parker@irvingoil.com