Turning an idea into reality at Leader
By Joan Janzen
LEADER - It only takes one person with a great idea to make things happen. Cheyenne Berg from Leader not only conceived the idea of holding a picnic in the park, but she also made it happen on Sunday afternoon, August 24th.
Families enjoyed an old-fashioned picnic in the park, complete with hot dogs, three-legged races, sack races, tug-of-war, face painting, a fish pond, kids romping in a bouncy castle, and playing games. There were a few back-to-school prizes and plenty of visiting with friends on a beautiful summer day.
“It was my first time ever hosting a big community event, and honestly, it was fun!” Cheyenne said. She got the idea from her hometown in Swift Current, where she had attended similar events as a kid. Now that Cheyenne is a mom, she thought it would be a perfect way to show her little girl how the community can come together and have a fun event.
The community did come together, as volunteers, sponsors, and donors hooked up with Cheyenne to help create a fun-filled day. “I got a lot of awesome feedback from families that came out saying their kids had so much fun!” Cheyenne said. “Everyone’s hoping it can become an annual event and the ideas for next year are already flowing!”
Families enjoyed an old-fashioned picnic in the park at Leader, Sunday afternoon, August 24th. Whether relaxing while eating hot dogs or participating in three-legged races, sack races, tug-of-wars, face painting, fish pond, jumping in a bouncy castle or playing games, everyone had loads of fun on a beautiful summer day. Thanks to Cheyenne Berg, who came up with the idea and helped make it happen.
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