Build a Gingerbread House with No Mess to Clean Up!

Nov. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Kelowna, BC – Now that Halloween has passed the Christmas season is quickly approaching. For many, Christmas time also brings nostalgic memories of building gingerbread houses. While the kids remember the fun, the adults sometimes only remember the mess. Enter the Gingerbread House Event.  In 2011, the Parkinson Recreation Centre was filled with families building gingerbread houses and they didn’t have to clean up the mess at this wonderful family fun event.

Join the fun at the 2012 Gingerbread House Event on December 16th at the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna, BC. You can build a gingerbread creation at home for the Open category or build a gingerbread kit at the event in the Packaged Kit category. There is even an exciting new category this year called the Creative Kit which allows you to bring extra candy from home!

The Gingerbread House Event, which supports the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs’ Cool Moves program, is entering its third year and it’s already shaping up to be another exciting occasion. Both recreational and competitive participants are welcome.

For the competitive categories, there is over $1000 in cash and prizes to be won. Don’t miss out on seeing all of the creative houses including the amazing entries from the professional chef category. Several chefs from our community have already committed to building a gingerbread creation for your wondering eyes to behold. While non-perishable food donations are welcomed, the Public Viewing is FREE and open until 5:00pm on December 16th at Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Registration is $25 for all categories. Whatever your style, you’re sure to have a lot of fun. Find registration information and more for the Gingerbread House Event now at http://www.gingerbreadcompetition.ca

Note to Potential Sponsors
There are still sponsorship opportunities available. You can get involved by: Becoming a Major Sponsor ($350+), sponsoring a Packaged Kit for those unable to afford the entry fee ($25), or donating items for the raffle.

About The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development for over 6,000 young people and families each year throughout the Okanagan valley. Each centre creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. The programs focus on an individual’s strengths and capabilities, and all programs embrace the principles of equality and inclusion. They help young people grow healthy, happy and safely from birth to adulthood, and are a resource and support for parents throughout their family’s involvement with the Clubs.

About the Red Hot Chili Paddlers Dragon Boat Team
The Red Hot Chili Paddlers are a co-ed recreational dragon boat team with the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club. The team is comprised of fun loving, active, outgoing paddlers from their 20's to their 60's from many walks of life who share one goal: To Have Fun! In 2010 the Red Hot Chili Paddlers undertook the planning and production of the 1st annual Gingerbread House Event with a vision of creating a premier event, a Kelowna family tradition, and an annual fundraiser to support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, active living, and the local community.