PALMERSTON – The Second Annual Darren’s Day is scheduled for Family Day 2020 on Feb. 17.
Darren’s Day is named in memory of Darren More, a husband and father who lived in Palmerston with his family. Darren was killed on July 11, 2018 when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was operated by a drug-impaired driver.
“To celebrate this man who gave back to his community in so many ways, Darren’s Day is a fun, positive event that allows families to celebrate being together,” organizers state.
Family Day favourites – Plunger toss competition will be part of the fun at the second annual Darren’s Day at the Palmerston Community Centre on Family Day, Feb. 17.
Approximately 1,000 guests attended the first event in 2019, which raised more than $6,000 for Minto Minor Sports, the Palmerston Marlins Softball Club, Palmerston Lions and Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW).
Once again the event at the Palmerston Arena and Community Centre will feature activities such as the Palmerston Marlins Sno- Pitch Tournament, Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Winter Festival Games, Minto Firefighters Breakfast and Palmerston Lions Lunch. Additional events include snow fort/sculpture building (weather permitting) and a plunger toss tournament.
“Make sure you are there for Tug a Truck, where Wellington County OPP looks for payback on last year’s defeat to the Minto Fire Service,” organizers urge.
In 2020 guests can purchase Darren’s Day toques for $20 each.
To sign up a sno-pitch team, contact Mary Iles at miles_33@outlook.com or through the Palmerston Marlin’s Facebook Page. Otherwise, all activities will be covered by guest donations.
“CSGW is proud to partner with Minto Fire Service, Wellington County OPP, the Town of Minto, Palmerston Lions, Minto 81s and Palmerston Marlins to make this family-friendly and community-celebrating event available to the public,” states a press release from the local Crime Stoppers organization.
“We look forward to seeing you in Palmerston on [Feb. 17] to celebrate Darren More,” CSGW adds in the release.
