Cleveland Metroparks invites everyone to come out and vote in
the �Holiday Tree Decoration� Contest, as part of the Chalet's
2010-11 Promotional Schedule at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes in
Strongsville.
The decorated trees will be on display through December
20. The organizations participating can also encourage
students, family and friends to vote for their tree. Ballots
will be available at the Chalet. Voting ends December 20.
The winning group receives a private tobogganing party at the
Chalet Toboggan Chutes for up to 50 people, which includes 50
toboggan passes, 50 hot dogs, chips and drinks. Prizes will
be awarded to second and third place, too!
Participating organizations are: Columbia High School, Fairview
Park ECPTA, Girl Scout Troop 729, Kensington Intermediate School,
Magnificat High School, Polaris Medical Billing & Coding,
Strongsville High School (National Art Honor Society) 1,
Strongsville High School (National Art Honor Society) 2, and
WeTeach@CSU.
The guidelines for the contest were:
- No electrical lights or devices may be used in decorating the
tree
- Each group must incorporate their name and Cleveland Metroparks
logo on the tree.
After the winning group is announced on December 20, all of the
trees will be delivered to local retirement homes to be enjoyed for
the holidays.
And, while there voting, experience the ultimate winter thrill
of tobogganing at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes in Strongsville, with
extended holiday hours - December 20 to January 2! Hearts
will race as riders slide up to 50 miles per hour down the twin,
700-foot, refrigerated ice chutes - the only public ice
chutes in Ohio! All-day admission is ONLY $8 for adults and $6 for
children, 11 and under. Call 440-572-9990 for exact hours and more
information.
The Chalet Recreation Area is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in
Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in
Strongsville - just a short distance from I-71 and the Ohio
Turnpike.
For more information, call 216-635-3274.
Cast your vote for your favorite holiday decorated tree - at the
only public ice chutes in Ohio - the Chalet Toboggan Chutes
of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
naturally!
