By Jolene Farley
The Hills Community Club has planned a wide variety of fun things to do during Friendship Days 2001.
Friendship Days are slated for Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9.
Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Friday when area golfers tee off in the Friendship Days Golf Tournament at the Rock Rapids Country Club. To enter the tournament, contact Amanda Rozeboom at Hills Product and Design at 962-3195.
Also on Friday evening, the Country Cruisers Poker Run begins at 7 p.m. in Brandon and ends at the Hills Park.
Bright and early Saturday morning, health screenings will be available from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Hills Fire Hall.
From there, people can walk across the street for the FFA Alumni Pancake Breakfast which is open from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hills American Legion.
At the Crafts and Bake Sale in the park, many area crafters and bakers will sell their creations.
The volleyball tournament will start at 9 a.m. in the park and continue through the day.
At 10 a.m. the Kiddie Parade begins at Tuff Memorial and ends at the park. All participants receive a treat, and trophies will be awarded.
Country Cruisers show off their wonderful wheels from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ball diamond adjacent to the park, where a food stand will be open.
Also at 11 a.m. the Kids' Tractor Pull begins in the park.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hills Christian School serves concessions and lunch in the park. Accordion Music by Fritz will entertain diners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park.
Kids' games and fun in the park from 1 to 3 p.m. includes a jump tent, Frisbee golf and a scavenger hunt. Cargill will sponsor the Kiddie train.
Doug Chapman offers high-flying fun for those who want an airplane ride from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Parental permission is required.
Bingo will be played from 1 to 3 p.m. in the park.
The Baseball Association will serve an evening meal at the Hills American Legion.
At 7 p.m. the Hills-Beaver Creek High School Dance Line kicks off on Main Street, followed by the parade.
The Lions Club will serve homemade ice cream before and after the parade.
Sumo wrestling will follow the parade. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-register by calling Amanda Rozeboom at Hills Product and Design Center.
For more information on Friendship Days activities, contact Hills Community Club president Michele Nelson.