‘Tis the Season

2012 Holiday Program is still in the planning process.

To view the 2011 Holiday Program: ‘Tis the Season Celebrations, please view below:

Day/Date   Event
 
Day 1:
Dec 5

Search for Santa Website Contest
This was a website contest that took you on a search for Santa by finding his friends.  Along the way, you learned about our facilities and 12 days of events.  Winners were choosen everyday.  Prizes included: a family 4 pack to Columbus Zoo Wildlights, (6) Family 4 Packs to the Columbus Blue Jackets, MWR Prize Pack,  $100 gift cards to Best Buy, Home Depot, (2)Giant Eagle as well as smaller gift cards $25-$75 to Eagle Eye Golf Course, ITR, Outdoor Recreation, Mr. Tree Farm and a Grand Prize 2 night stay and 6 waterpark passes at Fort Rapids!
 
Day 2:
Dec 6

Christmas Tree Family Adventure
Winners have been contacted for the  Christmas Tree Family Adventure including $50 off a real Christmas Tree! We hope to see you at the remaining events.
 
Day 3:
Dec 7

Columbus Zoo Wildlights
Wildlight Tickets were sold at a discounted price throughout the season.
adult: $5
youth (2-9)/senior (60+) $3If purchased on the special day: 
it included admission, hot chocolate, & cookie.
(total value $14, that’s a savings of $11 a child/senior)
 
Day 4-5:
Dec 9-10

Holiday Village Shopping Experience
A shopping village was brought to work. It featured quality crafts, art, candles, military branded items, books, and much more, in the Buckeye/Cardinal Rooms.  There was a FREE GIFT for the first 25 shoppers!
 
Day 6:
Dec 10

Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena
vs Stanley Cup Champions – Boston Bruins.  Discounted tickets were sold for $20 and included a free hat.
 
Day 7:
Dec 11

Ice Skating @ Chillers
Ice Skating tickets were sold for $2.  If attended on the event day, participants recieved: hot chocolate & holiday gift.
 
Day 8:
Dec 12

Holiday Burn Aerobathon
An aerobathon was held at the Fitness Center.  Prize drawings for those that participated.
 
Day 9-11:
Dec 13-15

Holiday Around The World
This included holiday portraits, live entertainment, free treats, lunch specials, and a booklet that showed how the Holidays are celebrated around the world!  This event was 3 days long.  We spent one day in Building 11, 20, & 21. 

Holidays Around the World Booklet

For our Holidays Around the World Booklet, click here.  A brief overview of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year Traditions as well as how people celebrate Christmas Around the World.  Learn Merry Christmas in many languages and yummy recipes.

 
Day 12:
Dec 16

Holiday Cheer @ the 19th Hole
This was a big hit and wrap up to our wonderful year.  There waws dancing, karaoke, FREE appetizers and a night full of cheer!
 

For photos of our events, please check out our Facebook albums, click here.