I Love Regina Day

Features of this year’s event include a FREE barbeque, with burgers and refreshments from M&M Burgers, live entertainment, children’s activities including Dinobouncers and face painting by Street Culture Project, giveaways, prize draws and much more!

RPS, St. John’s Ambulance and city staff will be on site as well as many City of Regina volunteers for your safety and to assist you during the event.

Bring your camera and a picnic blanket to enjoy the festivities- fun for the whole family!

Please note:  Pets will be allowed on site provided they are on a leash at all times, and the owners pick up after the pets.

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Entertainment:

Event Emcee will be Miss Canada Petite, Miss Teri Mann.

A very special guest from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Gainer, will be on site from 2 - 3 p.m. Other community mascots who will be on site for photo opportunities and hi-fives or hugs include Buckles from the Red Cross, Rainbow Bear from Rainbow Cinemas, Sleep Bear from the Travelodge Hotel and Digger from Wascana Park!

Vitamin Water will be on site giving away free water!In the case of poor weather, information on the activities occurring or in the event of a cancellation will be posted on Regina.ca. Also, visit our City of Regina Facebook page for more updates.

The City of Regina and Community Organizations will be on site with information about what new and exciting events and programs are taking place in Regina. Community Organizations that will be on site to provide information about Regina programs and services include:

-RROC (Regina Regional Opportunities Commission) http://www.reginaroc.com/

The Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) will be proudly participating in I Love Regina Day, celebrating Regina’s unique community spirit. RROC’s mission is to identify, develop and promote opportunities that advance economic prosperity for those who live, work, visit and invest in the Regina region. Learn more about what there is to experience in Regina by logging on to website or connect with RROC on Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube.

-Regina Airport Authority http://yqr.ca/

It’s Your Airport, Regina! And because the Airport is a community asset, we will be rallying with our community on I Love Regina Day. Come visit YQR’s booth and fly a toy airplane to win some great prizes. We will also have info in hand on our upcoming runway construction project and contest both to take flight this summer.

-Saskatchewan Science Centre http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/

The Saskatchewan Science Centre will have two exhibits on site featuring Biodiversity Games about food webs and biodiversity, as well as have other promotional materials from the Science Centre on site. There will also be handout activities for children to take home.

-One Stop Kid Shop http://www.onestopkidshop.com/

OneStopKidShop.com is Regina’s premiere online resource for busy families. Find information on childcare, activities, birthday ideas and a whole lot more! Stop by for a visit and enjoy a tasty treat, courtesy of From Scratch Kitchen. Try something new and take part in our Tae kwon-do demonstration, lace up your shoes and try the mini track & field events set up by Saskatchewan Athletics, or test out your soccer skills with the Regina Soccer Association. These are just a few of the businesses and activities you can find on OneStopKidShop.com. There will also be a special guest at OneStopKidShop, CFL Hall of Famer and former Rider great Don Narcisse, so be sure to bring the kids (and your camera) for a photo and autograph.  You can also enter to win a great family prize!

-Regina Transit (http://regina.ca/Page347.aspx)

Regina Transit will be on site to showcase a 1954 GM diesel bus being used for special events as Transit celebrates its centennial in 2011. There will also be one of the newest buses in the fleet and a Paratransit vehicle on site. Take your picture sitting in the driver’s seat! The City of Regina’s Transit Department provides safe, reliable, affordable and accessible transportation to Reginians and guests to our city. Also, stop by to learn about Regina’s award-winning R-Card, a reloadable smart card that replaces tickets and monthly passes.

-Regina Pats http://www.reginapats.com/

Regina Pats Promotional Staff & K9 will be on site to show their love forRegina. Come join them in the fun and try out your hockey skills for achance to win a Pats Jersey! Pictures, Autographs, tattoos and much more.

-City of Regina Community Services Department http://regina.ca/Page375.aspx

The Community Services Department will be providing information on City of Regina indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, as well as a variety of programs offered by the department including: Kids Summer Rewards Program, PlayEscapes, and Graffiti Management. Come check out all of the great programs and recreational facilities available for you this summer!

-Design Regina http://www.designregina.ca/

Design Regina is our city’s official community plan.  This long-term plan will guide how our city grows and changes over the next 25 years.  Our existing plan is over 25 years old and a lot has changed since it was created. It’s time to develop a new plan that fits with our city’s dynamic potential and the expectations of our residents. That’s where you come in. Visit the tent at the event or Designregina.ca and help us design Regina’s future.  Your opinion is key to making sure our plan reflects what’s most important to the people who live here. 

-Regina Dragon Boat Festival http://www.reginadragonboat.com/

Members of the Regina Dragon Boat Festival will be on site  with information on the 20th ANNIVERSARY REGINA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL. The 2011 festival returns once again to the Labour Day Weekend of Sept 2nd and 3rd, 2011 and will be located on the north side of Wascana Lake. Stop by and learn how to participate and enter a team. Paddles up!

-KidSport http://www.reginakidsport.com/

We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. Stop by to learn more about our organization, for a special treat and to take part in soccer where coaches from Soccer Sask will be on site. KidSport- So All Kids Can Play!

-Pile O’ Bones Derby Club (PBDC) www.pileobonesderbyclub.co​mFormed in early 2008, the Pile O’ Bones Derby Club (PBDC) has been skating for over three years. Starting with a handful of girls skating around a multipurpose room, it has now grown to a league with approximately 80 members skating in front of audiences of 700+. PBDC is comprised of two house teams - Bone City Beaver Dames and Lockdown Lolitas - and members train up to three times a week on average, focusing on the endurance, speed, agility, and strength needed to play today’s hard-hitting, action-packed roller derby. PBDC's female athletes come from all different backgrounds and occupations. They work hard at their day jobs and even harder to promote their sport, improve their game, and contribute to their local communities. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p​ileobonesderby-FROGBOX Regina www.frogbox.com/reginaLet us lower the stress on you and the environment. FROGBOX is the convenient, affordable, eco-friendly alternative to cardboard moving boxes. Make your move easier with 3 easy steps: 1. We deliver. 2. You pack and move. 3. We pick up! Hop on over and visit us. Balloons, fun activites and great prizes to be won! See you there!

-KinderBuzz.com www.kinderbuzz.com

KinderBuzz.com is the place to go for kids’ info where parents can find out about kid-friendly events, programs and services found locally.  Find a detailed events calendar, program registration reminders, fun contests, timely news articles, parenting tips from local experts and much more.  Bring your family to our booth where the kids can have fun playing with bubbles and get a sweet treat from The Candy Shoppe.  It’s a Blast Indoor Play Centre is offering a 2 for 1 admission coupon for the first 200 families that stop by our booth.  And don’t forget to enter your name in a draw to win tickets to a Regina Symphony Orchestra Kids’ Concert of your choice and a gift basket full of musical goodies from Kindermusik. We also invite you to join the party with Zumba by Corleen on the main stage—a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that will get you moving!

-Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay www.rickhansenrelay.com

Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Rick Hansen Relay! Beginning on August 24th, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the relay will retrace the Canadian segment of the original Man in Motion tour as Rick Hansen wheeled his way across Canada to raise money for people with spinal cord injuries. However, this time it’s different! The tour and will be coming through Regina on February 6th to the 9th, 2012 and we are choosing participants from across Canada who have made their own difference in the lives of others. These individuals will pass the singular Rick Hansen Medal to each other as it weaves its way across the country. The Rick Hansen Medal is not only a symbol of Rick’s inspiring story of courage and determination, but it also represents the potential in us all to make a difference in our communities, our country and our world. Stop by to learn how you can become a medal bearer and to learn more about Regina's event celebration.

- Rotaract Club of Regina Auxilium (from Latin meaning aid, support, help) www.wix.com/rcofreginaauxilium/rotaractclubofreginaauxilium

Rotaract is a service organization aimed towards 18 to 30 year olds who are passionate about helping out communities, both locally and internationally.  Founded in August 2009, we currently have twelve members. Although the club is small and still learning, the enthusiasm produced by the members is amazing and inspirational.  Our motto is “Service Above Self” and with that thought always in our minds, we reach to help in every way we can.  We have fun activities planned for kids so stop by to learn a little more of our club, what we have done, and how you can make a difference too!

-The Regina Humane Society http://www.reginahumanesociety.ca/

The Regina Humane Society Loves Pets and Loves Regina. We are proud of our Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic, a first of its kind in Canada, and our partnership with the City of Regina to provide subsidized spay/neuter services to qualifying Regina pet owning families. Visit our clinic, test your pet care IQ on our Pet Prize Wheel and learn more about the Society and all we do to improve the lives of animals in our community. The Regina Humane Society is a non-profit registered charity which respectfully serves animals and the community. Since 1964, the Society has passionately encouraged responsible pet ownership and humane policies, legislation, and progressive animal welfare programs. We provide clean, healthy and safe facilities to unwanted, lost, abused and neglected animals. We offer compassionate, professional and caring adoption, cremation, and animal protection services, and educational and public safety programs.

-Keegano Magic & Entertainment www.keeganomagic.ca

Suave? Sophisticated?... Nah Just Silly! Keegano has been entertaining children, adults, seniors, cats, dogs, pots and pans professionally for over a decade. Through his unique blend of magic, comedy and balloon sculpting, he leaves his audiences with smiles on their faces and chuckles in their bellies. Stop by his booth today for a free balloon sculpture!

-Rebuilding Dreams www.rebuildingdreams.ca

Rebuilding Dreams will be showcasing our Regina pride at the 2011 I Love Regina day. We will be providing: updates on the 2nd Extreme Home Makeover , informing you about our Pathway of Love and how you can get involved, and some fun games for the kids. Lastly, ask us about the City of Regina and Rebuilding Dreams plans for FREE Tree Banding!

-Regina Paratransit http://www.regina.ca/Page349.aspx

Check back for updates on event activities.