Crazy Days Returns With Fun For All
Crazy Days returned to Stanley on Thursday, Aug. 7. With the forecast calling for storms, events started earlier in the day than originally planned. There was still a good turnout, despite rain in the morning. When the skies cleared around noon, that turnout increased.
The go-karts, mechanical bull and inflatables were all set up and ready for guests at around 9:00 a.m. The Dance District Studio set up their dunk tank fundraiser as well. For guests who turned out, they were also treated to horse-drawn wagon rides with Wyatt and Tylada Nichols and their team.
With 1st Avenue SE closed to traffic on the block between Bravera Bank and Prairie Home Furnishings, the free lunch sponsored by Bravera Bank, The Title Team and Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative started at 11 a.m. on the street in front of the bank. The Stanley cheerleaders were serving root beer floats sponsored by RTC. The FBLA set up with their fair style lemonade. The Commercial Club also had the cash cube located in this area. FCCLA was serving their coffee drinks at West End Boutique, having switched locations due to the weather.
The SACK program held their annual free back to school supplies giveaway at the elementary school, with families taking advantage of this opportunity to get the supplies their children need courtesy of donations from SACK and community members.
The outdoor pool offered reduced prices for swimming, but they ended up closing early because of the weather forecast.
Businesses had treats, giveaways and special bargains throughout the day. There was scavenger hunt, where guests could collect stickers to fill their card with a chance to win prizes at the end of the day.
The day was sponsored by the Stanley Commercial Club with funding assistance from the Stanley Visitors Fund. You can find out more about upcoming events, including the annual Grapes and Grains on Saturday, Sept. 13, by visiting the Commercial Club’s Facebook page at VisitStanley.