School in Derby to hold duck race, decorating contest

8 AM - DERBY DASH 5K & FAMILY FUN RUN

ENTRY FEES: $17 Pre-Register by June 8, 2014 - $20 After & Race Day.  CHILDRENS RATE

(12 & UNDER) $10.  First 100 registered runners to arrive will receive a Derby Dash tee-shirt.  

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10 AM to 5 PM – CHILDREN ACTIVITIES ON THE GREEN

There will be fun activities for the children on the Derby Green including bounce houses, face painting, toss games, and much more activities.

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1 PM - HOUSY RIVER DUCK DECORATING CONTEST

Entry fee is $10 for children in PreK through Grade 8 and includes the 10” rubber ducks to be decorated.  Prizes will be given to the Top 3 Ducks:

                        1^st Place - $50

                        2^nd Place - $25

3^rd Place – Two movie tickets

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3 PM – 6^th ANNUAL HOUSY RIVER DUCK RACE

The race will start at the Derby/Shelton Bridge.  Watch the ducks along the Derby Greenway as they race down the Housatonic River.  The first 65 rubber ducks to cross the finish line will win exciting prizes.  ur top prize this year is $1,000! 

Duck Raffle tickets are $5 and on sale at the following locations:

·         St. Mary-St. Michael School

·         St. Mary Church - Derby

·         St. Michael Church – Derby

·         City Stitchers

·         Sunflower Dental

·         Mattei’s Deli - Derby

·         Maria’s Hair Gallery - Derby

·         Styles / Nails by Cory - Derby

·         Derby Day

These events will be held on Derby Day, June 14. 

For registration and information, go to www.stmarystmichaelct.eduk.net or call the school, 203-735-6471. 

All proceeds will benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School.


This information was provided by the school.