Rockway is celebrating 80 years of faith-based education and YOU ARE INVITED!
OPEN HOUSE
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Rockway through the ages…
- Take a walk down memory lane as you take in our decades displays, walk the campus, check out the class photos in the Hall of Flame
- Reconnect with former classmates, share stories and relive memories
- Check out what changes have been made since you were last here (did you know the basement and AA got a make over a few years ago?)
- Enjoy some light refreshments
- Join in the Hymn Sing
HYMN SING
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Lift every voice…
Singing in community has been a valuable part of the Rockway experience for the last 80 years. So, what better way to celebrate our anniversary than to sing together!?
Led by former Rockway parent and Board member, Mark Diller Harder, all current and former: students, parents, siblings, friends, teachers and staff, are all welcome to join us as we lift every voice in song and sing our favourite hymns from the last 80 years.
- Fill out the RSVP form to:
- let us know you’re coming
- tell us what hymn(s) you would like to sing
- share a story/particular reason you would like us to sing your hymn suggestion. For example: “it was “the” hymn of my time at Rockway” or, “my kid always came home singing this song”, or “it was our chapel theme” etc.
- Join us to sing in the audience or sit back and enjoy the music around you
Family Festival
3:00 – 5:30 pm
Online registration for this event has now closed.
Join us as we go back to the barn…Rockway is celebrating 80 years by hosting a family-friendly festival at J. Steckle Heritage Farm.
The afternoon is full of wagon rides, face painting, scavenger hunt, outdoor picnic/carnival games and snacks, interacting with the animals at the farm and connecting with other Rockway families and so much more…
COST:
- Admission is FREE but donations at the door are welcomed (donations go toward the Protect this Barn campaign
What can I expect at the Festival?
- Family-friendly games & activities
- Self-paced – enjoy activites at your own pace
- Free snacks for all to enjoy
- Check out the farm animals
- Bring your own lawn chairs/picnic blankets
- Think about footwear for unlevel terrain
- Free parking
Food Market Fundraiser
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Online registration for this event has now closed.
We have reached the maximum number of tickets available. Please join us Sunday, September 14 for our Open House and Hymn Sing.
Enjoy the festival fun in the afternoon then stick around as we add the delectable Food Market stations:
- Taco Bar
- Asian Noodle Bar (V)
- Mac & Cheese (V)
- Gourmet Burgers
- Beverage Bar
- Sundae Bar
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC as we feature a number of Rockway-connected bands:
- No Discernible Key
- Second Wind with guest vocalist Peggy Weber (and special appearance by Bernie Burnett)
- Menno Valley Sound
- Better Than Nothing – featuring current students
COST:
- $100 Adult (aged 24 and older, $40 tax receipt)
- $60 Youth, Current Student, New Alumni (up to age 23, no tax receipt)
What do I get for my ticket?
- Free Entry to Festival anytime after 3 pm
- Food Market – starting at 5:30 pm
- 1 Beverage Ticket (for beer, wine or assorted soft drinks, cash bar available as well)
- Access to stage area – live music from 5:30 – 9:30 pm
- LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS: August 29
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