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What is Wild West
Day?
An annual PTA/PTO fund raising event held during the month
of September to help raise money for the nine local elementary
schools here in Eagle
County.
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Where is it held?
The 4 Eagle Ranch ranch is located four miles north of Wolcott.
Take Exit 157 off Interstate 70 and head north on Highway
131 for 4 miles. The ranch is on the right. Event signs will
point you in the right direction. Parking is free!
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What occurs at WWD?
There is a silent auction which is famed for its size and
variety, a raffle drawing, entertainment, a bake sale, wagon
rides, carnival games where children receive gold coins which
they exchange for a large variety of prizes, bingo, children's
arts and crafts, pie eating contests, climbing wall, bungee
trampoline, and much, much, more!
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How much does it
cost to get in?
Admission is $5 for adults and children 3 and over.
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How much money is
raised?
Depending on admission sales and raffle ticket sales, WWD
has generated over $160,000 which is then divided amongst
the nine Eagle County elementary schools - Avon, Brush Creek,
Eagle, Edwards, Gypsum, Meadow Mountain, Red Hill, and Red
Sandstone elementary schools.
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What is the money
used for?
The PTA/PTO's from each school applies the money that is raised
to wish lists from classrooms, teachers, and administrators.
Supplies, assemblies, field trips, increased technology, books,
and large equipment is just a few of the items purchased
for
schools with WWD money.
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Why is Wild West
Day so important?
This is a one day event which has grown incredibly to become
one of the largest local's event. This comprehensive and
collaborative
effort for all nine public elementary schools is the only
single fund-raiser held by the PTA/PTOs of each school.
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How can I volunteer?
Each school has their own WWD Coordinator. Contact your child's
school to get the name of the coordinator and a list of volunteer
positions needed to be filled by your child's school. Carnival
games, bingo, crafts, trading post, bake sale, and cleanup
are just a few of the possible areas any parent can help with!
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How can I participate
with coordinating Wild West Day?
Join and attend your school's PTA/PTO meetings to get information
about becoming a member of the WWD Committee. Each school
is required to have a WWD school coordinator, solicitation
chairperson, and raffle coordinator. Every year, each school
trades off providing a district wide WWD Chairperson and Co-Chairperson.
Each school's committee members are then responsible for filling
their volunteer positions. Committee positions are usually
filled by April of each year because a majority of the planning
for WWD is coordinated during the summer months.
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How can I make a
donation?
Contact any one of the elementary schools and ask for their
solicitation coordinator. Or, fill out the necessary information
provided here on our web
site. Any donated items will be
picked
up by a volunteer or we can make gift certificates for you
if needed. It's that easy! Money or merchandise is welcomed.
Large ticket items or cash donations ($3000 and above) will
put a link with your name and logo on the WWD web page and
you will be listed on all materials advertising WWD. This
link will provide you with the necessary information about
the types of donations you can make and sponsorship materials.
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Is there a Lost & Found?
The Lost & Found is located at the General Store.
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