How to plan the perfect How to plan the perfect summer partysummer party

Presentation by:Presentation by:Ann HuAnn Hu

Maggie MaloneMaggie MaloneWosilat Oshodi Wosilat Oshodi

Sheila WhiteheadSheila Whitehead

Planning is everythingPlanning is everything

Step 1 – InvitationsStep 1 – Invitations Step 2 – Decorations and ThemeStep 2 – Decorations and Theme Step 3 – Food and BeverageStep 3 – Food and Beverage Step 4 – Group games and Step 4 – Group games and

activities activities Step 5 – Throw your summer Step 5 – Throw your summer

party!party!

InvitationInvitation

Invitations Details should include:Invitations Details should include:

Time & dateTime & date Location with directions and mapLocation with directions and map Guests dress codeGuests dress code Exciting hints of planned activity Exciting hints of planned activity

InvitationInvitationInvitation DesignInvitation Design

HomemadeHomemade

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InvitationInvitation

Invitation Design: CommercialInvitation Design: Commercial

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InvitationInvitation

Invitation Design: ElectronicInvitation Design: Electronic

You can send electronic invitation You can send electronic invitation thruthru

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Decorations/LocationDecorations/Location

When Decorating for a party there are When Decorating for a party there are four major concernsfour major concerns

How many people?How many people? Where are you going to have it?Where are you going to have it? How much is going to cost to How much is going to cost to

decorate?decorate? What is the theme?What is the theme?

Decorations/LocationDecorations/Location

Park shelters names in the area:Park shelters names in the area:

Antrim Park Shelter house - accommodates 85 peopleAntrim Park Shelter house - accommodates 85 peopleBig Run Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleBig Run Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleBig Walnut Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleBig Walnut Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleGoodale Shelter house - accommodates 75 peopleGoodale Shelter house - accommodates 75 peopleNorth Bank Shelter house - North Bank Shelter house - Coming SoonComing SoonRetreat at Turn berry - accommodates 120 peopleRetreat at Turn berry - accommodates 120 peopleWestgate Park Shelter house - accommodates 120 peopleWestgate Park Shelter house - accommodates 120 peopleWhetstone Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleWhetstone Park Shelter house - accommodates 175 peopleWolfe Park Shelter house - accommodates 100 people Wolfe Park Shelter house - accommodates 100 people

Gantz Park Small shelter Cazepole and Larger shelterGantz Park Small shelter Cazepole and Larger shelter

Hilliard Roger Reynolds ParkHilliard Roger Reynolds Park

Decorations/LocationDecorations/Location

Rental FeesRental Fees The first nine are Columbus Park The first nine are Columbus Park

recreations, There is a fee of $ 50.00 per recreations, There is a fee of $ 50.00 per hour. hour.

The Gantz Gardens is $40.00 for residents The Gantz Gardens is $40.00 for residents of Grove City Non-member fee of $50.00. of Grove City Non-member fee of $50.00.

Hillards Reynolds Park $30.00 hold Hillards Reynolds Park $30.00 hold halfday and $55.00 for whole dayhalfday and $55.00 for whole day

Decorations/LocationDecorations/Location

Reasonably priced retailers include:Reasonably priced retailers include:

Dollar StoresDollar Stores Wal-MartWal-Mart Yankee traderYankee trader Specialty Party StoreSpecialty Party Store

Decorations/LocationDecorations/Location

Decorating materials:Decorating materials:

Table ClothesTable Clothes BalloonsBalloons PlatesPlates Plastics fork, knife, and spoonsPlastics fork, knife, and spoons CupsCups

MenuMenu

Sunny fun time:Sunny fun time:

Assorted Drinks $500.00Assorted Drinks $500.00 Dinner from Buca de Beppo $750.00Dinner from Buca de Beppo $750.00 Fruit Punch $150.00Fruit Punch $150.00 Finger Foods $100.00 Finger Foods $100.00

MenuMenu

Orange SlushOrange Slush

Yields about 3-1/4 cups.Yields about 3-1/4 cups.1 cup milk1 cup milk

3 tablespoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate

1-1/2 cups ice cubes1-1/2 cups ice cubes

Put the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and frozen concentrate in a blender. Put the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and frozen concentrate in a blender. Combine at a low or medium-low speed. Increase speed to high and add Combine at a low or medium-low speed. Increase speed to high and add the ice cubes, one at a time, through the jar cap's fill hole while the the ice cubes, one at a time, through the jar cap's fill hole while the machine is running. Blend until smoothmachine is running. Blend until smooth

Chill out Chill out with a cold with a cold

slush!slush!

MenuMenu

Ingredients:Ingredients:6 ounces Tomato Juice6 ounces Tomato Juice1/2 ounce Lemon Juice1/2 ounce Lemon Juice2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce3 drops Tabasco Sauce3 drops Tabasco Sauce1 dash Celery Salt1 dash Celery Salt1/2 teaspoon Sugar (optional)1/2 teaspoon Sugar (optional)Salt & Pepper to tasteSalt & Pepper to tasteCelery StalkCelery Stalk

Directions:Directions: Shake with ice and strain into chilled glass. Add Garnish.Shake with ice and strain into chilled glass. Add Garnish. This recipe for Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary) serves/makes This recipe for Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary) serves/makes

Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary) Bloody Shame (Virgin Mary) RecipeRecipe

ActivitiesActivities

Consider your guest listConsider your guest list How many guests and what ages?How many guests and what ages? Do guests know each other well?Do guests know each other well?

If not, get-to-know-you games are greatIf not, get-to-know-you games are great

Consider your locationConsider your location Are there activities included?Are there activities included? Is there an inclimate weather plan?Is there an inclimate weather plan?

ActivitiesActivities Include games for childrenInclude games for children

A small pool or slip-n-slide is a great way A small pool or slip-n-slide is a great way for children to cool offfor children to cool off

Also provide games for adultsAlso provide games for adults Great music for dancing or group games Great music for dancing or group games

like Catchphrase or Taboolike Catchphrase or Taboo Try to have several group games so Try to have several group games so

many can participatemany can participate examples: Badminton, volleyball or corn examples: Badminton, volleyball or corn

holehole

ActivitiesActivities

ActivitiesActivities

It is best to shop at Wal-Mart or It is best to shop at Wal-Mart or Target for games and outdoor toysTarget for games and outdoor toys Walmart.comWalmart.com Target.comTarget.com

Often a CD player or laptop computer Often a CD player or laptop computer can provide the musiccan provide the music

Have lots of options so everyone can Have lots of options so everyone can find something fun to do at your partyfind something fun to do at your party

Now actually host your very Now actually host your very own summer party!own summer party!

Post to our party planning blogPost to our party planning blog Was our website helpful?Was our website helpful? Did the party go well?Did the party go well? Any additional tips for others who are hosting Any additional tips for others who are hosting

parties soon?parties soon?

THANK YOU for your time THANK YOU for your time