Family Weekend Highlights

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29— SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Family Weekend provides the perfect opportunity for you to connect with your college student while enjoying various campus activities and exploring the community. This year, Family Weekend coincides with other large events in the area, so families are encouraged to make accommodation reservations as soon as possible. For a listing of local hotels, visit www.messiah.edu/visitors/lodging.html.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Midnight Rollerskating
Eisenhower Circle, 11 p.m.
Join us for a lap or two around an area rink. Transportation provided. Nominal skate rental fee.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Parents’ Prayer Breakfast
Lottie Nelson Dining Room, 8:30 a.m.
Share breakfast and connect with other parents, visit with students, and meet with faculty and administrators. Tickets cost $5 and should be purchased through the Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036 by September 22.

Canoeing on the Yellow Breeches
9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely float down the scenic Yellow Breeches. All equipment is provided. Sign up at the welcome tent.

Tours of the Oakes Museum
Jordan Science Center, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Athletic Events
Root, root, root for the home team by attending a great match-up. See the online schedule at www.messiah.edu/family_weekend for details.

Family Fun Fair
Larsen Student Union, 12:30–4:30 p.m.
An obstacle course, climbing wall, and other family-fun activities!

SAB Coffeehouse
Brubaker Auditorium, 9 p.m.
Messiah students showcase their musical and comedic talents in an entertaining variety show!

The entire Family Weekend schedule can be viewed at www.messiah.edu/family_weekend.