Hobby Connection Day - September 12, 2009

HobbyTown Reading’s sixth Hobby Connection Day was held on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Despite inclement weather, the day was a huge success and attended by hundreds of individuals.

The day was filled with activities inside and outside of the store. Dennis “Tiny” Haag conducted Estes Rocket building and launch classes in the parking lot and adjoining lot. Over 70 were built and launched. Bryan Young of SCX was on hand demonstrating SCX’s digital slot car systems. The RC racing program was canceled due to track conditions.

In store activities included Klutz Origami, Lego make n take and Revell make n take where participants built a space shuttle and a Corvette coupe model. Reading Royals’ Slapshot and Zeppy the clown were here to keep visitors entertained.  

WEEU 830 AM Radio broadcast live from the parking lot from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Jack Holcomb, Nick Lawrence and Mike Faust braved the conditions to host their respective shows.

Boy Scout Troop 160 provided food concessions and Ozzy’s Sports Fun Center provided a moon bounce for the children.

Drawings were held for over $2,600 in merchandise and children were provided with balloons, balsa gliders and aeroprops. Owners Bob and Doris Schmehl strolled the store and outside, handing out Zing Rings graciously donated by Toysmith.

Our Hobby Connection Day grows each year and we continue to receive numerous comments from parents about the day and what it means to their children.

Make plans to attend next year’s event on September 11, 2010.

 

Photos From Hobby Connection Day 2009

2009 Prize Winners