Cruise Night attracted classic car enthusiasts from as far as Coe Hill and visitors from Dundas. It was a great event and raised $2,200 in support of the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground.
CRUISE NIGHT SUPPORTS
WARSAW CAVES CAMPGROUND
The Otonabee Region Conservation Foundation (ORCF) and the Warsaw and District Lions’ Club hosted a special Cruise Night at the Lions' Park in Warsaw, on Wednesday night, July 25th from 5-9 pm. Wednesday evening Cruise Night, held at the Lions Park in Warsaw, is now in its fourth year and firmly established as one of the areas most popular events for antique and classic car owners and enthusiasts.
As event host and coordinator, J. Murray Jones, says, “Cruise Night is a wonderful chance for people in the community to get together; some who are old enough to reminisce about cars we used to own and others young enough to marvel at these great machines of yesteryear.”
Proceeds from past cruise nights have supported numerous causes, including Peterborough flood relief, Easter Seals, Warsaw School playground equipment, people with extraordinary medical needs and more. This was the first time Cruise Night funds were given to the Otonabee Region Conservation Foundation.
It was a very entertaining evening, featuring a gleaming display of antique and classic cars and trucks, favourite tunes from the 50's and 60’s, and a great barbecue and homemade pies.
The Cruise Night also featured a 50/50 draw, prize table and a raffle for a framed wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Print and Stamp. The winner of the raffle was Mr. Shane Whitman of RR#1, Lakefield.
Proceeds from the Cruise Night will support improvements to the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, including the trail system, roads, family campsites and construction of a new Comfort Station. This fully accessible facility will provide washrooms, showers, a laundry room and an exterior dish washing station.
Nestled in the valley of the Indian River and featuring caves and other unique geological formations, the Warsaw Caves is the oldest and most heavily visited of the conservation areas operated by the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA). Development of the conservation area began in 1962 and visitor facilities now include 50 family campsites, three group camping areas, 13km of hiking trails, a sandy beach, a canoe launch and picnic facilities.
Over the next couple of years, ORCA will spend $250,000 on much-needed enhancements to the park, including construction of a new Comfort Station. This fully accessible facility will provide washrooms, showers, a laundry room and an exterior dish washing station. The trail system, interior roads and family campsites are also being improved to ensure that public use and enjoyment of this special place can continue.
The Warsaw Caves Conservation Area is an important regional attraction. A 2004 study, estimated the total spending, in the community, by park visitors to be approximately $300,000 and the direct and indirect economic impact of this spending to be $750,000. The enhancements being planned will make this an even more attractive place for family and group camping.
The Otonabee Region Conservation Foundation appreciates the support of the Warsaw and District Lions' Club, the St. Mark's Ladies, the municipal Council of Douro-Dummer, the many businesses who have donated prizes and, of course, the vehicle owners who polish up their spectacular vintage cars for all to enjoy.