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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08 Declaring December 8, 2017 as Who Vail DayTOWN OF VAIL' Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2017 A Proclamation Declaring December 8, 2017, as "WhoVail Day"! WHEREAS, this holiday season there will be a new twist to the story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," in that this season it's not Whoville, it's WhoVAIL! WHEREAS, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail will unveil a life-size Dr. Seuss' Whoville-inspired gingerbread house, as part of its holiday offerings for children and their families. The giant gingerbread house combined efforts from their staff and children from the community; WHEREAS, the gingerbread house measures 140 square feet with over 1,500 gingerbread tiles and features an entrance through which children can enter, built in- house by master carpenter Frank Bontempo; WHEREAS, the gingerbread tiles inside will be made by the Resort's Pastry team lead by Andrew Schweska, and decorated by the children from Red Sandstone Elementary School, with a guest appearance from The Grinch and Fizzy Bruno starring as the Grinch's dog Max; WHEREAS, the local Vail Mountain School presents its student choir who will perform holiday carols for all to enjoy as part of the celebration; WHEREAS, the giant gingerbread house will be unveiled on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 4pm, at the Four Seasons Resort located at One Vail Road, symbolizing the beginning of the holiday season and providing an opportunity for all the community to come and enjoy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by Mayor Dave Chapin and the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that Friday, December 8, 2017, will be recognized as "WHOVAIL Day" to be celebrated by all who in live and visit our community, Vail, Colorado. Dated this 5th day of December 2017. Vail Town Council i1 Dave Chapin, Mayor Attest: