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August 18, 2020

Aug. 29-30 -Purple Fire Weekends continue

This notice appeared in the Weekly Phoenix between August 25, 2020 and August 30, 2020.

Purple Fire Weekends are here! We have wide array of activities to have fun, make new friends, and ignite your Florida Poly spirit. Here’s a full calendar of events.

Below you’ll find information on some of the events and how to register.

Groovin DJ – Come groove with us and listen to the high-flying sounds of DJ NayR and DJ Ron Mic. This event will require pre-registration due to social distancing requirements. Only 45 students are allowed under the tent. You can request your favorite songs, but you must fill out a sheet at the stage area. You are able to watch and listen to music from outside the tent area as well.

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
  • Time: 7-11 p.m.
  • Location: Tent next to soccer field
  • Register here.

Inflatables on the Lawn – Axe Throwing… Massive Dart Board… What could go wrong? Nothing! It’s all inflatable, so join us for a some friendly competitions involving these massive balloons. As always, we have prizes to give away to our winners. The events will be modified versions of 301 for darts and standard axe throwing scoring (yes, these exist).

  • Date: Sunday, Aug. 30
  • Time: 2-5 p.m.
  • Location: Soccer field
  • Register here.

Escape Room – Are you ready to meet this challenge and plan your escape? Do you have what it takes? If you answered yes, then come join and experience the fun of escaping!

  • Date: Friday, Sept. 4
  • Time: 6-10 p.m.
  • Location: Oak Grove
  • Register here.

Laser Tag – Test your skills on the field with your friends or alone in this intense laser tag game of precision and speed. There will be 10 players for each game. It is going to be laser tag FUN!

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: Soccer field
  • Register here.

Stress Relief DIY – Do you play Animal Crossing, browse Pinterest, or find yourself wandering home improvement blogs? If the answer is yes, you may need to flex your DIY skills at this event. Join us in making a variety of stress relief items. Get out here and get creative!

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: Oak Grove and soccer field
  • Register here.

Get the Scoop – Do you know what the scoop of the day is? You scream… I scream… Florida Poly is going to scream “ICE CREAM!” Come join us for some ice cream and coloring book fun. Sunday cannot get any better than this!

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: Oak Grove
  • Register here.

Sexual Misconduct-Title IX Training – If you are a new student, this session is mandatory and you will have three opportunities to attend. Here are the available dates:

  • Sunday, Aug. 30
  • Sunday, Sept. 6

All sessions are from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at IST 1002/3.