FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2010

“Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks
Concludes Tuesday, August 24, with “Racing Stripes”

CRANFORD, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks & Community Renewal announce that the “Family Flix” summer film series for 2010 will conclude on Tuesday evening, August 24, in Nomahegan Park.

“The last movie in our Family Flix series for this summer begins at dusk, but come early to the park for youngsters to enjoy a free horseback ride assisted by staff members from Watchung Stable beginning at 7:15 p.m.,” said Freeholder Vice Chairman Deborah Scanlon, liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. “Bring a blanket or beach chair to claim your spot on the lawn or save a seat in the bleachers – either way, the early birds are sure to like the horses in the park before the movie.”

“Racing Stripes” is the feature film on Aug. 24. This 2005 Warner Brothers comedy follows the trials and tribulations of a zebra named “Stripes” and a young girl who share a desire to compete in a big-time horse race. Racing Stripes will be shown outdoors, free of charge at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. Before the movie, Watchung Stable staff members will guide lead-line rides on horses for youngsters in the park.

The movie starts at dusk in nice weather only. For more information, call the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal at 908-527-4900. For rain information in the parks call 908-558-4079 after 3:00 p.m.