Girard Week 2026: Norwich Recreation Department Lineup

Subject: Girard Week is Upon Us!

Many residents of Norwich knew the magic of John Girard, or ‘Mister G’. He was a wonderfully caring and influential educator, coach and community member. Each August 12th, we celebrate the memory of Mister G with a series of events. Here is the Rec department lineup for Girard Week 2026: Monday, 8/10 - 9:00am-1:00pm Sports Camp opens Girard Olympics Tuesday, 8/11 9:00am-1:00pm Sports Camp Day 2 of Girard Olympics 3:00pm-6:00pm -Girard World Cup on the Town Green (rising Kindergarten) https://norwichvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30414 Wednesday, 8/12 *Girard Day in Norwich* 9:00am-1:00pm Girard Olympics Day 3 on Town Green TBA - Dan & Whit’s ice cream party – all proceeds from ice cream this day go to the Recreation Department (Fund 5, which houses the Girard Fund donations) Thursday, 8/13 9:00am-1:00pm Girard Olympics finale Opening night of the Norwich Fair Friday, 8/14 $5 pizzas for the Scholarship Fund at the Barrett Memorial Playground https://norwichvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30398 Saturday, 8/14 Norwich Recreation volunteers host face painting at the Fair 12:30-3:30 Sunday, 8/15 Norwich Recreation volunteers host face painting at the Fair 12:30-3:30 As in years past, the Lions Club has generously facilitated the sponsorship of families who find the cost of attending the Norwich Fair a financial burden. Please contact bswenson@norwich.vt.us to request free bracelets. You will not be required to provide proof of need. We hope to see you this week! Brie *for updates on Recreation department projects, please refer to the online page: https://norwichvt.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1564&type=