Irving Neighbor Day

I live next to the Irving Oil Refinery.  Parker's school has a partnership with the refinery and they often contribute back to the school with donations and time.   The program is called CHEER.

 

 Yesterday, Irving held a Neighbor day for the community. 



 They had a free BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers, salads. beverages and sweets.



Airbrush tattoos



Bounce Castles





Cookie decorating



Health and Wellness displays



Informative displays on pollution reduction- notice Lydia intently paying attention.  She lugged her bag around the whole school.





We also got to take a bus tour of the refinery.  Since we drive by almost every day, the kids were excited to see the inside.







They have their own fire department.





A safety sign- reminding employees that the best reasons for working safely are the smallest ones.



Oil tank



Here's what we brought home in our goody bags



3 bags of chips, 3 treat bags, 3 bags of cotton candy, 3 puzzle magnets

8 shoelaces, 3 popup frisbees, 2 first aid kits, 3 apples, 1 Irving bag

4 cloth shopping bags, 4 pens, 2 pencils, 5 penlight key chains, 1 tire gauge

Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.