New Year's at Noon
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Nicole Griffith (front), 6, and Savannah Plovich, 8 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Arden Jones, 2 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Samantha Anzeljc with kids, from left, Micah, 4, his twin, Noah, 4, and Luka, 9 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Rick and Judy Boehm with granddaughters, Layla McDill, 6, and Addy Boehm, 2 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Adam Bruchey - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Wells Chandler, 6, with sister, Laney Chandler, 3 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Axton Story, 20 months, with dad, Zachary Story - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Jessica Plovich - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Lucy Book - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Adah Spann, 9 - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Piper Holcolmb, 5, has fun drawing on a craft during Town of Farragut’s inaugural New Year’s at Noon event in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31. - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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The Snyder family gathered to celebrate bringing in the New Year during Town of Farragut’s inaugural New Year’s at Noon in Farragut Community Center Friday, Dec. 31. Ashley Snyder and Joel Snyder have fun with their children: from left, London Snyder, 9; Claire McDonell, 9; and Lorelei Snyder, 11. - Photos by Tammy Cheek
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Keith and Krista Asp with their daughter, Kimber, 2, were among many families enjoying New Year’s at Noon celebration in Farragut Community Center New Year’s Eve Friday, Dec. 31. - Photos by Tammy Cheek
Just over 100 adults and children gathered to celebrate an early New Year’s, complements of Town of Farragut, which hosted its inaugural New Year’s at Noon in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., Friday, Dec. 31.
They enjoyed taking photos, games, Hula Hoops and other activities in the gymnasium; a movie, popcorn and other refreshments in the lobby and assembly room; and craft-making in yet another room.
As the time came closer, children piled under the center of the gym, under a net of about 500 balloons, and watched the balloons above during the countdown to noon. They squealed as the balloons descended on them, blew their noisemakers and ran around the balloons.
“We just moved here,” said Judy Boehm, who along with her husband, Rick Boehm, brought their granddaughters, Layla McDill and Addy Boehm.
“We think its is great,” she added. “Since we can’t stay up until midnight, we’re glad to do it all at noon.”
“It was really fun to host a New Year’s party for families,” Lauren Cox, Farragut Parks and Athletics coordinator, said. “The balloon drop was something we’d never done before, and the kids really enjoyed it.
“One thing I noticed is that we’ve had enough events at the Community Center that kids really know us now,” Cox added. “They know our names and recognize that we have fun events. That’s a big accomplishment, given all the challenges that came with COVID.”
She credited the Parks & Recreation staff, including Allie Koepfer, for the event’s success.
