Party Idea - Wreck it Ralph Drive-in

Last weekend we provided our inflatable outdoor movie screen for a kids Cardboard Box Drive-in.  The movie was Wreck it Ralph and they decided to create activities based on the movie.  It was a lot of fun and the kids really got into creating their "cars".  Here are some simple "How to's" to create your own incredible event under the stars.

 The Car 

Have the Children make cars for their drive-in out of cardboard boxes.  It can be as simple as a box with the top cut off or for the more creative you can add racing strips and change the shape. This is a great gathering activity for the party and can help fill time before showtime on long summer nights.

You will need:

• Cardboard Boxes
• Duck Tape in lots of fun colors
• A sharp box cutting knife (which the adult will use)
• Pens, pencils and scissors
• Stencils, Colored Paper and Foam shapes
• Glue
• Brass-Plated Round Head Fastners
• Old paper plates for wheels (you know you have a cupboard full of plates from other events!)

Child Designs Shape of Car

Adult Cuts Out Design

Fancy Car with Whale Tail

 We Love Cake

In Sugar Rush (the racecar game in the film), cars are constructed with candy.  Have the children build their own cake cars with candy! 

• A simple small rectangular cup cake pan was used 
• Cakes were pre-frosted
• Children created their own masterpieces using candy to decorate their cakes.
• Bowls of assorted candy (kit-kat's, lifesavers, sour punch straws and licorice, etc) were set out for the children to choose their own decorating tools  

Party Decorations

In keeping with the film, decorations were bright with a yummy candy center piece, candy cutouts and bricks from the apartment building in the Ralph game.

Yummy Center Piece

Brick Theme Livens up a Table Cloth

Cool Hanging Candy

Parting Gifts

Party guests get to take their drive-in car and a piece of candy from the center piece... but don't forget the hero medal

"You're My Hero"  cookie medal 

Other Cool Kids Car Movies for a Cardboard box Drive-in

• Cars (or Cars 2)
• A Herbie Movie
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (warning... its long)
• Speed Racer

See you at the Drive-in

Cheers

Paul the Outdoor Movie Guy

Tiny in the Big City

This week, we had the pleasure of helping with the screening of Tiny - A Story about Living Small.

The screening took place in Annie Alley in San Francisco and was co-presented by the San Francisco Green Film Festival and SPUR (sponsored by the Yerba Buena Community Benefits District).  In keeping with the green theme, all power was supplied by a solar generator from Sol Solutions.

After the film, director Christopher Smith and writer Merete Mueller answered questions about the film and the process of building their tiny house.  Chaz Peling of Sol Solutions was on hand to provide information about solar power.  Rachel Caplan from the Green Film Festival hosted the Q&A.

The 3rd Annual San Francisco Green Film Festival runs May 30th - June 5th.


Here is a trailer for the film and a few photos

Up goes the solar powered screen (video Brian Schulz)

The audience waiting for the sun to set

Christopher Smith introducing Tiny - A story of Living Small
The solar generator can be seen behind him

Christopher on Screen

Tiny in an alley, in BIG San Francisco

Q&A (left to right) Chax Peling, Christopher Smith, Merete Mueller and Rachel Caplan 

Cheers

Paul the Outdoor Movie Guy

Relay for Life

Whether its a family member, friend or acquaintance, everyone has, at some point, been effected by cancer.

I have been fortunate to assist with various Relay for Life events.  These 24 hr events are the largest fundraisers for the American Cancer Society.  Listening to the stories, experiencing the amazing Luminaria Ceremony and the incredible sense of community these events create is something to behold.  FunFlicks provides screens and projection for slide shows as well as entertainment throughout the night.

Thanks to all who walk, research and care.  If you want to get involved you can search for your local Relay for Life.

Here are a few photos from a Relay for Life event held at Stanford University this month.

Walkers circled the track with glow sticks, then placed them in the Luminaria bags dedicated to loved ones.  Amazing... Beautiful... Touching...