PRESS RELEASES - JULY 2008

July 7, 2008

Arlington Parks and Recreation Unveils Contest with Naming of Mascot
“Where’s Buddy?” Contest Starts July 7

Arlington Parks and Recreation will begin the “Where’s Buddy?” contest July 7 to promote the naming of their mascot, Buddy Blue.

Each week for the next nine weeks, a three-foot cutout of Buddy Blue will be hidden somewhere in one of Arlington’s facilities, such as parks, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis center or recreation centers. The first three people to find Buddy Blue each week will receive prizes. To win, find Buddy Blue, take a picture of him and send it to parksdepartment@arlingtontx.gov along with a description of where you found him. The first three to submit correct photos will win that week’s prize.

To help you find Buddy, Arlington Parks and Recreation will post hints on their website, www.naturallyfun.org. A new hint will be given each day of the week until Buddy has been found three times. The hints will include fun facts about the location where he is hidden.
The “Where’s Buddy?” Contest was started to promote “Naturally Fun”, the new brand of Arlington Parks and Recreation, as well as the new name for the department’s mascot, Buddy Blue. “Naturally Fun” promotes the City’s outdoor and athletic facilities and encourages citizens to take part in recreational programs. The program also highlights the greenery of Arlington and hopes to educate people on how to protect the natural environments this city abides in.
The new name for Arlington Parks and Recreation’s mascot was chosen by a committee from 100 entries in an internal contest for employees.

For more information regarding the “Where’s Buddy?” contest, contact Kelly Drawdy at 817-680-0867 or email kelly.drawdy@arlingtontx.gov.