Movies in the Park Aims to Please

The first-ever Movies in the Park series kicks off this Friday, to the tune of the dancing, singing penguin flick Happy Feet.

To be held at Village Park, starting at dusk, the event was an imagionation-fueled collaboration between the and the Fair Oaks Host Lions Club, organizers said. It's free, family-friendly and different than the typical Friday night, said Sabrina Bernardo, FORPD special events and youth coordinator.

The picture will be displayed on a large, inflatable screen, using a back projector, Bernardo said. This way, people's silhouettes won't interrupt the image.

Prior to the movie, the Wonderful Outdoor World bus – described as a recreation summer camp on wheels – will be parked nearby for kids to enjoy. And concessions will be available to purchase through the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board and the Fair Oaks host Lions Club.  

The Movies in the Park summer schedule is as follows: 

June 15: Happy Feet

July 20: Chicken Little 

August 17: Little Rascals