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Cal welcomes families to annual Family and Friends Weekend

California Family Weekend

PennWest California is excited to welcome Vulcans students and families to campus as part of our annual Family and Friends weekend.

Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 22

All Day: Drop off items for Campus Closet(business professional clothing), Career Center, Natali Student Center

All Day: Any family member can use Herron Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours. Must be over 18 and complete a registration form. Friday hours for Herron are 6am-10pm.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Career Center and Campus Closet tours, Natali Student Center

Noon - 6 p.m.: Zip-Lining! Sponsored by Student Activities Board and Rec Services  Third Street – waiver required.

1 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Yard games in the quad! (Weather permitting)

TBA: Baseball vs Clarion, Wild Things Park, Washington PA

7 p.m. -10 p.m.: Game Night and Meet Pete's Mom Friday at Pete's. Free Food and games from board and card games to ping pong and foosball to NCAA Tournament Games on TV.  329 Ash Street, California, PA.

Saturday, March 23

All Day: Drop off items for Campus Closet, Career Center, Natali Student Center    

All Day: Any family member can use Herron during normal operating hours. Must be over 18 and complete a registration form.  Saturday hours for Herron are Noon - 8 p.m.

9:30 a.m.- Noon: Career Center and Campus Closet tours, donuts and coffee provided, Natali Student center.

10 a.m.: Check-in at Convocation Center Lobby

10am-11am: Family Photos in Convocation Center Lobby

11 a.m.: Family Welcome Event - Learn about the Parent Portal, meet PennWest staff and connect with PennWest California parents.  North Wing,Convocation Center

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Brunch, Gold Rush. Free for the first 100 to check in at the Welcome Event with a PennWest California student.

11 a.m.: Jennie Carter Awards Celebration, Kara Alumni House (registration required)

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Student Organization Fair with crafts, food and more! Various locations.

1 p.m.: Family BINGO! Sponsored by Student Government Association, Convocation Center 2nd Floor Concourse

3 p.m.: Family Paint and Sip sponsored by Student Activities Board, Convocation Center 2nd Floor Concourse

1 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Golf Sponsored by Greek Life, Natali Student Center

1 p.m.- 7 p.m.: Yard games in the Quad! (Weather permitting)

Sunday, March 24

10 a.m.: Catholic Mass sponsored by New Life, Vulcan Theater