The Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation (CCPR) is scheduled to have the Grinch Scramble Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Along with this event, most other events and activities are planned far in advance and require volunteers and participants.

The Grinch scramble is an activity located at West Park that consists of searching for candy canes, while also, keeping an eye out for the Grinch. Whoever is able to spot the Grinch wins a grand prize. There will also be games and music during the event.

According to marketing manager for the CCPR Lindsay Labas, events like the Grinch Scramble take a good amount of time to plan and organize thoroughly.

“The programmers start planning probably a year in advance,” Labas said.

The brochure, on the other hand, is usually prepared about three months prior to its release to the public.

With each event comes the need for volunteers. And according to Labas, the holidays are the perfect time to participate or volunteer for the CCPR.

“The best part of participating in the holiday events is meeting new people, donating your time to the community and getting in to the holiday spirit,” Labas said. By Audrey Bailey <[email protected]>