The Residence Hall Association is getting ready for a weekend filled with a variety of events that are geared toward children and family members of all ages.

Kids and Friends Weekend is on Friday and Saturday.  

On Friday, there will be a showing of “The Muppets” at 7 p.m. in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium. 

On Saturday, children will be taken to the residence halls where they will be participating in a multitude of events.  

Jacob Deters, a junior music education major, is the Taylor Hall representative for the RHA and the programming chair for Kids and Friends Weekend.  

“RHA is looking forward to opening our campus to kids and family members to show them what Eastern has to offer,” Deters said. “Kids can expect everything from face paintings and sand art to a Mad Hatter tea party.” 

He said that he admires the window paintings and said that they all looked great.  

The last day to register for Kids and Friends Weekend is Thursday.

Deters also mentioned the results of the residence halls window paintings will be revealed soon.

“I am excited about seeing this project come to life,” Deters said. “I hope it all goes well.”

Eastern’s delegation from the Illinois Residence Hall Association also came back from their conference last Sunday.  

Other members of IRHA from across the state came together to work on leadership training and other events during the weekend.  

Each delegation from the schools put together a role call, banner, display and other ways to show their school’s spirit.  

“Our delegation this year won best role call,” Deters said. “We had fantastic spirit and definitely left a great impression on the other schools.”  

A few members won individual awards as well.  

Jake Nees, president of RHA, won student of the year, Colleen Nelson won National Residence Hall Honorary conference coordinator of the year, and David Arnold won adviser of the year.  

“Delegates attended programs that included topics such as new hall programs, how to be a leader and life after housing.”  Deters said.  

Delegates will be sharing their information to each of their residence halls and to the RHA members during their meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. in Thomas Hall. 

To register for Kids and Friends Weekend, visit Eastern’s website.  

Elizabeth Grubart can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].