City of College Station 65Th Birthday Celebration

City of College Station 65th Birthday Celebration Preliminary Ideas

The following is a preliminary list of potential events and activities related to this celebration. This list will change once the committee meets and additional ideas are generated and discussed.

 Community Celebration at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater  Family event featuring local talent.  Afternoon schedule on Sunday, October 19.  Provide an alternate indoor location in the event of inclement weather.  Birthday cake for all.  Fun run/walk through Wolf Pen Creek trail system.

 Community Beautification Activities  65 trees planted during the week.  Include all schools.  Include selected parks.  Churches, businesses, etc. could also participate.  Distribution of wildflower seeds throughout the City

 College Station ISD Activities  Kids Klub activities throughout the week related to birthday celebration  Art contest for all age groups from CSISD  Bands and performers for the community event  Use of school marquees to promote the celebration

 Special Citizen Event  Dinner dance and social event  Could be held at Conference Center.  Could serve as a fundraiser for high profile project.

 VIP Reception  All current and past elected officials.  Include councils, school board, county commissioners, etc.  Provide an opportunity to recognize past community leaders.  Held at new ACBV building before or after the community event at WPC?

 TAMU  Participation from singing cadets and others.  Recognition through President’s Office.  Special articles in the Battalion.

 Historical Activities  Oral history interviews with long - time residents and others  Time capsule placed during the week  Coordination of historic displays of photos, personal articles, etc.  Coordination of application for historic marker for College Station

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 Promotional Items  Special logo to commemorate event.  Souvenir coffee mugs, pins, or other items.  Use the logo on employee shirts, sports team shirts & publications, etc.  Special proclamation on October 25, 2003.  Historical displays at library or other locations.  Notices placed on public and private marquees throughout town  Identify and interview oldest resident of College Station and other early family members.  Special items on community access channel (old photos, etc.).  Flags flown over State Capitol on October 19th

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