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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2011 APReBill sign up for electronic utility bills Customers are encouraged to sign up for College Station Utilities’ eBill services to receive a paperless bill via their e-mail account. For more information, go to cstx.gov/ebill. eBill events coming in May May 2 Swim, Volleyball, Kickball, Bowling Registration | parksweb.cstx.gov May 14 Election Day | cstx.gov/elections May 16 Seminar Supper (Topic: Greenways) | bmoore@cstx.gov May 12, May 26 City Council Meeting 7 p.m. at City Hall | cstx.gov events CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Aerosmith tribute band, and ends on June 11 with the Rock-A-Fellas opening for Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band. In the middle, you are sure to find a new favorite group of musicians. Admission is free to all events. Gates open at 6 p.m. Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. For more information about the Starlight Music Series at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, visit cstx.gov/starlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starlight Music Series 2011 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 14: Aeromyth w/ Midnight Express May 21: The Dirty River Boys w/ Southern Backtones May 28: The Trishas w/ Leannasaurus Rex June 4: Midnight River Choir w/Sweetbriar June 11: Satisfaction w/ Rock-A-Fellas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside College Station * * * * * * * City of College Station * Home of Texas A&M University® * College Station, Texas * * * * * * * Plan to join your family and friends for five nights of free entertainment, throughout May and June, during the Starlight Music Series. Residents and visitors can load up their picnic baskets, coolers, blankets and lawn chairs for a night under the stars at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The Starlight budget has been trimmed down to about 50 percent, yet city staff has kept a great talent line-up and a five night schedule. This success is due to the strong support from local media and merchants that are committed to events that attract visitors and contribute to the quality of life in College Station. “We want the community to know that they can vacation in their own backyard to the largest, family-friendly backyard party in Central Texas,” said Sheila Walker, Recreation Supervisor at Wolf Pen Creek. The series kicks off May 14 with Midnight Express opening for Aeromyth, an April 2011 For more on the Starlight Music Series, go to: cstx.gov/starlight Starlight Music Series 2011 A family-friendly musical event going on 10 years strong! “The Starlight Music Series is 10 years strong this season and we are celebrating with a powerful line-up...We eagerly await our 300,000th Starlight guest.”Sheila Walker Recreation Supervisor May 14: Aeromyth aquatic-related emergencies. Interested participants must be at least 16 years of age, can complete a continuous 100- yard swim, can retrieve a 10-lb brick from 8-foot depth minimum and can tread water without the use of hands for 2 minutes. The course fee is $150 which includes books and mask. Three-day courses begin April 1 and continue through May 20. For more information, visit cstx.gov/pools. To register, call 979.764.3540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29 & 30 Duck Jam The City of College Station presents the sixth annual Duck Jam at Wolf Pen Creek to be held on April 29 and 30. The festival will offer a number of attractions, including: Proceeds from Duck Jam will support Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts. Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest wetland and waterfowl conservation organization. This is a rain or shine event for all ages. For more information, go to the Duck Jam website at duckjam.org. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, contact the Texas Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.252.5400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18 - Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour The Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour will be rolling into College Station on Wednesday, May 18 from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Winnelson, located at 11915 State Highway 30. The free tour, sponsored by American Standard®, will show how an average four-person household can save more than 48,000 gallons of water a year using water-saving bathroom fixtures. The tour will feature a 44-foot mobile showroom, hands-on demonstrations, local rebates, giveaways and water saving tips. From March to November, the Responsible Bathroom Tour plans on making more than 100 pit stops across the United States to help raise awareness about water conservation and to offer practical solutions through water-saving bathroom fixtures. For more information, visit: theresponsiblebathroomtour.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 1-3, 15-17 & May 13-15, 20-22 International Lifeguard Training Program Want to get lifeguard certified? College Station Aquatics has your chance! The International Lifeguard Training Program is a comprehensive program including certification in First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Automated External Defibrillation, and Oxygen Administration through the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). The course objective is to provide skills and knowledge to respond to CITY OF COLLEGE STATION May 7 Mayday Challenge Bike Race The City of College Station presents the 7th Annual Mayday Challenge, a charity race benefitting Junction 505, a Community Rehabilitation Program based in the Brazos Valley dedicated to providing adults with disabilities the opportunity for employment. The bike race will be Saturday, May 7 and will consist of a 55-mile loop around and through College Station. The race will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Riders will be escorted through the Texas A&M University campus by police, and will gun-start once the cyclists have crossed over State Highway 6. The cost is $40. For more information or to register, visit junction505.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April is... Child Abuse Prevention Month April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, the College Station Police Department has partnered with Scotty’s House Child Advocacy Center and other local law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in our community. A dedication ceremony was held on March 30 for the Blue Ribbon Tree at the College Station Police Department. Each blue ribbon on the tree will represent 200 children in Brazos County who suffered abuse last year. “National Child Abuse Prevention month is a time to increase awareness on the problem of child abuse and for our community to join together to help these children and their families,” said Jeff Capps, College Station Chief of Police. For a complete list of Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, visit scottyshouse.org. Inside College Station April 2011 {PAGE 2}