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Home My WebLink AboutUBI 2016 MAR_APR_webbased on song originality, stage presence and creativity. Contest submissions close on April 29 and public voting is May 10- June 10. . . . . . . . . . . ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE April 16: Prophets & Outlaws, with guest Austin Jones Band May 7: Satisfaction (international Rolling Stones show), with guest Def Leggend (Def Leppard tribute) May 28: Two Tons of Steel, with guests Colton O’Neill and Chubby Knuckle Choir June 11: Memphis Train Revue, with guests Gabrielle Ayers, G.R.A.C.E. and Dysfunkshun Junkshun June 25: Shane Smith & the Saints, with guests John Baumann and Katye Hamlin July 2: VOTERS’ CHOICE . . . . . . . . . . Admission is free for each concert. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7. Inside College Station * * * * * * * C C S * Home of Texas A&M University® * College Station, Texas * * * * * * * Covering the hill with blankets and lawn chairs, music lovers of all walks of life have ventured to Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater since 2002 to enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars during the Starlight Music Series. In its 15th season, Starlight Music Series is bringing back six nights of entertainment and will provide a variety of music, with the desire to expose residents to artists who are unique and entertaining. WANT TO PLAY AT STARLIGHT? For the first time ever, musicians can compete for the chance to play at the final Starlight Music Series concert on July 2. The Voters’ Choice contest is open to bands or singer/songwriters who are over the age of 16. The three artists with the most votes win the opportunity to play for up to one hour on stage. Those interested are asked to submit one song in a MP3 format and then a YouTube video of that song being performed. Up to 10 finalists will be selected for the public voting by a panel of community judges MARCH-APRIL 2016 Guests may bring their own refreshments, but glass containers and kegs are not allowed. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Concessions will be available for purchase. Blanket-only seating areas are designated for each concert. Chairs are welcome, but they may not occupy blanket-only seating. Pets are not allowed and smoking is not allowed in the main seating area. There are three designated smoking areas in the facility. Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, and handicap parking will be located off of Colgate Drive. To enter the contest and for music samples from each artist, visit cstx.gov/starlight. Have questions? Contact parks@cstx.gov or call 979.764.3486. . . . . . . . . . . PARKS & RECREATION SATISFACTION SURVEY The City of College Station’s Parks and Recreation Department would like your feedback on their services, programs and facilities through an anonymous survey. The survey can be completed online at cstx.gov/parks or you can fill out a paper copy at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, Lincoln Recreation Center or Southwood Community Center. Your input is greatly appreciated. The survey deadline is March 31. NEED A SUMMER JOB? Join our team! Our Parks and Recreation Department is hiring recreation assistants for youth summer programs, lifeguards for city pools, water safety instructors to teach swim lessons, and Tsunami Swim Team coaches. Enjoy flexible hours, a fun working environment and an equal opportunity employer. Not certified? No problem! American Red Cross water safety instructor and lifeguard certification programs are also available, visit cstx.gov/swim. Recreation assistants will work with ages 6-15 for the city’s summer camps as counselors, activity instructors, trip leaders, and support staff. Work Schedule: May 30-Aug. 5 Multiple Shifts: 7:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Required Training: May 23-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & June 26, 7:30-9:15 p.m. For more information about these positions, visit cstx.gov/parks, email parks@cstx. gov or call 979.764.3486. To view all City of College Station job openings and to apply, visit csjobs.cstx.gov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storm Drains & Waterways Only rain down the drain! Storm drains are designed to prevent roadway flooding by directing rainwater to natural bodies of water such as Carters Creek, Wolf Pen Creek, Bee Creek and Lick Creek which feed the Navasota River. Litter, pet waste, dirt, fertilizers, detergents from washing your car, pesticides, antifreeze and motor oils are just a few examples of contaminants that unfortunately enter our waterways through storm drains. Help keep our waterways clean by following fertilizer package instructions, composting yard waste, cleaning up after your pet, properly disposing household hazardous wastes and utilizing commercial car washes that treat or recycle wastewater. For more clean water tips and stormwater information, visit BrazosCleanWater.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Code Enforcement Reminders Properly dispose of your trash. Household garbage should be bagged, tied and securely stored in your provided sanitation container. The container lid should be closed at all times, so litter doesn’t spread. Containers should be placed by the curb about 4 feet away from obstructions by 8 a.m. on your designated collection day. Do not pile bags on top or around your container. Note that workers do not get out of the truck for collections, the truck has an automated arm that collects and dumps trash into the truck. After your trash has been collected, you have 12 hours to remove your container from the curb. To find out more about sanitation collections, email pubworks@cstx.gov, call 979.764.3690 or visit cstx.gov/sanitation. To learn more about city codes or to report possible violations, call 979.764.6363, email CommunityEnhancement@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/CodeEnforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Make a pledge to conserve water. The City of College Station is taking part in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation April 1-30. This challenge is friendly competition between cities across the nation to see who can be the most “water-wise.” Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the pledge in their population category win. Participants in the winning cities are eligible to win hundreds of eco-friendly prizes. To participate and for more details, visit MyWaterPledge.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Lemonade Day is May 1 Registration opens March 1. Since 2010, Lemonade Day has taught hundreds of kids in Bryan-College Station the value of setting goals, developing a business plan, establishing a budget, providing customer service, and much more. Plus, kids get to keep what they earn! Learn more at LemonadeDayBCS.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside College Station events FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK April 8 - “Minions” May 27 - “Max” Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater cstx.gov/movies, 979.764.3486 BRAZOS VALLEY EARTH DAY April 23 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater BrazosValleyEarthDay.com PARKS SUMMER OPEN HOUSE April 30 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center cstx.gov/events, 979.764.3486 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & COMPUTER COLLECTION EVENT April 30 | 7 a.m.–2 p.m. University Services Building TwinOaksHHW.com, 979.764.3809 FREE KID FISH May 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park cstx.gov/events, 979.764.3486 EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONS April 20 - “Maggies” May 18 - “Spanish Cowboy Influence” 11:30 a.m. $5 per person. Aldersgate United Methodist Church RSVP to: mrodgers@cstx.gov athletics cstx.gov/sports • 979.764.3486 GIRLS VOLLEYBALLRegistration ends: April 17Ages 8-14. Fee: $60 HIGH PERFORMANCE TENNIS ACADEMYRegistration ends: April 26Ages 12-18. Fee: $140 SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALLRegistration ends: May 8Ages 8-16. Fee: $70 ADULT SOFTBALL & KICKBALLRegistration ends: May 15Ages: 16+. Team fee: $390 MARCH-APRIL 2016 {PAGE 2}