HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2017 MAR_APRAdmission is free. Gates open at 6 p.m. and
the concerts begin at 7. Guests may bring their own refreshments. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Glass containers, kegs, and pets are not allowed. Concessions will be available for purchase. Smoking is not allowed in the main seating area. There are three designated smoking areas in the facility. Blanket-only seating areas are designated for each concert. Chairs are welcome, but they may not occupy blanket-only seating. Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, and handicap parking will be located off of Colgate Drive.
WANT TO PLAY AT STARLIGHT? ENTER OUR CONTEST BY APRIL 2.Musicians or bands over the age of 16 and not signed under a promotional authority/contract can enter the Voters’ Choice contest for the chance to play at Starlight Music Series on May 6. Those interested must submit one song in a MP3 format and a YouTube video of that song being performed by April 2. Up to 10 finalists will be selected by a panel of judges based on song originality, stage presence and creativity. Then it’s up to the public to pick the winners.
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Covering the hill with blankets and lawn
chairs, music lovers of all walks of life have ventured to Wolf Pen Creek Park since 2002 to enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars during the Starlight Music Series. This year, we’re bringing back six nights of entertainment and the Voters’ Choice contest.
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April 8: Texas Unlimited Band (TUB), with guest Rosie Flores
May 6: VOTERS’ CHOICE WINNERS
May 13: Will Hoge – Solo, with guests Bonnie Bishop & Joey McGee
May 27: Def Leggend, with guests Infinite Journey & Trio Grande
June 10: Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, with guest Kidd Reece & Mo’ Live Zydeco
June 24: Cory Morrow, with guest Cameran Nelson - - - - - -
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Public voting will run April 4-15.
The three artists with the most votes win the opportunity to play for up to one hour on stage and the following prizes:
1st Place: $750 and an Artist Development Package by Revive452nd Place: $5003rd Place: $250
To enter the contest and for complete Starlight Music Series details, visit: cstx.gov/starlight.
Have questions? Email parks@cstx.gov or call 979.764.3486.
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NEED A SUMMER JOB?
We’re hiring recreation assistants for
our youth summer programs, lifeguards
for our 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
available. For additional details and to
register, 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 29-Aug. 4
Multiple Shifts: 7:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
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To view all part-time and full-time
positions, visit: csjobs.cstx.gov.
Since 2010, Lemonade Day B-CS has helped
hundreds of local kids learn the value of
setting goals, developing a business plan,
establishing a budget, seeking investors,
providing customer service and giving back
to their community. Participants set up their
lemonade stands at the time and location
of their choice, sell lemonade, and keep the
money they earn. It’s free to register!
For more information and to register, visit:
LemonadeDayBCS.com.
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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 eco-friendly prizes.
To participate and for more details, visit
MyWaterPledge.com.
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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.
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COLLEGE STATION CONVERTS TO EFFICIENT LED STREET LIGHTS
In 2009, College Station became the first
city in Texas to install an automated street
light monitoring system, which helps us
quickly identify and repair malfunctions and
burned out bulbs. Now, we’ll be the first
with that system to convert entirely to high-
efficiency LED (light emitting diode) lighting.
College Station Utilities is upgrading the
city’s 5,500 street lights to LED fixtures.
The LEDs will reduce our power and
maintenance costs while providing better
and more dependable lighting. The
conversion should be complete by mid-July.
The street lights used in residential
neighborhoods will be 3,000 Kelvin fixtures
that retain some of the warm glow of
our current lights but with better color
recognition. Thoroughfare lights will be
4,000 Kelvin fixtures that emit a brighter,
cooler white light to enhance security and
traffic safety. Our monitoring system also
allows us to dim the LEDs.
Replacing thousands of street lights isn’t
cheap. The project has a price tag of about
$2.56 million, but the money we save from
lower maintenance and power expenses
means we’ll likely recover the costs in 7-8
years. Since the new system is expected
to last about 30 years, we’ll be reaping the
benefits for decades to come.
To learn more about energy conservation in
College Station, visit cstx.gov/energy.
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Register for Lemonade Day
Registration is underway for Lemonade
Day, a free nationwide event that uses
the lemonade stand experience to teach
entrepreneurship to youngsters. Lemonade
Day 2017 is set for Saturday, May 6.
Inside College Station
events
FREE BIKE CLASSES
April 1 & May 6 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages 14+. Register today:
cstx.gov/bikepedgreenways
MLB PITCH, HIT & RUN
April 5 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Brian Bachmann Community Park
cstx.gov/events, 979.764.3486
EASTER CELEBRATION
April 8 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
George Bush Presidential
Library & Museumcstx.gov/calendar, 979.691.4014
EASTER EGG HUNTApril 14 • 1-3 p.m.
W.A. Tarrow Park by the
Lincoln Recreation Centercstx.gov/lincolncenter, 979.764.3779
FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK April 14: “Hop”May 5: “Zootopia” May 26: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
cstx.gov/movies, 979.764.3486
EXPLORING HISTORY LUNCHEONS
April 19: “Bernardo Galvez”
by Tammy Tiner
May 17: “Western Author Zane Grey”
by Glenn Cochran
11:30 a.m. $7 per person.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
RSVP to: mrodgers@cstx.gov
BRAZOS VALLEY EARTH DAY April 22 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wolf Pen Creek AmphitheaterBrazosValleyEarthDay.com
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & COMPUTER COLLECTION EVENTApril 29 & Oct. 21 • 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
University Services Building TwinOaksHHW.com, 979.764.3809
PARKS SUMMER OPEN HOUSEApril 29 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Southwood Community Center cstx.gov/events, 979.764.3486
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