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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 Inside College Station NewsletterNovember 2010 uside College Station - * * CITY OF COLLEGE STATION * Home of Texas A&M University' * College Station, Texas * * * * * * * g� f :F . 11 Christmas in the Park A Holiday Tradition C hristmas in the Park is a month -long holiday celebration that includes more than 1 million lights decorating the beautiful 47 -acre Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. The event begins on Thanksgiving and continues through New Year's Day with lights on from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day. In its 27 -year history, Christmas in the Park has attracted more than 2 million visitors, including many who have made Christmas in the Park an annual family tradition. "Christmas in the Park reflects the spirit of the season." Sheila Walker Parks & Recreation Supervisor Special activities are scheduled for mid - December, starting with a holiday baking contest on Thursday, Dec. 9. Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards include over $800 in gift cards and prizes. On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11, visitors can tour the park on an old- fashioned hayride and enjoy free cookies, hot cocoa, live entertainment, reindeer games and more. In addition, Santa will take a break from his Christmas preparations to drop in for photos with the children. Bring Your Pets night is Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pets can take their owners on a stroll through the park and pose for photos with Santa. Private reservations are available for photos with Santa on Dec. 10 (2 -4 p.m.), Dec. 12 (5 -8 p.m.), Dec. 15 (6 -9 p.m.) and Dec. 16 (6 -9 p.m.). A minimal charge will apply. Large businesses can reserve an entire evening for their workforce family by calling 979.764.6385. For more Christmas in the Park events and activities, go to: cstx.gov /christmas "Christmas in the Park is everything you want in a holiday happening," Parks and Recreation Supervisor Sheila Walker said. "If you're looking for entertainment, we've got that. If you're looking for great cookies and hot cocoa, we've got the best, and it's free. If you just want some peace and quiet or time to reflect, come out on a Wednesday evening for a walk or a quiet picnic. Christmas in the Park reflects the spirit of the season." Christmas in the Park is made possible through the generous sponsorships of College Station Utilities, Kroger, and Waltman and Grisham Attorneys at Law. For more information, call 979.764.3486 or visit cstx.gov /christmas. CITY CALENDA Dec. 2, 16 » 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Meeting Dec. 9 » 7 p.m. City Council Meeting Dec. 9, 10, 11, 14 Christmas in the Park Holiday activities Dec. 24, 27 Holiday (City offices closed) For more city information, call 979.764.3540 or visit cstx.gov. A ( *�/ `4- + + V 4 4 A Inside College Station November 2010 {PAGE 21 Exploring History Lunch Lecture Col. James R. Woodall, USA (Ret.), a former commandant of the Texas A &M Corps of Cadets, will discuss his book, "Texas Aggie Medals of Honor: Seven Heroes of World War II" at the Exploring History Lunch Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the College Station Conference Center, which is located at 1300 George Bush Drive. FREE Freon Unit Day The BVSWMA Landfill will be accepting Freon - containing units for recycling from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. The service is free and households are limited to two units each. Freon will be extracted from refrigerators, freezers, and air - conditioning units, and the unit will be recycled as scrap metal. The landfill is located at 7600 E. Rock Prairie Rd. For more information, contact 979.764.3806 or smcqueen @cstx.gov. Korean War Memorial Dedication The new Korean War memorial Katchi Kapshida will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11) at Veterans Park. The memorial's focal point is a life -size sculpture of a Korean soldier and American soldier standing side -by -side. at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 2200 North Forest Pkwy. For more information, contact Senior Services Coordinator Marci Rodgers at 979.764.6371 or mrodgers @cstx.gov. Winter Water Fitness Looking to increase strength and flexibility while getting a good cardiopulmonary workout? Registration for the Winter Water Fitness program begins Monday, Nov. 15, with classes starting Dec. 1. Morning and evening classes are available and are Monday through Friday at the heated College Station Middle School Natatorium. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. A light luncheon will be served for $5 per person. The programs arevideotapedand broadcast weekly on CSTV -19 (Suddenlink). The series is sponsored by WTAW, DeLucia Mail Services and HEB Tower Point Market. The series will have a free bonus lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, when Glenn D. Davis will speak on his pictorial history "College Station" and his book "How We Lived in Wellborn Before Television" Reservations are required and can be made by calling 979.764.3491 or by e- mailing Heritage Programs Coordinator Anne Boykin at aboykin @cstx.gov. Attention Businesses Two new programs designed to reach active young adults, families and students are being offered by College Station Parks & Recreation in conjunction with Brazos Bounty LLC. This is an opportunity to reach approximately 150,000 people in 2011. Katchi Kapshida, meaning "We Go Together," is the slogan of the long- standing relationship between the U.S. military forces and those of the Republic of Korea. It recognizes a military alliance that has stood for 60 years. Much of the memorial's funding was generously provided by six prominent Koreans, lead by retired Gen. Paik, Sun Yup. South Korea's first four -star general, Gen. Paik and several other benefactors will be present for the dedication, along with retired U.S. Army Gen. John H. Tilelli, Jr., from Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Anne Boykin at 979.764.3491 or aboykin @cstx.gov. Computer Club for Seniors Did you know College Station has a computer club to help senior citizens improve their computer skills? The group has grown from 20 members when it started in 2001 to almost 200 this year. The club is also free and features speakers from Texas A &M, Blinn College and local businesses. The Winter Water aerobics class is part of Xtra Education, a joint venture of College Station Parks and Recreation Department and the College Station Independent School District. You can register in person at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, or online at cstx.gov /parks. For more information, call 979.764.3486. Youth Basketball Registration Registration for College Station's Youth Basketball Leagues begins Nov. 15 and runs through Dec. 3. The program is open to boys and girls grades pre -K through 8th grade. The eight - game season begins in January. Practices and games are held at various CSISD gymnasiums and each player receives a t -shirt and trophy for participation. Players can register in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Parks and Recreation Office at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, or online at parksweb.cstx.gov. The cost is $55 per player. To learn more, call 979.255.0319 or For more information about College 979.694.2145 or email rick @brazosbounty. The group meets on the first Wednesday Statio parks and other city events, call com or brazosbounty @gmail.com. of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 979.764.3737 or go to cstx.gov /parks.