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AGENDA STATEMENT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2008
SUBJECT: 2008 Day on the Glen Update
Report Prepared by Lorri Polon, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: Draft - Day on the Glen Poster
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The 8`h Annual Day on the Glen Festival will be held Saturday and
Sunday, September 20 and 21, 2008. This year's theme, "A World of Fun", will incorporate a number of
international activities which will allow attendees to learn and experience more about different cultures in
our own community and from around the world.
The event will be at Emerald Glen Park and feature the following components.
Children's Activities: Carnival Rides / Jump Houses / Games / Clowns / Tot Play Area
One additional enhancement for youth this year will be an "event
passport" that children can pick up at the City Hall Booth. They can
bring the passport with them to various culturally oriented locations
throughout the park, get it stamped, and return it to the City Hall
Booth for a souvenir flag.
Animal Exhibits: A separate stage in the Pine Grove area will host two exhibits
highlighting animals from around the world including a baboon,
serval, and leopards. The Petting Zoo will also provide the
opportunity for children to touch Vietnamese potbellied pigs, a
Llama, Nigerian dwarf goats, a Welsh Pony, and an Iguana.
Main Stage: International entertainment ranging from Nigerian Music to an
Indian Ensemble and dance performances from Poland, Ireland,
Brazil and India.
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A special Army Community Covenant Signing Ceremony with local
mayors, military officials and other dignitaries will take place on
Saturday at 12:25pm to acknowledge and commemorate the on-
going community partnership between the City of Dublin and Camp
Parks.
Sports Competitions: Volleyball Tournaments
3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments
Skateboard Competition
Ice Skating
Food: Continuing with the international theme, there will be food vendors
representing Thailand, Germany, Philippines, Italy, Africa and
India, as well as traditional American fare.
Concert: Saturday evening from 6pm to 8pm will feature the renowned
sounds of Latin Jazz music artist, Pete Escovedo.
Additionally, there will be a variety of booths including non-profit groups, commercial vendors, arts and
crafts, event sponsors and government agencies including the City Hall Tent, Dublin Police Services,
Alameda County Fire, United States Coast Guard, Dublin Unified School District and Dublin Library.
The festival hours are from l0am to Spm both days (the special evening concert will be held on Saturday
from 6pm to 8pm).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Commission
receive the report.
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