HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.5 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 14 , 1988
SUBJECT • Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
EXHIBITS ATTACHED None
RECOMMENDATION. ; • Receive Report
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT : $550 is available in the FY88-89 Budget
for this event
DESCRIPTION • The City ' s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
is scheduled for Monday, December 5 , 1988 . This years event will
mark the fifth year that Dublin has celebrated the lighting of a
tree. Below you will find a summary of the previous years
celebrations .
1984
Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library. Due to inclement weather,
entertainment was held on the north patio of the library and
consisted of John Knox Nursery School Chorus, Wells Intermediate
School Chorus and the Sweet Adelines. Attendance estimated at
200 .
1985
Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library. Entertainment was conducted
on the front stairs at the entrance to the library and consisted
of John Knox Nursery School Chorus, Wells Intermediate School
Choir and Brass Band and the Sweet Adelines. Attendance
estimated at 250 .
1986
Outdoor trees at Dublin Library and Shannon Center were lit
simultaneously. Entertainment was conducted at Shannon Center
and consisted of Valley Christian Center Bell Ringers, John Knox
Nursery School Chorus , Carol Jean Dancers , and the Dublin High
School Band. Refreshments were served by the Tri-Valley Lioness.
Attendance estimated at 250 .
1987
Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library and indoor tree lit at Shannon
Center. Entertainment consisted of St. Raymonds Choir,
Resurrection Lutheran Preschool , Wells Chorus and Jazz Band and
Shannon Center Preschool. Refreshments were served by the
Tri-Valley Lioness . Attendance estimated at 500 .
The City ' s Park and Recreation Commission considered this
activity at their regular meeting of October 11 , 1988 . It was
their recommendation that we continue to light the outdoor tree
at the Dublin Library while having the actual holiday program at
Shannon Center. However they were in favor of having the
refreshments served in the West Room in order that additional
chairs could be setup in the Social Hall. Hopefully this will
help to alleviate overcrowding.
Staff is in the process of confirming entertainment for this
festive event . As in past years , it is recommended that the
Mayor serve as Master/Mistress of Ceremonies . Additional
information will be provided to the Council as it becomes
available.
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