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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNewsletter City_August 2010competing to qualify for entry into the National Ranch Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada, held this fall. The chance to com- pete in Nevada motivates and encourages the participants to put on their best performances, and as a spectator, you will be wowed watching the competi- tors show off their skills. Madison county and Rexburg owe their very existence to the efforts of those hardy pioneers who settled and subdued a hard land. Let us join in three days of fun and celebration, honoring this wonderful past. So gather with us on the streets of Rexburg for the Heritage parade and the Mayors’ Rib and Chili Cook-off; then move with us to the fairgrounds for the rodeo, rides, food and games. Wow, Au- gust is busy! It’s that time of year in Rexburg that we work to fit as many activities into our summer as we possibly can, wanting to relish in the warmth of the sun as winter is fast approaching. But even more, this is the time of year to take pride in the legacy of our forefathers and the beau- tiful Snake River Valley we call home. Exciting fireworks will mark many of our cele- brations this month, and to- gether with the wonderful Heritage Parade, we pay trib- ute this season to our ances- tors, our pioneer heritage, and to our veterans of the mili- tary. To start off the festivities, we will host the Heritage Parade in Rexburg that will kick off the Madison County Fair and Ranch Rodeo. This parade will be the start of our three-day celebra- tion, reminding us of our agricul- tural heritage and pioneer begin- ning. Beginning August 19th and running through August 21st there will be several free events and will be a wonderful way to spend time with your friends and families. New to the celebrations this year will be the Mayor’s Rib and Chili Cook-Off. The winners of this great event will be taking home bragging rights and wonderful prizes. The real winners of this event, however, will be the pub- lic as they get to sample some of the best tasting ribs and chili in South East Idaho. Concluding the celebrations will be the ro- deo. This event will allow those August 2010 Upcoming Events Farmers Market Every Friday 4-8 pm April 30-Oct 15 City Council Meeting August 4 & 18 7:00 pm MYAB Meeting July 4 & 18 5:00 pm City Concert at the Tabernacle every Wednesday at 7:30 pm May 26-Aug 25 The Rush Triathlon is August 21 Pick up registration forms at City Hall The Carousel and The Splash Park are now open through Labor Day Carousel 12:00-8:00pm Splash Park 10:00-8:00pm International Dance Festival 2010 Saturday, July 31-Saturday August 7 First Day of School August 25 Good luck to all students in their upcoming school year! Community Update Mayor’s Message Rush Triathlon: The Rush Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 21st. There are two competi- tion levels, Intermediate and Sprint for individuals or teams. The early registration period ends on July 31st and the late registration period ends on August 16th. Cost: Intermediate: $55 per per- son, $105 per team Sprint: $40 per person, $90 per team. Late Fee is: $15 per runner (individual or team) Spike for the Cure: The Spike for the Cure is a 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament bene- fitting Rett Syndrome. The event will take place on August 7th at Porter Park, with play be- ginning at 9 a.m. There will be three levels of Bracket and Pool Play (A,B and Open). All levels will be Co-Ed played on Co-Ed nets. Teams may consist of any combination of players including all female, NO ALL MALE TEAMS. Cost is $45 per team for pre registration and $60 per team day of. Other attractions at the event will be food vendors, carousel rides and other enter- tainment. To Register Call Steph @ 208-569-5500 Fall Recreation Registration: The Fall Recreation Brochure will be available on August 28th. Brochures will be in The Standard Journal, Madison County Library and City Hall. For more information contact our office at 208-359- 3020 ex 2349 Page 2 August 2010 Community Update 35 N 1st E Rexburg, Idaho 83440 208.359.3020 / fax 208.359.3022 cityhall@rexburg.org Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Rexburg Farmers Market will be held in the Purrington Plaza parking lot, south of the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center on Friday evenings, from 4:00-8:00, beginning on April 30, 2010. The last mar- ket of the season will be on October 15, 2010. This year the Farmers Market will feature vendors offering items such as clothing, crafts, plants, and specialty treats. rexburgfarmersmarket.org Photos by Mckenzie Taggart Tuesday, Aug. 17 6:30 p.m. Snake River Team Roping Wednesday, Aug 18 Fair Setup Day, Entry day, Check Divisions for check in times 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show 6:00 p.m. Barrel Racing, Outdoor Arena 6:00 p.m. Check in open items to be judged 8:00 p.m. Checked in Items Judged Thursday, Aug. 19 6:00 p.m. Heritage Parade, Main Street 7:00 p.m. Horse Power Gala, Outdoor Arena Fair grounds Friday, Aug. 20 9:00 a.m. Ranch Rodeo Performance 5:00 p.m. Free Western Entertainment at free stage 7:00 p.m. County Rodeo Saturday, Aug. 21 9:00 a.m. Ranch Rodeo Performance 9:30 am Fat Stock Sale 9:00 am Registration for The Battle of the Martial Arts Tournament 10:00 am Martial Arts Tournament Begins 10:00 am Talent Contest Free Stage 12:00 p.m Chamber of Commerce Free Potato Bake 2:30 p.m. 2nd and 3rd place talent contest winners perform Free Stage 6:30 p.m. Free Western Heritage Program Indoor Arena 1st Place talent winners perform Masters of Ceremony Layle Bagley, and Gordon Peterson 7:00 p.m. Main Show, Featuring Saddle Strings Schoeppner Shows Carnival Aug 19-21. The carnival will charge for their rides and different games. Half price tickets will be available at Broulim’s. Contacts Heritage Parade and Horse Power Gala LeeAnn Ball 754-0039 Ranch Rodeo Dwight Hill 351-0934 County Rodeo Janelle Klingler 360-4828 Talent Contest Latasha Orr 351-2040 Linda Merrill 351-1932 Fair Committee Chairman Linda Merrill 351-1932 Madison County Family Fair Schedule 2010 All events are Free and Family Fun Gates open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.