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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNewsletter City_February 2012February 2012 Upcoming Events City Council Meeting February 1 at 7:00 pm & February 18 at 7:00 pm Rexburg City Hall SnowFest February 11, 11-4pm Rexburg Rapids All City offices will be closed February 20, 2012 for President’s Day Community Update Mayors Message: The holiday season has come and gone as have some of our New Year resolutions. As I travel from work to home I am al- ways pleased when I pass the Taylor home and see their Christ- mas decorations. They do such a tremendous job. David told me that it was a labor of love. Surely it is a gift to the people who pass that way. I was saddened when I saw their display be- ing taken down one day. It was the signal that the season of love and giving was coming to an end. Thank You to the Taylors for adding to the spirit of Christmas. We should keep that spirit of help and cheer all year round. I have a good example of how we can do this. The City of Rex- burg has a program to help people struggling to pay their utility bills. We can pay just a little extra on our own bill, and have that extra put in the RUPA account, which is used to help those who are a little short. We can also make a donation to our Recreation Department. That money can be used to provide, “scholarships” to those youngsters who can’t afford to participate in the activi- ties the City provides. This could apply to Rexburg Rapids as well. It can be part of our “Labor of Love”. Let us resolve to make life in Rexburg a little better. It isn’t too late to start an- other New Year Resolution. -Richard S. Woodland Page 2 February 2012 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 2012 Snowfest date changed This year’s SnowFest celebration will be held at our new Riverside Park. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and finish at 4:00 p.m. Our annual activities for children will include Snow Bowling, Treasure Hunt, Sled Hill and other activities. Adults and children aged 12 and up (with parents consent) will be able to brave the cold and participate in out Polar Bear Swim, limited to the first 70 entrants. Horse carriage rides will also be available. This year there will also be a Figure 8 car race for spectators to enjoy. Date: February 18, 2012 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: Riverside Park (Rexburg Rapids) The Playmill "Night of Broadway" charity benefit concert is at the Romance Theater Feb. 10,11,13. Show time is at 7:30 Doors open at 7:00pm Ticket price is $20 100% of proceeds go to help the Orphanages in Ecuador Kicks For Ecuador Soccer Camps! Caleb Allred's Eagle project to support orphans in Ecua- dor. We are raising new shoes for children who don’t have any! Ages 5-12 Entrance: 1 pair of lightly worn, or new shoes. Or a donation of 10 dollars. Date: First camp is on Feb. 11th. Second camp is on Feb. 18th. Place: Madison Middle School Gym. Time: 2-4pm. A camp where we will be teaching basic soc- cer skills, footwork drills, and team play! Please come and help us support orphans in Ecuador! You may also stop by at anytime and donate shoes . Farmer Merchant Community Banquet Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the NEW Madison High School Gymnasium. We have a nice dinner Ca- tered by Chiz’s, a silent auction and a live auction as fundraisers. Silent auction starts at 6:15 followed by dinner and then the live auction. Tickets are $25.00 each. Our theme this year is “The Movies”. You may dress like your favorite movie character. Prizes will be given for the best dressed movie char- acter. For tickets or more information, please call the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 356-5700.