CITY OF SUMNER NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 32
JUNE 2004
Celebrate Fourth of July downtown
National Night Out
Bring your lawn chair, blanket, picnic lunch and enjoy your Fourth of July at Heritage Park in downtown Sumner listening to the big band sounds of the Swing Reunion Orchestra. This concert kicks off the 2004 Music Off Main summer concert series. Starting at 1 p.m. there will be a fun chalk-art event for children of all ages. Swing Reunion Orchestra July 4 2-3:30 p.m. Heritage Park
The “21st Annual National Night Out” is a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), and has been scheduled for Friday, August 6, 2004 from 6-10 p.m. in the east parking lot at Fred Meyer, on East Main St. National Night Out is designed to: ■ Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; ■ Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and ■ Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back.
The 17-member Swing Reunion Orchestra is primarily a dance band, specializing in performing dance music with the big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, the Dorsey Brothers and others. The Swing Reunion Orchestra fea tures lead singer Melanie Vail.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
The Sumner Police Department will offer: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Galaxy U.S. Air Force pop ensemble July 7 6:30 - 8 p.m. Heritage Park Galaxy, from Travis Air Force Base in California, plays high-energy performances to applauding audiences across the country. Their music ranges from the hottest new country to rock n-roll classics.
Aug. 6, 6 - 10 p.m. Fred Meyer parking lot
Block Watch information Sumner Animal Control Command Vehicle Display DARE Car Classic Car Show
Other community participants: Sumner Fire Department Sumner Family Center Sumner Tractor McLendon’s Hardware Rainbow Girls-Face Painting
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Galaxy
Also, there will be food and drawings for prizes! Contact the Sumner Police Department for information, 863-6384.
SEE INSIDE ■
Teen Adventure Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 3
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Relay for Life Coming Aug. 20 & 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 4
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Sumner Arts Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5
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Busy Summer for Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 6
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Junior Golf Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 7
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