‘ARTS ALIVE IN ATHENS’ THEME FOR 33RD ATHENS-CONCORD TOWN SOCIAL Campus and community gathered on CU’s front lawn for the 33rd Athens-Concord Town Social on Aug. 18. The sunny, summer afternoon featured live entertainment, an array of vendors and games for the kids. Awards honored service to the town and university. Theme for the 2019 version of this popular event was “Arts Alive in Athens.”
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s a special tie-in with the theme, the 2019 Fire Hydrant Paint Contest was launched at the town social. Artists of every age were invited to submit their designs for the contest which involves repainting fire hydrants in the Town of Athens. (Be sure to look for the freshly painted hydrants when you are in Athens!) Musical, dance and living history performances, along with artists among the vendors, further linked to the theme. “The 33rd Athens-Concord Town Social was a successful day!” Dr. Sarah Beasley, chairperson, said. “The turnout was great – community members, CU students, faculty, and staff all enjoyed the live music, local vendors, and the opportunity to see friends old and new.” A special highlight each year is the awards ceremony honoring individuals, organizations and businesses that have enhanced the community and campus life of Athens and FALL 2019 CONCORD UNIVERSIT Y MAGAZINE
Concord University. The Town Social Committee presented the following awards: Elder Citizen, Dr. Karl Fezer; Good Neighbor, Deborah Baxter; Business Longevity, First Community Bank Athens; and Total Community Involvement, Athens Volunteer Fire Department. The Athens Lions Club announced two awards. The Citizen of the Year honor was presented to Srene Lokay. Top bragging rights for the Beautification Award went to Lucy Gardener and Bruce Lilly. Honorable Mention for Beautification was awarded to Gina and Charles Lane, Pam and Jim White and Terri Turner. Several scholarships were presented to Concord University students. A Jean Beasley Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Emily Davis. Recipients of an Athens-Concord Town Social Scholarship are Brooke Phillips and Makayla Farley.
