Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting of the Whole August 24, 2015

Happening now - Large fire in Marietta - Dozens of resources called out

Four-alarm fire at Marietta flooring plant, 421 West Market Street

Council extends contract of Market House Trust

Columbia Borough Council voted tonight to extend its contract with the Columbia Historic Market House Trust by one year. The contract, which had been set to expire at the end of this year, will now run until December 31, 2016.

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Caring for Heritage this coming Saturday at River Park

Location: Columbia River Park     Front & Walnut Street  Columbia, PA 17512

Date: August 29, 2015

Time: 8 AM - 3 PM 

The Columbia Historic Preservation Society mailed out over 50 invitations in the beginning of 2015 to Columbia non profits and Lancaster County Historic Society's to participate in either "Caring for Heritage" or "Albatwitch Festival'. Though a few responses to participate in either or both were received, Washington Boro Heritage, The Lancaster Fencibles, Invalid Corp, Gateway Heritage and CHPS will be on hand to show their local heritage. 

CHPS will have sales items, food and local historic displays. This event is for non profits to raise funds for their organization at no charge. So come down and learn and support these groups.

Hot dog, bag of Herr's chips and Turkey Hill Natural drink for $2.25

Thank you,
Chris Vera
Director/ Columbia Historic Preservation Society

3rd Annual Jazzy's Day held at Makle Park

The 3rd Annual Jazzy's Day, a celebration of the life of Jasmyn Smith, was held at Makle Park on Saturday.  The event featured a backpack giveaway, face painting, music, games, basketball, raffles - and new this year, a mechanical bull. The origin of Jazzy's Day and coverage of the first event can be found HERE. Go HERE for an article on Jasmyn's Buddy Bench.

 

Larry Phiel, Jazzy's grandfather

Lindy Phiel (right), Jazzy's mother

Kids took their chances on the mechanical bull, a new attraction this year.

 Others watched several simultaneous basketball events.

 A bounce house made an appearance.

 Contact info for the bull.

 Lots of balloons.

Meanwhile, at the face-painting table . . .

 Games . . .

 . . . a DJ . . .

 . . . a bounce house . . .

 . . . and balloons - lots of balloons - in Jazzy's favorite colors . . .

  . . . and basketball - lots of basketball!

 The bull was a bit feisty at times.

 Others slid down the slide.

And nearly everyone enjoyed refreshments.

Jazzy's Day happening this afternoon at Makle Park

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And now the tables

Several tables have been placed in the front of Columbia Kettle Works on North Third Street, completing the outdoor seating project that included new awnings, and metal railings that enclose the area.