ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

‘Community Summer Splash’ set July 27, sponsored by city, PTO

A “Community Summer Splash,” sponsored by the City of Rockdale and the Rockdale ISD Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has been scheduled for Friday, July 27 at the city pool.

Water slide, bounce house and concessions will start at 6 p.m. and the pool gates will open at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and concession stand items will also be $1 or less.

Children ages 7 and under must have adult supervision.

Tickets for a chance to win $25 gift cards/certificates will be sold for $1 each. Winners will be awarded at 8 p.m.

Anyone who would like to help sponsor the event or donate to the raffle should contact Rock-dale ISDPTO@yahoo.com.

‘UkeStravaganza II’ set Aug 26 at Kay Theater

Matinee Musical Club will sponsor UkeStravaganza II at the historic Kay Theater in downtown Rockdale on Sunday, Aug. 26.

“Last year’s first UkeStravagana was held at First Presbyterian Church with a turnout of over 100 people, despite the heaviest rainfall of the month,” said Annette Griesbach, publicist.

This year’s performance will include a short lesson for 10 interested players, age 6th grade and up, from about 1 p.m. until 1:45,” she said. “Ukuleles will be provided. This intrepid group will open the UkeStravaganza II performance.”

“UkeStravaganza II will officially begins at 3 p.m. and include performances by the Oompah Ukes, the Community in Concerts Band, The Wilmans, and a sing-a-long,” Griesbach said.

Matinee Musical Club will provide refreshments following the performance.

“This is a free event at the Kay Theater and everyone is invited. Mark your calendars for Aug. 26 for ukulele lessons at 1 p.m. and the UkeStravganza II performance at 3 p.m.,” Griesbach added.

Sunday washer pitching tourneys benefit ACS

Washer tournaments benefiting the American Cancer Society are held each second and fourth Sunday of the month beginning at 5 p.m. at the Apache Pass Ice House.

Tourneys will be held through September. Registration starts at 4 p.m. and fee is $20 per team, double elimination. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams.

T-SHIRTS—Orders for gray or black T-shirts benefiting the ACS are being taken. Prices: $15 (short sleeve (district brand) and $20 (long-sleeve port and company performance brand). Sizes are available from small to 6XL.

FMI: Kim Jeter, 512-760-7194.