New group promises 'wonderful' General Pleasonton Days event
By Roger Sims, Journal staff
PLEASANTON – Organizers of General Pleasonton Days say they are looking forward to the celebration this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4.
Teresa Miller, president of the newly formed Celebrate Pleasanton Inc., told the Pleasanton City Council on Monday, Sept. 28, that earlier this summer, the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce voted to withdraw from taking the lead in organizing the event.
Instead, about three weeks ago Celebrate Pleasanton, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit was formed to organize October’s event. Miller indicated that the organization would also take on sponsoring other events as well.
"We are confident the celebration this year will be wonderful," Miller said.
Following the Independence Day parade, which was brief and lightly attended – undoubtedly because of hot weather – Miller said that Celebrate Pleasanton member and veteran parade organizer Rose Troth had been working to recruit participants. She said from all indications the parade would be large and worthy of the event.
As in years past, following the parade the action shifts to Dunlap Park on the square north of the Linn County Museum. In addition to a slate of games and activities, at least 24 vendors and six food trucks will be selling at the park.
Back again this year is the car show, a tug of war, a cornhole tournament, an apple pie-eating contest, and games for the young and young at heart. New this year is live music with two acts providing entertainment.
At 4 p.m., the action shifts back downtown at Ninth and Main with bingo at the Pleasanton Community Center.
From 5 to 7 p.m., the First Christian Church is sponsoring the King’s Table Hog Roast at the community center. This is a free meal, with fixings, for everyone, Miller said.
From 9 to 11 p.m. the band Two Lane Highway will take the stage on Main Street for a street dance.
Organizers are planning to make Sunday’s events as attractive as Saturday’s. At 10 a.m. a 30-year time capsule will be opened followed by a community worship service at 11 a.m.
Following the service, the Chili Cook-off will be in high gear. Miller said they encouraging cooks to enter and prizes will be awarded.
Chili, hotdogs and drinks will be served to the public following the cook-off to end the two-day celebration.
Miller also thanked the council members who have offered to be a part of the parade.
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