The entire community is invited to the 20 year Celebrations of the PlayScape Build. More than 1,000 people volunteered in 1997 to build the playground. The gathering takes place Saturday Sept. 30, 2017 from Noon until 2 PM at City Park on Gibraltar.
You can come and celebrate with your friends and neighbors who were all part of the build 20 years ago.
The committee is also plan to bury a time capsule in the ground and hold a dedication of a memorial to former Mayor Richard C. Jones, who instrumental in starting the project.
A children’s handbell choir will entertain under the direction of Tim Hammar. Mr Hammar was teacher at Bobcean Elementary School. A video of the construction 20 years ago and photos taken also will be shown in the warming building next to the pond.
Organizers also will unveil a free little library to be located in city park. Two other site of the libraries will be announced later.
Cider and doughnuts will be served.