End-of-summer party to take place tomorrow
Officials with the Gilley Pool will conduct an end-of-summer party and appreciation day tomorrow as the second year at the new pool winds down.
New this year is a day specifically dedicated to honoring the local Dr Pepper Bottling Co. for contributions to the community – most notably 150 lounge chairs Dr Pepper donated to the pool.
Plans for tomorrow include special activities like the Sun Drop Belly Flop and a hula hoop contest, music and a parade, among other events.
“This is telling Dr Pepper how much we appreciate the chairs plus all of the other things they’ve done over the years,” Parks and Recreation director Carlene Brown said. “It’s just a time to say, ‘Thank you’ to them from our department.”
Back-to-school hours at the pool are 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays with reduced admission, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays at regular admission. The pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6, which is the last day of operation for 2004.