The first meeting to plan the 150th birthday party for Rippey was held on Sunday April 14, at 2:00 P.M.
10 persons were present.
The tentative date selected was June 20, 2020. The alternate is June 27, dependent upon other activities occurring in Greene County that day.
A long list of potential activities included:
Historical artifacts displayed
Farmer’s/craft market
Games
Face Painting
Inflatables
Dunk Tank
BBQ
Picnic in park
Scavenger Hunt
Art on the Fly
Street Dance
Fireworks
House decorating
Baseball or Softball game
Parade
Car Show
Band Concert
Demolition Derby
Home Run Derby
Fire Department competition
Raffle
Beer tent
Wine tasting
Tractor Pull
Opening Time capsule
Discussion also focused on fund raising, grants, sponsorship, donations.
The next meeting will be held Sunday April 28 at 2:00 P.M. in the Community Room.