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Council outlines plans for a low‑key American 250 celebration on July 5
Summary
Council members said a community potluck with hot dogs cooked by the fire department, music by Alpine Highway, kids' games and flag displays will be staged July 5 using county grant funds; volunteers and donations will supply many needs.
Council members described plans for an American 250 community celebration set for Sunday, July 5, 2026, during the June 9 council meeting. The event committee — including Council Member Lunt, Council Member Rhoden, Dan, Shannon Gilbert and volunteers — proposed a relaxed potluck format with hot dogs cooked by the fire department, music from a local group (Alpine Highway), kids’ games (for early‑arriving families), flag displays along main city drives during July and volunteer‑run setup and teardown.
Funding and logistics: Council members said the county provided a small grant to cover event budget items and emphasized that taxpayer dollars would not be used for the primary costs. They asked residents to sign up to bring side dishes and to volunteer for setup, and the committee will create a sign‑up (SignUpGenius) for food and volunteers. Alpine Highway offered to perform for free but the council discussed providing a thank‑you gift basket with local Woodland Hills items.
Community outreach: The committee suggested using the city’s communication tools (including the new Yappify platform) to recruit volunteers and publicize event details; staff and committee members will coordinate shade and safety guidance because July weather is expected to be hot.
Quote (from the meeting): “We want people to be able to come out and put set up their chairs and hang out with their friends and neighbors and just relax and enjoy the patriotism,” Council Member Lunt said.
Provenance: Description and committee remarks at SEG 751–SEG 900.
