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Parks staff preview summer events: Celebrate Highland Village June 13, dragon boat fundraiser June 27 and new pontoon rentals at Copperas Branch Park
Summary
Staff reported on recent movie-night attendance (150 and 350), previewed Celebrate Highland Village on June 13 and a dragon boat fundraiser June 27 at Copperas Branch Park supporting Serve Denton, and said a private outfitter will offer pontoon rentals under the Corps lease.
Parks staff gave a rundown of recent and upcoming community events and partnerships. Staff reported that two movie-in-the-park events drew about 150 and 350 attendees. The board heard plans for Celebrate Highland Village on June 13, which will include a 5K run, a Highland Village Lions Club fishing derby, a concert and fireworks.
Staff also said an outside entity will host a dragon-boat festival June 27 at Copperas Branch Park to raise funds and awareness for Serve Denton. Additionally, staff said they have arranged for an outfitter to provide pontoon-boat rentals at Copperas Branch Park under the Army Corps of Engineers lease; the presenter noted boat offerings may expand subject to the Corps’ approvals.
Board members praised staff and volunteers for event organization and encouraged continued coordination on scheduling and volunteer recruitment.
