Oakdale highlights summer events, seeks advisory board volunteers
The Oakdale City Council announced upcoming community events and opened applications for two advisory commissions during its Monday meeting. The city is actively recruiting residents to fill vacancies on boards that shape local economic and environmental policy.
The council highlighted several ways residents can engage with their community in the coming weeks. The Oakdale Farmers Market will operate Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the City Hall parking lot, featuring local vendors and goods. That same evening, families are invited to a free concert at Walton Park Bandshell on July 31st at 7 p.m., where the children's band The Bazillions will perform.
In addition to entertainment, the council announced that Washington County is launching a "Stop Food Waste Challenge" in August. The initiative encourages residents to reduce food waste through various practices. The county is also promoting a "Food Scraps Pickup Program" as a specific tool to help residents participate in waste reduction efforts.
The council is also seeking community members to serve on two advisory bodies: the Economic Development Commission and the Environmental Management Commission. Both commissions meet eight times per year and play a role in shaping the city's development policies. Interested residents can apply for these volunteer positions to contribute directly to local decision-making.
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[0:05] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning
Minute for July 29. Let's get 60 seconds on
[0:09] the clock and get started. Stop by the Oakdale
Farmers Market this Wednesday from 2 to 6 PM in
[0:14] the City Hall parking lot for a great selection
of sweet treats, produce, flowers, and more from
[0:19] local vendors. After the market, bring your
lawn chairs for a free concert at the Walton
[0:24] Park Bandshell this Wednesday, July 31 beginning
at 7 PM to enjoy the Bazillions performing live
[0:30] music for kids and families. Washington County
is launching a Stop Food Waste Challenge this
[0:36] August to encourage residents to take small
steps to help reduce their food waste. The
[0:41] Food Scraps Pickup Program is a great way to make
an impact on waste reduction in our community. To
[0:47] participate in these free initiatives, check
out the links provided. Finally, do you have
[0:52] an interest in civic engagement and serving our
community? Consider applying for a seat on one
[0:56] of the City's Advisory Bodies. We currently have
openings for the Economic Development Commission
[1:01] and the Environmental Management Commission.
Each commission meets eight times per year,
[1:05] a small amount of time to make a big difference in
our community. To learn more and apply visit, the
[1:11] link provided on the city website. That's it. I'm
out of time. Have a great week, Oakdale. [Music]
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