Celebration July 2
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve will team up with Diamond Rio, four-time Country Music Association’s award-winning recording artists, for this year’s Independence Day Concert celebration Friday, July 2, at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins.
“Diamond Rio’s accomplishments make them one of the most successful groups in Country Music,” said Maj. Don Schofield, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve commander. “Their music stretches across generations of fans. We are thrilled to be partnering up with them for this year’s Independence Day Concert celebration.”
The free concert starts at 8 p.m. and features a night of music, fireworks and family entertainment. Festivities begin with the National Anthem and a F-15 fighter jet flyover.
Diamond Rio has released seven studio albums, two greatest hits collections and “A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines,” a 2007 holiday album. In addition to their four CMA awards, the band recently garnered “Country Album of the Year” at the 41st Annual Dove Awards. They also have to their credit three platinum albums as well as two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category. With songs like “Meet in the Middle”, “Norma Jean Riley”, “Love a Little Stronger” and “One More Day”, Diamond Rio continues to electrify music fans.
“Last year was another stadium-packed crowd, and this year we are expecting a much larger attendance for this Independence Day celebration,” said Allen Tatman, Warner Robins Civitan Club.
“Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the talent of the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, we have an incredible celebration planned,” said Tatman. The Middle Georgia community will have front-row seats to a fireworks display that gets bigger and better every year.”
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the infield. Food and beverages will be available at concession stands. Bags and containers are subject to search. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed at this family event. No pets allowed.
For more information contact Air Force Reserve Public Affairs Office at HQ.PAC.LIST@us.af.mil or (478) 327-1760 or (478) 327-1761.
Green to speak at Robins Regional
Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon
Kevin Green, Executive Director of the Clean Air Campaign will be the Keynote Speaker at the Second Annual Robins Regional Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Galleria Conference Center in Centerville .
Green will discuss the importance of Clean Air to the industrial development and the quality of life for the Robins Region.
The Chamber will be presenting the following awards: the 2010 Regional New Business Investment Award, the 2010 Regional Economic Impact Award, the 2010 Regional Community Leadership Award and the 2010 Regional Non-Profit Economic Impact Award. The special luncheon will serve as the June edition of the Chamber’s monthly Robins Regional Business Forum.
The cost of the luncheon is $30.00 for Chamber members and $50.00 for non-Chamber members.
The Robins Regional Business Forum is a project of the Chamber’s Business Development Division, chaired by Bruce Hullett, Image Staffing Services. For more information, please contact the Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce at 478.922.8585.
Rec meetings scheduled
The Warner Robins Recreation Advisory Board meets on the 4th Monday of each month at the Senior Activity Center, 152 Maple Street.
GOPs meet this weekend
Mark your Calendars for June 5, 2010 for the Houston County Republican Partys next meeting. It will be at Sonnys BBQ on Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast snacks will be available for a $3.50 donation on the honor system. We do not charge at the door, but we do pass a Basket to help defray the expense of the Snacks.
We will have as our special Guest; Karen Handel, candidate for Governor, Doug MacGinnitie, candidate for Secretary of State and Seth Harp, candidate for Insurance Commissioner.
Football Camp...
Kids & Pros announces the Houston County Position Specific Football Camp held at Tanner Park June 7 - 10, 2010, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Ages 7 - 13.
Cost is $150. Scheduled Pros include: Buddy Curry, Bobby Butler, Robert Moore, Stacy Bailey, Floyd Hodge, Ken Oxendine and others. For more information go to www.kidsandpros.com or call 1-877-551-CAMP.
...And another
The HMS PTSO & Optimus Energy Present
All skills football camp for rising 5th - 9th graders June 21 - 24th from 8am - 12pm hosted at Huntington Middle School in Warner Robins.
Registration charge is $75.00
For additional Information visit: www.allskillscamps.com
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