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4th of July 2008 Celebration at Twining Park in Monroe Schedule
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Photo supplied Supporters and sponsors of Monroes 4th of July celebration put their excitement for the citys sesquicentennial on display at Recreation Park.
Food & Concessions located throughout the Park>

• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Koning's Ribeye Grill near Bruni Shelter: cinnamon rolls & coffee; roast beef, ribeye, BBQ pork, and butterfly pork chop Sandwiches, potato salad.

• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Knights of Columbus: hot dogs, brats, cotton candy, sno-cones, popcorn, water.

• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - South shelter concessions: lemonade, nachos and ice cream

• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Vince's Pizza near the Bandshell: pizza & bread sticks

• 7 a.m. to noon - Concession stand at YMCA soccer tournament: nachos, hot dogs, pigs in a blanket, sausage egg wraps, string cheese sticks, donuts, water, Gatorade, popsicles, milk (four flavors), and assorted snacks.

Entertainment at the Bandshell>

• 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Tot Lot Singers

• 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Studio M Dance Academy

• 2:30 to 3 p.m. - Summer school cheerleaders

• 3 to 4 p.m. - Illuminations Dance Department

• 4 to 5 p.m. - Crossroads Community Church worship & dance

• 8 to 9 p.m. - City Band concert

Children's Fun at the Park>

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Carnival Games: Go Fish; Blues Clues bean bag toss; Let's Go Fishin' under the Sea with Sponge Bob; Touchdown Pass; Pretty Princess; Candyland Shop; Hollywood Stars face painting and tattoos; Wheel of Misfortune; Dora's Pick-a-Sucker; Daytona Car Race; Patriotic Pitch; Pirates of the Caribbean Kerplunk; Moon Walk; Pick-a-Duck; and Hole in One.

• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Dunk tank located near south shelter

• 11:20 a.m. - Parks and Rec. Midget League Games on Twining West and East ball diamonds

• 12:10 p.m. - Teenie Tiny girls softball games on Twining West and East ball diamonds

• 1 to 4 p.m. - Horse and wagon rides around the park, across the road from south shelter

Other events>

• 7 a.m. to noon - Soccer tournament at Green County YMCA soccer fields: 4x4 soccer tournament open to kindergarten-adult. Round-robin play, with each team guaranteed three games against teams in their division. Each player will receive a team T-shirt and medals, including first- and second-place and participation medals. Adult teams receive key chains. Call Marge Klinzing at 329-2465 for available openings. In case of rain, players fee will not be refunded.

• All-day coed slowpitch & volleyball tournaments

• 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks and "SALUTE TO AMERICA" Sky Concert Vehicles will not be permitted to drive through the park during the fireworks display.

Over 300 volunteers are needed to work concession stands and carnival games. Call Carol Wyss 329-2466 to volunteer, and receive a free T-shirt. Also call Monroe Parks and Rec to donate food for concession stands. All proceeds go to improvements at Twining Park.