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Taste of Court Street Among Homecoming Highlights
Contact: Connie Romine, (740) 593-4300.
ATHENS, Ohio (October 13, 2000) -- Homecoming events this year will combine traditional fare with new offerings, including the first ever Taste of Court Street festival. Set for 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, the event will feature booths manned by about 15 local restaurants and other merchants as well as additional businesses participating at their locations. Court Street will be closed to vehicles from Union to Washington streets and performers will roam the Uptown area to entertain visitors.
"We want to bring the community, university and student body together in a collaborative event that lends itself to Homecoming," said Connie Romine, associate executive director of alumni relations. "It is our hope that we have a good time together in a constructive format and hope the businesses enjoy gathering in a pedestrian setup."
When Taste of Court Street winds down at 8 p.m., local bands will rock Uptown for three hours as part of the Ohio University Habitat for Humanity Coalition Benefit Concert Roulette to raise money to build a home in Southeast Ohio.
Here's a look at other Homecoming highlights:
Monday, Oct. 16:
- Rolling Stones Unleashed, staffers from a new biweekly magazine that covers music, politics and entertainment will visit South Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 593-1951.
Tuesday, Oct. 17:
- Homecoming Intramural Games will be conducted across campus starting at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 18:
- Habitat Service Fest invites people to participate in volunteer projects throughout the day, including painting a house in Chauncey and conducting a school supply drive. Participants can sign up for projects by calling Ohio University's Center for Community Service at 5934007.
- The Ohio University Fellowship of Christian Athletes is sponsoring a debate/lecture on "Creation vs. Evolution" at 8 p.m. in TempletonBlackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Call Jim Reese at 593-9496.
Thursday, Oct. 19:
- The Inn Group, an organization of pre-WWII alumni who return each year for Homecoming, is sponsoring a dinner at the Ohio University Inn, with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 593-4300.
- The second annual Yell Like Hell Pep Rally is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Baker University Center, featuring Ohio University cheerleaders, the Bobcat mascot, the Marching 110 and football players.
Friday, Oct. 20:
- President Robert Glidden will present the State of the University address at 3 p.m. in 194 Irvine Hall.
- The Inn Group will sponsor a golf outing at Athens Country Club. For tee times, call Bob Baur at 592-1442.
- An International Dinner is at 6 p.m. in Baker University Center Ballroom. Call 593-4052.
Saturday, Oct. 21:
- Alumni are invited to meet deans and faculty at Alumni College Coffees from 8 to 10 a.m. in Baker University Center. Call 5934300.
- The Inn Group is sponsoring a free breakfast in Baker University Center from 8 to 10 a.m. Call 539-4300 for reservations.
- The Homecoming Parade and Float Competition begins at 10 a.m. on East State Street and continues along Carpenter Street, Court Street, President Street and Richland Avenue, concluding at the Convocation Center. Call 593-4060.
- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni and Friends Gathering is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St.
- The Alumni Band will meet for lunch at 11:45 a.m. in the tent adjacent to the Aquatic Center. To register for Alumni Band Reunion events and to reserve your lunch for $10, call 593-4300.
- The annual Big Top Extravaganza begins at noon at Pepsi Tailgate Park. Events include the Mark Wood Fun Show, face painting and music by the Urban Jazz Coalition. Call 593-4300 for tickets. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children.
- Ohio University football plays Central Michigan at 2 p.m. in Peden Stadium. For tickets, call 593-1300.
- The Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Reception and Dinner is 5 p.m. at the Phi Kappa Tau house, 50 E. State St.
- Inn Group Cocktail Hour at Konneker Alumni Center is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free, but call 593-4300 for reservations.
- The Black Student Cultural Programming Board presents its 24th Annual Homecoming Coronation Pageant and Dinner at 7 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at the Office of Multicultural Programs, 205 Baker Center, (740) 5934041, or at the door the day of the event.
- The Chicago Comedy Company performs at 7 p.m. in TempletonBlackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. General tickets are $8 and student tickets are $3. Call 593-1780 for tickets.
Sunday, Oct. 22:
- Breakfast with President Robert Glidden and other "Bobs" is from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Ohio University Inn. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 593-4300.
- Architecture of Athens Walk, starting at 110 Haning Hall, is from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 593-9925 to register. The cost is $10 for alumni and $25 for others.
- Ohio University Performing Arts Series presents violinist Hilary Hahn at 3 p.m. at TempletonBlackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. For $20 tickets, call 593-1780.
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