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Alma Thanks the Gratiot Community

Community Day 2004 picnic
Alma College thanks the Gratiot community Saturday for their support with a picnic and sporting events during the College's annual Community Day at Bahlke Field.

A tailgate picnic at the south end of the football stadium starts at 11:30 a.m. Tailgate tickets are $3 for adults and students, $2 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under.

Discounted tickets for the Scots-Wisconsin Lutheran football game at 1 p.m. are $3 for adults, $2 for community students and free for children 5 and under. The men's soccer team takes on Tri-State University at 2 p.m. at the soccer field on Charles Road. Admission is free.

Martha Bamfield '83
Alma College President Saundra Tracy is scheduled to present a plaque of appreciation to Martha Bamfield '83, Ithaca dentist and the 2005-2006 Community Fund Drive Chair, at halftime of the football game. Bamfield coordinated with community volunteers to raise money designated for the ALMA FUND, special programs, departments, endowment growth, and/or building campaigns.

Parking for the picnic and football game is free and restricted to the north end of the stadium off Iowa Street. For more information and advance tickets call Alma College Community Relations at (989) 463-7245.

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Posted: Tue, October 25th, 2005 at 1:59PM

 

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