First Night 2010 Planning Underway
Planning for one of the area’s most successful events, First Night Bradford 2010 are still underway despite the nation’s economic downturn.
The local First Night committee has been meeting since January and is moving forward with plans and fundraising for the event which attracts many families to celebrate the New Year in an alcohol-free environment.
First Night Bradford 2010 will be the 12th year for the event and there will be some changes in the format this year. However, these changes will make the event even more safe and family-friendly. Changes include shortening the evening, using more local entertainment, committing to book entertainment acts based on fundraising contributions and having fewer venues, but certainly not a lesser quality of shows. The committee is committed to keeping the fireworks finale and will be beginning community wide fundraising support specifically for the finale.
Larry Petry, chairperson for the event says that as a committee, “We realize that we are in tough economic times, and this is challenging us to be more creative and flexible with our planning of First Night. One positive is that we have more money raised at an earlier point in the year than we ever have had. This helps us tremendously in planning our entertainment schedule.”
Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan said, “First Night Bradford is a wonderful community event that people look forward to every year. Tough economic times can bring communities together and that is what we would like to see happen. This year’s event can be among one of the most significant events in our community this year.”
Petry added that, “By coming together as a community to make this event happen, it will be more rewarding and celebratory than ever – a small victory for the whole community.” Individuals or businesses interested in donating to the event can contact the Main Street Manager’s office located in Old City Hall.
The local First Night committee has been meeting since January and is moving forward with plans and fundraising for the event which attracts many families to celebrate the New Year in an alcohol-free environment.
First Night Bradford 2010 will be the 12th year for the event and there will be some changes in the format this year. However, these changes will make the event even more safe and family-friendly. Changes include shortening the evening, using more local entertainment, committing to book entertainment acts based on fundraising contributions and having fewer venues, but certainly not a lesser quality of shows. The committee is committed to keeping the fireworks finale and will be beginning community wide fundraising support specifically for the finale.
Larry Petry, chairperson for the event says that as a committee, “We realize that we are in tough economic times, and this is challenging us to be more creative and flexible with our planning of First Night. One positive is that we have more money raised at an earlier point in the year than we ever have had. This helps us tremendously in planning our entertainment schedule.”
Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan said, “First Night Bradford is a wonderful community event that people look forward to every year. Tough economic times can bring communities together and that is what we would like to see happen. This year’s event can be among one of the most significant events in our community this year.”
Petry added that, “By coming together as a community to make this event happen, it will be more rewarding and celebratory than ever – a small victory for the whole community.” Individuals or businesses interested in donating to the event can contact the Main Street Manager’s office located in Old City Hall.
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