Next week is the big anniversary. Here's what's planned

NEWS RELEASE

THE CITY OF
SAULT STE. MARIE

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Celebrate 100! civic anniversary week begins April 16

SAULT STE. MARIE - April 16, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie. 

Mayor Debbie Amaroso and members of City Council invite you to a full week of activities taking place at the Civic Centre in celebration of this historic event.

April 16 - Historic Council Meeting

Council Chambers, Level 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

• Town Crier will proclaim our City’s 100th birthday
• 1912 DVD presentation by Kim Forbes, Sault Ste. Marie Museum
• Members of Council will tell stories depicting our City’s history
• Meeting minutes taken by “1912 City Clerk Charles James Pim” (portrayed by actor Tim Murphy)
• 100th anniversary birthday cake
• Royal Sovereign Sea Cadets Band 4 – 4:30 p.m. (main lobby)

View the historic meeting in the Council Chambers gallery or watch live on Shaw Cable Channel 10.

April 17 to 19 - Civic Centre Public Open House

Main lobby and Russ Ramsay Board Room – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Historical and departmental displays
• “Our 100 Years in Photos” slide show
• Tour the Council Chambers
• Sign the archival record book to be deposited in the Celebrate 100! Time Capsule
• Birthday cupcakes and refreshments
• Celebrate 100! Souvenirs and give-a-ways

April 20 - Sault Ste. Marie 20-Minute Makeover

Participate in a city-wide 20-Minute Makeover on Friday, April 20. 

To take part, clean up outside your home or business for 20 minutes.

Registered participants will receive a litter clean-up kit, while supplies last.

Registration forms and event information is available on the City website under City Hall Bulletins.

The Sault’s first ever Makeover event will kick-off at the Civic Centre at 11 a.m.

Let’s keep our community clean for the next 100 years!

For a list of Celebrate 100! 2012 City hosted activities, go here or call the Celebrate 100! office at 705-541-7382 for more information.

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