June 5, 2025 • 21 mins
Your De Soto Summer Syllabus just dropped.
From pool parties to fireworks, we’re sharing what to expect, what to bring, and some behind-the-scenes context on what it takes to bring these community events to life!
Plus, a look at some hometown favorites on the 2025 lineup:
- Rhythm & Roots (Downtown AND Riverfest!)
- Movies in the Park
- State of the City
- Touch-A-Truck
- Miller Park games
- Pool parties at the DAC
- LearNature Camp
- De Soto Days
It takes a village (and some great partnerships) to pull off a summer like this. Big thanks to the partners behind these events—and to everyone who plays a part in building up our community year-round.
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I bet it'll end up in one of these clips. 6 00:00:49,592.184142309 --> 00:00:52,502.184142309 Hello and welcome back to The Hall Monitors Podcast. 7 00:00:52,532.184142309 --> 00:00:57,62.184142309 Today, Libby and I are both hosting and guest guesting each other. 8 00:00:57,392.184142309 --> 00:01:02,605.517475642 Usually, we are interviewing a guest who is the subject matter expert on a project. 9 00:01:02,605.517475642 --> 00:01:05,185.517475642 But today that is us. 10 00:01:05,425.517475642 --> 00:01:11,742.184142309 So not only do we plan communications for the City, but we also do community outreach and community events. 11 00:01:11,742.184142309 --> 00:01:17,845.517475642 And we wanted to give you a syllabus of what all we have going on this summer season. 12 00:01:18,385.517475642 --> 00:01:18,865.517475642 Yes. 13 00:01:18,895.517475642 --> 00:01:31,148.850808975 I hope you enjoy the birds 'cause we are here at Riverfest where we're actually on what is usually a stage for our summer concerts, but we've turned it into our makeshift studio. 14 00:01:31,268.850808975 --> 00:01:32,198.850808975 Oh yeah, yeah. 15 00:01:32,198.850808975 --> 00:01:36,878.850808975 Even though we're at Riverfest Park, we still brought these old City Hall school chairs. 16 00:01:36,978.850808975 --> 00:01:48,958.85080898 So usually, when we have a guest, we like to do some intel and ask somebody they're related to if they have any good stories about our guest in elementary school or just in their school days. 17 00:01:49,138.85080898 --> 00:01:52,468.85080898 However, your mom did not respond on my Facebook message. 18 00:01:52,915.51747564 --> 00:01:56,755.51747564 So, Tracy, I have no dirt on- oh my gosh. 19 00:01:56,755.51747564 --> 00:01:57,985.51747564 I thought she just messaged me. 20 00:01:58,285.51747564 --> 00:02:02,245.51747564 Um, I have no dirt on Libby, so I don't have any good stories to ask you about. 21 00:02:02,455.51747564 --> 00:02:08,278.85080898 Well, you know what is funny is that in high school, I, we don't even have to ask and we get a story. 22 00:02:08,278.85080898 --> 00:02:09,298.85080898 Yeah, I'm ready. 23 00:02:09,455.51747564 --> 00:02:15,795.51747564 In high school I actually planned school dances and events within student council, and I really loved it. 24 00:02:15,795.51747564 --> 00:02:23,85.51747564 So when I decided to go Journalism, I was kind of sad I was missing out on that, but this job's just perfect for that. 25 00:02:23,298.85080898 --> 00:02:24,198.85080898 That's really funny. 26 00:02:24,198.85080898 --> 00:02:24,738.85080898 Yeah, same. 27 00:02:24,738.85080898 --> 00:02:27,738.15225643 I did all the prom and homecoming planning. 28 00:02:27,738.15225643 --> 00:02:27,918.15225643 Yeah, same. 29 00:02:27,918.15225643 --> 00:02:30,48.15225643 And then still in college. 30 00:02:30,48.15225643 --> 00:02:31,608.15225643 And then now community events. 31 00:02:31,608.15225643 --> 00:02:36,588.15225643 I mean doing communications but then also getting to do community events is a really fun mix. 32 00:02:36,978.15225643 --> 00:02:41,928.15225643 If you plan dances and you're wondering what you'll do in the future, this is it. 33 00:02:42,318.15225643 --> 00:02:49,408.15225643 Now that you've been here for a year, which event is your favorite? I would honestly say some of my favorite events happen here at Riverfest. 34 00:02:49,408.15225643 --> 00:02:49,498.15225643 Mm-hmm. 35 00:02:49,798.15225643 --> 00:02:57,868.15225643 It's a tie between the 4th of July concert that got rescheduled, and the Halloween at the 'Fest, that's one of my faves. 36 00:02:57,898.15225643 --> 00:03:04,564.31993216 Just because we didn't know what to expect, and it really relied on a lot of people coming together. 37 00:03:04,754.31993216 --> 00:03:13,269.31993216 And then it was a surprise last minute thing where we had a whole photo booth area that Bowlin Farms donated and set up that was amazing. 38 00:03:13,364.31993216 --> 00:03:18,14.31993216 And then they donated like hundreds of pumpkins and gave them out for free, which was just awesome. 39 00:03:18,44.31993216 --> 00:03:19,124.31993216 That was such a cool event. 40 00:03:19,174.31993216 --> 00:03:24,24.31993216 You know what I liked, too? We've done a trick-or-treat around the, the "peanut," the vendor area. 41 00:03:24,144.31993216 --> 00:03:26,544.31993216 But we had never done it in the forested area. 42 00:03:26,544.31993216 --> 00:03:34,244.31993216 And if you had walked through our new trail that we're building as part of the Disc Golf Course that was, I thought was so cool being able to walk through the, the forest. 43 00:03:34,274.31993216 --> 00:03:34,574.31993216 Yeah. 44 00:03:34,814.31993216 --> 00:03:34,994.31993216 Yep. 45 00:03:34,999.31993216 --> 00:03:48,145.98659883 Tying everything back into the school theme, if you had to give yourself a superlative specifically for summer events and communications, what would it be? I feel like the, the people we work with will absolutely agree with this. 46 00:03:48,175.98659883 --> 00:03:52,975.98659883 Something about unnecessarily changing the name of an event just to make sure it has the perfect fit. 47 00:03:53,365.98659883 --> 00:04:03,15.98659883 Like, we've had the 4th of July event, then we had Freedom at the 'Fest, and then this year because of our Rhythm Roots, we have Red, White, Rhythm Roots. 48 00:04:03,15.98659883 --> 00:04:05,575.98659883 The entire name has changed just to make it cute. 49 00:04:05,605.98659883 --> 00:04:09,505.98659883 I mean, so most likely to unnecessarily change an event name to make it cute. 50 00:04:09,555.98659883 --> 00:04:13,35.98659883 The amount of thought that you put into themes and titles. 51 00:04:13,35.98659883 --> 00:04:18,45.98659883 One could call it overthinking, but I call it thoughtfulness. 52 00:04:18,135.98659883 --> 00:04:21,315.98659883 Did you just have that in your back pocket ready to I did. 53 00:04:21,675.98659883 --> 00:04:24,975.98659883 Well, because there's, there's so much creativity. 54 00:04:24,985.98659883 --> 00:04:25,195.98659883 Okay. 55 00:04:25,195.98659883 --> 00:04:39,975.91979024 So if you had to pick a superlative for yourself, what would it be? Well, I usually am walking around the camera and I don't know what it is, but I scare people a lot just because I pop outta nowhere and they don't see me coming or hear me, I guess. 56 00:04:40,200.91979024 --> 00:04:45,980.97435627 So I guess I would say most likely sneak out with a camera. 57 00:04:45,980.97435627 --> 00:04:46,850.97435627 That sounds weird. 58 00:04:46,850.97435627 --> 00:04:47,247.49422413 Most likely. 59 00:04:47,247.49422413 --> 00:04:48,747.49422413 Most likely to pop outta nowhere. 60 00:04:48,747.49422413 --> 00:04:48,837.49422413 Yeah. 61 00:04:48,837.49422413 --> 00:04:51,147.49422413 Most likely to pop outta nowhere with a camera. 62 00:04:51,237.49422413 --> 00:04:51,477.49422413 Yeah. 63 00:04:51,557.49422413 --> 00:04:53,897.49422413 Usually an extremely large camera too. 64 00:04:53,897.49422413 --> 00:04:54,527.49422413 It seems like. 65 00:04:54,532.49422413 --> 00:04:57,137.49422413 It's like you're so tiny and then the camera is so large. 66 00:04:57,197.49422413 --> 00:04:57,677.49422413 It is. 67 00:04:57,677.49422413 --> 00:04:58,517.49422413 It is very funny. 68 00:04:58,517.49422413 --> 00:05:01,817.49422413 It's funny and endearing, hope none of staff, none of you get to comment on this, by the way. 69 00:05:01,822.49422413 --> 00:05:02,22.49422413 No. 70 00:05:02,507.49422413 --> 00:05:02,897.49422413 No. 71 00:05:02,902.49422413 --> 00:05:02,942.49422413 Okay. 72 00:05:03,927.49422413 --> 00:05:07,821.74217882 Speaking of trying to pick a perfect name with the Rhythm Roots Market... 73 00:05:07,836.74217882 --> 00:05:14,616.74217882 That was not only to a lot of thinking about the name, but all the thinking that went into making that market. 74 00:05:14,676.61504291 --> 00:05:20,26.61504291 Yeah, so I guess let's start, let's start from the beginning of how this happened and how we got here. 75 00:05:20,116.61504291 --> 00:05:27,138.28170958 Okay so, every year for at least, since 2019, we have done a Summer Concert Series in the park. 76 00:05:27,138.28170958 --> 00:05:32,244.94837625 So we have three to four concerts every summer, and that's usually once a month. 77 00:05:32,244.94837625 --> 00:05:37,414.94837624 And then this past year our City Council really urged us to do a farmer's market. 78 00:05:37,501.61504291 --> 00:05:43,311.61504291 And it all just happened, like everything just happened where we're looking at doing a farmer's market. 79 00:05:43,311.61504291 --> 00:05:50,221.61504291 We get contacted by Steve Bowlin from Bowlin Farms, And he said, I'm interested in helping you with the farmer's market if you'd like. 80 00:05:50,311.61504291 --> 00:05:55,951.61504291 And then he said, we need to- Of course! And then he was like, we need to do it weekly. 81 00:05:56,41.61504291 --> 00:05:58,44.94837625 We said, no way are we gonna do it weekly. 82 00:05:58,214.94837625 --> 00:06:00,284.94837625 And then we need to do it on Fridays. 83 00:06:00,284.94837625 --> 00:06:01,94.94837625 And we thought, whew. 84 00:06:01,364.94837625 --> 00:06:05,100.24501685 Um- Cause we already have a lot of our stuff happening on Fridays. 85 00:06:05,110.24501684 --> 00:06:06,10.24501685 It sounded crazy. 86 00:06:06,40.24501685 --> 00:06:06,970.24501685 It sounded crazy. 87 00:06:07,30.24501685 --> 00:06:12,670.24501685 And then he said, you know what else? It would be really great if you could add music and beer. 88 00:06:13,390.24501685 --> 00:06:13,720.24501685 Okay. 89 00:06:13,720.24501685 --> 00:06:16,150.24501685 That's just over the top, Steve. 90 00:06:16,240.24501685 --> 00:06:17,80.24501685 I hope you hear this. 91 00:06:17,930.24501685 --> 00:06:20,900.24501685 We also wanted to make sure that it was downtown. 92 00:06:20,900.24501685 --> 00:06:20,960.24501685 Yeah. 93 00:06:21,20.24501685 --> 00:06:23,90.24501685 Because we wanted to make sure people could get to it. 94 00:06:23,90.24501685 --> 00:06:24,80.24501685 And it was easily accessible. 95 00:06:24,80.24501685 --> 00:06:25,10.24501685 People could walk to it. 96 00:06:25,10.24501685 --> 00:06:26,30.24501685 There was a lot of parking. 97 00:06:26,30.24501685 --> 00:06:28,250.24501685 And we wanted to make sure it spanned the summer. 98 00:06:28,280.24501685 --> 00:06:41,90.24501685 And then it just so happens while we were wrapping things up, Stone Pillar Winery contacted us and said: 'Hey, we've got an entire summer calendar full of bands and food trucks already booked every single Friday from May to September.' 99 00:06:41,133.57835018 --> 00:06:46,343.57835018 It was just a perfect storm, and so we thought, yes let's mix the farmer's market and this concert series. 100 00:06:46,343.57835018 --> 00:06:51,23.57835018 Let's expand our Summer Concert Series and just wrap it all up into one City event. 101 00:06:51,303.57835018 --> 00:06:52,843.57835018 That's how we came up with Rhythm Roots. 102 00:06:53,173.57835018 --> 00:07:01,653.57835018 We wanted to make sure it encompassed the music portion, obviously, but then also tied in roots, both the farmer's market aspect and then just roots of our community. 103 00:07:01,833.57835018 --> 00:07:14,48.57835018 And this came from, so maybe this is you out there during our community survey, we get a bunch of comments and one comment said something like: 'We just really appreciate the way that you have stuck to your community roots.' 104 00:07:14,48.57835018 --> 00:07:17,18.57835018 And for me, that just like, oh, like I loved that. 105 00:07:17,18.57835018 --> 00:07:21,688.57835018 And I, that's just something that we've been trying to do is making sure we're very intentional with sticking with community roots. 106 00:07:21,688.57835018 --> 00:07:24,368.57835018 So it felt kind of perfect to name it Rhythm Roots. 107 00:07:24,638.57835018 --> 00:07:34,980.24501684 Something else that ties along with the roots is– with the farmer's market, it's really important to us that everything is either handmade, hand grown, locally produced. 108 00:07:34,980.24501684 --> 00:07:42,968.26585018 So not only are we having our local people come out, but everything there is also locally rooted, which I think is cool. 109 00:07:42,983.26585018 --> 00:07:43,273.26585018 Yeah. 110 00:07:43,358.26585018 --> 00:07:43,718.26585018 Yeah. 111 00:07:43,718.26585018 --> 00:07:44,574.93251684 And that's so true. 112 00:07:44,574.93251684 --> 00:07:47,218.26585018 It goes back to the community aspect of it. 113 00:07:47,344.93251684 --> 00:07:56,64.93251684 Stone Pillar came in and said, we, we have this calendar of events, but then Force of Nature also stepped in and helped coordinate this and Bowlin Farms. 114 00:07:56,64.93251684 --> 00:08:01,104.93251684 And then just the way everyone has worked together, the Chamber of Commerce also was involved. 115 00:08:01,384.93251684 --> 00:08:05,214.93251684 Like, we obviously couldn't have done this without this group of people trying to plan it. 116 00:08:05,314.93251685 --> 00:08:06,694.93251684 It all happened very quickly. 117 00:08:06,694.93251684 --> 00:08:08,894.93251685 But there's a lot of community support for this. 118 00:08:08,894.93251685 --> 00:08:10,244.93251685 And then even the sponsors. 119 00:08:10,244.93251685 --> 00:08:16,384.93251685 So Panasonic Energy is a sponsor, Stone Pillar, Force of Nature, and then Great American Bank. 120 00:08:16,384.93251685 --> 00:08:22,94.93251685 You know, actually I'll quote, I don't know who said it but in our initial meetings, we were trying to figure out how to make this possible. 121 00:08:22,94.93251685 --> 00:08:26,354.93251685 Someone said this event will be a success because we're all in it together. 122 00:08:26,384.93251685 --> 00:08:26,504.93251685 Aw. 123 00:08:26,724.93251685 --> 00:08:31,639.93251685 And I know, but it's so true with as many people supporting. 124 00:08:31,839.93251685 --> 00:08:32,49.93251685 Yeah. 125 00:08:32,49.93251685 --> 00:08:35,79.93251685 Both by showing up and with the logistics. 126 00:08:35,79.93251685 --> 00:08:35,799.93251685 It's very helpful. 127 00:08:35,829.93251685 --> 00:08:36,39.93251685 Yeah. 128 00:08:36,99.93251685 --> 00:08:36,669.93251685 Very cool. 129 00:08:37,119.93251685 --> 00:08:42,99.93251685 And also something that with it being Downtown too that's cool, is the Common Consumption Area (CCA). 130 00:08:42,159.93251685 --> 00:08:42,249.93251685 Oh yeah. 131 00:08:42,489.93251685 --> 00:08:45,459.93251685 Which, if you've been down there, you may have enjoyed it. 132 00:08:45,459.93251685 --> 00:08:51,129.93251685 You get to buy a beer and walk around to all the different tents of vendors. 133 00:08:51,129.93251685 --> 00:08:57,562.93251685 And what I liked last time I went I was able to grab a refreshment and walk down to Bailey's. 134 00:08:57,682.93251685 --> 00:09:00,952.93251685 Yeah, that was really fun to be able to do some sip and shopping. 135 00:09:00,982.93251685 --> 00:09:04,72.93251685 So I definitely bought multiple things on that on trip. 136 00:09:04,72.93251685 --> 00:09:04,347.93251685 I did too. 137 00:09:04,587.93251685 --> 00:09:04,762.93251685 I did. 138 00:09:04,942.93251685 --> 00:09:09,82.93251685 It's, if you haven't been, there's some cool stuff going on Downtown. 139 00:09:09,132.93251685 --> 00:09:20,452.57488952 Yeah, so we've done well at the time of filming, we've had four events and they're, like I said, every Friday, but I don't know, it was, it has been very fun and the community has showed up, I mean, hundreds of people every single time. 140 00:09:20,452.57488952 --> 00:09:23,842.57488952 And I cannot wait to see what crowd we can bring down to Riverfest Park. 141 00:09:24,22.57488952 --> 00:09:24,502.57488952 Yes. 142 00:09:24,645.90822286 --> 00:09:31,55.90822286 So there are 21 events: 17 of them are in Downtown De Soto, and then four of them are at Riverfest. 143 00:09:31,125.90822286 --> 00:09:34,215.90822286 Three of them are just larger scale concerts. 144 00:09:34,395.90822286 --> 00:09:36,915.90822286 And then one of them is the 4th of July event. 145 00:09:37,195.90822286 --> 00:09:40,335.90822286 The only difference is the Riverfest events, they're just a bigger scale. 146 00:09:40,695.90822286 --> 00:09:46,635.90822286 They have a lot more lights and sound and a stage and more food vendors. 147 00:09:46,722.57488952 --> 00:09:49,512.57488952 Our first one in June is National Act: Missouri. 148 00:09:49,752.57488952 --> 00:10:00,182.57488952 And then we're excited that, like you mentioned the 4th of July event, Red, White, Rhythm Roots is another tongue twister, we always host our 4th of July event on the 4th of July. 149 00:10:00,552.57488952 --> 00:10:05,102.57488952 So same event as the normal concerts, but at 9:45pm we do our fireworks display. 150 00:10:05,425.90822286 --> 00:10:09,415.90822286 And then this year we have Stolen Winnebagos performing music for that event. 151 00:10:09,565.90822286 --> 00:10:10,165.90822286 That's exciting. 152 00:10:10,345.90822286 --> 00:10:13,905.90822286 Also we can have alcohol sales now. 153 00:10:13,905.90822286 --> 00:10:14,399.24155619 So, yeah. 154 00:10:14,399.24155619 --> 00:10:20,69.24155619 One of the biggest differences between Downtown and the Riverfest Park events, you mentioned the Common Consumption Area. 155 00:10:20,339.24155619 --> 00:10:24,809.24155619 Downtown, you can buy a beer from one of the establishments that are selling. 156 00:10:24,869.24155619 --> 00:10:29,9.24155619 Currently we have three: That's Force of Nature, Stone Pillar, and then Bam Bam Brewing. 157 00:10:29,85.90822286 --> 00:10:34,119.24155619 And you can't bring outside alcohol in, but you can walk around the area, on the street, with your drink. 158 00:10:34,149.24155619 --> 00:10:38,229.24155619 But at Riverfest, we've always allowed people to bring their own coolers and their own drinks. 159 00:10:38,499.24155619 --> 00:10:42,789.24155619 But this year at least, is the first time since I've been here, we are allowing alcohol sales. 160 00:10:42,789.24155619 --> 00:10:48,739.24155619 So those same vendors that are Downtown are gonna come to Riverfest Park and they're gonna be on site for alcohol sales. 161 00:10:48,739.24155619 --> 00:10:51,79.24155619 So we've got, you know, beer, wine slushies. 162 00:10:51,224.24155619 --> 00:10:52,339.24155619 Very, Very exciting. 163 00:10:52,394.24155619 --> 00:11:00,74.24155619 So, what do you recommend people to bring to both the Rhythm Roots Market, Downtown and here? There a difference there? There is. 164 00:11:00,224.24155619 --> 00:11:02,774.24155619 So I would say at the Downtown events, bring a chair. 165 00:11:02,774.24155619 --> 00:11:08,654.24155619 You don't have to bring a chair, but that's the whole vibe is bringing your own chair and in sitting in front of the band. 166 00:11:08,654.24155619 --> 00:11:11,324.24155619 And then a reusable bag, of course, for our market. 167 00:11:11,394.24155619 --> 00:11:17,194.24155619 And then the Riverfest Park events, are those same things, but then I'd also bring a blanket and definitely bring bug spray. 168 00:11:17,194.24155619 --> 00:11:22,454.24155619 We do spray the parks before every event, but you know, we're on the river, so there's a lot of mosquitos. 169 00:11:22,474.24155619 --> 00:11:25,204.24155619 You could bring your own cooler, but we will have stuff on site. 170 00:11:25,204.24155619 --> 00:11:30,994.24155619 And then, you could also bring your own snacks but like I said, we'll have food vendors here, so you can always buy from them as well. 171 00:11:31,514.24155619 --> 00:11:41,874.24155619 So all our music should be family friendly at the concerts, and kids are obviously welcome, but we have, oh yeah, we have something specifically for kids, and that is the Movies at Miller. 172 00:11:42,24.24155619 --> 00:11:43,314.24155619 But you don't have to be a kid. 173 00:11:43,354.24155619 --> 00:11:44,64.24155619 No, you don't. 174 00:11:44,164.24155619 --> 00:11:45,4.24155619 It's once a month. 175 00:11:45,34.24155619 --> 00:11:46,924.24155619 There's one in June, July, and August. 176 00:11:46,984.24155619 --> 00:11:54,40.90822286 We will go to Miller Park and we actually rent this big blow up screen and people can come and watch a movie. 177 00:11:54,137.57488952 --> 00:11:59,87.57488952 This year we have Mufasa The Lion King, Inside Out 2, and Wicked. 178 00:11:59,567.57488952 --> 00:12:00,407.57488952 Which you still haven't seen yet. 179 00:12:00,407.57488952 --> 00:12:00,737.57488952 I know. 180 00:12:01,997.57488952 --> 00:12:06,397.57488952 Listen, I need to, I need to sit down and invest. 181 00:12:06,427.57488952 --> 00:12:09,309.09096108 Well, on August 15th, you can sit down and invest. 182 00:12:09,324.09096108 --> 00:12:09,384.09096108 Ugh. 183 00:12:10,134.09096108 --> 00:12:10,884.09096108 I love Wicked. 184 00:12:11,24.09096108 --> 00:12:17,174.09096108 The biggest change this year, usually we say the movie starts at dark, but this is the first year we are just standardizing the time. 185 00:12:17,354.09096108 --> 00:12:20,324.09096108 It's going to be 8:30pm for all three Movies in the Park. 186 00:12:20,457.42429442 --> 00:12:26,494.09096108 In the middle of the summer, it's a little bit lighter, but it gets people home earlier and gets kids home to bed a little bit earlier. 187 00:12:26,494.09096108 --> 00:12:27,214.09096108 That was our goal. 188 00:12:27,334.09096108 --> 00:12:27,394.09096108 Yeah. 189 00:12:27,394.09096108 --> 00:12:31,564.09096108 Make sure if it was kid friendly it's not starting at 9pm and then you go home at 11pm. 190 00:12:31,714.09096108 --> 00:12:33,124.09096108 and then every movie we have free popcorn. 191 00:12:33,255.7216165 --> 00:12:39,225.7216165 And it, honestly, it's one of my favorite parts 'cause there's something about the smell of popcorn, it just makes you want some. 192 00:12:39,275.7216165 --> 00:12:47,245.7216165 Okay, so for the people who have not been to a Movie at Miller, or movie at the park, what is your go-to movie night setup? What do people need to bring? Okay. 193 00:12:47,299.05494983 --> 00:12:49,439.05494983 You definitely need a lawn chair. 194 00:12:49,459.05494983 --> 00:12:55,99.05494983 I like to bring a soda And then if you wanna bring a snack, I honestly just. 195 00:12:55,504.05494983 --> 00:12:56,164.05494983 Eat bags of popcorn. 196 00:12:56,164.05494983 --> 00:12:57,484.05494983 Eat bags of popcorn. 197 00:12:57,874.05494983 --> 00:13:01,864.05494983 And then I would say bug spray, just, you know, just for extra measure. 198 00:13:01,864.05494983 --> 00:13:05,242.38828316 We also spray Miller Park but maybe a jacket and a blanket, too. 199 00:13:05,242.38828316 --> 00:13:07,434.05494983 It actually gets kind of chilly at night. 200 00:13:07,634.05494983 --> 00:13:07,844.05494983 Yeah. 201 00:13:07,844.05494983 --> 00:13:11,694.05494983 I actually really like that, that people bring their giant blankets and all the kids pile a lot of blanket. 202 00:13:11,694.05494983 --> 00:13:12,234.05494983 I think that's cute. 203 00:13:12,264.05494983 --> 00:13:12,954.05494983 It is really cute. 204 00:13:13,4.05494983 --> 00:13:17,60.7216165 Okay so, we have a new event coming up and it is the State of the City. 205 00:13:17,60.7216165 --> 00:13:21,470.7216165 So usually the State of the City happens during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. 206 00:13:21,520.7216165 --> 00:13:27,940.7216165 And us and the Mayor this year really wanted to give the opportunity to the community to come to see the State of the City. 207 00:13:27,940.7216165 --> 00:13:35,424.72737788 Just hear all the things that are happening in De Soto, what's to come, and then, we even have an interactive element for the Capital Improvement Projects. 208 00:13:35,444.72737788 --> 00:13:39,224.72737788 So help us decide what projects you want us to focus on for the next five years. 209 00:13:39,224.72737788 --> 00:13:43,244.72737788 It's just a really good opportunity for residents to see the big picture of all the things happening. 210 00:13:43,244.72737788 --> 00:13:43,694.72737788 Exactly. 211 00:13:43,744.72737788 --> 00:13:52,214.72737788 State of the City will be at the end of June which kind of leads us into more exciting things with the theme: Popups, Partners, and Parks Rec. 212 00:13:52,284.72737788 --> 00:13:52,494.72737788 Yeah. 213 00:13:52,524.72737788 --> 00:13:53,904.72737788 June is a packed month. 214 00:13:53,904.72737788 --> 00:13:56,991.39404455 So let's just go through all the things that we've got coming up. 215 00:13:57,231.39404455 --> 00:13:57,561.39404455 Alright. 216 00:13:57,639.02678369 --> 00:14:00,579.02678369 So let's start with some upcoming Parks Rec events. 217 00:14:00,579.02678369 --> 00:14:03,317.36011703 The first couple are the classics at the Aquatics Center. 218 00:14:03,317.36011703 --> 00:14:05,597.36011703 We have two Splash N' Play nights. 219 00:14:05,597.36011703 --> 00:14:12,807.36011703 That's where teens and tweens can come– it's at 8pm-10pm It's $1, and they could just do a night swim, which is really fun. 220 00:14:13,57.36011703 --> 00:14:15,697.36011703 So that is June 14th and July 25th. 221 00:14:15,697.36011703 --> 00:14:26,917.36011703 And then at night for the 4th of July, we have the big event at Riverfest, but earlier in the day, there is a 4th of July party at the Aquatic Center and they play a bunch of games like Sharks and Minnows. 222 00:14:26,917.36011703 --> 00:14:32,67.36011703 They have splash contests, they have penny and pop tosses, and then they also have prize giveaways. 223 00:14:32,67.36011703 --> 00:14:34,882.21764374 And I've heard some of the prizes from the last couple years are pretty cool. 224 00:14:34,882.21764374 --> 00:14:38,712.21764374 And then we have another family favorite coming up, which is the Touch-A-Truck. 225 00:14:38,712.21764374 --> 00:14:44,12.21764374 So on June 7th, before the Mufasa Movie in the Park at night, we have the Touch-A-Truck event. 226 00:14:44,32.21764374 --> 00:14:48,242.21764374 And we'll have the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Office come and bring their vehicles. 227 00:14:48,242.21764374 --> 00:14:55,475.55097708 And then I know there's a school bus coming and KDOT, we also have construction equipment and we even have a surprise. 228 00:14:55,475.55097708 --> 00:14:58,0.55097708 So last year if you came, we had a Ninja Turtles truck. 229 00:14:58,0.55097708 --> 00:15:00,560.55097708 And this year we're having that and a car is themed truck. 230 00:15:00,560.55097708 --> 00:15:02,240.55097708 So that's, that's gonna be a really cool addition. 231 00:15:02,625.87614224 --> 00:15:07,305.87614224 Parents as Teachers are doing some kids crafts, Kona Ice will be there selling some snow cones. 232 00:15:07,305.87614224 --> 00:15:14,245.87614224 And then they're going to be doing a lawn game ribbon cutting, and they'll have prizes and giveaways. 233 00:15:14,245.87614224 --> 00:15:15,860.87614224 and that, that's on the other side of Miller Park. 234 00:15:16,70.87614224 --> 00:15:26,150.87614224 And then in July we have the LearNature Summer Camp, which if we backtrack, that was my first week that I was here, and it was really fun, super cute. 235 00:15:26,150.87614224 --> 00:15:32,337.5428089 Gives the kids an opportunity to come in, see City Hall, learn how municipal government works. 236 00:15:32,367.5428089 --> 00:15:33,267.5428089 Yeah, it was so cute. 237 00:15:33,267.5428089 --> 00:15:42,555.0241514 They did a mock City Council meeting where they each gotta go up to the podium and tell the Mayor why they think a certain ice cream should be De Soto's official ice cream flavor. 238 00:15:42,735.0241514 --> 00:15:48,995.0241514 And then they got to participate in the voting process and decided what the ice cream flavor was and it was so cute. 239 00:15:48,995.0241514 --> 00:15:56,35.0241514 And I just love this partnership because not only is it with LearnNature, it's a free summer camp and the kids get to learn about city government. 240 00:15:56,35.0241514 --> 00:16:03,153.77855771 There's also a fun partnership with Chills, to provide ice cream and do a couple of free ice cream days right after the event. 241 00:16:03,153.77855771 --> 00:16:04,683.77855771 So that is very cool. 242 00:16:04,683.77855771 --> 00:16:06,633.77855771 So thank you Chills for, for doing that. 243 00:16:06,837.11189104 --> 00:16:07,467.11189104 Yes. 244 00:16:07,630.44522437 --> 00:16:09,10.44522437 We'll see what they pick this year. 245 00:16:09,220.44522437 --> 00:16:09,610.44522437 All right. 246 00:16:09,610.44522437 --> 00:16:15,560.44522437 And then to end the summer, but probably our, you know, biggest partnership of the entire year is De Soto Days. 247 00:16:15,690.44522437 --> 00:16:21,820.44522437 So De Soto Days is ran by a committee, but the City sponsors it and supports it and sets up for the event. 248 00:16:21,850.44522437 --> 00:16:24,520.44522437 And that is happening Labor Day weekend. 249 00:16:24,520.44522437 --> 00:16:26,710.44522437 It is August 28th through August 30th. 250 00:16:26,710.44522437 --> 00:16:37,920.44522437 And we just wanted to give a shoutout to the De Soto Days Committee and put that on your calendars, because it's the 61st year and always adding new things, new entertainment, and they've been a great partner to work with. 251 00:16:38,43.77855771 --> 00:16:42,513.7785577 I love seeing that downtown strip just turn into a carnival. 252 00:16:42,543.7785577 --> 00:16:43,593.7785577 Yeah, it is so cool. 253 00:16:43,593.7785577 --> 00:16:44,188.7785577 Yeah, it's very cool. 254 00:16:44,824.8232399 --> 00:16:56,878.1565732 We just went through all the summer events, but out of all the events this year, which one are you looking forward to most? So I don't have a date for this yet, but I think the one I'm most excited about is the Disc Golf Course Official Opening. 255 00:16:57,21.4899066 --> 00:17:02,791.4899066 We've been working on building this disc golf course for the last year and we're finally coming down to the last... 256 00:17:02,888.1565732 --> 00:17:04,208.1565732 probably two months of it. 257 00:17:04,208.1565732 --> 00:17:09,638.1565732 So we expect a soft opening at the end of July, and we're hoping for an official big event in August. 258 00:17:09,638.1565732 --> 00:17:18,188.1565732 And ju just so exciting to, to wrap it all together and do a player's tournament and, and have food and very excited for that event. 259 00:17:18,368.1565732 --> 00:17:23,713.8895474 So what about you? Yeah, I think the event that I'm looking forward to most would have to be the 4th of July. 260 00:17:24,13.8895474 --> 00:17:24,343.8895474 Yeah. 261 00:17:24,433.8895474 --> 00:17:25,213.8895474 I just love it. 262 00:17:25,523.8895474 --> 00:17:25,913.8895474 That is cool. 263 00:17:25,913.8895474 --> 00:17:28,223.8895474 That is our, by far, our largest event. 264 00:17:28,523.8895474 --> 00:17:31,123.8895474 There's uh, 1200 people were here last year. 265 00:17:31,643.8895474 --> 00:17:32,873.8895474 Very cool atmosphere. 266 00:17:32,873.8895474 --> 00:17:34,583.8895474 Just, I know I've seen this on. 267 00:17:35,198.8895474 --> 00:17:38,798.8895474 On social media before people just comment about how it's such a community vibe. 268 00:17:38,798.8895474 --> 00:17:41,378.8895474 It feels like that night during the fourth, 4th of July. 269 00:17:41,478.8895474 --> 00:17:41,778.8895474 Yeah. 270 00:17:41,868.8895474 --> 00:17:42,48.8895474 That, yeah. 271 00:17:42,48.8895474 --> 00:17:43,578.8895474 It was really cool to see last year. 272 00:17:43,578.8895474 --> 00:17:45,308.8895474 I, we have a really good fireworks show, I will say. 273 00:17:45,738.8895474 --> 00:17:46,278.8895474 Yeah. 274 00:17:46,278.8895474 --> 00:17:47,478.8895474 I mean, I'd say it's pretty good. 275 00:17:47,508.8895474 --> 00:17:57,768.8895474 So now that you've been here for a year, what do you think is the most stressful event? You just give people a little behind the scenes of how we're feeling the day of. 276 00:17:58,94.3427723 --> 00:18:01,789.3427723 It is funny, the Halloween event, which was one of my favorites Yeah. 277 00:18:01,789.3427723 --> 00:18:07,759.3427723 Was the most stressful because we're working with a new trail, different parts Oh yeah. 278 00:18:07,759.3427723 --> 00:18:09,379.3427723 Of the trail, making sure everyone gets there. 279 00:18:09,379.3427723 --> 00:18:12,499.3427723 But yeah, most stressful, very rewarding. 280 00:18:12,709.3427723 --> 00:18:15,739.3427723 But you were dressed up as Joy, so no stress allowed. 281 00:18:15,739.3427723 --> 00:18:18,949.3427723 I was Anxiety, so I was like, I can be anxious all I want. 282 00:18:18,949.3427723 --> 00:18:19,339.3427723 Yeah. 283 00:18:19,489.3427723 --> 00:18:20,179.3427723 God, that was cute. 284 00:18:20,609.3427723 --> 00:18:28,890.0127316 So we've talked a lot about all the events happening, but where can people find all the info for the events they want to go to? First one would be the City website. 285 00:18:28,890.0127316 --> 00:18:29,70.0127316 Yep. 286 00:18:29,70.0127316 --> 00:18:30,640.0127316 desotoks.us 287 00:18:30,660.0127316 --> 00:18:30,750.0127316 Yep. 288 00:18:30,780.0127316 --> 00:18:36,510.0127316 Which we have the calendar, we have the community section where it shows all the community events. 289 00:18:36,510.0127316 --> 00:18:39,960.0127316 Facebook e-newsletter, which comes out every two weeks. 290 00:18:40,40.0127316 --> 00:18:40,430.0127316 Okay. 291 00:18:40,430.0127316 --> 00:18:41,650.0127316 So, yep. 292 00:18:41,680.0127316 --> 00:18:46,210.0127316 It's kind of weird asking you this because we're both hall monitors, but we have to ask it. 293 00:18:46,210.0127316 --> 00:18:57,965.7175774 So where are you headed next, Libby? Either today or what big projects are you working on? Um, Leaving from this, going back to do some social media planning and posting. 294 00:18:58,0.7175774 --> 00:19:01,594.0509107 And then preparing for State of the City, making sure we got all that. 295 00:19:01,814.0509107 --> 00:19:07,430.7175774 Where are you going next or what projects are you working on today? Today– State of the City planning. 296 00:19:07,530.7175774 --> 00:19:11,234.0509107 And I mentioned this earlier, but the Disc Golf Course. 297 00:19:11,234.0509107 --> 00:19:11,324.0509107 Yes. 298 00:19:11,324.0509107 --> 00:19:15,954.0509107 So wrapping that up now that Public Works is finishing the construction of it. 299 00:19:15,954.0509107 --> 00:19:17,574.0509107 Now it's our time to shine. 300 00:19:17,574.0509107 --> 00:19:24,924.0509107 And a big project I'm working on is the logo design and all of the things that go into naming the holes and just making it an experience. 301 00:19:24,924.0509107 --> 00:19:26,184.0509107 So I get to do all the fun stuff. 302 00:19:26,234.0509107 --> 00:19:30,980.7175774 After they've done all the hard work um, Thanks for listening to this episode. 303 00:19:30,980.7175774 --> 00:19:34,887.3842441 If you've made it this far, comment a cool emoji. 304 00:19:34,917.3842441 --> 00:19:35,697.3842441 'cause you're cool. 305 00:19:35,817.3842441 --> 00:19:37,857.3842441 What's a cool emoji? It's the sunglasses. 306 00:19:37,887.3842441 --> 00:19:40,107.3842441 Sunglasses that obviously shows that I'm not cool. 307 00:19:40,517.3842441 --> 00:19:43,697.3842441 So we will see you here in a couple weeks on this stage. 308 00:19:43,787.3842441 --> 00:19:44,687.3842441 Not us personally. 309 00:19:44,915.9849812 --> 00:19:47,887.6482286 Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next time. 310 00:19:48,547.6482286 --> 00:19:49,87.6482286 See you next time. 311 00:19:55,372.6482286 --> 00:20:07,907.6482286 Is it going? Yeah, yeah, So no guests today, it's just us and it's just us. 312 00:20:09,452.6482286 --> 00:20:17,797.6482286 Today is a little bit different because usually Libby or I are behind the camera, but mm mm we're not. 313 00:20:17,797.6482286 --> 00:20:19,262.6482286 We've decided to switch it up today. 314 00:20:19,262.6482286 --> 00:20:27,452.6482286 We're here both in front of the camera, One of my favorite moments from planning an event. 315 00:20:27,482.6482286 --> 00:20:29,222.6482286 'cause at the end of the night you're super tired. 316 00:20:29,222.6482286 --> 00:20:38,162.6482286 I have this picture of her with her Santa outfit on, peacing out at like 11pm from our Mayor Tree Lighting. 317 00:20:38,312.6482286 --> 00:20:42,482.6482286 So that's, do you admit that? You liked that outfit? I liked the outfit. 318 00:20:43,592.6482286 --> 00:20:44,582.6482286 Don't get her started. 319 00:20:44,582.6482286 --> 00:20:51,487.6427779 She That was not only to a lot of thinking about the name, but all the thinking that went into making that market. 320 00:20:53,962.6427779 --> 00:20:54,532.6427779 I get what you're doing. 321 00:20:54,742.6427779 --> 00:20:59,452.6427779 Um, I'm picking up what you're putting down a while. 322 00:21:00,458.4659371 --> 00:21:05,333.4659371 What are we doing? What are we doing? What are we doing? We're sweating. 323 00:21:05,333.4659371 --> 00:21:05,873.4659371 I'm sweating. 324 00:21:05,963.4659371 --> 00:21:06,353.4659371 Oh my God. 325 00:21:06,403.4659371 --> 00:21:08,308.4659371 I'm getting, getting so burn right now. 326 00:21:08,308.4659371 --> 00:21:09,28.4659371 I can feel it. 327 00:21:09,228.4659371 --> 00:21:09,708.4659371 All right. 328 00:21:10,188.4659371 --> 00:21:11,478.4659371 Thanks for tuning in. 329 00:21:12,18.4659371 --> 00:21:12,828.4659371 That's it. 330 00:21:14,388.4659371 --> 00:21:15,168.4659371 Oh no, for real though. 331 00:21:15,358.4659371 --> 00:21:15,688.4659371 Okay.
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I bet it'll end up in one of these clips. 6 00:00:49,592.184142309 --> 00:00:52,502.184142309 Hello and welcome back to The Hall Monitors Podcast. 7 00:00:52,532.184142309 --> 00:00:57,62.184142309 Today, Libby and I are both hosting and guest guesting each other. 8 00:00:57,392.184142309 --> 00:01:02,605.517475642 Usually, we are interviewing a guest who is the subject matter expert on a project. 9 00:01:02,605.517475642 --> 00:01:05,185.517475642 But today that is us. 10 00:01:05,425.517475642 --> 00:01:11,742.184142309 So not only do we plan communications for the City, but we also do community outreach and community events. 11 00:01:11,742.184142309 --> 00:01:17,845.517475642 And we wanted to give you a syllabus of what all we have going on this summer season. 12 00:01:18,385.517475642 --> 00:01:18,865.517475642 Yes. 13 00:01:18,895.517475642 --> 00:01:31,148.850808975 I hope you enjoy the birds 'cause we are here at Riverfest where we're actually on what is usually a stage for our summer concerts, but we've turned it into our makeshift studio. 14 00:01:31,268.850808975 --> 00:01:32,198.850808975 Oh yeah, yeah. 15 00:01:32,198.850808975 --> 00:01:36,878.850808975 Even though we're at Riverfest Park, we still brought these old City Hall school chairs. 16 00:01:36,978.850808975 --> 00:01:48,958.85080898 So usually, when we have a guest, we like to do some intel and ask somebody they're related to if they have any good stories about our guest in elementary school or just in their school days. 17 00:01:49,138.85080898 --> 00:01:52,468.85080898 However, your mom did not respond on my Facebook message. 18 00:01:52,915.51747564 --> 00:01:56,755.51747564 So, Tracy, I have no dirt on- oh my gosh. 19 00:01:56,755.51747564 --> 00:01:57,985.51747564 I thought she just messaged me. 20 00:01:58,285.51747564 --> 00:02:02,245.51747564 Um, I have no dirt on Libby, so I don't have any good stories to ask you about. 21 00:02:02,455.51747564 --> 00:02:08,278.85080898 Well, you know what is funny is that in high school, I, we don't even have to ask and we get a story. 22 00:02:08,278.85080898 --> 00:02:09,298.85080898 Yeah, I'm ready. 23 00:02:09,455.51747564 --> 00:02:15,795.51747564 In high school I actually planned school dances and events within student council, and I really loved it. 24 00:02:15,795.51747564 --> 00:02:23,85.51747564 So when I decided to go Journalism, I was kind of sad I was missing out on that, but this job's just perfect for that. 25 00:02:23,298.85080898 --> 00:02:24,198.85080898 That's really funny. 26 00:02:24,198.85080898 --> 00:02:24,738.85080898 Yeah, same. 27 00:02:24,738.85080898 --> 00:02:27,738.15225643 I did all the prom and homecoming planning. 28 00:02:27,738.15225643 --> 00:02:27,918.15225643 Yeah, same. 29 00:02:27,918.15225643 --> 00:02:30,48.15225643 And then still in college. 30 00:02:30,48.15225643 --> 00:02:31,608.15225643 And then now community events. 31 00:02:31,608.15225643 --> 00:02:36,588.15225643 I mean doing communications but then also getting to do community events is a really fun mix. 32 00:02:36,978.15225643 --> 00:02:41,928.15225643 If you plan dances and you're wondering what you'll do in the future, this is it. 33 00:02:42,318.15225643 --> 00:02:49,408.15225643 Now that you've been here for a year, which event is your favorite? I would honestly say some of my favorite events happen here at Riverfest. 34 00:02:49,408.15225643 --> 00:02:49,498.15225643 Mm-hmm. 35 00:02:49,798.15225643 --> 00:02:57,868.15225643 It's a tie between the 4th of July concert that got rescheduled, and the Halloween at the 'Fest, that's one of my faves. 36 00:02:57,898.15225643 --> 00:03:04,564.31993216 Just because we didn't know what to expect, and it really relied on a lot of people coming together. 37 00:03:04,754.31993216 --> 00:03:13,269.31993216 And then it was a surprise last minute thing where we had a whole photo booth area that Bowlin Farms donated and set up that was amazing. 38 00:03:13,364.31993216 --> 00:03:18,14.31993216 And then they donated like hundreds of pumpkins and gave them out for free, which was just awesome. 39 00:03:18,44.31993216 --> 00:03:19,124.31993216 That was such a cool event. 40 00:03:19,174.31993216 --> 00:03:24,24.31993216 You know what I liked, too? We've done a trick-or-treat around the, the "peanut," the vendor area. 41 00:03:24,144.31993216 --> 00:03:26,544.31993216 But we had never done it in the forested area. 42 00:03:26,544.31993216 --> 00:03:34,244.31993216 And if you had walked through our new trail that we're building as part of the Disc Golf Course that was, I thought was so cool being able to walk through the, the forest. 43 00:03:34,274.31993216 --> 00:03:34,574.31993216 Yeah. 44 00:03:34,814.31993216 --> 00:03:34,994.31993216 Yep. 45 00:03:34,999.31993216 --> 00:03:48,145.98659883 Tying everything back into the school theme, if you had to give yourself a superlative specifically for summer events and communications, what would it be? I feel like the, the people we work with will absolutely agree with this. 46 00:03:48,175.98659883 --> 00:03:52,975.98659883 Something about unnecessarily changing the name of an event just to make sure it has the perfect fit. 47 00:03:53,365.98659883 --> 00:04:03,15.98659883 Like, we've had the 4th of July event, then we had Freedom at the 'Fest, and then this year because of our Rhythm Roots, we have Red, White, Rhythm Roots. 48 00:04:03,15.98659883 --> 00:04:05,575.98659883 The entire name has changed just to make it cute. 49 00:04:05,605.98659883 --> 00:04:09,505.98659883 I mean, so most likely to unnecessarily change an event name to make it cute. 50 00:04:09,555.98659883 --> 00:04:13,35.98659883 The amount of thought that you put into themes and titles. 51 00:04:13,35.98659883 --> 00:04:18,45.98659883 One could call it overthinking, but I call it thoughtfulness. 52 00:04:18,135.98659883 --> 00:04:21,315.98659883 Did you just have that in your back pocket ready to I did. 53 00:04:21,675.98659883 --> 00:04:24,975.98659883 Well, because there's, there's so much creativity. 54 00:04:24,985.98659883 --> 00:04:25,195.98659883 Okay. 55 00:04:25,195.98659883 --> 00:04:39,975.91979024 So if you had to pick a superlative for yourself, what would it be? Well, I usually am walking around the camera and I don't know what it is, but I scare people a lot just because I pop outta nowhere and they don't see me coming or hear me, I guess. 56 00:04:40,200.91979024 --> 00:04:45,980.97435627 So I guess I would say most likely sneak out with a camera. 57 00:04:45,980.97435627 --> 00:04:46,850.97435627 That sounds weird. 58 00:04:46,850.97435627 --> 00:04:47,247.49422413 Most likely. 59 00:04:47,247.49422413 --> 00:04:48,747.49422413 Most likely to pop outta nowhere. 60 00:04:48,747.49422413 --> 00:04:48,837.49422413 Yeah. 61 00:04:48,837.49422413 --> 00:04:51,147.49422413 Most likely to pop outta nowhere with a camera. 62 00:04:51,237.49422413 --> 00:04:51,477.49422413 Yeah. 63 00:04:51,557.49422413 --> 00:04:53,897.49422413 Usually an extremely large camera too. 64 00:04:53,897.49422413 --> 00:04:54,527.49422413 It seems like. 65 00:04:54,532.49422413 --> 00:04:57,137.49422413 It's like you're so tiny and then the camera is so large. 66 00:04:57,197.49422413 --> 00:04:57,677.49422413 It is. 67 00:04:57,677.49422413 --> 00:04:58,517.49422413 It is very funny. 68 00:04:58,517.49422413 --> 00:05:01,817.49422413 It's funny and endearing, hope none of staff, none of you get to comment on this, by the way. 69 00:05:01,822.49422413 --> 00:05:02,22.49422413 No. 70 00:05:02,507.49422413 --> 00:05:02,897.49422413 No. 71 00:05:02,902.49422413 --> 00:05:02,942.49422413 Okay. 72 00:05:03,927.49422413 --> 00:05:07,821.74217882 Speaking of trying to pick a perfect name with the Rhythm Roots Market... 73 00:05:07,836.74217882 --> 00:05:14,616.74217882 That was not only to a lot of thinking about the name, but all the thinking that went into making that market. 74 00:05:14,676.61504291 --> 00:05:20,26.61504291 Yeah, so I guess let's start, let's start from the beginning of how this happened and how we got here. 75 00:05:20,116.61504291 --> 00:05:27,138.28170958 Okay so, every year for at least, since 2019, we have done a Summer Concert Series in the park. 76 00:05:27,138.28170958 --> 00:05:32,244.94837625 So we have three to four concerts every summer, and that's usually once a month. 77 00:05:32,244.94837625 --> 00:05:37,414.94837624 And then this past year our City Council really urged us to do a farmer's market. 78 00:05:37,501.61504291 --> 00:05:43,311.61504291 And it all just happened, like everything just happened where we're looking at doing a farmer's market. 79 00:05:43,311.61504291 --> 00:05:50,221.61504291 We get contacted by Steve Bowlin from Bowlin Farms, And he said, I'm interested in helping you with the farmer's market if you'd like. 80 00:05:50,311.61504291 --> 00:05:55,951.61504291 And then he said, we need to- Of course! And then he was like, we need to do it weekly. 81 00:05:56,41.61504291 --> 00:05:58,44.94837625 We said, no way are we gonna do it weekly. 82 00:05:58,214.94837625 --> 00:06:00,284.94837625 And then we need to do it on Fridays. 83 00:06:00,284.94837625 --> 00:06:01,94.94837625 And we thought, whew. 84 00:06:01,364.94837625 --> 00:06:05,100.24501685 Um- Cause we already have a lot of our stuff happening on Fridays. 85 00:06:05,110.24501684 --> 00:06:06,10.24501685 It sounded crazy. 86 00:06:06,40.24501685 --> 00:06:06,970.24501685 It sounded crazy. 87 00:06:07,30.24501685 --> 00:06:12,670.24501685 And then he said, you know what else? It would be really great if you could add music and beer. 88 00:06:13,390.24501685 --> 00:06:13,720.24501685 Okay. 89 00:06:13,720.24501685 --> 00:06:16,150.24501685 That's just over the top, Steve. 90 00:06:16,240.24501685 --> 00:06:17,80.24501685 I hope you hear this. 91 00:06:17,930.24501685 --> 00:06:20,900.24501685 We also wanted to make sure that it was downtown. 92 00:06:20,900.24501685 --> 00:06:20,960.24501685 Yeah. 93 00:06:21,20.24501685 --> 00:06:23,90.24501685 Because we wanted to make sure people could get to it. 94 00:06:23,90.24501685 --> 00:06:24,80.24501685 And it was easily accessible. 95 00:06:24,80.24501685 --> 00:06:25,10.24501685 People could walk to it. 96 00:06:25,10.24501685 --> 00:06:26,30.24501685 There was a lot of parking. 97 00:06:26,30.24501685 --> 00:06:28,250.24501685 And we wanted to make sure it spanned the summer. 98 00:06:28,280.24501685 --> 00:06:41,90.24501685 And then it just so happens while we were wrapping things up, Stone Pillar Winery contacted us and said: 'Hey, we've got an entire summer calendar full of bands and food trucks already booked every single Friday from May to September.' 99 00:06:41,133.57835018 --> 00:06:46,343.57835018 It was just a perfect storm, and so we thought, yes let's mix the farmer's market and this concert series. 100 00:06:46,343.57835018 --> 00:06:51,23.57835018 Let's expand our Summer Concert Series and just wrap it all up into one City event. 101 00:06:51,303.57835018 --> 00:06:52,843.57835018 That's how we came up with Rhythm Roots. 102 00:06:53,173.57835018 --> 00:07:01,653.57835018 We wanted to make sure it encompassed the music portion, obviously, but then also tied in roots, both the farmer's market aspect and then just roots of our community. 103 00:07:01,833.57835018 --> 00:07:14,48.57835018 And this came from, so maybe this is you out there during our community survey, we get a bunch of comments and one comment said something like: 'We just really appreciate the way that you have stuck to your community roots.' 104 00:07:14,48.57835018 --> 00:07:17,18.57835018 And for me, that just like, oh, like I loved that. 105 00:07:17,18.57835018 --> 00:07:21,688.57835018 And I, that's just something that we've been trying to do is making sure we're very intentional with sticking with community roots. 106 00:07:21,688.57835018 --> 00:07:24,368.57835018 So it felt kind of perfect to name it Rhythm Roots. 107 00:07:24,638.57835018 --> 00:07:34,980.24501684 Something else that ties along with the roots is– with the farmer's market, it's really important to us that everything is either handmade, hand grown, locally produced. 108 00:07:34,980.24501684 --> 00:07:42,968.26585018 So not only are we having our local people come out, but everything there is also locally rooted, which I think is cool. 109 00:07:42,983.26585018 --> 00:07:43,273.26585018 Yeah. 110 00:07:43,358.26585018 --> 00:07:43,718.26585018 Yeah. 111 00:07:43,718.26585018 --> 00:07:44,574.93251684 And that's so true. 112 00:07:44,574.93251684 --> 00:07:47,218.26585018 It goes back to the community aspect of it. 113 00:07:47,344.93251684 --> 00:07:56,64.93251684 Stone Pillar came in and said, we, we have this calendar of events, but then Force of Nature also stepped in and helped coordinate this and Bowlin Farms. 114 00:07:56,64.93251684 --> 00:08:01,104.93251684 And then just the way everyone has worked together, the Chamber of Commerce also was involved. 115 00:08:01,384.93251684 --> 00:08:05,214.93251684 Like, we obviously couldn't have done this without this group of people trying to plan it. 116 00:08:05,314.93251685 --> 00:08:06,694.93251684 It all happened very quickly. 117 00:08:06,694.93251684 --> 00:08:08,894.93251685 But there's a lot of community support for this. 118 00:08:08,894.93251685 --> 00:08:10,244.93251685 And then even the sponsors. 119 00:08:10,244.93251685 --> 00:08:16,384.93251685 So Panasonic Energy is a sponsor, Stone Pillar, Force of Nature, and then Great American Bank. 120 00:08:16,384.93251685 --> 00:08:22,94.93251685 You know, actually I'll quote, I don't know who said it but in our initial meetings, we were trying to figure out how to make this possible. 121 00:08:22,94.93251685 --> 00:08:26,354.93251685 Someone said this event will be a success because we're all in it together. 122 00:08:26,384.93251685 --> 00:08:26,504.93251685 Aw. 123 00:08:26,724.93251685 --> 00:08:31,639.93251685 And I know, but it's so true with as many people supporting. 124 00:08:31,839.93251685 --> 00:08:32,49.93251685 Yeah. 125 00:08:32,49.93251685 --> 00:08:35,79.93251685 Both by showing up and with the logistics. 126 00:08:35,79.93251685 --> 00:08:35,799.93251685 It's very helpful. 127 00:08:35,829.93251685 --> 00:08:36,39.93251685 Yeah. 128 00:08:36,99.93251685 --> 00:08:36,669.93251685 Very cool. 129 00:08:37,119.93251685 --> 00:08:42,99.93251685 And also something that with it being Downtown too that's cool, is the Common Consumption Area (CCA). 130 00:08:42,159.93251685 --> 00:08:42,249.93251685 Oh yeah. 131 00:08:42,489.93251685 --> 00:08:45,459.93251685 Which, if you've been down there, you may have enjoyed it. 132 00:08:45,459.93251685 --> 00:08:51,129.93251685 You get to buy a beer and walk around to all the different tents of vendors. 133 00:08:51,129.93251685 --> 00:08:57,562.93251685 And what I liked last time I went I was able to grab a refreshment and walk down to Bailey's. 134 00:08:57,682.93251685 --> 00:09:00,952.93251685 Yeah, that was really fun to be able to do some sip and shopping. 135 00:09:00,982.93251685 --> 00:09:04,72.93251685 So I definitely bought multiple things on that on trip. 136 00:09:04,72.93251685 --> 00:09:04,347.93251685 I did too. 137 00:09:04,587.93251685 --> 00:09:04,762.93251685 I did. 138 00:09:04,942.93251685 --> 00:09:09,82.93251685 It's, if you haven't been, there's some cool stuff going on Downtown. 139 00:09:09,132.93251685 --> 00:09:20,452.57488952 Yeah, so we've done well at the time of filming, we've had four events and they're, like I said, every Friday, but I don't know, it was, it has been very fun and the community has showed up, I mean, hundreds of people every single time. 140 00:09:20,452.57488952 --> 00:09:23,842.57488952 And I cannot wait to see what crowd we can bring down to Riverfest Park. 141 00:09:24,22.57488952 --> 00:09:24,502.57488952 Yes. 142 00:09:24,645.90822286 --> 00:09:31,55.90822286 So there are 21 events: 17 of them are in Downtown De Soto, and then four of them are at Riverfest. 143 00:09:31,125.90822286 --> 00:09:34,215.90822286 Three of them are just larger scale concerts. 144 00:09:34,395.90822286 --> 00:09:36,915.90822286 And then one of them is the 4th of July event. 145 00:09:37,195.90822286 --> 00:09:40,335.90822286 The only difference is the Riverfest events, they're just a bigger scale. 146 00:09:40,695.90822286 --> 00:09:46,635.90822286 They have a lot more lights and sound and a stage and more food vendors. 147 00:09:46,722.57488952 --> 00:09:49,512.57488952 Our first one in June is National Act: Missouri. 148 00:09:49,752.57488952 --> 00:10:00,182.57488952 And then we're excited that, like you mentioned the 4th of July event, Red, White, Rhythm Roots is another tongue twister, we always host our 4th of July event on the 4th of July. 149 00:10:00,552.57488952 --> 00:10:05,102.57488952 So same event as the normal concerts, but at 9:45pm we do our fireworks display. 150 00:10:05,425.90822286 --> 00:10:09,415.90822286 And then this year we have Stolen Winnebagos performing music for that event. 151 00:10:09,565.90822286 --> 00:10:10,165.90822286 That's exciting. 152 00:10:10,345.90822286 --> 00:10:13,905.90822286 Also we can have alcohol sales now. 153 00:10:13,905.90822286 --> 00:10:14,399.24155619 So, yeah. 154 00:10:14,399.24155619 --> 00:10:20,69.24155619 One of the biggest differences between Downtown and the Riverfest Park events, you mentioned the Common Consumption Area. 155 00:10:20,339.24155619 --> 00:10:24,809.24155619 Downtown, you can buy a beer from one of the establishments that are selling. 156 00:10:24,869.24155619 --> 00:10:29,9.24155619 Currently we have three: That's Force of Nature, Stone Pillar, and then Bam Bam Brewing. 157 00:10:29,85.90822286 --> 00:10:34,119.24155619 And you can't bring outside alcohol in, but you can walk around the area, on the street, with your drink. 158 00:10:34,149.24155619 --> 00:10:38,229.24155619 But at Riverfest, we've always allowed people to bring their own coolers and their own drinks. 159 00:10:38,499.24155619 --> 00:10:42,789.24155619 But this year at least, is the first time since I've been here, we are allowing alcohol sales. 160 00:10:42,789.24155619 --> 00:10:48,739.24155619 So those same vendors that are Downtown are gonna come to Riverfest Park and they're gonna be on site for alcohol sales. 161 00:10:48,739.24155619 --> 00:10:51,79.24155619 So we've got, you know, beer, wine slushies. 162 00:10:51,224.24155619 --> 00:10:52,339.24155619 Very, Very exciting. 163 00:10:52,394.24155619 --> 00:11:00,74.24155619 So, what do you recommend people to bring to both the Rhythm Roots Market, Downtown and here? There a difference there? There is. 164 00:11:00,224.24155619 --> 00:11:02,774.24155619 So I would say at the Downtown events, bring a chair. 165 00:11:02,774.24155619 --> 00:11:08,654.24155619 You don't have to bring a chair, but that's the whole vibe is bringing your own chair and in sitting in front of the band. 166 00:11:08,654.24155619 --> 00:11:11,324.24155619 And then a reusable bag, of course, for our market. 167 00:11:11,394.24155619 --> 00:11:17,194.24155619 And then the Riverfest Park events, are those same things, but then I'd also bring a blanket and definitely bring bug spray. 168 00:11:17,194.24155619 --> 00:11:22,454.24155619 We do spray the parks before every event, but you know, we're on the river, so there's a lot of mosquitos. 169 00:11:22,474.24155619 --> 00:11:25,204.24155619 You could bring your own cooler, but we will have stuff on site. 170 00:11:25,204.24155619 --> 00:11:30,994.24155619 And then, you could also bring your own snacks but like I said, we'll have food vendors here, so you can always buy from them as well. 171 00:11:31,514.24155619 --> 00:11:41,874.24155619 So all our music should be family friendly at the concerts, and kids are obviously welcome, but we have, oh yeah, we have something specifically for kids, and that is the Movies at Miller. 172 00:11:42,24.24155619 --> 00:11:43,314.24155619 But you don't have to be a kid. 173 00:11:43,354.24155619 --> 00:11:44,64.24155619 No, you don't. 174 00:11:44,164.24155619 --> 00:11:45,4.24155619 It's once a month. 175 00:11:45,34.24155619 --> 00:11:46,924.24155619 There's one in June, July, and August. 176 00:11:46,984.24155619 --> 00:11:54,40.90822286 We will go to Miller Park and we actually rent this big blow up screen and people can come and watch a movie. 177 00:11:54,137.57488952 --> 00:11:59,87.57488952 This year we have Mufasa The Lion King, Inside Out 2, and Wicked. 178 00:11:59,567.57488952 --> 00:12:00,407.57488952 Which you still haven't seen yet. 179 00:12:00,407.57488952 --> 00:12:00,737.57488952 I know. 180 00:12:01,997.57488952 --> 00:12:06,397.57488952 Listen, I need to, I need to sit down and invest. 181 00:12:06,427.57488952 --> 00:12:09,309.09096108 Well, on August 15th, you can sit down and invest. 182 00:12:09,324.09096108 --> 00:12:09,384.09096108 Ugh. 183 00:12:10,134.09096108 --> 00:12:10,884.09096108 I love Wicked. 184 00:12:11,24.09096108 --> 00:12:17,174.09096108 The biggest change this year, usually we say the movie starts at dark, but this is the first year we are just standardizing the time. 185 00:12:17,354.09096108 --> 00:12:20,324.09096108 It's going to be 8:30pm for all three Movies in the Park. 186 00:12:20,457.42429442 --> 00:12:26,494.09096108 In the middle of the summer, it's a little bit lighter, but it gets people home earlier and gets kids home to bed a little bit earlier. 187 00:12:26,494.09096108 --> 00:12:27,214.09096108 That was our goal. 188 00:12:27,334.09096108 --> 00:12:27,394.09096108 Yeah. 189 00:12:27,394.09096108 --> 00:12:31,564.09096108 Make sure if it was kid friendly it's not starting at 9pm and then you go home at 11pm. 190 00:12:31,714.09096108 --> 00:12:33,124.09096108 and then every movie we have free popcorn. 191 00:12:33,255.7216165 --> 00:12:39,225.7216165 And it, honestly, it's one of my favorite parts 'cause there's something about the smell of popcorn, it just makes you want some. 192 00:12:39,275.7216165 --> 00:12:47,245.7216165 Okay, so for the people who have not been to a Movie at Miller, or movie at the park, what is your go-to movie night setup? What do people need to bring? Okay. 193 00:12:47,299.05494983 --> 00:12:49,439.05494983 You definitely need a lawn chair. 194 00:12:49,459.05494983 --> 00:12:55,99.05494983 I like to bring a soda And then if you wanna bring a snack, I honestly just. 195 00:12:55,504.05494983 --> 00:12:56,164.05494983 Eat bags of popcorn. 196 00:12:56,164.05494983 --> 00:12:57,484.05494983 Eat bags of popcorn. 197 00:12:57,874.05494983 --> 00:13:01,864.05494983 And then I would say bug spray, just, you know, just for extra measure. 198 00:13:01,864.05494983 --> 00:13:05,242.38828316 We also spray Miller Park but maybe a jacket and a blanket, too. 199 00:13:05,242.38828316 --> 00:13:07,434.05494983 It actually gets kind of chilly at night. 200 00:13:07,634.05494983 --> 00:13:07,844.05494983 Yeah. 201 00:13:07,844.05494983 --> 00:13:11,694.05494983 I actually really like that, that people bring their giant blankets and all the kids pile a lot of blanket. 202 00:13:11,694.05494983 --> 00:13:12,234.05494983 I think that's cute. 203 00:13:12,264.05494983 --> 00:13:12,954.05494983 It is really cute. 204 00:13:13,4.05494983 --> 00:13:17,60.7216165 Okay so, we have a new event coming up and it is the State of the City. 205 00:13:17,60.7216165 --> 00:13:21,470.7216165 So usually the State of the City happens during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. 206 00:13:21,520.7216165 --> 00:13:27,940.7216165 And us and the Mayor this year really wanted to give the opportunity to the community to come to see the State of the City. 207 00:13:27,940.7216165 --> 00:13:35,424.72737788 Just hear all the things that are happening in De Soto, what's to come, and then, we even have an interactive element for the Capital Improvement Projects. 208 00:13:35,444.72737788 --> 00:13:39,224.72737788 So help us decide what projects you want us to focus on for the next five years. 209 00:13:39,224.72737788 --> 00:13:43,244.72737788 It's just a really good opportunity for residents to see the big picture of all the things happening. 210 00:13:43,244.72737788 --> 00:13:43,694.72737788 Exactly. 211 00:13:43,744.72737788 --> 00:13:52,214.72737788 State of the City will be at the end of June which kind of leads us into more exciting things with the theme: Popups, Partners, and Parks Rec. 212 00:13:52,284.72737788 --> 00:13:52,494.72737788 Yeah. 213 00:13:52,524.72737788 --> 00:13:53,904.72737788 June is a packed month. 214 00:13:53,904.72737788 --> 00:13:56,991.39404455 So let's just go through all the things that we've got coming up. 215 00:13:57,231.39404455 --> 00:13:57,561.39404455 Alright. 216 00:13:57,639.02678369 --> 00:14:00,579.02678369 So let's start with some upcoming Parks Rec events. 217 00:14:00,579.02678369 --> 00:14:03,317.36011703 The first couple are the classics at the Aquatics Center. 218 00:14:03,317.36011703 --> 00:14:05,597.36011703 We have two Splash N' Play nights. 219 00:14:05,597.36011703 --> 00:14:12,807.36011703 That's where teens and tweens can come– it's at 8pm-10pm It's $1, and they could just do a night swim, which is really fun. 220 00:14:13,57.36011703 --> 00:14:15,697.36011703 So that is June 14th and July 25th. 221 00:14:15,697.36011703 --> 00:14:26,917.36011703 And then at night for the 4th of July, we have the big event at Riverfest, but earlier in the day, there is a 4th of July party at the Aquatic Center and they play a bunch of games like Sharks and Minnows. 222 00:14:26,917.36011703 --> 00:14:32,67.36011703 They have splash contests, they have penny and pop tosses, and then they also have prize giveaways. 223 00:14:32,67.36011703 --> 00:14:34,882.21764374 And I've heard some of the prizes from the last couple years are pretty cool. 224 00:14:34,882.21764374 --> 00:14:38,712.21764374 And then we have another family favorite coming up, which is the Touch-A-Truck. 225 00:14:38,712.21764374 --> 00:14:44,12.21764374 So on June 7th, before the Mufasa Movie in the Park at night, we have the Touch-A-Truck event. 226 00:14:44,32.21764374 --> 00:14:48,242.21764374 And we'll have the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Office come and bring their vehicles. 227 00:14:48,242.21764374 --> 00:14:55,475.55097708 And then I know there's a school bus coming and KDOT, we also have construction equipment and we even have a surprise. 228 00:14:55,475.55097708 --> 00:14:58,0.55097708 So last year if you came, we had a Ninja Turtles truck. 229 00:14:58,0.55097708 --> 00:15:00,560.55097708 And this year we're having that and a car is themed truck. 230 00:15:00,560.55097708 --> 00:15:02,240.55097708 So that's, that's gonna be a really cool addition. 231 00:15:02,625.87614224 --> 00:15:07,305.87614224 Parents as Teachers are doing some kids crafts, Kona Ice will be there selling some snow cones. 232 00:15:07,305.87614224 --> 00:15:14,245.87614224 And then they're going to be doing a lawn game ribbon cutting, and they'll have prizes and giveaways. 233 00:15:14,245.87614224 --> 00:15:15,860.87614224 and that, that's on the other side of Miller Park. 234 00:15:16,70.87614224 --> 00:15:26,150.87614224 And then in July we have the LearNature Summer Camp, which if we backtrack, that was my first week that I was here, and it was really fun, super cute. 235 00:15:26,150.87614224 --> 00:15:32,337.5428089 Gives the kids an opportunity to come in, see City Hall, learn how municipal government works. 236 00:15:32,367.5428089 --> 00:15:33,267.5428089 Yeah, it was so cute. 237 00:15:33,267.5428089 --> 00:15:42,555.0241514 They did a mock City Council meeting where they each gotta go up to the podium and tell the Mayor why they think a certain ice cream should be De Soto's official ice cream flavor. 238 00:15:42,735.0241514 --> 00:15:48,995.0241514 And then they got to participate in the voting process and decided what the ice cream flavor was and it was so cute. 239 00:15:48,995.0241514 --> 00:15:56,35.0241514 And I just love this partnership because not only is it with LearnNature, it's a free summer camp and the kids get to learn about city government. 240 00:15:56,35.0241514 --> 00:16:03,153.77855771 There's also a fun partnership with Chills, to provide ice cream and do a couple of free ice cream days right after the event. 241 00:16:03,153.77855771 --> 00:16:04,683.77855771 So that is very cool. 242 00:16:04,683.77855771 --> 00:16:06,633.77855771 So thank you Chills for, for doing that. 243 00:16:06,837.11189104 --> 00:16:07,467.11189104 Yes. 244 00:16:07,630.44522437 --> 00:16:09,10.44522437 We'll see what they pick this year. 245 00:16:09,220.44522437 --> 00:16:09,610.44522437 All right. 246 00:16:09,610.44522437 --> 00:16:15,560.44522437 And then to end the summer, but probably our, you know, biggest partnership of the entire year is De Soto Days. 247 00:16:15,690.44522437 --> 00:16:21,820.44522437 So De Soto Days is ran by a committee, but the City sponsors it and supports it and sets up for the event. 248 00:16:21,850.44522437 --> 00:16:24,520.44522437 And that is happening Labor Day weekend. 249 00:16:24,520.44522437 --> 00:16:26,710.44522437 It is August 28th through August 30th. 250 00:16:26,710.44522437 --> 00:16:37,920.44522437 And we just wanted to give a shoutout to the De Soto Days Committee and put that on your calendars, because it's the 61st year and always adding new things, new entertainment, and they've been a great partner to work with. 251 00:16:38,43.77855771 --> 00:16:42,513.7785577 I love seeing that downtown strip just turn into a carnival. 252 00:16:42,543.7785577 --> 00:16:43,593.7785577 Yeah, it is so cool. 253 00:16:43,593.7785577 --> 00:16:44,188.7785577 Yeah, it's very cool. 254 00:16:44,824.8232399 --> 00:16:56,878.1565732 We just went through all the summer events, but out of all the events this year, which one are you looking forward to most? So I don't have a date for this yet, but I think the one I'm most excited about is the Disc Golf Course Official Opening. 255 00:16:57,21.4899066 --> 00:17:02,791.4899066 We've been working on building this disc golf course for the last year and we're finally coming down to the last... 256 00:17:02,888.1565732 --> 00:17:04,208.1565732 probably two months of it. 257 00:17:04,208.1565732 --> 00:17:09,638.1565732 So we expect a soft opening at the end of July, and we're hoping for an official big event in August. 258 00:17:09,638.1565732 --> 00:17:18,188.1565732 And ju just so exciting to, to wrap it all together and do a player's tournament and, and have food and very excited for that event. 259 00:17:18,368.1565732 --> 00:17:23,713.8895474 So what about you? Yeah, I think the event that I'm looking forward to most would have to be the 4th of July. 260 00:17:24,13.8895474 --> 00:17:24,343.8895474 Yeah. 261 00:17:24,433.8895474 --> 00:17:25,213.8895474 I just love it. 262 00:17:25,523.8895474 --> 00:17:25,913.8895474 That is cool. 263 00:17:25,913.8895474 --> 00:17:28,223.8895474 That is our, by far, our largest event. 264 00:17:28,523.8895474 --> 00:17:31,123.8895474 There's uh, 1200 people were here last year. 265 00:17:31,643.8895474 --> 00:17:32,873.8895474 Very cool atmosphere. 266 00:17:32,873.8895474 --> 00:17:34,583.8895474 Just, I know I've seen this on. 267 00:17:35,198.8895474 --> 00:17:38,798.8895474 On social media before people just comment about how it's such a community vibe. 268 00:17:38,798.8895474 --> 00:17:41,378.8895474 It feels like that night during the fourth, 4th of July. 269 00:17:41,478.8895474 --> 00:17:41,778.8895474 Yeah. 270 00:17:41,868.8895474 --> 00:17:42,48.8895474 That, yeah. 271 00:17:42,48.8895474 --> 00:17:43,578.8895474 It was really cool to see last year. 272 00:17:43,578.8895474 --> 00:17:45,308.8895474 I, we have a really good fireworks show, I will say. 273 00:17:45,738.8895474 --> 00:17:46,278.8895474 Yeah. 274 00:17:46,278.8895474 --> 00:17:47,478.8895474 I mean, I'd say it's pretty good. 275 00:17:47,508.8895474 --> 00:17:57,768.8895474 So now that you've been here for a year, what do you think is the most stressful event? You just give people a little behind the scenes of how we're feeling the day of. 276 00:17:58,94.3427723 --> 00:18:01,789.3427723 It is funny, the Halloween event, which was one of my favorites Yeah. 277 00:18:01,789.3427723 --> 00:18:07,759.3427723 Was the most stressful because we're working with a new trail, different parts Oh yeah. 278 00:18:07,759.3427723 --> 00:18:09,379.3427723 Of the trail, making sure everyone gets there. 279 00:18:09,379.3427723 --> 00:18:12,499.3427723 But yeah, most stressful, very rewarding. 280 00:18:12,709.3427723 --> 00:18:15,739.3427723 But you were dressed up as Joy, so no stress allowed. 281 00:18:15,739.3427723 --> 00:18:18,949.3427723 I was Anxiety, so I was like, I can be anxious all I want. 282 00:18:18,949.3427723 --> 00:18:19,339.3427723 Yeah. 283 00:18:19,489.3427723 --> 00:18:20,179.3427723 God, that was cute. 284 00:18:20,609.3427723 --> 00:18:28,890.0127316 So we've talked a lot about all the events happening, but where can people find all the info for the events they want to go to? First one would be the City website. 285 00:18:28,890.0127316 --> 00:18:29,70.0127316 Yep. 286 00:18:29,70.0127316 --> 00:18:30,640.0127316 desotoks.us 287 00:18:30,660.0127316 --> 00:18:30,750.0127316 Yep. 288 00:18:30,780.0127316 --> 00:18:36,510.0127316 Which we have the calendar, we have the community section where it shows all the community events. 289 00:18:36,510.0127316 --> 00:18:39,960.0127316 Facebook e-newsletter, which comes out every two weeks. 290 00:18:40,40.0127316 --> 00:18:40,430.0127316 Okay. 291 00:18:40,430.0127316 --> 00:18:41,650.0127316 So, yep. 292 00:18:41,680.0127316 --> 00:18:46,210.0127316 It's kind of weird asking you this because we're both hall monitors, but we have to ask it. 293 00:18:46,210.0127316 --> 00:18:57,965.7175774 So where are you headed next, Libby? Either today or what big projects are you working on? Um, Leaving from this, going back to do some social media planning and posting. 294 00:18:58,0.7175774 --> 00:19:01,594.0509107 And then preparing for State of the City, making sure we got all that. 295 00:19:01,814.0509107 --> 00:19:07,430.7175774 Where are you going next or what projects are you working on today? Today– State of the City planning. 296 00:19:07,530.7175774 --> 00:19:11,234.0509107 And I mentioned this earlier, but the Disc Golf Course. 297 00:19:11,234.0509107 --> 00:19:11,324.0509107 Yes. 298 00:19:11,324.0509107 --> 00:19:15,954.0509107 So wrapping that up now that Public Works is finishing the construction of it. 299 00:19:15,954.0509107 --> 00:19:17,574.0509107 Now it's our time to shine. 300 00:19:17,574.0509107 --> 00:19:24,924.0509107 And a big project I'm working on is the logo design and all of the things that go into naming the holes and just making it an experience. 301 00:19:24,924.0509107 --> 00:19:26,184.0509107 So I get to do all the fun stuff. 302 00:19:26,234.0509107 --> 00:19:30,980.7175774 After they've done all the hard work um, Thanks for listening to this episode. 303 00:19:30,980.7175774 --> 00:19:34,887.3842441 If you've made it this far, comment a cool emoji. 304 00:19:34,917.3842441 --> 00:19:35,697.3842441 'cause you're cool. 305 00:19:35,817.3842441 --> 00:19:37,857.3842441 What's a cool emoji? It's the sunglasses. 306 00:19:37,887.3842441 --> 00:19:40,107.3842441 Sunglasses that obviously shows that I'm not cool. 307 00:19:40,517.3842441 --> 00:19:43,697.3842441 So we will see you here in a couple weeks on this stage. 308 00:19:43,787.3842441 --> 00:19:44,687.3842441 Not us personally. 309 00:19:44,915.9849812 --> 00:19:47,887.6482286 Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next time. 310 00:19:48,547.6482286 --> 00:19:49,87.6482286 See you next time. 311 00:19:55,372.6482286 --> 00:20:07,907.6482286 Is it going? Yeah, yeah, So no guests today, it's just us and it's just us. 312 00:20:09,452.6482286 --> 00:20:17,797.6482286 Today is a little bit different because usually Libby or I are behind the camera, but mm mm we're not. 313 00:20:17,797.6482286 --> 00:20:19,262.6482286 We've decided to switch it up today. 314 00:20:19,262.6482286 --> 00:20:27,452.6482286 We're here both in front of the camera, One of my favorite moments from planning an event. 315 00:20:27,482.6482286 --> 00:20:29,222.6482286 'cause at the end of the night you're super tired. 316 00:20:29,222.6482286 --> 00:20:38,162.6482286 I have this picture of her with her Santa outfit on, peacing out at like 11pm from our Mayor Tree Lighting. 317 00:20:38,312.6482286 --> 00:20:42,482.6482286 So that's, do you admit that? You liked that outfit? I liked the outfit. 318 00:20:43,592.6482286 --> 00:20:44,582.6482286 Don't get her started. 319 00:20:44,582.6482286 --> 00:20:51,487.6427779 She That was not only to a lot of thinking about the name, but all the thinking that went into making that market. 320 00:20:53,962.6427779 --> 00:20:54,532.6427779 I get what you're doing. 321 00:20:54,742.6427779 --> 00:20:59,452.6427779 Um, I'm picking up what you're putting down a while. 322 00:21:00,458.4659371 --> 00:21:05,333.4659371 What are we doing? What are we doing? What are we doing? We're sweating. 323 00:21:05,333.4659371 --> 00:21:05,873.4659371 I'm sweating. 324 00:21:05,963.4659371 --> 00:21:06,353.4659371 Oh my God. 325 00:21:06,403.4659371 --> 00:21:08,308.4659371 I'm getting, getting so burn right now. 326 00:21:08,308.4659371 --> 00:21:09,28.4659371 I can feel it. 327 00:21:09,228.4659371 --> 00:21:09,708.4659371 All right. 328 00:21:10,188.4659371 --> 00:21:11,478.4659371 Thanks for tuning in. 329 00:21:12,18.4659371 --> 00:21:12,828.4659371 That's it. 330 00:21:14,388.4659371 --> 00:21:15,168.4659371 Oh no, for real though. 331 00:21:15,358.4659371 --> 00:21:15,688.4659371 Okay.
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