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Minding the weather with free food and familiy fun
Combine free food and drinks, entertainment and celebrities, and you have a tailgating party.
On Thursday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m., a tailgating party at Fouts Field is one of several events related to a day-long celebration sponsored by WFAA Family First — Severe Weather: Safety and Preparedness Expo and Town Meeting.
Free hot dogs, drinks and other food items as well as free entertainment by some of UNT's finest musicians will be offered; UNT athletes will be on hand to sign autographs; a bounce house will be available for kids; and Scrappy and the UNT Cheerleaders will bring team spirit to the tailgate.
At about 6 p.m., celebrants can browse through an exposition of weather and safety exhibits, followed by three simultaneous weather seminars. These presentations, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will be offered by News 8 Weatherminds Troy Dungan, Greg Fields and Steve McCauley. Topics will range from severe weather to community emergency response.
The day's finale will be WFAA's Severe Weather, Safety and Preparedness town meeting. At about 7:30 p.m. in the Gateway Center, the Weatherminds will provide information and participants will be encouraged to ask questions about weather and safety.
Schedule for the day:
Festival. 9 a.m., Courthouse Square. News 8 reporter Steve Stoler. Live music and entertainment: Jeffrey Barnes of Brave Combo and Bonnie and Nick Norris. Complimentary Pancake Breakfast. Hickory and Locust streets. Free.
Pep Rally. 10:30 a.m., Ryan High School. News 8 anchor Rebecca Rodriguez. 5101 E. McKinney Ave. Open to Ryan High School students and parents.
Community Luncheon. Noon, TWU Hubbard Hall in Southeast Ballroom. News 8 anchor Macie Jepson. View First Lady Gubernatorial Gowns and Historical Cookbook Displays. 303 Administration Dr. Call (940) 382-9693 for ticket information.
Reception. 2:30 p.m., Denton Community Hospital. News 8 anchor Rebecca Rodriguez. 207 North Bonnie Brae. Free.
Denton Tailgate Party. 5 p.m., UNT Fouts Field parking lot. Live music featuring the UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band. Includes Kid Fun Zone. Complimentary food provided. News 8 Meteorologists Greg Fields and Steve McCauley. Denton Community Center and Denton Family Center accepting coats and canned food donations. Free.
Weather Expo. 6 p.m., UNT Gateway Center Ballroom. News 8 Meteorologists Greg Fields and Steve McCauley. Storm shelter, safe room, demonstrations and more. Free.
Seminars: Weather Safety and Preparedness, Severe Weather, and Forecasting Severe Weather. 7 p.m., UNT Gateway Center. News 8 Weatherminds Troy Dungan, Greg Fields and Steve McCauley.
Town Meeting: Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness. 7:30 p.m., UNT Gateway Center Ballroom. Hosted by News 8 Weatherminds Troy Dungan, Greg Fields and Steve McCauley with a panel of weather and safety experts.
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BY CATHY CASHIO |
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