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Registration opened July 7 for the annual Community Fair, an event that helps students learn more about services, organizations, and businesses available to them in the Pittsburg area.
Typically held each fall on the Oval during the first week of school, this year’s fair has been relocated to Cleveland Plaza west of the Overman Student Center while construction on the Oval is underway.
The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 19. No sales may occur during the event, but businesses are welcome to hand out coupons, prizes, and samples.
There is no fee to participate. Register at pittstate.edu/communityfairsignup Questions? Contact Campus Activities Director Eva Sager by email or at 620-235-4791.
Calling all car enthusiasts! On Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Car’Rilla Fest is coming back for a second year to raise money for student scholarships in the Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Department.
This year's event will be held in the parking lot of the Student Recreation Center at 2001 S. Rouse Street and will feature food trucks and other partners.
Registration is $20 for each division: Jeeps, motorcycles, cars, and trucks. It will close at noon on Aug. 21.
Hosted by the HHPR Club and HHPR Department, registration fees and donations from this event go straight to students. Last year’s event featured nearly 30 vehicles and raised enough for a scholarship of almost $1,000.
Register at pittstate.edu/carfestsignup Questions? Contact Shelby Hutchens, faculty advisor.
Also returning this year, Pitt State Career Services will host the Part-Time Job Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 19 in the Overman Student Center.
The fair connects students with local employers who are offering flexible, part-time or temporary positions in the Pittsburg area.
Registration is free and is open until Aug. 12 Register at pittstate.edu/parttimejobfair.
Questions? Contact Kim Hull, Career Services director, at 620-235-4140.
Hosted by the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Pitt State Alumni & Constituent Relations, registration is now open for the Paint the Town Red Decorating Contest and the Paint the Town Red Block Party & Pep Rally to kick off the Gorilla football season.
This year's theme is "Follow the Crimson & Gold," inspired by their year-long theme based on the Wizard of Oz.
The PTTR Block Party & Pep Rally will be held on Broadway between Fourth and Sixth streets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 12. It will feature music, games, food, a kids’ fun run with Gus the Gorilla, the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, and Pitt State dance and athletics teams!
The decorating contest will be held in the week leading up to the pep rally.
Register for them both at pittsburgareachamber.com/pttr/
Questions? Contact Liz Kohlmeier at the Chamber.
Registration will open at 8 a.m. Sept. 1 for area organizations, businesses, bands, and other groups who want to be part of the annual PSU Homecoming Parade. Registration will close at midnight on October 5.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11. Directed by the Pitt State Homecoming Committee, it begins at 11th Street and continues south to 2nd Street.
Entry is free for all non-profits. For-profit entries must pay a registration fee.
This year’s theme: “Gorilla Galaxy”
Register at pittstate.edu/homecoming starting Sept. 1.
