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Special Events
Parades, July 4 Two parades will march through town on July 4. The Children's Parade, for children in 6th grade and younger, will line up at 9:30 am at the Chamber Office at 5500 Miller Ave. At 10:00, the children will parade to 76th & Main Street and back.
The 48th Annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 1:00 pm and travel from 80th & Highland to 75th & Main. It will be followed by the fire department water fights at 77th & Main. Several food events before and after the parade are located at 74th & Q Street.
Picnic in the Park, July 3 Enjoy a picnic in Ralston Park, 80th & Park Drive, with live music by Exit 41 on July 3. Food and beverages may be purchased from 5:30-7:30 pm while you enjoy the music, children's games, and pie and ice cream social.
Pie Baking Contest, July 3 Ralston is hosting the 10th Annual Pie Baking Contest as part of Ralston’s Picnic In The Park at Ralston Park on Friday, July 3. Pies can be entered in two categories: fruit and other. No cream or frozen pies will be accepted.
Entry forms are available at Ralston City Hall and Baright Public Library. Pies must be at the park by 4:00 with your completed entry form. Pies will be judged at 4:30 and the winners will be announced during the “Picnic In The Park”. Please bring your pie in a non-returnable container. First, second, and third place winners in each of the two categories will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Call Ralston City Hall at 331-6677 or Jan Gorman at 331-1657 for more information.
Pie & Ice Cream Social, July 3 The Archives Museum will hold its 10th annual Pie & Ice Cream Social following the judging of the Pie Contest entries on July 3 at the City Picnic at Ralston Park. Pies, brownies, and ice cream will be sold, with proceeds benefiting the Museum. Donations of fruit pies, not entered in the contest, would be appreciated and will be accepted at the park by 4:00 on July 3. Please call Jan Gorman at 331-1657 regarding donations.
Museum Open House, July 3 The Frank & Velma Johnson Archives Museum, 5615 Woodlawn Avenue (corner of Woodlawn & Park Drive), will be open from 4:00-6:30 pm on July 3. It is free to the public. Admire the special displays on the 1964 and 2009 Ralston High School Class B State Basketball Championships, the Hillcrest Shopping Center, and John Weibe. Free patriotic music will be presented by LaDonna Johnson's musical students at 5:00. For more information, contact Jan Gorman at 331-1657.
Fun Run/Walk, July 4 The Ralston Community Foundation is sponsoring a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a 3-mile Race on July 4. They will begin at Independence Square in downtown Ralston. The entry fee is $15 if received by June 26 or $20 if received after that date. Additional family members can register for $12 each. The entry fee includes the cost of a t-shirt with the Fun Run/Walk design. More details are provided on the entry form.
Tunes in Independence Square, June 4 to August 20 The City of Ralston, Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Omaha Musicians Association are proud to announce that Tunes in Independence Square is returning to downtown Ralston for another fantastic summer! From June 4 through August 20, musicians will perform 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the gazebo in Independence Square, 77th and Main Streets. Each week a different musician or band will play pop, rock, polka, and other music.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening from City Hall's shaded lawn or the patio surrounding the gazebo. Ralston Police will block Main St. to Oakwood St. to allow children to play safely while the band performs.
In addition to the free concert, Ralston Chamber businesses and organizations generously provide refreshments for the first 200 people each Thursday! Thanks to Great Western Bank, JCI Ralston, Bank of Nebraska, Don & Ron's Carstar, SJ Designs Gift Boutique, Ralston Community Foundation Fund, First State Bank, Abraham Catering, American National Bank, Ralston Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue, and Gusto Cuban Cafe. Please show your gratitude to these donors.
In the event of inclement weather, concert cancellations will be made by mid-day on the day of the concert. Contact City Hall, 331-6677, for further information.
Ralston Night at the Royals, July 30 Join your neighbors and friends at the Omaha Royals vs. Iowa Cubs baseball game on Thursday, July 30, for Ralston Night! Watch Mayor Donald A. Groesser throw out the first ball at 7:05 pm at Rosenblatt. You can purchase appetizers and drinks at the Stadium View Club beginning at 5:30. It's also a Thirsty Thursday, with great deals on drinks. Tickets can be purchased for $5 from several locations. The event is being sponsored by the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce.
Help Ralston celebrate its 100th birthday in 2012! The City of Ralston is looking for volunteers and contributors to help make 2012 a year to remember in Ralston. To coordinate the historical remembrances and special events celebrating the City's 100th birthday, the Mayor and City Council would like to create a Centennial Celebration Committee. This committee will plan a variety of events intended to remember and honor Ralston's fascinating history, its family-proactive present day, and its exciting future! All members of our community are encouraged to get involved and celebrate. If you have Ralston information or memorabilia you could share, please do! If you know someone who grew up in Ralston and/or is familiar with community history, call Ralston City Hall at 331-6677. Let's celebrate Ralston's milestones together!
City Seeking Applicants Every December, the City of Ralston has appointments on its boards and commissions that expire. Therefore, the City is seeking individuals who want to serve on the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Park and Tree Commission, or the Library Board of Trustees.
Citizen participation is vital to a democratic government. The City of Ralston encourages citizen involvement, through service as an advisory member to the City Council, on diverse matters of public concern, including zoning, municipal planning, economic development, and building codes.
Members are appointed by Mayor Groesser and approved by City Council.
For more information on the Board of Adjustment, you may refer to its Rules & Regulations and its Powers & Duties. The Bylaws of the Planning Commission are also available.
Please complete an application and email to droberts@cityofralston.com or deliver to Donna Roberts, Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77 St., Ralston, NE 68127. If you have questions, feel free to call Donna, 402-331-6677.
Our Mission - Who We Are Today
The City of Ralston is a dedicated and caring team of volunteers, staff, and officials who provide high-quality, equitably priced services to sustain a safe and progressive community that supports family values.
Vision - Our Preferred Future
The City of Ralston will deliver economic, creative, cultural, and community development strategies to generate a quality of life that is a beacon of dynamic and independent small town culture within the metro area.
Read the City of Ralston's Strategic Plan.
Email questions or comments regarding City services to City Hall or see information on employment. Send us your comments about the web site.
Last updated 6/30/2009 |
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