City hosting “Memories of Maroney: The Final Swim” on August 14^th

NACOGDOCHES- The City of Nacogdoches is gearing up for an exciting final evening at Maroney Pool, 2110 Maroney Drive on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Proceeds from the event, which is being held from 7 to 10 p.m., will benefit the Nacogdoches Waterworks project.

            The event will feature live entertainment, delicious fare, dinner, swimming, games and a live auction. The once in a lifetime live auction will feature a Touch a Truck Birthday Party, Private Event on the Red Brick Streets, Final swim in Maroney Pool, Rental of the Durst Taylor House, a Police Ride along, Dinner with the Fire Chief and much more! “This is the citizen’s of Nacogdoches’ only opportunity to bid on these very special and unique city services, that only we can provide,” said Main Street Manager Sarah O’Brien.

            Tickets are $30 for a fun filled evening that boasts your last opportunity to see and swim in Maroney Pool, originally built in 1976, before the fundraising efforts for the new aquatic facility, Nacogdoches Waterworks take off running. Tickets are available at both the Nacogdoches Recreation Center, 1112 North Street, and the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, 200 E. Main, Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 p.m.

To date approximately $1,421,311.11 has been raised for the state of the art $5.2 million facility, which will be located on University Drive near Park Street.

For more information or questions about Memories of Maroney: the Final Swim contact the City of Nacogdoches Main Street Office at 936-559-2573.

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