Items which can be discarded on this day are old tires, furniture, appliances, abandoned autos, etc. If residents are unable to get these items to the dumpsters, a phone call will bring a volunteer to pick them up at their curbside. Memorial Day weekend offers many activities including the annual Alumni Banquet. Alumni from all graduating classes are invited to gather together for a dinner, program and dance. The 25-year class plans the banquet.
Many classes hold a class party prior to the banquet.
Memorial Day is observed with a program sponsored on alternate years by the VFW Post and American Legion Post and their auxiliaries. Services conclude at Hillcrest Cemetery. 6 P.M. A Friday night country and western dance is also held at the City Hall. 8 A.M. Fishing teams return at 1 P.M. for the weigh-in and awards. In October, the Community Club hosts a Halloween Costume Contest for area youth at North Park with cash prizes for the best costumes by age group.