Avoca City Manager Clint Fichter invites the public to two events scheduled to take place this Friday, Aug, 14th, beginning at 7-p.m., at Edgington Memorial Park, in Avoca. The park is located at 800 East Street. The first event is the Pedestrian Bridge Dedication and Luau. The bridge connects the Nishnabotna Trail to Edgington Memorial Park.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and listen to island tunes.. Wear your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts. The City will provide the leis. Refreshments will also be served.

The second event is a screening of the movie “Big Hero 6,” at the Splash Aquatic Center, beginning at dusk on Friday. The Splash Aquatic Center is also located in Edgington Memorial Park. The pool will have extended hours on the day of the movie and will be open for free from 7:30 PM until the movie starts. Hot dogs and popcorn will be available for $1. All other normal concessions will be available.

The rain date for both event will be this Saturday.