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In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Recreation Supervisor for Special Events Jeep Wentsch discusses the return of Movies in the Park on Nov. 6 at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The free community event will screen the classic film “Jurassic Park,” with family-friendly activities including a themed costume contest, trivia, food trucks, and free popcorn.

The annual Halloween on 19 movie scare-a-thon kicks off Friday morning and runs through Saturday night on CSTV, the City's local government channel. Between the timeless horror classics, regular City programming will give viewers a chance to learn about local projects, community services and events happening around College Station.

Looking to add some new reads to your bookshelf while supporting your local libraries? The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is the perfect opportunity to do both! Join the Bryan + College Station Public Library System at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, to browse a wide selection of books and find your next favorite. 

“Hold on to your butts!” Something prehistoric is headed to the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater! College Station Parks and Recreation invites you to experience “Jurassic Park” (1993, PG-13) on a 32-foot inflatable screen Friday, Nov. 6. Admission is free, and gates open at 5 p.m. with a costume contest, movie-themed trivia and activities leading up to the movie at 7:30 p.m.

Pack the tent, grab your flashlights and make memories under the stars at Lick Creek Park in the Dark. College Station Parks and Recreation invites families and friends to an overnight camping adventure close to home on Friday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 13, at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The campout runs from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

The City of College Station and Silverfin Land Development LLC have announced Savannah Oaks, a 1,266-acre master-planned community in south College Station and the largest planned development in the city’s history. The master plan includes about 2,688 single-family homesites, two planned townhouse sites, potential multifamily opportunities, more than 285 acres of parkland and open space, and a 162-acre mixed-use district along Highway 6.

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Larry J. Ringer Library Branch Manager Derika Bailey discusses the resources, branches, and programs offered by the Bryan + College Station Public Library System. She also highlights the unique interlocal partnership between College Station and Bryan, which lets residents access three locations with a single library card.

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. You can watch the meeting live on Optimum Channel 19, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android devices, or online on YouTube and cstx.gov/cstv. Topics include the Northeast Sewer Trunkline, the Jones Butler extension, and the proposed Savannah Oaks development in south College Station.

Celebrate Texas trees with College Station Parks and Recreation and the Texas A&M Forest Service at Trunk or Tree-t on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site. The free, family-friendly event combines Halloween fun with an appreciation for the trees that make our communities healthier and greener. Take home a free tree seedling while supplies last.

The College Station City Council meets on Thursday after 6 p.m. at City Hall. You can watch the meeting live on Optimum Channel 19, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android devices, or online on YouTube and cstx.gov/cstv. Topics include the Northeast Sewer Trunkline, the Jones Butler extension, and the Savannah Oaks development rezoning.