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Commissioner Saye felt that having music at the train station would provide nominal exposure because commuters do not spend much time at the station. ITEM 8-BUDGET Superintendent Hartman gave the Commissioners a re-cap of the Commission's budget and grants issued thus far in FY95-96. After the $30,000.00 grant made to PCS this evening, the remaining budget balance is $25,645.00. ITEM 9-EVALUATION OR DISCUSSION OF CULTURAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS -Commissioner Ball attended the Labor Day Festival at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and said it was well attended. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Commissioner Distefano announced the Art Center Board has approved their by-laws and will be receiving their 5013C status. -Commissioner Filippi said the Sequoia Alumni Association is planning several events in celebration of Sequoia High School's Centennial. On Sunday, September 17, there will be a picnic; over 700 tickets have been sold. On Saturday, September 16, a dance will be held; it is a sold-out event with 400 tickets sold and a waiting list for tickets. On September 1415, a variety show will be held at Carrington Hall. He said the "Shanacie" concert at Stafford Park was wonderful and there was excellent attendance. -Commissioner Filippi said he spoke with Henry Use regarding the Peninsula Symphony holding a Christmas concert in Redwood City. Mr. Use said they need a space for 250 performers including a chorus. This is the same program the Peninsula Symphony presented at Stanford Memorial Church and they are in the process of looking at different venues for the event. Commissioner Filippi will also contact the Peninsula Symphony regarding next summer's concert. -Commissioner Filippi announced there will be a dedication of the historic landmark at Sequoia High School Campus on October 19 at S:OOpm. -The Climate Best Fest will be held on September 16-17 in the downtown area and is sponsored by the Optimist Club. There will be 2 stages of entertainment at the event.