The Good Life: The City of Bryan electronic newsletter.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
Celebrate the holidays safely in Bryan
It’s that time of the year again. Time to enjoy the lights and events of the festive holiday season. The City of Bryan and our new partners, Destination Bryan, are here to help you get into the holiday spirit. Even though things may be a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still lots of ways to celebrate. We've compiled a listing of activities events and celebrations in Bryan to keep the community festive through the end of the year.
Residents invited to participate in branding study
Destination Bryan invites Bryan residents to complete a survey as part of the branding study that was launched last month. Destination Bryan announced in October, the selection of award-winning, College Station-based creative agency Drift to develop a comprehensive destination brand platform. For the research portion of the project, Drift is working with Bandwagon, a full-service destination research and marketing firm. Research is already underway to create a unified brand for communicating vacation experiences in Bryan to potential visitors. 

City offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Most City of Bryan offices will be closed for business on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Prevent the clog: Properly dispose of grease and oils
As you're cooking your holiday meals this year, pause before you pour fats and oils down the drain. These things are major sources of stoppages within the city's sewer system because when poured down the drain, these items coat, congeal and accumulate onto the sewer pipes - causing reduced flows and promoting backups.
BCS Library System launches Tutor.com
Need some extra help with homework? The Bryan + College Station Public Library System has partnered with Tutor.com to connect BCS-area students with tutors in an online classroom setting for free. All you need is a library card to access the system
COVID-19 community resources
Information is available for residents seeking information and assistance related to the COVID-19 response:
Thanks to the generosity of the Bryan community, the City of Bryan was able to raise $1,472 to benefit the United Way of the Brazos Valley during its annual Hamburger Fundraiser on Nov. 13. This year's event was adjusted to a drive-through format, but it was still a success, as staff volunteers sold 203 burger meals during the effort.
Adoptable Pet of the Week
WEDNESDAY
2 years old｜Lab/collie mix｜spayed female

Look at this adorable face! My name is Wednesday, and I would make a great addition to your holiday greeting card! I am super photogenic and the camera loves me. On top of that, I have the cutest personality. I love to play with toys and roll around in the grass. I would do best in a single-dog home because I can be picky about finding the perfect friend. Plus, if I am the only dog, I don’t have to worry about sharing you. Let’s face it, you don’t really want to share me either! What about kids you ask? Children are a bonus for me! More people to feed me treats and cuddle with me on the couch. Come adopt me at the Bryan Animal Center and let’s make this holiday one to remember!

If you are interested in adopting Wednesday, please contact the Bryan Animal Center, at 979.209.5260 to schedule an appointment to visit.
Upcoming meetings & events
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Nov. 26 & Nov. 27｜City offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving


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Dec. 12, noon｜Mayor's Bell Ringing Challenge｜Briarcrest Walmart