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West Enfield Park in Austin, TX being renamed Don Baylor Park ceremony, celebration

 Please attend this event, which will formally change the name of Westenfield to Don Baylor Park and unveil a historic marker in honor of Don Baylor. As the invitation says, Baylor was "a Clarksville native who overcame segregation to become a baseball legend."


Note that at the end of the invite, there is a form to complete if you plan on attending Saturday's event.

Mary

Mary Reed
Austin, TX 

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RSVP: Don Baylor Celebration - Feb 28
Join us on February 28th at 10:00 AM at the unveiling of the historical marker in the newly renamed Don Baylor Neighborhood Park (2008 Bridle Path, Austin, TX 78703). A celebratory reception will be held immediately following the ceremony at the nearby Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church (1725 W 11th St, Austin, TX 78703)

There will be limited parking available at the park along Bridle Path and Sharon Ln. or on the other side of the park along Winsted Ln. 

Alternatively, attendees can park at the nearby church and shuttle to the park, and shuttle back to the reception afterwards. We will need an accurate headcount to plan for the shuttle. Click here to register.



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