NEWPORT-Members of the Unity in the Community group laid plans for 2010 during their meeting Thursday evening at City Hall.

The group continued their discussion of their 2009 Santa Land celebration and toyed with the idea of expanding the event into two nights. "The Partnership could take the parade and downtown area on Thursday, and Unity could have Santa Land on Friday," said Stephanie Justus.

Upcoming events for the group include Armed Forces Day on May 15. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Justus said, "We will firm up this program during our February meeting."

Various fundraising possibilities and ways to draw more people into their group were discussed.

The group agreed to ask Tim Dockery, Director of Newport Parks and Recreation, to have the sign featuring names of local soldiers moved from the Courthouse lawn to City Hall for repairs and additions.