The event will be co-hosted by the North Clark Historical Museum and Mt. Valley Grange #79
The 36th annual Community Celebration Honoring Veterans will be held Saturday (Nov. 11) at the Mt. Valley Grange #79, located at 40107 NE 221st Ave. in Amboy. The event will be co-hosted by the North Clark Historical Museum and Mt. Valley Grange #79.
A Pie & Ice Cream Social will be held at 2 p.m. in the basement. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. The program will begin at 3 p.m.
The Program Speaker will be Ron Brandon, USMC. North Clark area organizations will be recognized for their contributions to the community. The organization to be highlighted is Pomeroy Living History Farm.
Danae Castle will sing a medley of Patriotic songs. Amboy Middle School Band, directed by Jeremy Gallagher, will provide entertainment. American Legion Tum Tum Post #168 will present the flag and lead the flag salute.
All veterans attending will receive a free raffle ticket for a special Patriotic Quilt made and donated by the Chelatchie Quilters. The quilt is lap-size and may only be won by a veteran. Veterans will also receive a gift box of items donated by The Wild Bean and Nick’s Bar and Grill.
The winning ticket for the raffle quilt “Blue Starlight,’’ a fundraiser for North Clark Historical Museum, will be drawn. Proceeds from the raffle supplement the Capital Improvement Fund. Museum Board members will provide items for the Door Prize Raffle. Proceeds from the door prize raffle supplement the General Fund. Tickets will be available in the basement and in the main hall for both drawings between 2 & 3 p.m.
A Pie Auction will conclude the event, proceeds will go to Mt. Valley Grange #79.
For more information, contact (360) 247-5800 and leave a message.
The North Clark Historical Museum was founded in 1988 and is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The doors were opened in June of 2000. Mission Statement: To preserve North Clark County’s natural and cultural history through collections and exhibits, and to sponsor educational programs and research opportunities for the enrichment of the public.
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