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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boalsburg hosting many events for memorial Day weekend
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – As Memorial Day approaches, the historic town of Boalsburg is hosting its annual celebration to celebrate the holiday. The tradition in Boalsburg began in October of 1864. Emma Hunter and her friend Sophie Keller were visiting family graves and spreading flowers, not knowing they were participating in the first Memorial Day service. The two made a pact to meet again on the same day the following year, before it eventually became a community event. Fast forward to 2025, the weekend is packed with many things to do throughout town, including the fireman's carnival. The schedule for the weekend is as follows: Saturday, May 24: 10 to 12 Preregistration & T-shirt Pick Up for Memorial Day Run @ Blue Spring Park 8:00 to 9:45 – A Walk to Remember our Fallen – Pennsylvania Military Museum 10:00 to 4:00 – Pennsylvania Military Museum Battle Cry of Freedom: A Civil War Experience 10:00 to 4:00 – Outdoor Living History Displays, Museum Info & Merchandise Tent 11:00 – History Mystery Kid's Program 1:00 – Historic Weapons Display 2:00 – Drop-In Tour @ Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum ($15/person) 3:30 – Parade Line Up Begins 5:00 – Boalsburg Fireman's Parade Sunday, May 25: 12:00 to 2:00 – Preregistration Memorial Day Run @ Blue Spring Park 2:00 – Drop-In Tour @ The Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum ($15/person) 10:00 to 4:00 – Pennsylvania Military Museum Battle Cry of Freedom: A Civil War Experience 10:00 to 4:00 – Outdoor Living History Displays, Museum Info & Merchandise Tent 11:00 – History Mystery Kid's Program 1:00 – Historic Weapons Display 2:00 to 4:00 – Boalsburg Heritage Museum Tours, 304 East Main Street 4:00 to 7:00 – Civil War Ball @ Boal Museum Ballroom 2:00 to 6:00: Boalsburg Fireman's Carnival, Wrist Band Event, $25 Unlimited Rides from 2 – 6 Monday, May 26: 7:15 to 8:15 – Registration for Memorial Day Run, Blue Spring Park 8:00 – Start Delivering Pies for Pie Contest 8:30 – Memorial Day Run 9:00 to 4:00 – Over 120 Vendors on Church & Main Streets 10:00 to 4:00 – Boalsburg Fireman's Carnival 10:30 to 4:30 – Memorial Day Stage Entertainment 10:30 to 11:30 – SCAHS Jazz Band 12:00 to 1:00 – Little German Band 12:30 – Maypole Dance, Central PA Dance Workshop 1:30 to 2:30 – Screaming Ducks 3:00 to 4:00 – JR Mangan Band with Veronica 5:45 – Walk to the Cemetery 6:00 – Cemetery Ceremony (Emceed by Jeff Brown) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edinburgh Reporter
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
BBC ALBA to screen Hibernian's remaining games in race for SWPL title
This Sunday (11 May), BBC ALBA viewers can tune in to back-to-back fixtures, kicking off with Hibernian v Glasgow City, as the current league leaders host the second-placed Glasgow side at Meadowbank Stadium. Live coverage is set to begin on BBC ALBA from 12pm, with commentary from BBC Spòrs presenter, Alex O'Henley, and former Aberdeen FC manager, Emma Hunter, as both teams compete for a chance to claim the season title with just three points sitting between them. Next up is the final old firm of the season, as Celtic take on Rangers at New Douglas Park. With live coverage on BBC ALBA from 4pm, the high stakes tackles and turning points will be brought to life for fans at home with expert commentary from BBC Spòrs presenter, Derek Mackay alongside former Rangers captain, Clare Gemmell. On Wednesday (14 May), Hibernian compete against last year's title winners, Celtic, at Meadowbank Stadium. The final home fixture for Hibs will determine where they finish in the league, with live coverage from 5.50pm ahead of kick off at 6pm. The final day of matches next Sunday (18 May) sees Glasgow City face Heart of Midlothian FC. With kick-off at 12pm, fans can watch the end of the season results unfold live on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer from Petershill Stadium. Fiona MacKenzie, BBC ALBA commissioning editor, said: 'As the SWPL 2024-25 season draws to a close, BBC ALBA is set to bring the highs and lows from the final fixtures to fans at home as the top teams compete for their final place in the table. 'With just five points separating the top three teams, we're heading for a thrilling finale. The race for the title and Champions League qualification is wide open and viewers can expect to enjoy all the intensity, emotion and drama that defines the closing stages of a fiercely competitive season from the comfort of their home.' Watch the action live or on demand on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer. Like this: Like Related
