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The Septaquintaquinquecentennial celebration was a
rousing success, thanks to the hard work and contributions made by
committee members, local businesses, town organizations, local
government, a huge front page spread in the Amity Observer by Terri
Miles and the citizens who turned out to enjoy all of the events.
Activities
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Schedule of Events
The big party is planned
for Memorial Day weekend 2007, with lots of fun and activities
for everyone - check back here for details as they become
available |
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Monday, May 21st |
7:00PM |
"Faces Of Bethany", an exhibition and sale of 107
year-old photos restored from glass plate negatives opens
with a reception at the Bethany Town Hall |
2nd floor of the Town Hall, 40 Peck Road |
Friday, May 25th |
8:00PM |
Historical
Society Presentation to be followed by Birthday cake and the
Essay Contest prize presentation
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Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Peck Road |
Saturday, May 26th |
10:00AM, 12:00 Noon & 2:00PM |
Bus Tour of
Bethany Historical Sites
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Tour starts at the Old School House at the Bethany Community
School, 44 Peck Road |
Saturday, May 26th |
10:00AM - 3:00 PM |
Old Schoolhouse open for visitors |
Old Schoolhouse at the Bethany Community School, 44 Peck
Road |
Saturday, May 26th |
10 AM - 4:00PM |
Library Open House |
Clark Memorial Library, 538 Amity Road |
Saturday, May 26th |
10AM - 4:00PM |
Old Town Hall / Historical Society Open House |
The Stanley H. Downs Memorial Building, 512 Amity Road |
Saturday, May 26th |
6:00PM -11:00PM |
Community Dinner
and Dance featuring The Tony Cafiero Band
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New firehouse |
Sunday, May 27th |
10AM - 4:00PM |
Open House at
Russell Homestead
Activities
include sheep shearing and butter churning demonstrations
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20 Round Hill Road |
Sunday, May 27th |
10:00AM -11:15AM |
19th Century-style Service at the Christ Episcopal Church |
Christ Episcopal Church, 526 Amity Road |
Sunday, May 27th |
10:00AM |
A special historic service at the the First Church of
Christ Congregational |
Bethany First Church of Christ Congregational, 511 Amity
Road |
Sunday, May 27th |
12:00 Noon-3:00PM |
Family Picnic at
the Town Hall. Activities include old fashioned games and
prizes
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Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road |
Participating
Companies and Organizations
Laticrete International, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Orange
Best Friends Pet Care
Bethany Land Trust
Bethany Volunteer Fire Department
Clark Memorial Library
Historical Society
Lions Club
Girl Scouts
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