Montgomery events
Friday, June 4, 7 p.m., Montgomery High School Commencement.
Saturday, June 5, Montgomery Lion’s Auction at Montgomery Borough Park
Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m., 4th annual 5K JesVic Race at the Watsontown Elementary School; registration at 7:45 a.m. Participants can run or walk, and there is also a 1/2 mile kids run which begins at 10 a.m. Registration forms available at Watson Inn, Mansion House, Buzz’s, McEwensville Library and Kramm’s Nursing Home. For more information or questions, contact Suzie Wade at slwade@bloomu.edu… or check out jesvic5k.blogspot.com.
Saturday, June 5, 4 p.m., ham loaf dinner at the Watsontown United Methodist Church, 1319 Eighth Street Drive, Watsontown. Take-outs available; for more information, call the church office at 538-1017.
Sunday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., car wash at the Clinton Township Fire Hall. Benefits the Montgomery Varsity football team.
Monday through Saturday, June 7 12, Turbotville Carnival at the Turbotville Community Park. Friday: Fireman’s parade forming at 6 p.m. at the former Clark’s Feed Store (Main Street and Route 44) and moving at 7 p.m. Saturday: Chicken Bar-B-Que serving at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery Community Closet will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church 50 East Houston Avenue, Montgomery. Anyone in the Montgomery School District who has a clothing need is welcome. Donations of clean clothing and shoes will also be accepted during this time.
Thursday, June 10, 2 p.m., the 7th Annual “Riverside Campground Chili Cookoff. The live band “Pepper Street” will entertain from 2 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 12, beginning at 9 a.m., all historical society members and Montgomery area residents are invited to join board members at the former Adam Print Shop for a clean-up work day. Please bring cleaning supplies/small bucket/rags.
Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, Annual “Back to the River” Native American Powwow at Montgomery Borough Park
Saturday, June 12, beginning at 5 p.m., the 105th annual Montgomery Alumni banquet will be held at the Clinton Township Fire Hall. The school will open from 9 to 11 a.m. for tours. Tickets for the banquet are available at Montgomery’s Pharmacy, Thad’s Sub Shop or by contacting Leona Dewalt at 120 Kinsey St., Montgomery, PA 17752.
Monday through Saturday, June 14 19, Watsontown Carnival at the Watsontown Community Park. Saturday: Ox Roast starting at noon and being served until sold out. Fireman’s Parade will form at the fire department’s station (located across from the Watsontown Elementary School) at 2 p.m. and moving at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. Montgomery Borough Council meeting at the borough hall.
Saturday, June 19, 1 p.m., the Fairy Tale Princess and Prince Pageant will be held at the Watsontown Community Park.
Sunday, June 20, 1 p.m., 4th Annual Duck Derby at the Nurse Helen Fairchild Bridge in Watsontown sponsored by Wendy’s Hair Place/ Rene’s Barbershop. Proceeds to benefit the Page Family Fund, Children’s Miracle Network, and Warrior Run Area Fire Department.
Monday through Saturday, June 21 to 26, Montgomery Carnival at the Carnival grounds near the river. Parade on the 26th.
Saturday, July 3, Fourth of July celebration at the Carnival grounds. Montgomery Firemens Tractor Pull starting at 11 a.m. EMA Sponsored Pig Roast starting at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
Sunday, July 4, 11 a.m., tractor pull and chicken Bar-B-Q at the carnival grounds in Montgomery.
Sunday, July 4, 9 a.m., Watsontown Fourth of July Celebration at the Community Park, starts with a parade, which forms at 9 a.m. and moves at 10 a.m. A chicken BBQ will start at 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion; tickets available at Bee Cee Hardware Store or Heater’s Garage. Homemade potato chips, food and desserts will be on sale all day with a pig roast ready by late afternoon. Fireworks at dusk. Questions: 570-538-1000.
Tuesday, July 6, 7 p.m., Black Hole Creek Watershed Association meeting. Forester Jack Fisher will present “The History of Lumbering in Lycoming County” at the Montgomery Borough Office.