Planning for Montgomery’s 2012 Quasquicentennial Celebration (125 years since the incorporation of the borough) is anticipated to begin soon! To volunteer to serve on the planning committee, please contact John Lynch, Mayor Andy, or anyone in the borough office. Stop by at 35 South Main Street or give them a call today at 547-1671.

Montgomery events:

Thursday August 18, 1 to 6 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Clinton Township Fire Department.

Saturday, Aug 20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Chicken BBQ Dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Dewart. Eat in or take out. Handicap accessible.

Saturday, August 27, Montgomery Legion Riders 251 Bikini Bike, Car Wash, and Poker Run / BBQ. Registration is 10 to 12 noon at the Montgomery Legion. Rain Date August 28.

Saturday, August 27, 8 to 11 a.m., Joseph’s Closet children’s clothing give-away. Watsontown United Methodist Church, 1319 Eighth Street, Watsontown.

Saturday, September 10, starting at 4 p.m., Filled Chicken Breast Dinner at Watsontown United Methodist Church, 1319 Eighth Street, Watsontown. Take-outs available.

Sunday, September 11, 12 noon to 6 p.m. 5th Annual Bluegrass by the River, Montgomery Borough Park. Food, fun, raffles, and door prizes. Five regional bands.

Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., The “Montgomery Community Closet” at Christ Lutheran Church 50 East Houston Avenue, Montgomery, offers free clothing to anyone in the Montgomery School District who has a clothing need. Donations of clean clothing and shoes will also be accepted during this time.

Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m., Montgomery Borough Council, 35 S. Main St., Montgomery.

Tuesday, September 20, Montgomery School Board meeting.