Remembering and making memories Memorial Day weekend

It will be a busy and meaningful Memorial Day weekend, with many activities and events to remember and honor the men and women from White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding areas who have lost their lives in service to the United States. Here is a list of events, all open to the public, where you can honor their memories and learn about their sacrifices.

Friday, May 26

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 in Weatherly will host a Poppy Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the post home. There will be poppy making crafts, a chance to learn about the poppy program and how it helps veterans. You can also meet the Poppy Lady.

Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, May 27

Congresswoman Susan Wild cordially invites

Services last year at the White Haven Honor Roll site. File photo students in Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district who are interested in applying to a United States

Military Academy to attend her annual Military Academy Nomination Informational Day, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fowler Family Southside Center, Northampton Community College, 511

East 3rd Street, 6th floor, in Bethlehem.

In attendance will be representatives from Rep. Wild’s office, the service academies, and members of Rep. Wild’s nominations advisory board. No registration or RSVP is necessary.

Members of VFW Post 6615 will be selling Poppies at various times throughout the weekend at the intersection of Main and Berwick Streets in White Haven.

Sunday, May 28

White Haven Borough and VFW Post 6615 will celebrate Memorial Day in a big way, starting with a Parade from East Side through White Haven, ending at Lehigh Park. The See MEMORIAL DAY, page 5

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