Caden George watches as Hadley Wiktor uses a ceramic wheel while Luke Snyder watches in the background at Danville’s 2019 Spring Fling.
VALLEY FAIRS, FESTIVALS BACK ON TRACK AFTER HIATUS BY: CINDY O. HERMAN
RIVERSIDE 150 Riverside is celebrating its 150th anniversary all summer, which started with a parade, cake, food and live music on May 8. Other events will be sprinkled through June, July and August, with plenty of activities for the whole family. “It’s time for the community to come together and celebrate the people and the history of our borough,” said Lynn Reichen, committee chair. “The population of Riverside has grown every year, and whether you have been here most of your life or just a few years, there is something for everyone to enjoy: Parade, music, good food, Beer & Wine Fest, Cruise-In, fireworks and more.” All COVID protocols in place at the time of the events will be followed, including social distancing and mask wearing.
Corn Hole, Contests, Movie When: June 19, 3-9 p.m.
Historical re-enactors will conduct cemetery tours at the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts, on May 29, in Shamokin.
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fter last summer when the newness of COVID-19 fears and protocols shut down many beloved seasonal events, organizers and attendees are chomping at the bit to get back into their favorite activities. While uncertainty still shadows festival plans, planners are hoping for the best while preparing to move ahead with pandemic mitigation efforts of masking, social distancing and hand sanitizing, as needed. All dates and activities below are subject to change, and while this is not a complete list of events in the Susquehanna Valley, it shows the number of entertainment options planned for festival lovers this summer.
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