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If you are hungry for some tasty treats then look no further! Several organizations are hosting a bake sale during Festival Week! They will include tempting items such as cookies, brownies, pies and cakes, and are available on following days beginning at 10 a.m. in the park. The hosts are listed along with the day of their participation: Monday — Lisa Ladybuy's Patient Care Fund; Tuesday — Mulberry Square; Wednesday — Mahoning Towers; Thursday —Lisa Ladybug's Patient Care Fund; Friday —Catholic Daughters; Saturday — Cloe United Methodist Church.
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CRoSSovER Sunday, June 30 — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. CrossOver is a southern-gospel, family singing group located in Mahaffey, just south of Punx’y. They have had the pleasure of singing at other gospel sings, church services, private dinners and even at their local mall. They are thankful to be able to bring the joy of the Lord, through music, to each and every one they meet. www.crossoverqt.com continued on next page
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from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dash plaques and commemorative T-Shirts to first 100 cars. Three awards for each class presented by 4 p.m. Voting for your favorite vehicle may be made in a red “solo” cup at each vehicle, with proceeds donated to Lions Club charities. For more information on the car show please call (814) 938-9914.
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The 2013 Groundhog Festival Committee members are (front, l. to r.) Sally Sallack, Mary Steele, Lisa Wingard, Dee Lyle, Brenda Cekovsky, Cindy Saxton, Joe Henninger and Brooke Henninger; (back, l. to r.) Sandy Pavlak, Jennifer Heinze, nancy Shields, Kay Anthony, norma Martin, Roger Steele and Peg Henninger. Missing from photo: Jason Wingard
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“Gary and Company” is a local Christian singing group based out of Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church, Punxsutawney. The group consists of Gary Coccimiglio, Jeannie Campbell, Marla Coccimiglio, Marilyn Hense, Cheryl Hollis, and Deb Wolfe. They sing southern gospel, and have been trying other types of Christian music. They have performed at various churches, personal care, nursing homes, and social functions for the past 15 years. If they can “reach” just one person with their music, it is worth all their time and effort.
• Food vendors, arts and crafts vendors in Barclay Square • Bring lawn chairs, no addiional seating available in Barclay Square • Rides and games provided by Fun Zone, Sun. through Sat. 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. • no pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, solicitation allowed in the Park • Church and organization bake sales • REACT First Aid Booth on scene
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by moms, dads, grandparents and even aunts and uncles! Registration for entries will begin at 11 a.m. with the first heat to start at 11:30 a.m. The diaper derby is limited to crawling babies only. The little ones, cheered on by family members, will be crawling toward the finish lines on a special padded surface. The total number of heats will be determined by the amount of entries. The winner of each heat will determine this year’s champion.
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Methodist Church.The four members of the quartet are Pastor Paul Thompson, Lee Long, Rob Burkett and Ken Miller. They have been playing together for approximately eight years. They sing a mix of gospel and country gospel music.
It's summertime in the park with the annual Groundhog Festival, featuring fun for the entire family.
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Pictured on Cover: Isabella Lester Cover photo by: Mary L. Roberts
2013 Groundhog Festival Schedule of Events Continued from previous page
• 12 to 1 p.m., community church Service • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., crossover • 2:45 to 3:15 p.m., gary and company • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Kingdom Praise Quartet All Afternoon Gospel Music Sponsored by Miller Brothers Furniture • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. & 8-9 p.m. Blackwood Brothers Quartet (Gospel) • 8 to 9 p.m., Blackwood Brothers Quartet
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The “Tot Trot” Race contestants who are 12 to 18 months of age will race the same course as the Diaper Derby. Encouragements from family and friends will assure an exciting time for the little trotters to stay on course and finish the race! Registration for the Tot Trot will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the race will follow the Diaper Derby.
Monday, July 1st • 10 a.m. to noon, children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. This year’s focus is Military/Community - Sponsored by Punxsutawney Historical Society • 10:30 to 11 a.m., registration for Diaper Derby (Crawling Babies) and for Tot Trot (12-18 months on padded course) Sponsored by Adagio Health/GFC • 11 to 11:30 a.m., Diaper Derby race, followed by the Tot Trot race • 11:30 to noon, rock & roll Pet Show • 12:30 to1 p.m., Dennie Huber - magic • 1:30 to 2 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 2:30 to 3 p.m., Dennie Huber - magic • 3:30 to 4 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 4 to 5:30 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Flood city Brass Band • 9 to 10 p.m., Flood city Brass Band (2nd Show) continued on next page
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. The Blackwood name is legendary in the gospel music industry. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934. Mark Blackwood now continues the legacy of the quartet. Mark traveled with his dad, Cecil Blackwood, in the Blackwood Brothers Quartet for many years. The group does not take their heritage in music lightly, nor the responsibility of integrity that goes with it. The Blackwood Brothers performed at camp meetings and other church and community events throughout the 1930's. In 1940, they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where they had a live broadcast on the radio. In 1954, they appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts on CBS. They won first place and received a recording contract with RCA. They became the first gospel group to sell a million records. They were the first group to travel by bus. A replica of the Blackwood Brothers original bus is on display at the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Blackwood Brothers have recorded over 200 albums and toured 47 countries. They have won eight Grammy Awards, 27 Dove Awards and have been inducted into the "Gospel Music Hall of Fame" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN.
DIAPER DERBY Monday, July 1 — 11 a.m. to 12 Noon These little ones will crawl straight into your heart as they compete for this year’s championship. This photo opportunity will be attended
DEnnIE huBER mAGIC Monday, July 1 — 12:30 to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 — 12:30 to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6 — 12:30 to 1 p.m. A performer since the age of twelve, Dennie's shows offer wholesome family fun. Each show features silly and mystifying magic tricks, interesting stories and lively toe tapping music. Dennie is also one of the few magicians in the country who sings while performing some of his routines. Audience members are also a big part, joining Dennie on stage to sing, dance and share in the fun. Dennie guarantees "there's something for everyone" and "that there is never a dull moment." DEnnIE huBER - BAlloonS
Monday, July 1 — 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 — 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 5 — 12 Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6 — 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. continued on next page
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Tuesday, July 2nd • 9:30 a.m., registration for Teddy Bear Picnic, Categories for Teddy Bears: 1. Get Well Bear, 2. Graduation Bear, 3. Occupational Bear, 4. All American Bear, 5. My Bear and I (Dressed Alike)
Downtown Punxsutawney
Indiana First Bank is sponsoring Dennie Huber’s Magic and Balloon shows on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2. Jennifer Heinze of The Groundhog Festival Committee and Shannon Kaza of Indiana First Bank pause in the park for the donation.
Master Balloon Artist, Dennie Huber has been twisting balloons since the age of twelve. Starting as others — with the one balloon puppy and giraffe — over the years Dennie has built a reputation for his multiple balloon creations, and his wacky balloon character hats with big 3D eyes, wings, feathers, and legs. Don't be surprised to see children of all ages(even adults) wearing one of Dennie's silly balloon hats, from big red nosed clowns to new characters like Chocolate the Moose and Daffy the Duck. It’s no wonder Dennie's line never seems to end...
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• 10 a.m., Teddy Bear Picnic Sponsored by Punxsutawney Career Women’s Club If rain it will be held on the 2nd Floor of Eagles across from Barclay Square • 10 a.m. to noon, children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. This year’s focus is Military/Community • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Face Painting - MakeA-Wish • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children Activities/ Information - Jefferson County Head Start • 10 to 11:30 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 11:30 to noon, rock & roll Pet Show • 12:30 to1 p.m., Dennie Huber - magic • 1:30 to 2 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 2:30 to 3 p.m., Dennie Huber - magic • 3:30 to 4 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Am radio (70-80-90’s Music) • 9 to 10 p.m., Am radio (70-80-90’s Music) (2nd Show)
wednesday, July 3rd • 10 a.m. to noon, children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. This year’s focus is Military/Community • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Face Painting - MakeA-Wish • 10 a.m., registration for Three Wheel race (Ages 3-4) Racing over a designated course - All Race. • 10:30 a.m. - registration for Three Wheel race II (Ages 5-6-7) Racing over a FlooD CITY BRASS BAnD Monday, July 1 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. Flood City Brass Band is a 9-piece band from Johnstown, featuring male and female lead vocalists, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, sax, and trombone. They play a variety of music from rock, soul, funk, ballads, pop, rhythm and blues, plus party/dance favorites and even an occasional swing or polka! www.floodcitybrass.com "Serving the community we live in."
designated course. • 10:30 a.m., Three Wheel race I • 11 a.m., Three Wheel race II • 11 a.m., registration for Scooter race (Ages 7-8-9) • 11:30 a.m., Scooter race, no power assisted scooters • 11 to11:30 a.m., m & m magicians • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dennie Huber Balloons • noon to12:30 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show
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18 Annual 5K Run/2 Mile walk wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 7 p.m. Entry Fee $25 Per person Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females will receive awards
Open to all ages • Children under 18 need parental consent
AnnUAL RAFFLE dRAwing Saturday, July 6 in Park
Raffle Tickets available 1st prize: 47� viZio Smart Tv with wiFi at the Community Center 2nd prize: “new� Apple iPad 4 or at our booth in the park. $2.00 per chance. 3rd prize: 7� Android Tablet Lenovo
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2013 Groundhog Festival Schedule of Events Continued from previous page
• 1-1:30 p.m., m & m magicians • 2 to 2:30 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 3 to 3:30 p.m., m & m magicians • 3 to 5 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 4 to 4:30 p.m., rock & roll Pet Show • 7 p.m., 18th Annual groundhog 5K run/2 mile Fun Walk - Registration at Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m. For registration form & information go to www.punxsutawneycommunitycenter.org • 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Holidays (50-6070’s Music) • 9 to 10 p.m., The Holidays
ContInuEd FroM PrEvIouS PaGE RoCk n Roll PET SToRE kIDS Show Monday, July 1 — 11:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, 1:30 to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 — 11:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, 1:30 to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 — 12 to 12:30 p.m., 2 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 4th • 10 a.m. to noon, children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House. This year’s focus is Military/Community. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Face Painting Make-A-Wish • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 11:30 to noon, m & m magicians • 1 to 1:30 p.m., m & m magicians • 2 to 4 p.m., Dennie Huber - Balloons • 2:30 to 3 p.m., m & m magicians • 3 to 5 p.m., Music by “rumor Has Itâ€? (variety music) • 7 to 8 p.m., greg Allan Band (Tribute to Garth Brooks) • 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., greg Allan Band (2nd Show) • 9:30 to 9:45 p.m., Fireworks - Sponsored by Thermal Guard Building Products Inc. & Local Distributor Burke & Sons
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ContInuEd FroM PrEvIouS PaGE perience! AM Radio music is appropriate for all ages. writer musician and children’s entertainer. In his musiThey perform music from the Eagles, The Beatles, cian days, he has opened shows for celebrity greats Chicago, Stevie Wonder, and many, many more popusuch as Ronnie Millsap and Toby Keith. More recently lar artists. www.varietyattractions.com as a children’s entertainer, he has shared his kid show stage with Joe Negri of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. ThREE whEEl RACE Combining his gift of music and love for kids, magic Wednesday, July 3 — 10 to 11:30 a.m. and animals, he has created a one of a kind imagination inspiring kid’s show that is now known as “The Rock N Roll Pet Store Kids Show.” www.rocknrollpetstore.com TEDDY BEAR PICnIC Tuesday, July 2 — 9:30 to 11 a.m. The popular Teddy Bear Parade and Picnic will return again to Barclay Square. Registration will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the parade of teddy bears and their owners will commence at 10 a.m. The first 100 entries in the popular festival attraction will receive a teddy bear memento. There is a limit of one gift per entry. Five categories of teddy bears for this year’s parade and picnic are as follows: Categories: 1. Get Well Bear; 2. Graduation Bear; 3. Occupational Bear; 4 All American Bear ; 5. My Bear and I (Dressed Alike) In the event of rain, the parade and picnic will be moved to the 2nd floor of the F.O. Eagles building on East Mahoning Street (directly across from Barclay Square) FACE PAInTInG Tuesday, July 2 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Make-A-Wish Foundation will be face painting in the park during festival week. Am RADIo (70-80-90's music) Tuesday, July 2 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 9-10 p.m.
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Proceeds benefit the Punxsutawney Area Community Center. Early bird fee $20 until June 20, which also guarantees a T-Shirt. After June 20 the fee is $25 and shirts are not guaranteed. Registration at the Community Center, 220 North Jefferson Street, Punxsutawney. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Shower rooms and parking available at the facility. For more information call (814) 938-1008 or visit our web site: www.punxsutawneycommunitycenter.org
The Holidays, with their three guys and gal as front line singers, are backed up by a group of musicians who are second to none. They replicate the original sounds of the past with a freshness and vitality. Their repertoire of tunes will take you through the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s and will keep you both entertained and tapping your feet to the beat of the music, which has an endless abundance of energy and charisma. The front line singers consist of Sam Ferrella, Josephine Crooks, Walt Lendl and Wayne Zollinger. Along with their strong lead voices, the group’s vocal harmony is outstanding. www.holidayproductions.com RumoR hAS IT (variety music) Thursday, July 4 — 3 to 5 p.m. “Rumor Has It” is an all acoustic band that includes Bruce Walker, Kevin Byars and Matt Hill, all Punxsutawney natives. Kevin is the youngest member at 19 years old, new to the acoustic venue but not unfamiliar with the music world. He has been performing acoustically since fall, and brings smiles to many faces. Matt and Bruce have both been in and around the band scene for many years and are happy to have Kevin join them. GREG AllAn BAnD (Tribute to Garth Brooks) Thursday, July 4 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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With a crisp, clear voice, Allan recreates Garth’s songs with spine-tingling accuracy that recalls the emotion and expression the country legend is famous for: “The Dance,” “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places,” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “The River,” “Thunder Rolls” and much, much more. Allan takes fans from the early country-western days of Garth Brooks through his award-winning career that has brought rock-and-roll and pop elements into his shows. continued on next page
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S&T Bank and Proform Powdered Metals are co-sponsors of the July 4 show featuring Greg Allan Band (Tribute to Garth Brooks) Celebrating the music event are Denise Bugay and Jodi Presloid of S&T Bank, and Roger Steele of Groundhog Festival Committee.
FIREwoRkS Thursday, July 4 — 9:30 to 10 p.m.
The community fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. For more than 30 years the Independence Day fireworks display has been sponsored by the Defelice family. Cook & BEllE (Country music) Friday, July 5 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
& Belle travel with a five piece band and production if needed. Having fun, playing great music (variety), and entertaining like nobody’s business is what you get when you make Cook & Belle part of your event. www.cookandbelle.com 4Th AnnuAl kIDS TRACToR Pull Saturday, July 6 — 9 to 11 a.m.
The kids’ tractor pull is located in the park. Registration runs from 9 a.m. The tractors are supplied by the sponsor. The Age categories are: Ages: 4 & 5; Ages: 6 & 7; Ages: 8 & 9. The race follows at 10 a.m. Prizes for winners in each category. ThunDER In ThE BuRRow Saturday, July 6 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Punxsutawney Eagle Riders In 2009, we came together to ride and raise
Bret and Michelle have been performing at various fairs and festivals for the past 15 years. Entertaining thousands of folks throughout the U.S., this energetic duo is definitely a crowd pleaser. Mixing raw passion, soul, and a gospel influence makes Cook & Belle’s hit country a sound of its own.In the past 10 years, Cook & Belle have opened for such artists as: Dierks Bentley, Randy Travis, Rascal Flatts, Joe Nichols, Joe Diffie, The Charlie Daniels Band, Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Sara Evans, Phil Vasser and Craig Morgan. Cook
money for charities. In 2010, we started the Eagle Riders, raising money by doing charity rides and having chicken barbecues. That year we raised and donated about $4,000 dollars to charities. In 2011, we started our first ride for Special Olympics and raised $3,200 dollars between the riders and the Eagles. We also had two other rides and two chicken barbecues to raise and donate around $5,000 dollars to char-
Groundhog Festival Sponsors • 3-H Abrasive Company • 310 Lawn & Garden • 84 Services Fundraising • A & L Auto Sales • Acme Machine & Welding Co. • Advanced Disposal • AFSCME Local 2113 • AGAPE Student Housing • Al's Satellite • Animal Hospital of Punxsutawney • Harry Armour • Balloons By the Bunch • Barkley's House of Gifts • Bath Fitters, Inc. • BFG Manufacturing Services, Inc. • Bill's Small Engine Repair • Bizousky Family Practice • Black Friday Warehouse, LLC • Bugsy's Roofing and Construction • Burke & Sons, Inc. • Burma Corporation • Carulli's Auto Sales • Amy Carlson • Christ The King at Home • Circle K Gifts • Clark Brown Sheet Metal Shop • Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission • Cloe Lumber Company • Clown Fish Caricatures • Comcast • Community Action, Inc. • Community First Bank • County National Bank • Country Villa Motel & Restaurant • CRW Home Center • Daniel Ritchie Welding • Danko Auto • Dave Walker Auto Sales • David A. Smith C.P.A. • Deeley Funeral Home • DEL Family Partnership • Down A Country Road • Jon J. Johnston D.M.D. • Kyle Lingenfelter, M.D. FACS • Jack Regis Smelko D.M.D. • Dr. Nathan C. Stebbins • Drs. Smatlak, Gigliotti, Walker • Phillip States, M.D. Family Practice • Dunkel Roofing Co., Inc. • EAGLE Ad Specialties • Elks Lodge #301 • ERC Candles • Fairlady & Company • Femco Holdings, LLC • Fezell's County Market • First Commonwealth Bank • First United Methodist Church • Five Points Used Cars • Frank Roberts & Sons • Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE #1231 • Fun Zone • Nicholas Gianvito, Attorney at Law • Gilligan Housing & Rentals • Gimmicks Restaurant • Grange Lime & Stone • Groundhog Auto Parts
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ContInuEd FroM PaGE 9 ities for the year. In 2012, we had two barbecues and helped one senior with his senior project, a barbecue to raise money for a scholarship in memory of the three boys that died from his class. $2,500 dollars was raised and given in two scholarships for his class. We had our Burrow Thunder ride for Special Olympics, raising $3,000 dollars between the Eagles and the riders, with two other rides donating about $5,000 dollars as a group for the year. So far this year, we have had one barbecue and donated two $500 dollar scholarships in memory of the boys that died in 2012. We are now working on our Burrow Thunder ride on July 6 for Special Olympics. There is a bike show from 9 to 11:30 a.m. with prizes given at 11:30 a.m. Sign up from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for the ride. The ride begins at 12 Noon to approx. 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be food, drawings and a dance with the band Against the Grain. Please come and help make this the best year raising money for Special Olympics.
on ThE RIDGE (Country) Saturday, July 6 — 3-5 p.m.
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Saturday, July 6 features “On the Ridge” sponsored by First Commonwealth bank (l. to r.) Promoting the event are Leslie Fryer and Laurie young of First Commonwealth Bank and Dee Lyle of Groundhog Festival Committee.
kickin’country sound and a smooth, classic feel. Featured in the band are Marcie Covey on lead vocals, Paul Leo on
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July 2013 - Issue #153 — Punxsutawney Hometown’s Groundhog Festival Edition — 11
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drums, Gary Russak on bass guitar, Rob Coutch on keyboards, Jim Yoemans Jr. on lead guitar and Dave Cook on fiddle. So come out for a kickin' good country time!
On Saturday, July 6, Rick Larrimore pays Tribute to Rod Stewart. co-sponsored by The Walston Club. (l. to r.) Shelly Fait of Walston Club presents a check to Peg Henninger of Groundhog Festival Committee.
RICk lARRImoRE (Tribute to Rod Stewart) Saturday, July 6 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. This show is an exciting, unique stage show guaranteed to dazzle and entertain audiences every time! Performing hits such as: “Forever Young”, “Maggie May”, “Have I Told You Lately?” and many more, the show covers the rock legend’s entire career from his early years, through the disco 80’s, to great American classics! With enthusiastic and energetic performances, this is as close to a genuine Rod Stewart concert as you could imagine! www.ricklarrimore.com • • •
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