Saturday
May 23, 2009
8:00 - 10:00
Kick Off Breakfast
(meals by donation)
There's nothing like old fashioned biscuits and
gravy in Santa Fe Park first thing in the morning to launch Operation
Celebration 2009!
8:00 - 12:00 Doyle Valley
Farmers Market
Enjoy the season's first pick of fresh produce, herbs, and flowers
when you make a stop at Santa Fe Park.
11:00 - 1:00 Lunch With
Rosie The Riveter
Join us for a lite lunch and beverages in Santa Fe Park with
one of America's favorite war time icons Rosie the Riveter.
MENU: (meals by donation)
Pulled chicken sandwich on toasted brioche with lettuce and tomato - served
with a choice of BBQ sauce or mustard vinegarette
Southern style cole slaw
One orange and one lemon shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate
11:00 - 1:00 Book Signing
Andover native, Robert Collins will be on hand at Jackrabbit
Hollow to chat about his civil war era book, "Jim Lane: Scoundral,
Statesman, Kansan and Kansas Train Tales"
1:00 - 3:00 Book Signing
Hank Shockley will pay a visit to Jackrabbit Hollow to discuss
his Vietnam Era book "Hearts: The Story of a Reconnaissance Squad
Leader"
2:00 - 3:00 WWII Weapons
Demonstration
WWII re-enactors will be giving a demonstration of vintage weapons
from the period. Including a grenade toss. Join us at Santa Fe Park to
see what it was really like!
4:00 - 4:30 State's Largest
Victory Parade
Main Street Peabody is the place to be for vintage military vehicles,
WWII reenactors, trams filled with veterans, flyovers and much more!
4:30 - 6:00 Salute To
Veterans
Immediately following the parade, come down to Santa Fe Park
to enjoy some refreshments and give a big thanks to the men and women
who have served our country.
6:00 - 9:00 Puttin' On
The Ritz
A fantastic day of events cullminates at the South end of the
business district for a fantastic meal and the swingingest tunes around,
provided by " A Touch Of Class".
MENU: (meals by donation)
Marinated and rubbed grilled pork chops with grilled pineapple ring
Romaine salade with tomatoes, bacon, shredded cheese - served with a choice
of orange vinegarette, ranch or honey mustard dressing
Twice baked potatoes in choice of bacon, parmesan, or herb flavors
For dessert, we will be auctioning off "To Die For Desserts"
from the best bakers this side of the Mississippi! This is your chance
to try some of that famed Two Hundred Dollar Cheescake!
9:00 - ? Porch Party
All PHS alumni are invited to stop by to visit and see old friends
at 504 N. Walnut.
* we will be adding more events as we confirm them, check back often.