2008 Milton Schedule of Events
March 15
Casino Night, Watson Inn. Sponsored by Milton Rotary Club.
April 12
Milton Rotary's 5K/10K at Milton State Park. 9:30 a.m. start.
April 19 and 26
Milton downtown cleanup. Call George Venios to participate, 742-7377.
May 3
Milton Community yard sale, sponsored by Standard Journal. Call 742-9671 to get on the map. www.standard-journal.com.
May 4
Chicken Barbecue, Milton VFW. Sponsored by Milton Rotary Club.
May 10
Fiesta de Mayo, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 742-9671 to participate. Food, entertainment, crafts, Evangelical Community Hospital Milton in Motion walk, blood drive and more. Sponsored by Standard Journal.
May 17
YMCA Spring Fling & one mile race. Call 742-7321 for details.
May 28 to 31
Milton Lions Club Carnival. Brown Avenue Park.
May 29 to Aug. 7
Milton's Music in the Park series, 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in Lincoln River Front Park, (Broadway and Front Streets) downtown Milton. Schedule in papers and weekly on WQSU Radio 88.9 with Derek the Dude Saturday Bluegrass and Sunday Goodtime Charlie Blues programs. Grilled food and desserts served starting at 5:30. Rain location at the Masonic Temple at 117 N. Front Street. Brought to you by TIME, The Improved Milton Experience, a Main Street program and many great supportive local business sponsors. Program and sponsor info at 742-7000. Enjoy Music in the Park -- since 1992 in Milton.
BAND LINE UP
All the best in regional music since 1992!
Rain or shine. 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Rain Location at the Masonic Temple 117 N. Front Street
May 29 - Tickled Pink
June 5 - Celtica Band
June 12 - Gypsy Lizards
June 19 - Gift, Troutman & Gift
June 26 - Milltown Blues
July 3 - Bryce Canyon
July 10 - Doug McMinn Jazz Quartet
July 17 - Don Shappelle Band (Woody Guthrie--National act)
July 24 - Burgess, Mitchell & Seal (Grammy-Award winning drummer)
July 31 - Blind Chitlin Kahunas (award-winning)
Aug. 7 - Folk Justice Band PLUS Bonus African drumming Ko i Niké West African Drum Ensemble during a 20 minute intermission funded by a PA Partners on the Arts grant
Includes Art in the Park for second year on special dates to be announced. Grilled foods and desserts served from 5:30 on. Tours of the Milton Rock Gym every week from 5:30 to 6:30. Walk-ins welcome.
June 14
Milton Moose Fishing Derby. Groundbreaking for Outdoor Life Park.
8 am- 3 pm
Strawberries and Music. Lunch and Garage Sale at Cameron House/Milton Historical Society, Route 405 south of Milton.
June 21 - 10 AM-12 noon.
Georges Seurat-Inspired Painting Class
Children who have completed 2nd or 3rd grades.
Milton YMCA.
All art materials supplies included.
Call Deb Owens at 568-5603 with questions or to register. Registration
forms are available at the Milton YMCA, the Milton Public Library or the
T.I.M.E. office. Registration Fee - $10.00.
June 28 - 10 AM-12 noon
Vincent Van Gogh-Inspired Painting Class
Children who have completed 2nd or 3rd grades.
Milton YMCA.
All art materials supplies included.
Call Deb Owens at 568-5603 with questions or to register. Registration
forms are available at the Milton YMCA, the Milton Public Library or the
T.I.M.E. office. Registration Fee - $10.00.
June 29-July 6
Fireworks in Northumberland County
June 29 - Christ Wesleyan Church, 363 Stamm Road, Milton (off Broadway at Zekes) at dusk
July 4 - Watsontown Park, Watsontown at dusk
July 5 - David L. Persing Complex, Sunbury at dusk
July 6 - Cameron Bridge, Shamokin, 9:30 PM
Wednesday, July 23
Evangelical Hospital's “Soles in Motion” Walking Club Kick-Off at Lincoln Park gazebo (downtown at the intersection of Broadway and Front Streets), Milton for walking exercise route. 9-11 AM. Blood Pressure checks, new enrollment and re-enrollment. FREE.
Aug. 8
Harvest Festival Golf Tournament. 1 p.m. shotgun start at Wynding Brook, Milton. Sponsored by Standard Journal.
Sept. 12 to Sept. 21
Milton Harvest Festival.
Sept. 13: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, antique and food stands. More than 100 vendors on Broadway and Bound Avenue, Milton.
Sept. 12
High school football, the Tomato Bowl at Milton High School Alumni Stadium. Selinsgrove Seals vs. Milton Black Panthers.
Sept. 13
28-mile bike race. Registration 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the municipal building, Filbert Street Race begins at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Milton Rotary Club.
Pet parade. Registration 9 to 9:30 a.m. Judging 9:30 a.m. at M&T Bank, Elm St. Parade moves at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club of Milton.
Concert in the Park, 11 a.m. in the gazebo at Lincoln Park. Featuring the Milton Area High School band.
Harvest Festival Princess Pageant. 7:30 p.m. in the Milton High School auditorium.
Sept. 15
Little Miss./Junior Miss. Pageant. 7 p.m. in the Milton High School auditorium.
Sept. 18
Harvest POPs Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Milton High School auditorium.
Sept. 20
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, antique and food stands. More than 100 vendors on Broadway and Bound Avenue, Milton.
5K race. Registration 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the municipal building, Filbert Street Race begins at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Keystone Care Physical Therapy.
Harvest Festival parade. 1 p.m. Front Street.
Spaghetti dinner. 3 to 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, 117 N. Front St.
Arrowhead parade float awards ceremony. 4:30 p.m. at the Harvest Festival headquarters, Broadway at the YMCA. More than $1,000 in cash prizes and trophies to be awarded.
Tournament of Bands. 6 p.m. at the Milton Area High School Alumni Stadium. Sponsored by Milton Area Band Boosters.
Sept. 21
43-mile car cruise. Meet at 3 p.m., Bound Avenue, Milton. Cruise begins at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Susquehanna Valley CARTS.
Block dance. 5 to 8 p.m. along Bound Avenue, Milton. Good old 50s and 60s music. Weather permitting. Sponsored by Susquehanna Valley CARTS.
Oct 9 (Thurs)
Milton Historical Society Meeting at 7:30 pm.
Cameron House, located on route 405 south of Milton.
David Edinger will be speaking about the history of Sodom School and its restoration.
The public is welcome.
No admission charge.
Refreshments served.
October 25
11 am Halloween Costume Pageant Judging and Parade. Gather at Milton Savings Bank. Milton YMCA Warehouse rain location.
Nov. 8
Pancake day at St. Joseph's Parish Hall. Sponsored by the Milton Rotary Club.
Nov 13 (Thurs)
Milton Historical Society Meeting at 7:30 pm.
Cameron House, located on route 405 south of Milton.
Ray Leeser will be speaking about the Milton Train Museum. The public is welcome.
No admission charge.
Refreshments served.
Dec. 5 to 7
A Milltown Christmas Celebration in Milton (Susquehanna Valley Visitors Bureau Grant)
Friday, Dec 5
4-9 PM Milton Historical Society Holiday Open House and Art Exhibit/Sale. Cameron House.
Route 405 S of Milton. 7 PM - Special Tree lighting in Lincoln Park with Holiday Music.
- 5 PM performance by Milton Area High School Show Choir.
- 7 PM Milton Area Artisans Society Opening Reception.
Saturday, Dec 6 and Sunday, Dec 7
1-5 PM Milton Historical Society Holiday Open House and Art Exhibit/Sale.
Cameron House.
Route 405 S of Milton. Refreshments served.
No admission charge.
Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec 7
Milton Model Train Museum Grand Opening at Moose Family Center 139 S. Front Street . Entertainment and Ice Sculptures. 10 am-5 pm Saturday / 12 noon until 5 pm on Sunday.
December 20
Moose Breakfast with Santa and Puppet Show. Moose Family Center 139 S. Front Street 9 am