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Flyers for different events are located on this page. Continue reading to the bottom to learn more about the following:
Athens County Community "Fun" Dog Show
Athens County Fireworks Queen Application
(See the crown on facebook by visiting Athens County Fireworks Queen)
2nd Annual Kenneth Kerr Memorial
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How you can help us raise money for the fireworks:
Mail a check payable to Fireworks and mail to The Plains Lions, P.O. Box 2, The Plains, OH 45780
Attend a Pancake Breakfast on May 19, 2012 at Applebee's on East State Street. We start serving at 7:30 and joyfully accept your $5.00 donation.
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Fabulous Fourth Celebration
July 3rd & 4th, 2012 Athens Community Center & Park
Located on East Street Street
Featuring Jason Scott Hook & The Backwoods Boys July 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
Fireworks to follow at 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Athens County Lions Clubs
Find information tickets at local businesses that are donating to the Firework Fund after May 1, 2012.
Pick ticket up and bring it with you to be included in one single item FREE PRIZE DRAWING!
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July 3 Tuesday
10:00 am - 8pm Athens City Pool Open ALL Welcome
Free admission but please bring a food donation
Inside Athens Community Center - Main Building - Spectators welcome
Contact Laura Jordan 740-590-9111 ladyj@weakradio.net
4:00 pm Open Mike and Karaoke on Fabulous 4th Main Stage behind City Pool
WEAK Radio remote broadcast of car show and fireworks.
All profits go to Salvation Army Food Pantry and Lions’ Eyeglass Fund
(Coolville Lions, Boy Scouts, Valley Rod and Custom Cars)
8:00 pm Live band concert on Fabulous Fourth stage behind Athens City Pool
**** Fireworks music at both the mall and the Athens Community Center Park.
All day **Food collection at all locations to benefit the Athens County Food Pantry
( Boy Scouts, Leo Clubs, Athens, Alexander, Chauncey, Coolville, The Plains Lions Clubs)
*** 10 pm Fireworks East State Street, Athens, Ohio
7 - 7:20 am Onsite registration for Kenneth Kerr Memorial Fun 5K Run/Walk
7:30 am Kerr 5K Fun Run begins along bike path, showers available after run
On East Union Street and University Terrace
Starts at O.U. Park on the corner of East Union and College Streets
Water stations at start and Athens Community Center
9:30 am Fabulous Fourth Parade
(Athens Lions) Line up by O.U. Memorial Auditorium, Athens
All entries welcome
**** Parade route (2 miles): Along East Union St. right onto Court Street, right onto East Carpenter, left onto East State, right onto Morris Avenue, left onto May Avenue, Parade stops at Athens Library, but we invite all participants to come on over to the Athens Community Center. Marching units along Athens Bike Path, police assistance at E. State Street to get floats and vehicles there.
Entertainment, games, vendors, music, crafts, food donation pickup, etc.
Donations and proceeds go to Salvation Army Food Pantry and Lion’s Eyeglass Fund
July 4 Monday - continued:
10:00 am - 6pm Athens City Pool Open ALL Welcome
Free admission but please bring a food donation if you can
10:15 am Fabulous Fourth Presentation, Awards, Music at Athens Community Center Park
Flag Raising - at stage behind Athens City Pool
Centennial Park rededication
Food available:
Funnel Cake Stand, Hotdogs, Etc.
Larry’s Dawg House - Ice Cream Truck
Lions Clubs of Athens County Membership Booth
10:30 am Crowning of Athens Fabulous Fourth Queen and court, Following Parade
Hot Wing Competition, come and sample Athen’s best wings
Live entertainment on stage all afternoon
Kids Games and Jumping Castle - compliments of Athens Children’s Services
Other possible Fabulous Fourth activities still in the planning stage
Possible encore performance of O.U. “Concert Under the Elms”
Senior’s activities and tours of Athens Recreation Center
Rubber duck race in the Hocking river, great prizes and fun
**Food collection at all locations to benefit the Salvation Army Food Pantry all day long.
( Boy Scouts, Leo clubs, Athens, Alexander, Chauncey, Coolville, The Plains Lions Clubs)
8:00 - 11 pm Thunder In The Valley - Nelsonville at Hocking College Campus
10 pm Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza
WATH /WXTQ will broadcast special music for these fireworks
Hocking College radio remote at scene
***Food donations may be collected at this event as well
Jim Norris (740) 818-3305 Jim.Norris58@yahoo.com
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Dog Show Flyer Below
ATHENS COUNTY COMMUNITY
“FUN” DOG SHOW
All funds collected for this event will be given to
Friends of the Shelter Dogs, Athens, Ohio
Adopt A Dog Save A Life!
Date: July 4, 2012
Registration Opens: 9:30 a.m.
Time: Show starts at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Athens Community Center Dog Park, East State Street, Athens, Ohio
Awards Given To The Following
Dog With the Waggiest Tail
Dog With the Prettiest Eyes
Dog Most Like It’s Owner
Dog Athens County Firework
Dog Athens County Companion
Dog Most Athletic
Timed Events
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons for individual timed events TBA Day of Show
Pre-registered Dog will receive gift bag!
Name of Owner______________________________
Name of Dog________________________________
Breed or Type of Dog_________________________
Enclose Donation of $5.00
(Payable to The Plains Lions)
(Memo Line write Dog Show Charity Fee)
Please read below and acknowledge with your signature.
Owner must keep dog under control and on leash at all times!
Dog must be with owner and/or responsible person at all times!
Dog Park Rules apply that are posted at the location!
Sign and Date
Mail to:
Dog Show C/O Laura Jordan, 505 Columbia Road, Albany, OH 45710
Check Mark____I don’t have a dog but wish to donate to the charity.
Sponsors to be listed and or read day of show!
Dogs available for adoption!
Queen Application Below
Fabulous Fourth Fireworks Queen
Evening Gown and Talent Competition
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
July 3, 2012
Athens Community Center
East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
Winners Crowned
Following the Parade
Stage Area
Athens Community Park
July 4, 2012
· Applications available at the Athens Community Center and mailed applications must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2012, to receive a confirmation call from Queen Director
· Must have attended an Athens County High School
· Female must be single and age 16 by July 4th and no older than 20 as of July 4th
· Winner requested to participate in parades for local festivals held in Athens County only and you must have your own parade vehicle and driver
· Must have your own parade vehicle and driver to ride in the Fabulous Fourth parade as wel1
· Responsible for your own vehicle accident insurance
· Sole purpose is to promote Athens County and the events being held during the Fabulous Fourth
· Contestants will be given approximately three minutes to performance once on stage
· Parent or guardian must acknowledge their support prior to competing
· Crown and sash for the Athens County Fabulous Fourth Queen
· Crown and sash for First Runner-Up
· Crown and sash for Second Runner-Up
· After the evening gown competition and answering one surprise question verbally, approximately 20 participants will move on to the talent competition for final judging.
For More Information Contact
Laura Jordan 740-590-9111
EVENT SPONSORED BY CORNWELL JEWELERS, 77 NORTH COURT STREET, ATHENS, OH 45701
Events With Parades In Athens County
Albany
Albany Fair Parade on Sunday in September
Athens
Fabulous Fourth Fireworks Display (July 3rd 10 p.m.)
Fabulous Fourth Parade (July 4th around 12:00 noon)
Attend Athens County Fair
OU Home Coming Parade
Chauncey
Spring Festival (Queens Day)
Coolville
Founders’ Day
Glouster
Lighted evening Christmas Parade
Nelsonville
Thunder In the Valley (Attend event in the evening on the 4th around 10 p.m.)
Parade of Hills (evening parade of queens)
Christmas Parade (morning parade, first Saturday, December)
The Plains
Indian Mound Festival (first Sunday, October)
Christmas Tree Lighting Event (evening 2nd Tuesday of December)
Others
At your discretion
As announced in the immediate area
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MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION (TWO PAGES*) TO:
LAURA JORDAN, 505 COLUMBIA ROAD, ALBANY, OH 45710
Fabulous Fourth Fireworks Queen
Name________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
Telephone Number_____________________________________________
Athens County High School______________________________________
Date of Birth__________________________________________________
Note for Parent of Guardian:
As the parent or guardian, I have reviewed and signed this application indicating my support of my daughter for competing in this competition and understand her role as well as my responsibility in helping her meet her commitment to the Athens County communities by visiting Festivals or Fairs in the immediate area and riding in parades to promote the Fabulous Fourth event.
Parent
(Print Name and Sign)__________________________________________
Contestant:
Please provide a brief statement for the following two questions:
1. Tell me two things that you like best about Athens County.
2. What does “Fabulous” mean to you?
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MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION (TWO PAGES*) TO:
LAURA JORDAN, 505 COLUMBIA ROAD, ALBANY, OH 45710
Contestant Name: _________________________________________________________
As you model your evening gown, please print here what you want everyone watching to know about you today! Include family info, your successes and future plans! Write something here that describes the dress you are wearing and why you picked that gown for today’s competition.
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Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk Hosted by: Athens City & Lions Clubs of Athens Co.
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 behind Athens Community Center
701 East State Street, Athens, Ohio
Fun Run/Walk begins @7:30 am Registration 7:00-7:20 pm
The 5K Fun Run/Walk will be an out & back course on the Bike Path. A $10 charitable donation and/or donation of canned foods are appreciated.
Pre-registration is encouraged and appreciated.
Name ____________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
Phone number____________________/Cell #_____________________
Email_____________________________________________________
Special 5K Run T-Shirts guaranteed to everyone w/ a minimum $10 donation received no later than Monday, June 18th.
Adult: X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
***** Late entries will receive a basic Athens Fabulous 4th T-shirt.
Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of my entry. I for myself, my executors, administrators and assignees, do hereby release and discharge Athens City and The Lions Clubs of Athens County, all sponsors direct and indirect, and all officers, officials and volunteers from all claims of damages, demands, actions whatsoever in any manner arising or growing out of my participation in said athletic event. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event and I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. Signature of registrant if over 18 years of age, or parent/legal guardian of minor, incapacitated, or mentally challenged person.
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