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Embassy Libertyfest bringing entertainment to Lewistown

From staff reportsLEWISTOWN -The Embassy Theatre's All Day Libertyfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lewistown.Festivities kick off Friday evening, with the annual Lewistown Community Band's Let Freedom Ring concert. The show begins at 7 p.m. in front of the theatre.Those attending are asked to leave pets at home, and bring folding chairs.On Saturday, there will be live music, featuring the following bands: Junkhouse with Brent Carolus, Brad Slemons, Jeremiah Shafer and Bobby Frye; Relic Hearts with Aaron Bossinger, John Baker, Nick Walters, Scott Alexander ...

Patriotic music to fill the air in Lewistown Friday evening

LEWISTOWN - The annual "Let Freedom Ring" concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday in front of the Embassy Theater on South Main Street, Lewistown, presented by the Lewistown Community Band, under the direction of Peter Marsh and assistant director, Terri Limes.The program will contain contemporary music of the Eagles, Star Trek series, Aaron Copland and, for the younger children and those young at heart, a medley of Disney tunes.The chorus will bring to life Emma Lazarus' words through Irving Berlin's "Give Me Your Tired Your Poor," accompanied by Patty Loudenslager at the piano.The ...

George Washington to pay a visit to Siglerville for event

SIGLERVILLE - The third annual Freedom Festival in Siglerville will kick off on Sunday on the grounds of the Siglerville Congregational Church.All activities will be outside for the festival, including morning worship from 9:30 to 11 a.m."This is all based upon capturing the faith of our founding fathers," Mick Abrashoff said, who is one of the events organizers.New to the event this year is George Washington impersonator Samuel Davis, from New Jersey who has offered many historical re-enactments for places like Trenton, New Jersey and Cumberland."He will give a talk on divine ...

Author Amy Lillard to visit local libraries

LEWISTOWN- Writing is as easy as apple pie for author Amy Lillard.Lillard is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and will meet with readers at the Mifflin and Juniata County libraries next month.Lillard is known for writing Amish mystery, Amish romance and western romance books. She will promote her latest works, Amish romance "Just Plain Sadie," the cowboy romance "Loving a Lawman," and an Amish mystery "Shoo Fly Shoo."The author will appear at 1 p.m. on July 11, at the Lewistown branch of the Mifflin County Library on 123 N. Wayne St., 3:30 p.m. at the Belleville branch on 174 N. Penn St., and at ...

Sacred Heart teacher publishes memoir of his travels in education

LEWISTOWN - Three states. Ten schools. A thousand students. These are just some of the numbers from elementary school teacher Dave Webb's nearly 30-year career.It all started back in 1988 when the just-graduated Webb heard about a part-time opening for a gym teacher at St. Aloysius School in Wilkes-Barre.Since then, he's taught every subject in every grade from kindergarten to eighth grade in both public and parochial schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia and North Carolina."It's not been a typical career," said Webb, a Mountain Top native who has been teaching fifth-grade at Sacred Heart ...

Fourth of July events

Organizations planning non-profit events to celebrate the Fourth of July are invited to send information to The Sentinel for weekly free publication until the time of the event. Submit information to Jane Cannon Mort at The Sentinel, email jmort@lewistownsentinel.com or call 248-6741, ext 115.?? July 1 - Lewistown Community Band's annual Let Freedom Ring concert will take place at 7 p.m. in front of The Embassy. Rain date is July 3. July 2 - The Embassy's "All Day Libertyfest" will run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., featuring live music from The Wrecking Crew, Laskaris' Hot Dog Eating Contest, ...