Poland Township plans Saturday celebration

 Another Valley community celebrates getting back to normal this weekend with food, face painting, raffles, games, and other fun events.

Poland Township has unveiled plans for its 225th anniversary scheduled for this Saturday, July 24th, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Poland Township Park, 7400 Moore Rd.

“Poland Historical Society members and Township Administration are working together to celebrate this special occasion with the Poland community,” said society president Laurie Fox.

Below is a list of Saturday’s events:

Open to the public at 11:00 AM

Program 12:00 PM

Welcome – Laurie Fox

Flag Ceremony (U.S., Ohio, Township flags) Flag bearers: Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

• National Anthem: Renee Burnett
• DJ – music – Kim Carson

Welcome to the Park – Ken Filicky, Township Park Chairman

History of the Park – Brent Bowker, Republic Services

Poland Historical Society Program – Regina Rees

• SE marker – Bill Barrow, Early Settlers Association
• Township History – Regina Rees
• Township Settlement Reenactment narrated by Regina Rees
• Reenactment – Dave, Dick, Larry, Chuck
• Unveiling/dedication of the new historical marker

Displays will include:

• Pioneer Trails Tree Farm: Photo Op for selfies
• Poland Township: Police car, firetruck, ambulance, fire safety house
• Poland Historical Society will have a Poland history display and will be selling Poland prints by Linda Clark, license plate frames, and Poland Highlight History books
• Republic Services will have freebie items to give out
• Lion’s Club will collect plastic bags for another bench made from recycled bags
• ATA Martial Arts will have karate demonstrations
• Boy Scout Troop will have a display and recruitment
• Poland Library will provide take & go craft and the Main Library have a reading trail
• Countryside Farm will have a fresh produce stand

Poland Township Administration - provide free hot dogs, chips, cookies water – donation requested

• Activities for families to enjoy together
• Nature walks – Kyle Filicky, Botanist   1:00 and 3:00
• Scavenger hunt - Cross Country Team   11:00
• Face painting – Cross Country Team 
• Little kids area will include free games

50/50 Raffle to benefit the Poland Historical Society and the Poland Township Park