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Event DateEvent Name and Description
05/24/2013 Avenue of Flags - Volunteers Needed
The Avenue of Flags will again be proudly displayed during the Memorial Day Weekend at the Centralia City Cemetery. The flags will be raised, weather permitting*, on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. and will be lowered on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

There will be over 370 flags on display, and volunteers are needed to raise and/or lower the flags. Please meet at the VFW Memorial & Flag Display at 5:00 p.m. to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem before setting up the display.

We are asking all volunteers to please park on the side streets along the cemetery instead of in the cemetery to allow room for the truck and trailer to drop the poles for the flags. Your help and support would greatly be appreciated.

05/24/2013 Avenue of Flags - Volunteers Needed
The Avenue of Flags will again be proudly displayed during the Memorial Day holiday at the Centralia City Cemetery. The flags will be raised, weather permitting*, on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. and will be lowered on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

There will be over 370 flags on display, and volunteers are needed to raise and/or lower the flags. Please meet at the VFW Memorial & Flag Display at 5:00 p.m. to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem before setting up the display.

We are asking all volunteers to please park on the side streets along the cemetery instead of in the cemetery to allow room for the truck and trailer to drop the poles for the flags. Your help and support would greatly be appreciated.

05/27/2013 City Hall Closed
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day. Monday's trash route will be picked up on the preceeding Friday. The composting site will be closed on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

For utility emergencies after hours, contact the Centrala Police Department at (573) 682-2132.

05/30/2013 CFP - Board Meeting

The Centralia Friends of the Park monthly board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the Centralia Recreation Center.

05/31/2013 2013 Anchor Fest Events & Activities
The 2013 Anchor Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2013 through Sunday, June 2, 2013, with many activities throughout the weekend. Listed below are the events scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2013:

  • 3 p.m. - Carnival Opens
  • 6 p.m. - National Anthem - Big Stage
  • 6 p.m. - Music by Iron Horse - Big Stage
  • 7 p.m. - Parade - Downtown Area (line-up at 6 p.m. at High School)
  • 8 p.m. - Music by Iron Horse - Big Stage
  • 9 p.m. - Street Dance featuring Hazard County - Singleton Street
06/01/2013 2013 Anchor Fest Events & Activities
The 2013 Anchor Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2013 through Sunday, June 2, 2013, with many activities throughout the weekend. Listed below are the events scheduled for the morning of  Saturday, June 1, 2013:

  • 7 a.m. - Country Breakfast - Senior Center
  • 8 a.m. - Archery Shoot Registration - CBMS
  • 8:30 a.m. - Fun Run - Downtown Area
  • 9 a.m. - Archery Shoot - CBMS
  • 9 a.m. - 3 on 3 Basketball - Singleton & Collier
  • 10 a.m. - National Anthem - Big Stage
  • 10 a.m. - Music by John Green - Big Stage
  • 10:30 a.m. - Antique Tractor Show - Singleton
  • 11 a.m. - Carnival Opens
  • 11 a.m. - Anchor Driving Contest - Southwest Corner of the Square
  • 11:15 a.m. - Swinging BeBops - Little Stage
06/01/2013 2013 Anchor Fest Events & Activities
The 2013 Anchor Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2013 through Sunday, June 2, 2013, with many activities throughout the weekend. Listed below are the events scheduled for the afternoon of  Saturday, June 1, 2013:

  • 12 p.m. - Washer Tournament - Barr Street
  • 12:15 p.m. - Music by John Green - Big Stage
  • 1:15 p.m. - Swinging BeBops - Little Stage
  • 2:15 p.m. - Mid-Mo Kats - Singleton
  • 3:15 p.m. - Music by Schuyler Prenger - Big Stage
  • 4:30 p.m. - Music by Josie Milner - Little Stage
  • 5:30 p.m. - Music by Schuyler Prenger - Big Stage
  • 6:30 p.m. - Music by Josie Milner - Little Stage
  • 8 p.m. - Music by Krazy Kats - Singleton
06/01/2013 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Centralia Friends of the Park will host the annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament during Anchor Fest on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Entry fee is $60 per team, which includes a t-shirt for up to 4 players. Medals will be awarded to the top two teams in each age division. Brackets and rules will be available on site at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event.

Download entry form here.

06/02/2013 2013 Anchor Fest Events & Activities
The 2013 Anchor Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2013 through Sunday, June 2, 2013, with many activities throughout the weekend. Listed below are the events scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2013:

  • 9 a.m. - Car Show - Downtown Area
  • 11 a.m. - Community Worship - Little Stage
  • 12 p.m. - Carnival Opens
  • 1 p.m. - National Anthem - Big Stage
  • 1 p.m. - Music by Almost Taken - Big Stage
  • 2:30 p.m. - Sidwalk Prophets
  • 5 p.m. - Carnival Closes

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