Appreciation Day Concert honors band supporters in Elyria
Elyria High School Marching Band plans 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Appreciation Day in Ely Square featuring 135 musicians, fiery tuba tricks, 99 minutes of music, face painting, food, wagon rides, games and a Living Veterans Memorial dog tag tree. Community sponsors fund the event. band boosters and director Doug Benford organize.
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Appreciation Day History in Elyria
The EHSPMB outlines a citywide celebration in Ely Square to honor veterans with a new Living Memorial tree. Since 1891 crowds have grown, despite past storms and a 1946 near miss by weather, culminating in a Civic Pride event that ties past present and future together in Elyria.
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Soldiers of History group preserves American fighting heritage in Grafton
Formed in 1991 in Grafton, Soldiers of History display original weapons and uniforms or replicas. They have won awards and are sought for parades and live shows. They produced an educational video covering twelve wars and 1,178,000 fighting men who died, with period history explanations and notable figures. They join Elyria Police Color Guard for flag raising at EHSPMB event and will be available for photos in the park.
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Schedule Events MR Rane YOUR CAMERA Sokhera ELF Cartoonist
Event listing notes 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. features MR Rane and Sokhera of ELF with cartoonist Matt Harkin. Attendees may view Fhlemenvie Surfiower the Se fee at the venue.
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Midway On Boy Oh Boy sandwiches and parade fare
The noisy vendor list includes baked goods, drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of sandwiches and burgers. A Memorial Day parade is planned at 10:00 A.M., with candy and treats from local vendors and a gathering around town.
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The Two Worlds of a Marching Band Secretary
A former marching band secretary reflects on the parallel growth of elementary students and band members. She notes shared pressures, drama, and mentorship as students move from elementary to high school while she transitions from band life. Memories include stadium lights, drill counts, inside jokes, and band pride. The piece ends with Mr. Benford’s question about growing up versus growing bigger.
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Seven Minutes in the Spotlight for Elyria High School
Brittany Borman celebrates Elyria High School praising its wide curriculum and strong sports and music programs. The piece urges continued parental and fan support to boost grades and attendance and to keep standards high with the cherry and white colors.
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Hearts of Fire supports Elyria firefighters and families
Hearts of Fire, founded in 1998 by spouses of Elyria firefighters, aids local responders and families affected by fires. The group runs fundraising like an annual yard sale and a baked goods booth at Appreciation Day to provide gift certificates for essential items after fires.
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