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What’s Going Down in Boyertown? (memorial day 22)

Jeff Frederick Jeff Frederick01 Jun 2022

Your weekly guide to the events and happenings in and around Boyertown, PA

What to do? Where to go? Here is your one stop list of community events, music, arts, food, business specials, and historic events for Boyertown and beyond…

As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown & BMBA, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA.

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Here is what’s going down during the week of 5/26/2022 – 6/1/2022

Memorial Day – Remember and Honor

I’m sure most Americans are looking forward to a four-day weekend. Whether you’re taking the family to the shore, grillin’ some dogs on the bbq, or just taking the long weekend to unwind, let’s not forget why we have off this Monday. It’s not about the sale on mattresses, or beers and burgers (although you can enjoy those things too), but a time to remember and honor those servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. If even just for a moment you raise your drink at the family bbq to give a nod, that is what the day is set aside for. So, this weekend you can certainly have all the fun you like, but also try to find a way to commemorate our fallen soldiers.

Here are some ways to celebrate Memorial Day for you and the whole family…  

Take a tour of a National Park – There are over 400 national park sites exist in the U.S. and each of them offer a unique look at America. Plan a tour of your nearest national park and discover the history of these landmarks. We have three spectacular historical parks nearby: Valley Forge National Park, Independence National Historical Park, and Gettysburg National Military Park

Visit a millitary museum – Lucky for us, we have the General Carl Spaatz World War II Museum right here in Boyertown. If you havent visited it yet, this weekend would be a great time to stop in. It is interactive, interesting, and fun for all ages. It is also veteran owned and run!

Shop at a veteran-owned business – If you’re planning on eating out or shopping on Memorial Day, consider visiting businesses owned and operated by veterans or military families. Stop in for a delicious treat at veteran owned Semper Pie in Boyertown.

Donate to related causes -Research trusted military organizations and nonprofits that need donations. Choose a cause that’s most relevant or important to you — wounded soldiers, grieving families, veterans with PTSD and so on —and give whatever you can.

Brush up on American history – If there was a time to do it, it’s now. Before diving into your family’s Memorial Day activities, refresh your own memory about the reason why we celebrate Memorial Day and how it differs from Veteran’s Day.

Create patriotic chalk art – Gather the kids in your neighborhood and create a patriotic-inspired mural using sidewalk chalk.

Fly a flag – Show your love for America by hanging Old Glory in your front yard. But before you get ahead of yourself, make sure you’re following the proper etiquette and guidelines in the U.S. Flag Code established by Congress in 1942.

Attend a Memorial Day parade – Get the full-fledged holiday experience by cheering on your town’s marching band, veterans, and local organizations at the nearest parade. The Boyertown Memorial Day Parade is at 9am on Monday 5/30 and the Pottstown Memorial Day Parade is at 10am on the same day.

Watch a patriotic movie – If you’re still trying to wrap your head around the sacrifices that these brave men and women continue to make, consider watching a movie like Black Hawk Down or The Hurt Locker to get the full picture.

Donate flowers for soldiers’ graves – You can pay your respects to the fallen troops by donating to The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. It is a national group that places a flower on the graves of soldiers. A small donation of $5, for example, honors five soldiers with a red rose in front of their headstone.

DIY red, white and blue décor – We could always use a little patriotism, especially on Memorial Day. Get your kids involved in making these easy-to-DIY decorations, and then remember to hold onto them for your Fourth of July festivities.

Visit your local cemetery or memorial – Just because you don’t live close to the Arlington National Cemetery doesn’t mean you should nix a Memorial Day cemetery visit altogether. Volunteer to dress graves at a local or military cemetery with flowers and flags. Or simply swing by to pay your respects to our country’s heroes.

Post a heartfelt tribute on social media – Whether you’re remembering a loved one or you want to shed light on the importance of the holiday, post a tribute to our fallen heroes on your favorite social media site.

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EVENTS LIST

THURSDAY 5/26/2022

FRIDAY 5/27/2022

SATURDAY 5/28/2022

SUNDAY 5/29/2022

MONDAY 5/30/2022

TUESDAY 5/31/2022

WEDNESDAY 6/1/2022

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few” – Winston Churchill

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Jeff Frederick, Realtor
Glocker Realty
900 E Philadelphia Ave Boyertown, PA 19512
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