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VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION ON AUGUST 19-20
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Harvard
Veterans Memorial
Dedication Ceremony
The dedication and community celebration has been set for Sat. & Sun., August 19th and 20th, 2006.
We have now put the tickets on sale for the Veteran's Memorial Dinner, which will be at 5:30 p.m. on August 19th, 2006. Tickets must be purchased by Aug 10th Menu will be: Smoked Pork Chops, Cheesy Potatoes, vegetable, salads, dessert & homemade tea rolls. Tickets need to be preordered before that day and can be ordered from us at: P.O. Box 310, Harvard, NE 68944. Cost is $8.00 per person. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ORDER FORM
For any visitors planning on attending, we will be working with the motels/hotels in the area to set up rates. Scroll down to the bottom of page for more Motel Information....
| Saturday, August 19th | ||
| Event | Location | |
| All Day | Food stands, funnel cakes, sno-cones, popcorn | Downtown |
| 8:00 a.m. | Fun and Free Walk/Run 1.5 and 3 mile routes | Start at Community Room |
| Coffee, rolls, and food stands | Community room | |
| City Wide Garage Sales | Maps Available | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Quilt Show - Enter your quilt to win prizes | |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Military Displays, Hall of Honor, Antique Machinery, Blacksmithing Demonstrations |
VFW Building |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Car Show Click here for more info... |
City Park |
| 12:00 noon | Parade - Children's parade, Patriotic Floats, and Misc Entries (children's games following parade) | Downtown |
| 3:00 p.m. | Dedication Ceremony - Guest Speakers: Sen. Ben Nelson and Gov. Dave Heineman | Memorial Lot across from the Bank |
| 5:30 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Dinner: (tickets are $8.00/person and must be purchased by Aug 10th) Menu: smoked pork chops, cheesy potatoes, salads, desserts & homemade tea rolls. | High School |
| 7:00 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Program: Featuring Retired Lt. Colonel, Larry Lee Sadd and recording artists Terryl and Cheryl Huyck from Brookings, SD | High School |
| 8:30 p.m. | Street dance featuring Jerry Owens and the Longhorn Band with other local talent |
Downtown |
| Sunday, August 20th | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Food Stands | Community Room |
| 8:30 a.m. | Fireman's Pancake Feed | Community Room |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Military Displays, Hall of Honor, Antique Machinery, Blacksmithing Demonstrations |
VFW Building |
| 10:30 a.m. | Non denominational church services |
City Park |
| Motel Information | ||
| Motel Name | Address | Phone |
| Sutton Motel | 208 N French Ave. Sutton | 402-773-4803 |
| Fox Hollow Motel | Highway 6 Sutton | 402-773-4464 |
| Best Value Inn X-L Motel | West Highway 6 & 281, Hastings | 402-463-3148 |
| Best Western | 203 W. 33rd, Hastings | 402-461-4076 |
| Comfort Inn | 2903 Osborne Drive West, Hastings | 402-463-5252 |
| Grand Motel | 201 East J, Hastings | 402-463-1369 |
| Holiday Inn | 2205 Osborne Drive East, Hastings | 402-463-6721 |
| Midlands Lodge | Highway 6 & 281, Hastings | 402-463-2428 |
| Rainbow Motel | West Highway 6 & 281, Hastings | 402-463-2989 |
| Super 8 Motel | 2200 N. Kansas Avenue, Hastings | 402-463-1422 |
| USA Inns | 2424 Osborne Drive East, Hastings | 402-463-8888 |
Plan to join us
for the dedication ceremony for the Harvard Veterans Memorial which will
include displays, parades, food, a car show, fun run/walk and a street
dance. Special guests
Governor Dave Heineman and
