Fun Times in Gully Planned to Celebrate our Country’s Semiquincentennial / July 2-4
Gully is planning to celebrate our country’s 250th year of independence in fun, interesting ways. The long weekend begins in Gully Thursday evening July 2, with a Whist tournament starting at 6:30 at the Community Center. At noon on Friday, July 3, a number of children’s activities will begin, from a Scavenger hunt, chalk art, and games to a Bouncy House. There will even be horse and wagon tours of Gully for all ages. Bingo enthusiasts may try a new twist with Music Bingo at Shorty’s from 2 – 4 pm. The host plays music and players look for the title on their cards. A free community meal is scheduled from 5-6:30 (July 3) at the Community Center. Talented local musicians will entertain during the meal. Food will be served for the first 250 people. A new thing for Gully is “Local lore story-telling, open mic”, hosted by Ann Marie Newman. This will begin after the community meal. Come share a story: “I remember when”, “A funny thing happened” or “A lesson learned” may recall a story you can tell. Then stay for the Knowledge Bowl, Trail vs Gully. With this friendly rivalry, who will be this year’s champs?
Top off Friday night with a street dance with the Donny Dahl Band. Expect powerhouse vocals and high energy. Bring a chair and enjoy the music. What better way to start the day on Saturday (July 4) than with a pancake and sausage breakfast at Lund Church. Breakfast will be served from 8 – 10 am. This will give just enough time to be ready for the big parade. The parade line-up begins at 9:00 am, with starting time at 10:30 am. All types of entrants are welcome in the parade. (See “Come Join the Parade in Gully” news bytes for more info.) Cash prizes will be given. After the parade the celebration moves to Trail for the rest of the weekend. There, a full range of activities are planned from Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Fireworks will again be a feature for Trail beginning at dusk Saturday night.