Chautauqua’s opening ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, on the Gallatin square. The ceremony will begin with an invocation by Pastor Robert Nelson, followed by paying devotion to our country.
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Then, our Chautauqua Grand Marshals, J.R. and Betty Bird, will be honored for their many years of great service in the community. A VFW presentation will conclude the ceremony, followed by the Chautauqua Square Dance on Jackson Street, called by J.R. Bird.
The Chautauqua Car Show will be making a comeback to the schedule on Saturday, Sept. 19, just off the square on East Grand from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Awards for the top 10 will be given at 2 p.m. Come out and see all of the great cars!
On Sunday, Sept. 20, there will be a new event, an inter-faith devotional at the Dockery Park gazebo at 1:30 p.m. Local spiritual leaders will inspire with music and the spoken word. All are welcome. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on and a picnic lunch if you would like. Mark your calendars, and be sure to attend. A perfect addition to your Sunday worship, this will be something you won’t want to miss!