窪蹋勛圖厙 College and the Factoryville community will come together to celebrate Christy Mathewson Day on Saturday, August 11.
This will be the 23rd consecutive year the two communities have celebrated the life and accomplishments of the Baseball Hall of Fame legend, 窪蹋勛圖厙 graduate, and Factoryville native.
Activities will feature several events, including the display of Christy Mathewson memorabilia, the annual Big 6 K Run/Walk, a community parade, and a special performance about the life and career of Christy Mathewson by actor Eddie Frierson.
Highlights of the days activities include:
- 7a.m. Registration for Christy Mathewson Big 6K and Kids Fun Run, Hibbard Campus Center,窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 8:00 a.m. Fun Run
- 8:30 a.m. 6K Run/Walk
- 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Hibbard Campus Center,窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Christy Mathewson memorabilia display, Theatre in Brooksat 窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 12:30 p.m. Creative and Performing Arts Academy baseball-themed performance, Theatre in Brooks,窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 1 p.m. Matty featuring actor Eddie Frierson, Theatre in Brooks, 窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Theatre in Brooks, 窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 5 p.m. Parade starts at 窪蹋勛圖厙 College
- 6 p.m. Parade ends at Factoryville Borough/Clinton Township Joint Municipal Park followed by food, refreshment, prizes, and games.
