In just a few days, Lehighton will commemorate a historic milestone with an eight-day celebration extravaganza.

On tap is the borough's 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will take place Saturday through July 2.Autumn Abelovsky, secretary of the Lehighton 150 Celebration committee, said there is sure to be something for everyone.Abelovsky noted the group has spent the past three years planning for "this once in a lifetime event for this town and its people.""We hope that the community of today will embrace the spirit of this town and take part in all that the celebration committee is offering and make their own memories," Abelovsky said. "What an exciting time for our young citizens to experience, for parents to share in these memories with their families, and for those experiencing this type of celebration again, 50 years after the centennial, we hope to meet their expectations."Scheduled activities are as follows:SaturdayOpening ceremonies at noon, and memorial tree planting; a Kangaroo Kourt; a quilt display at Zion UCC; a Corn on the Cob Eating Contest open to anyone over the age of 6; a trolley at the Upper Park to take a scenic 3.5-mile ride around town; and an Old-Fashioned Square Dance at the Lehighton Recreation Center, with caller Tommy Schaffer Jr.SundayFestival of Faith Day Services at participating churches, including All Saints Episcopal Church, Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Temple Israel of Lehighton, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and Zion United Church of Christ; a coaster race on North Second Street for children ages 8-18; and an event at the Lehighton Cemetery to "meet" notable residents of the borough's past, such as T.A. Snyder, Carlos Baer and a survivor of the Gnaden Huetten Massacre, along with others.Throughout the weekdays, the celebration will continue from 5-9 p.m.MondayTown Scavenger Hunt; and strolls through the borough's newly-revitalized Lower Park.TuesdayAn old-fashioned Hoop Rolling contest; old-fashioned kids games for children; interact with Rich Pawling, who will portray John "Cappy" Hummel, a Canalman; and enter the Pfc. Houser Building for a full presentation/show by Pawling.June 29A cook-off and bake-off to see who can make the best Chicken Potpie and Wet Bottom Shoofly pie; the sesquicentennial talent show inside the Pfc. Houser Building.June 30Hat fashion show; the Pale Moon Players holding the Theatrical Musical "Plain & Fancy" inside the Pfc. Houser Building at 7:30 p.m.July 1Sesquicentennial Showcase, which will feature girls wearing historic costumes from the last 150 years and vying for the titles of Little Miss Sesquicentennial and Sesquicentennial Princess; a trivia contest in the amphitheater.July 2Sesquicentennial Parade featuring over 60 entries, with cars, trucks, floats and marching units; performance by the Mummers in Native American costumes in the amphitheater at 3 p.m., beard growing contests, a closing ceremony in which the Citizens of the Century will be announced and will plant the final 150th tree and dedicate the time capsule; and a fireworks display at 10 p.m.NightlyMusic in the Park will take place at the newly painted amphitheater. Musical performances include Another Day Dawns, Keystone Band Brass Quintet, Lehighton High School Chorus, Becky and the Beasts, Mike Stanley and Friends, Lehighton Boys & Girls Band and the Lehighton Band, Perseverance Jazz Band and the 28th Infantry Division Band.There will also be various food and craft vendors in the upper park and Third Street in front of the Pfc. Houser Building; and a Chinese auction sponsored by the Lehighton Fire Department on the second floor of the municipal building.