Lehighton's 150th celebration kicks off Saturday and continues throughout the week.

SATURDAY EVENTSNoon: Opening ceremonies/tree planting at the municipal building.12:30 p.m. - Citizen of the Century Voting at the Pfc. Houser Building; Brothers of the Brush/Sisters of the Swish Check-In (Burial of the Razors & Make-Up).1:30 p.m. - Kangaroo Kourt/Hoosegow at the Pfc. Houser Building.1-5 p.m. - Quilt display (indoors) at the Zion

U.C.C.1-7 p.m. - Historical town trolley tours at 3rd Street & Mahoning Street.3-7 p.m. - Mark Twain performs at various locations.4 p.m. - Corn on the Cob Eating Contest at the Pfc. Houser Building.6-10 p.m. - Square dance (indoors) at the Recreation Center; Music by 'One Night Stand'.7-9 p.m. - Music in the Park (A.D.D.).SUNDAY EVENTS9-11 a.m. - Festival of Faith church services at various churches.Noon-4 p.m. - Church open houses at various churches.Noon-1 p.m. - Registration for Coaster Race at the Pfc. Houser Building.2 p.m. - Coaster Races from Coal Street to South Street.7-9 p.m. - Living History Cemetery Walk at 4th & Union St. Cemetery.7-9 p.m. - Music in the Park (Keystone Band Brass Quintet)