The America 250 Carbon County Commission will meet June 16 at the American Legion Post 360, 360 Veterans Lane in Weatherly at 6 p.m.

All service and nonprofit organizations, and community individuals in Weatherly and all surrounding communities are invited to attend this informative meeting and learn of some events that are being planned for Carbon County to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Act established the America 250 Commission to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

The America 250 Carbon County Commission is made up of private citizens, academic leaders and industry professionals. The goals of the commission are to include all counties of Pennsylvania — to educate, preserve, innovate and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history — ensure the Semiquincentennial is the largest and most inclusive commemoration in our nation’s history — develop programs, projects and events that align the commission’s platforms and focus areas.

Check out www.America250PA.org to learn more.