The Northern Lehigh community plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a series of activities highlighted by a main celebration event.

Northern Lehigh America 250 Celebration to commemorate the community’s history will take place from 2-9 p.m. Saturday at Northern Lehigh School District Bulldog Stadium.

In case of inclement weather, events will move to the Northern Lehigh High School Gym & Auditorium.

Robert Stettner, treasurer of the Slatington History Preservation Committee, who also served as one of the organizers for the America 250 Celebration, noted they had a celebration 50 years ago.

“So we wanted to keep that tradition alive for the next 50 years here so we planned a scaled back celebration,” Stettner said. “It’s an opportunity for the community to get out and help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.”

Stettner said the event figures to have something for everyone.

“We’ll have reenactors, MedEvac, school groups coming,” he said. “We hope the public comes out, supports them, learn about history, celebrate history, have a good time with music, food.”

The schedule of events is as follows:

• 2 p.m., Opening Ceremony (Slatington Legion and Pa. National Guard on the stage.

• 2:15-3:45 p.m., live music with The Groove on the stage.

• 3-4 p.m. Medevac helicopter on the practice field.

• 3 p.m., charity bingo by Caring Dam Hearts at the bus garage.

• 3:45 p.m., performance by the Northern Lehigh High School Band or Choir on the field.

• 4 p.m., Emerald Dragon Karate demonstration on the field.

• 4-5:30 p.m., Historical reenactors: George Washington and Betsy Ross in the vendor area.

• 4:15-5:45 p.m., live music with Roger Latzgo on the stage.

• 6 p.m., Northern Lehigh High School Band or Choir performance on the field.

• 6:30-8 p.m., live music with Burn Rocks on the stage.

• 8:45 p.m., drone show to cap off the day’s festivities.

The event will also include historical exhibits such as “Slate in Education” by David Altrichter; “1776 Newspapers” display by Patricia Ingles; Slatington History Preservation Committees with information and selling history books; The Times News George Washington newspaper caps; and Native American heritage programs.

For education and youth, the Northern Lehigh Education Foundation will offer children’s games and activities, Northern Lehigh High School Art Club will have a student sculpture display; and the Northern Lehigh Patriot Club/Theater/Yearbook will have special memorabilia displays.

Local organizations on hand will include the Slatington Lions and Rotary clubs with information and display tables; Walnutport Canal Association with artifacts, booklets and posters, membership forms, and Pick A Pop display for children; Slatington Masonic Lodge; Slatington Woman’s Club with historic displays; Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Association with raking in the dough raffle/pool memberships; Boy Scout Troop 52 with display; Slatington Fire Department and Springside Sportsman Association with a display/membership information.

There will be also be food and fundraising, along with other food vendors, such as the Northern Lehigh Girl Scouts (Trail mix); Boy Scout Troop 58 (barbecue and mac & cheese plus display); Caring DAM Hearts (lemonade and ice tea); Slatington Parks & Rec (T-shirts); Slatington Woman’s Club (bake sale); and Springside Sportsman Association (selling apparel).

There will be a kickoff celebration from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Slatington Farmers Market (The Majestic’s Band and more).

Other events include Religious Day at 2 p.m. May 17 featuring a multidenominational service at St. John’s UCC Church (traditional church service and celebration of local church histories, heritage and ministry); a Free Swim Day, June 9 at the Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool; an Oldies Dance w/DJ from 7-10 p.m. June 13 at the Slatington Skeet Club; and Heritage Day at 10 a.m. July 4 with a service at Slatington Baptist Church, as well as a community picnic at Slatington Memorial Park in the afternoon.

A History Day was held this past Saturday at the Vigilant Fire Company that featured an open house to view memorabilia and photos, followed by a history presentation at the Vigilant Fire Company on “The Forts of the Blue Mountains” and “One Head, One Heart,” — Lenni Lenape Indians.