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Port Graham 2009 Celebration of Life & 4th of July Extravaganza
Thursday, July 2nd Port Graham is in a season of growth and we want to celebrate that with friends and family in the traditional ways. There are new tribal members, people who are now proud to belong to the Port Graham Tribe and there are a lot of newborns also, and that is why we celebrate.
Olen Harris of North Pacific Rim Housing will provide a BBQ cookout at the Community Center Building.
Jonathan Maracle and Broken Walls will provide inspiration and entertainment through Native American music. We will break out the “big drum” too.
Felicia will lead the Paluwik Alutiiq Dancers through a performance.
Native Youth Olympics NYO demonstrations.
There will be a money jar for folks to donate their pocket change to. Later we will see who can guess the closest to the actual amount. The winner will receive half of the money.
There will be some special games and contests with prizes also.
Port Graham Corporation will be providing lodging for our out of town guests who are able to stay overnight.
Aleut Baseball in the evening!
Friday, July 3rd This is the big event day!
10:00 am – Games and contests;
Carpenter’s Challenge
Three way tug of war.
Obstacle course
Seed spitting.
Egg or WB toss.
Rock throwing.
Treasure hunt.
And more….
Silent auction tables available all day for arts & crafts, Native food, services, etc.
Tables will also be available for food sales. (Personal or fundraising)
4:30 Native Food Cook-off!
5:00 Potluck
6:00 Awards & Recognitions
6:30-6:40 Dance contest
6:45 Talent show (Chief Patrick Norman is willing to accompany a singer with his guitar.
Saturday July 4th
12:00 Parade- Decorated trucks, Hondas, bikes, etc. This is also a “walk for wellness”
1:00 At the Center; Guitar Hero competition. Tables will be set up for children to use for coloring and games. Everyone is welcome!
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas please feel free to contact Jim at the Port Graham Recovery Services Office (284-2229)
There will be some surprises throughout the three day event.