Memorial Day Activities in the Rim Country

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 Friends, neighbors and visitors alike, you are all cordially invited to attend one or more of the Memorial Day Tributes being offered in our community.  Memorial Day is a special time set aside for all American Patriots to reflect, remember and re-dedicate.  Take a small slice of your time to pay tribute to our American Veterans.

Patriotic Tributes and Ceremonies:

Saturday, May 28, Sunrise: Annual Pioneer Cemetery Tribute

Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m.: Annual Mountain Meadows Tribute in Round Valley

sponored by Messengers Funeral Home and supported by the Payson Patriotic Events Committee, VFW, and American Legion

Monday, May 30, 8 a.m. at Flag Raising Ceremony at Mazatzal Hotel and Casino:  patriotic music and ceremony to follow.

Monday, May 30, 10 a.m. Memorial Day Tribute in Green Valley Park presented by the Payson Patriotic Events Committee: Patriotic music, Presentation of Colors, address by Payson Mayor Kenny Evans and guest speakers, a tribute by Payson Military Honor Guard which will include a rifle salute and taps.

Other Events:

Saturday, May 28

Payson Farmers Market Opening Day off the Beeline Highway behind Chili's Restaurant

53 vendors offering a variety of products, produce and artwork

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday to October

Hellsgate Fire Department Auxiliary "Fireflies" Memorial Weekend Breakfast and Bake Sale

Firestation #22 in Tonto Village (one mile on Control Road off Highway 260) 8 to 11 a.m.

Beaver Valley Days: A Day at the Beach starts with a Pancake Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m., Firefighters Water Olympics 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, crafts, volleyball and an outdoor movie at 8 p.m.

Mt. High Days Arts and Crafts/Greater Grace Fellowship, Gila County Courthouse Parking Lot in Payson, May 28-30

31st Annual Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Festival, Pine Community Center, Highway 87 and Randall Place in Pine, Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blind Draw Horseshoe Tournament Fundraiser and Deep Pit BBQ, Payson Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson. Call (928) 970-1169 for information.

Dutch Oven Gathering at 1 p.m. in Rumsey Park Ramada #3. Bring a Dutch oven and a favorite recipe and fixin's. Preparation and cooking starts at 1 p.m. Food service begins at 5 p.m.

Saturday Night Live Music with Vyktoria Pratt-Keating at Rimside Grill, 3270 N. Hwy. 87 in Pine.  Entertainment begins at 6 p.m.

Laser Bowl features music and extreme lighting, 9 p.m. to midnight, $10 per person includes three hours of bowling and show rental. Rim Country Lanes, 1109 N. Beeline in Payson