Special Events

Big events set June 18 for Albion/BC alumni

Smoke n Chrome
Smoke n Chrome
Watch for many special events during the annual Albion/Boone Central Alumni Saturday on June 18, 2016.
Preparations are already underway, and many visitors are expected.
Albion Chamber of Commerce and the Albion Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Feed downtown in front of ThriftyWay from 7:30 to 10 a.m. that day. Free will donations will be used for downtown improvements.
The annual Louie Hoppe “Totally Awesome 80s” 5K Run will be starting at 10 a.m. Runners are encouraged to dress in 80s attire. Entry forms and information are available from The Healthy Back, 402-395-6957. Proceeds will go to a scholarship for a Boone Central student.
The seventh annual Smoke ‘n Chrome Car Show & Shine will also begin in downtown Albion at 10 a.m. and will be open until 3 p.m. The car show has grown each year since it began in 2010, and last year featured more than 170 vehicles. For more information contact Don Casper, 402-395-2017, or Doug Young, 402-395-2151.
The Legends Four-Person Golf Scramble will also be held June 18 at the Albion Country Club. For information, contact Jesse Brodersen at the ACC Pro Shop, 402-395-2900
Boone County Museum will hold an open house emphasizing its high school displays at the museum starting at 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday evening at the Boone County Event Center on the fairgrounds.
Social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the banquet at 6 p.m. To order tickets, contact Cornerstone Bank, 402-395-2151; Boone County Bank, 402-395-2125, or email: cardinalalumni@yahoo.com
After the banquet, a beer garden and dance will be held at The J Sports Bar & Grill.