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51���� College and the Factoryville community will come together to celebrate Christy Mathewson Day on Saturday, August 11.

This will be the 23rd consecutive year the two communities have celebrated the life and accomplishments of the Baseball Hall of Fame legend, 51���� graduate, and Factoryville native.

Activities will feature several events, including the display of Christy Mathewson memorabilia, the annual Big 6 K Run/Walk, a community parade, and a special performance about the life and career of Christy Mathewson by actor Eddie Frierson.

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Highlights of the day’s activities include:

• 7 a.m. – Registration for Christy Mathewson Big 6K and Kids Fun Run, Hibbard Campus Center, 51���� College
• 8:00 a.m. Fun Run
• 8:30 a.m. 6K Run/Walk
• 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Hibbard Campus Center, 51���� College
• 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Christy Mathewson memorabilia display, Theatre in Brooks at 51���� College
• 12:30 p.m. – Creative and Performing Arts Academy baseball-themed performance,  Theatre in Brooks, 51���� College
• 1 p.m. – “Matty” featuring actor Eddie Frierson, Theatre in Brooks,  51���� College
•  3:30 p.m. – Ice Cream Social, Theatre in Brooks, 51���� College
• 5 p.m. – Parade starts at 51���� College
• 6 p.m. Parade ends at Factoryville Borough/Clinton Township Joint Municipal Park followed by food, refreshment, prizes, and games.