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A strawberry festival will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Ave., Charleroi, on Saturday, June 11.

St. Thomas A’ Becket’s Parish Festival is a fun-filled event for the whole family, featuring a variety of music, live entertainment, delicious food, baked goods,  great prizes and more.

St. Thomas A’ Becket’s Parish Festival kicks off June 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. and runs through June 25.  “There’s something for everyone,” said Sr. Mary Judith, chairperson of the St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish Festival committee. “There are games and rides by C&L Shows for the children, as well as a flea market, raffles and Super Auction for adults. It’s always a wonderful event not only for our parish but for the entire community.”

Each evening of the festival features special entertainment and dinner menus:

June 23, 2016 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

“Sky Jump Lottery” at 7 p.m. (Rain Date –June 24)

Music by DJ Labby, and a special performance by the choral group “H.I.S.” (Hearts In Service) at 7:30 p.m.

Stuffed Cabbage Dinner and Chicken Planks with Fries

June 24, 2016 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Abilene Band (country music) at 7 p.m.

Fish Fry and Pierogi Dinner

June 25, 2016 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

The Holidays Band at 7 p.m.

Rib Dinner

Additional food items available every evening include: Hamburgers; Hot Dogs; Kielbasa; Hot Sausage; French Fries; Pizza; Soft Pretzels; Homemade Donuts; Strawberry Shortcake; and Ice Cream.