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Special Events Committee

Since 2018, the Special Events Committee has been actively planning and raising funds for the construction of the Veterans Honor Green at Heritage Farm Park. The realization of their efforts came on November 11, 2024, when the site was ceremoniously dedicated to the Town of Oak Ridge. This site honors all military servicemen and women for their valor and sacrifice in defense of our country’s liberties and values. Engraved brick pavers laid along the Honor Walk pay tribute to family members and friends who have served our country with distinction. The committee will continue to accept orders for pavers until further notice: Paver Order Form.

 

The Special Events Committee is also orchestrating the following events for 2025 (please refer to the Events Calendar for details):

 

  • Memorial Day Observance with honored guest speakers and patriotic music (May 27)
  • Flag Day Observance and Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Army and Marines (June 14)
  • Independence Day Celebration with a Kids’ Bike Parade around the Town Park and food and treats for participants (July 4)
  • 9/11 Memorial Observance with honored guest speakers and moments of respectful reflection (September 11)
  • Oak Ridge Heritage Day with local artisans, period costumes, contests, exhibits and demonstrations to commemorate the Town’s distinctive footprint in history (September 27)
  • Veteran’s Day Observance with honored guest speakers (November 11)
  • Light Up the Night to ring in the holiday season with sparkling luminaries, lighting of the Town Christmas tree, visits with Santa, music, activities, foods, and crafts (December 6)

 

The Special Events Committee invites anyone to join them. Meetings are held in person at Town Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Additional meetings may be held during busier events. A majority of the members of the Oak Ridge Town Council may attend the duly scheduled meetings of the statutory boards and appointed committees of the Town of Oak Ridge.

  

For information on this committee, please contact:

Patti Dmuchowski, Chair
(908) 334-2370

 

Brent Carrickhoff, Vice Chair