Music on Mainstreet Concert Series returns

The annual Music on Mainstreet Concert Series continues Wednesday, June 10 with Country Biscuits takes the stage in downtown Solon at 7 p.m. with a variety of old and new country, classic rock, and bluegrass. The free concert series runs every Wednesday through August 12. and is dedicated to longtime Solon servant Scott Kleppe.

The July 15 concert, featuring Solon native Alex Newkirk, will be held at Meadowlark Acres (Solon Senior Housing) due to Beef Days set-up.

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial in Ely

St. John’s Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church near Ely are combining to hold a patriotic event in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the Ely American Legion Post 555, 1545 Main St., Ely. The event will feature choir, handbells, and solos

Flag Retirement Service & Ceremony planned for Flag Day

Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 and Scout Troop 120 are planning a Flag Retirement Service & Ceremony to dispose of worn, torn, and faded flags on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, at 6 p.m. Flag Day is designated by the American Legion as the official day to dispose of retired flags. The ceremony will be held at the grass parking area east of the Solon American Legion Ballfield and north of the Solon Public Library.

The general public is invited to attend this patriotic and moving ceremony. You are encouraged to bring any worn flags that evening for proper disposal. No seating will be available so please bring your own lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m., at the same location.