Centennial Events
Friday, Aug 20 | 4 pm | Registration - An opportunity to sign up for any of the programs or events planned during the Centennial Weekend. | Macedonia BC Lobby, Hobbstown |
6-10 pm | ‘It’s Good to See Ya!’ Reunion – Be sure to join in this casual and fun reunion of Hobbstown families and friends. Food, Music, and a Jumpy House for the youngsters. | Parsonage, Monmouth Ave, Hobbstown | |
Saturday , Aug 21 | 10:30 am | Founders’ Day Commemorative- Historical Sign Installation. Hobbstown was founded in 1920 by the Rev. Amos Hobbs and his brothers Robert and GW Hobbs. We honor one hundred years of kinship between the original settlers – the Hobbs, Bryant, Hicks, Miller, Murdock, Proctor, Tukes, Sermons, and McCray families. | Prince Rodgers and North Bridge Street, Hobbstown |
12:00 pm | David and Philip Miller Field Dedication - Whether organizing games, training and coaching, or providing rides and support for sports activities; David and Philip Miller motivated generations of youth to be their best in every aspect of life. Miller Field is dedicated to their long commitment and on-going influence upon the Hobbstown community. | Miller Park, Hobbstown | |
1-4 pm | ‘A Community on Display’ exhibits hosted by the Macedonia Baptist Church Family. Walk through and enjoy the vintage photos, artifacts, and family trees of the Hobbstown families that dreamt, built, and nurtured this community. | Macedonia BC, Mercer Ave, Hobbstown | |
1-4 pm | Hot Dogs, Hamburgers! Games for Youngsters. Sketch Artist. Voter Registration. | Miller Park, Hobbstown | |
6-10 pm | The Legacy Gala - Legacy Honorees: recognition of our community pillars, a celebration of our intwined family and history. Dining and Dancing. Craft Vendors. | The Elks, 375 Union Ave, Bridgewater | |
Sunday, Aug 22 | 10:30 am | Prayer Service - We close the Centennial Weekend with sustenance - prayer, fellowship, food, and drink. The Macedonia Baptist Church has served as the religious, cultural, and social center of the community. We return to this ‘heartbeat’ of the community with a Special Service led by Deacon David A. Hobbs. | Macedonia BC, Mercer Ave, Hobbstown |
12 pm | Brunch – A last sweet taste of home, a remembrance of our grandmother’s breakfast! | Parsonage, Mercer Ave, Hobbstown |