Freedom Town Column: Virtual Ducky Day to be held on June 26

Mark your calendars Saturday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon for the 21st Valley Pride Day’s roadside clean up. For this masked and socially distant event, Freedom participants will receive supplies including bags, gloves, and a gift certificate for an ice cream cone at Bobby Sue's. Take a walk, take a bag, and help our town look beautiful for spring. Rally point is at the Freedom Elementary School. For additional information, contact Freedom's Melissa Florio at melissa.florio@ambixllc.com.

Get ready for Ducky Day! The Freedom Old Home Week Committee is pleased to announce that a virtual Ducky Day will be held on June 26. Although we are making great progress in countering the COVID pandemic, Ducky Day this year will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube at noon instead of the traditional festivities in the village. Tickets are $3 or two for $5 will be available online and at several locations in Freedom starting in May. The winner will receive $300, the second duck to cross the finish line will be awarded $200, and third place will get $100. Please follow this column, the Old Home Week committee’s Facebook page, or its Website, freedomoldhomeweek.net for more details coming soon on how to purchase tickets.