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Shuttle service will begin at 7:00 PM and run every 20 minutes for the duration of the Night Glow.   Please note that the busses are handicap accessible.

The cost is for a ROUND TRIP.  You must pay the fare when you board the bus at the Penn Plaza.  You do not have to pay to board the bus at the Night Glow to return to the Penn Plaza.  Drivers do not carry change.  

 Adult: $2.00      Child (6-17):  $1.00      Child (under 6): $0.50

 Senior Citizens 65+  Free

Please park responsibly - the Thurston Classic is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or contents.

THURSDAY

June 12, 2008 

9:00 pm 

Night Glow

The night glow will be at dusk, (9:00pm), with entertainment starting at 7:00pm.  We recommend that you arrive early and join in the festivities.

Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket

Food and Drinks will be available

Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale

Handicap parking is provided.  

Please remember that your donations are needed for this

event to continue. 

FRIDAY

June 13, 2008   

6:00pm

Sponsor's Flight

Activities start at 5:00pm.

We recommend that you arrive early and join in the festivities.

Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket

Food and Drinks will be available

Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale

Handicap parking is provided.  

Please remember that your donations are needed for this

event to continue. 

SATURDAY

June 14, 2008    

7:00am

Race #1

Balloons will be flying over a target at the Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to toss a bean bag at a specific target on the ground from their balloons. 

Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket

Light breakfast will be available

Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale

Handicap parking is provided.  

Please remember that your donations are needed for this

event to continue. 

SATURDAY

June 14, 2008     

6:00pm

Race #2

Balloons will be lifting off from Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and pilots will fly to outlying target areas that is kept secret until the start of the flight and attempt to drop a beanbag on a target.

Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket

Food and Drinks will be available

Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale

Handicap parking is provided.  

Please remember that your donations are needed for this

event to continue. 

SUNDAY

June 15, 2008 

7:00am

Race #3

Pilots will again be flying into the Allegheny College, Robertson Soccer Field and trying to hit a target on the ground with bean bags tossed from their balloons.

Please bring a blanket, chairs and a light jacket

Light breakfast will be available

Official Thurston Classic souvenirs on sale

Handicap parking is provided.  

Please remember that your donations are needed for this

event to continue. 

All Balloon Launches are subject to weather conditions.  Unsuitable weather conditions could cause cancellation or delays. 

                               What to Bring

                        Please bring a blanket or chair

                        a light jacket

                        a camera, and

                        don't forget to arrive early  

                         Short Sleeve T-Shirts          Sweatshirts

                         Hats                                    Kids T-Shirts

                        Polo Shirts                          Collector Pins and Items

The Thurston Classic Committee thanks you for your support