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21th
YEAR CELEBRATION 
OF HOT
AIR BALLOONING
The Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event
June 18 to
June 21, 2009
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View 2008 Thurston Video
Produced by
Kevin Parsons
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See below for Shuttle Service |
2009
Sponsors
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CATA
will be providing shuttle service for the Thursday Night Glow and the
Saturday evening Race to Robertson Field
Pick-Up and Droff-Off will be at
the west end of the Downtown Mall near Route 322. The buses are handicap
accessible.
Fares are
Adult $2.00, Age 6-17, $1.00,
Age 5 and under, Free, Seniors with Transit ID Cards,
Free, All others pay $2.00.
Riders pay the roundtrip fare when
boarding. Please have the correct change as the drivers do not make
change.
Thursday:
Shuttle Service starts at 7:00 pm and buses run ever 20 minutes after the Night
Glow
Saturday:
Shuttle Service starts at 4:00 pm and runs every 20 minutes after the final
launch
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THURSTON CLASSIC HOT AIR EVENT
GOT AIR? |
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THURSDAY
June 18,
2009
9:00 pm (Approximate Time)
Night Glow
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CATA Shuttle Service Available
The night glow will be
at dusk, (9:00pm).
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. |
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FRIDAY
June 19,
2009
6:00pm
Sponsor's Flight
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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. |
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SATURDAY
June 20,
2009
7:00am
Race #1
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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. |
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SATURDAY
June 20, 2009
6:00pm
Race #2
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CATA Shuttle Service Available
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. |
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SUNDAY
June 21, 2009
7:00am
Race #3
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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. |
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All balloon air events take place at
Allegheny College, Robertson Field
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All Balloon Launches are subject to
weather conditions. Unsuitable weather conditions could cause
cancellation or delays.
All times are approximate.
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Official Souvenirs |
What to Bring
Please bring a blanket or chair
a light jacket,
a camera, and
don't forget to arrive early |
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Short Sleeve T-Shirts
Sweatshirts
Hats
Kids T-Shirts
Polo Shirts
Collector Pins and Items |
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The Thurston Classic Committee thanks you
for your support
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webmaster email address:
dnold@amwater.com
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