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Registration opens:
August 11th, 2026

Join The Ragtimers in commemorating

America's 250th birthday
2026-08-25 14:00:00 2026-08-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Join The Ragtimers in commemorating Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites. Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Waretown Branch

Waretown Meeting Room

Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.

The Ragtimers have been performing all the old-time sentimental melodies and rousing ragtime favorites since 1968. They are keeping alive the great music of the Roaring Twenties and introducing new generations to music of a bygone era, still great family entertainment. The Ragtimers include Gary Nokes on bass, Bob Estler on guitar, Tom Rittenhouse on banjo, and band leader Fred Lehotay on alto saxophone.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performing Arts | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | 250thUSA |

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Waretown Meeting Room
Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 11 2026 at 9:00am
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