Medallion Hunt begins ~ Second Clue will be POSTED at City Hall and Gilbert Public Library at 8:00 a.m., printed in the Mesabi Daily News & announced on WEVE. Brush up on your "Gilbert" history to win $2008.00!!! Sponsored by RLK Inc. (Must be registered with a numbered button to be eligible!)
Registration 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Old City Hall (At registration you will receive a numbered button, event information, walking tour brochure and will be able to register with the Gilbert Alumni Association, purchase event tickets and Centennial merchandise.)
Postmaster Wayne Sebunia will hand cancel mail with Gilbert Centennial Date Stamp at City Hall Council Chambers 9 - 11 a.m.
Historical Open House at Fire Hall 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Historical Open House at Community Center 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Exhibits in Dining Room to tour at leisure. Exhibits by the Iron Range Historical Society, American Legion, Robert Kivela, Gilbert residents and 1951 Basketball Champions books by Tom Phillipich.
Gilbert School Tour 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with Myron Fahey
Flea Market 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ~ upper Ballfield along New Jersey Avenue East. Contact Judy Omersa at 741-7299 with questions.
Children’s History Workshop 12 noon – 4 p.m. Activities and displays for kids, sponsored by the Iron Range Historical Society.
Liebling Bros Circus coming to town!!! At 200 Ohio Avenue West (the old shirt factory lot across from the Gilbert High School).
1951 State Basketball Championship Team Member Book Signing 3 – 4 p.m. at Community Center
Recognition Coffee 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Senior Center at City Hall
AEOA Buses will be provided by the Centennial Committee from Eveleth High School parking lot and the Gilbert OHV Park parking lot to Gilbert and back starting at 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Helicopter Rides starting at 6:00 p.m. till dark at Broadway Street North across Highway 135.
Gala Night Parade starting 7:30 p.m. ~ Pre-parade activities start 7 p.m. Spectactular Fireworks Show to follow parade!!
