Hurley to host Festivale Italiano

HURLEY - Hurley's annual end of summer party - Festivale Italiano - is set for Saturday on Silver Street.

Three blocks of Hurley's main street will be blocked off most of the day and into the evening allowing for all sorts of fun, food and entertainment, according to Hurley Chamber of Commerce officials.

Several area restaurants and other concerns will be offering food outdoors - Italian food is the official fare of the day, but it certainly won't be limited to that. Beverages will be served as well.

There will also be music, games, a craft fair with vendor booths up and down the street.

"The goal is fun for the whole family," said Jaci Matusewic, president of the chamber. "The food often sells out, so people should come early."

Games will include a bounce house and bungie jumper for kids, as well as other games led by the Hurley High School volleyball players. Several other groups of Hurley students will be involved in other activities.

The Bank Club is sponsoring a bags tournament for adults.

The Hurley Fire Department will offer demonstrations.

Music on the street will kick off with Bob Michaels and Don Dugan singing and playing their guitars from noon to 3 p.m.

Marty's Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps will perform on the street at 4:30 p.m.

The band Aftershock will play from 6 to 10 p.m.