Freeport band plays at Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Freeport Senior High School Marching Band and Concert Choir performed in Walt Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy Parade this month.

On the weekend of March 21-22, the marching band, under the direction of Chaz Shipman and Mark Ortego, entertained hundreds of Magic Kingdom Park guests as the band marched through Frontierland and around Cinderella Castle onto Main Street in the park.

Meanwhile, the concert choir, under the direction of Thomas Koharchick, entertained hundreds of visitors at the Melody Gardens Theater in the Epcot Park.

This was the groups’ first visit to the resort with the Disney Performing Arts Program.

Safe boating course offered April 25

PENN TWP — Boaters can get a Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate at a safe boating course on April 25.

The class, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., can qualify a boat owner for a discount on boat insurance.

It will be at the Butler Airport Building Conference Room and cost $25 per person for materials.

For information or to register, call 724-687-0931 or 772-215-6354.

The class is presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 73, Butler.