Sat, May 18
|Eureka Cemetery & Mausoleum Association
EUREKA CEMETERY VOLUNTEER DAY
Time & Location
May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
Eureka Cemetery & Mausoleum Association, 1101 NE Yaquina Heights Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
About the event
EUREKA CEMETERY VOLUNTEER DAY
May 18 10AM—2PM
Make it a day for the family!
History: Talk about the people who developed the city (Case, Nye, Fogarty, Gilmore, etc.) and the streets and buildings named after our founders.
The Environment: Identify plants, birds and bugs.
Shapes and colors: Look at the variety of headstones.
Military: Discuss the different branches of our military. Their branch, rank and war(s) they served in is on the headstone
Math: Calculate the ages of people who have passed.
Photography: practice focus, composition and effects
Play: fly a kite, play fetch with your dog, play toss or throw a Frisbie
Things You Can Do To Help Us
Pick up litter (the cemetery can provide bags) Remove dead flowers from graves
Clean Headstones
Battery operated power tools are welcome for edging around headstones
Our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday, May 27th at 11:00am
Additionally, you are welcome at the cemetery from 6am– 7pm to clean. The office is open Mon-Fri 10am-2pm if you have questions or need assistance.