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Bring your lawn chairs/blankets and join us for: Westtown Township Outdoor Movie Nights at Oakbourne Park (1014 South Concord Road) Friday, June 26 Big Hero 6 This movie is about the special bond that develops between plus- sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Stars: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung Enjoy a free delicious gelato provided our generous sponsor, D’Ascenzo’s Gelato of West Chester. Friday, July 24 The Sound of Music It has been fifty years since it was first released in 1965 and is still one of America’s best loved movies about a woman who leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Stars: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker Before the movie starts, enjoy a free concert at 7:00 p.m. by the West Chester Band. Come one and all to hear your favorites performed by our own local talent. Friday, August 14 Muppets Most Wanted While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into a European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey All movies are suitable for the entire family and start at dusk. SORRY - There are NO RAIN DATES. Questions? Please call the Township Office at 610-692-1930 or email: [email protected] Brought to you by Westtown Township’s Parks & Recreation Commission .

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