NOW PLAYING!

   FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH., 2020
              NOW PLAYING!

      My Dad was a projectionist and
spent a lot of nights working at area
Drive In Theaters. There were plenty
around back then.
       Special attractions always drew
big crowds! I remember the all night
horror flicks around Halloween each
year!
        Drive In's have been dying away
over the years, the victims of TV and
land value for the most part.
         Our area has been lucky to
maintain a few and even see the rebirth
of one that closed many years back.
          Ironically, the social distancing,
stay at home recommendations prompted
by the coronavirus are giving the outdoor
theaters a new opportunity to draw crowds
once again!
           On Easter night the Moonlight
Drive In in West Wyoming will be
screening a locally produced Easter
service for all who wish to attend!
            Individuals or families can
come, stay inside their vehicles, watch
the service on the big screen, and listen
to the music and sermon on their car
radio.
            The Hanover Area School
District will conduct graduation for
the Class of 2020 at ceremonies to
be projected on screen at the Garden
Drive In later this year.
            Administrators and the class
Valedictorian will address the students
in prerecorded messages while the
class and their family members watch
from their cars.
            I think these are great ideas!
In a way I sort of pioneered the concept.
Having no interest in our Senior Prom
I spent the evening watching a movie
at a local drive in.
             I suppose the one downside
to these activities will be the inability
of worshipers or graduates to go to the
concession stand to buy popcorn!
             One warning. In both cases
"patrons" will be expected to watch
the movie! Many of you never really
did that back in the day!
            Hope they do more of these
Drive In get togethers and that all
your NEWS is good! 

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