The Sam Miller Field Association will host a dedication ceremony Saturday for their new music stage in honor of two beloved community volunteers, Bill Solomon and Joe Micko, both of whom passed away in recent years.

“Pretty much everything they’ve done for the field over the years inspired the decision to dedicate the new stage to Bill and Joe,” said Brooke Allen of the Sam Miller Field Association. “They volunteered countless hours, leading efforts to bring events and activities to the community, especially those geared towards kids. Their work was critical to the success of Sam Miller Field and its importance to the local community.”

Solomon and Micko were pivotal in various projects, including the installation of playground equipment and the setup of the field, as well as creating spaces like the ice skating rink.

“A lot of what we have now is because of what they did for years,” Allen added. “We wanted to honor everything they did for so long.”

The new stage, purchased from someone in the Philadelphia area, was assembled by a dedicated team of volunteers.

“It took about two days to put everything together, thanks to the efforts of around six or seven people,” Allen explained. “We have a band coming on Saturday, and every band that performs will sign the stage, marking their part in our community’s history.”

Saturday’s event will run from 2-10 p.m., featuring a range of activities for families and children. Highlights include cornhole, golf ball games, a watermelon eating contest with prizes for different age groups, a water tank, volleyball, softball, baseball, and rock painting. The dedication ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. followed by a performance from the band Sweet Revenge.

All proceeds from food sales will be reinvested into the park to support future community activities.

“We always appreciate the time and effort of our volunteers,” Allen noted. “We have about six volunteers who consistently put in their time, but we’re always looking for more people to get involved. The more people that participate, the more successful the field becomes.”