REGIONAL JOB FAIR - Pittsfield area
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Vassalboro Days, A Great Success
Held September 18th and 19th, Vassalboro Days was a great success! Maine Savings Federal Credit Union hosted a retro-themed hot dog luncheon on Friday, costumes and all. The Nelson Farm Family Insurance Agency, Antique and Classic Fords, Sawtelle's Hometown Realty, The Vassalboro Historical Society and The State Police Academy all held open houses that were well attended.
Saturday started bright and early with a pancake breakfast at the North Vassalboro fire station that ran from 6:00 to 10:00. In appreciation for all they do, the $330 in proceeds from the breakfast was donated to the fire department. A big "thank you" to all of you who donated cash, food and your time setting up, cooking, serving and cleaning up for this fund raiser!
The festivities in the Town Square started at 10:00. There was plenty to eat with popcorn, Bridgett's hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza, a bake sale, apples and corn that were picked fresh that morning!. Crafters set up tables with a variety of items. There were also several items donated for raffles (including two tickets for the Loudon Speedway race on Sunday!) and a 50/50 drawing. For the children the VBA provided balloons and INCREDIBLE face painting by Connie! The Kennebec Valley Chordsmen serenaded the crowd with a long list of songs as well as special requests.
At 5:00 the celebration moved back to the fire station where we all enjoyed an old time chicken BBQ with all the fixings! The chicken was so awesome that we ran out towards the end of the evening. A lesson to all: come early next year so you don't miss out! The Kennebec Valley Chordsmen once again entertained the crowd with their wonderful harmony. Tim Sample (that's right, Maine's own Tim Sample!) stopped by on his way to this performance at the Vassalboro Community School and delighted all with his wit and humor. He gave away tickets to his evening’s performance as well as some of his recordings.
Thank you to all who volunteered your time, spirit and financial support! Without you this would not have been possible. Hopefully, next year we'll have even more volunteers so we can have an even bigger celebration of VASSALBORO DAYS!