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ROLLINSFORD – Support your local library and participate in
a fun, family activity through the second annual Friends of the Rollinsford
Public Library Scarecrow Decorating Contest.
The library’s largest fundraising activity of the year, the
scarecrow contest is open to Rollinsford families, individuals, service
organizations and businesses. The event culminates with the Fall Friends
Celebration on Sunday, October 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. outside the library at the Lower
Mill in Rollinsford.
“The great thing about this event is that it’s inexpensive
and fun, yet a great way to support the library,” said Tia Pass, president of
The Friends of the Rollinsford Public Library. “Both the project of building a
scarecrow and the celebration at the library are traditional fall activities
that are fun for families, all while supporting an important cause.”
There is a small $5 fee to register for the contest plus the
cost to decorate. Simply register by October 14 in person at the library at 3
Front Street or online at rollinsfordlibrary.org. Families are welcome to build
multiple scarecrows. Build your scarecrow however you like. Be creative but
keep them tasteful. Scarecrows should be built to withstand the elements, i.e.,
rain, wind and sun.
Alison and Dan Cullity of South Street participated in the
2011 scarecrow decorating contest with their kids Stella, 6, Shane, 4, and
Deirdre, now 12 months. The family made a clown scarecrow finding the necessary
pieces – a wig, clothes and a jack o’lantern - around the house.
“It probably took us just a few hours to assemble our
scarecrow,” Alison said. “We had a fun time picking through the kids’ dress up
clothes to see what would make the wackiest clown scarecrow. The kids
definitely had a say on what the scarecrow would look like. They are excited to do it again this year.”
Once registered for the contest, participants will be
provided a registration number which should be added to your scarecrow. Post
your scarecrow in a public spot such as outside of your home or business.
Submit a photo of your scarecrow to rollinsfordlibrary@comcast.net. Then tell
friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to vote for your scarecrow at the
library or online at the library’s Web site. Voting costs just $1.
On October 21, bring your scarecrow to the Lower Mill for
the Fall Friends Celebration where prizes for first-, second- and third-place
will be awarded to contest winners. Scarecrows must be present to win. Voting
ends at 3:55 p.m. on October 21.
At the Fall Friends Celebration, from 2-4 p.m., the public
is also welcome to tour the library, vote on their favorite scarecrow, and
enjoy concessions, kids’ crafts and games. Concessions are being sold for a
small fee, all to benefit the library.
Pass said fundraisers like the scarecrow contest and the
chocolate tasting in the spring make it possible for the library to have
extended hours, services such as public computers and Wi-Fi access, as well as
new books, magazines, and other current materials for lending.
For more information about scarecrow contest or The Friends
of the Rollinsford Public Library e-mail rollinsfordlibrary@comcast.net or call
603-516-2665.
