GREENLAND—
On Saturday, July 16, the town center of Greenland will come alive with a full day of activities for all ages and interests. The town’s traditional Summer Fun celebration features food, music, games, crafts and more, topped off by the 21st Annual Jason Hussey 5K Road Race.
Since 1976, Greenland has held a summer celebration on the third Saturday of July with festivities centered around the town green. Community groups and non-profit agencies participate by offering activities, information, and fundraising for their causes. No commercial vendors are allowed to sell their products at this event.
Summer Fun activities begin at 8 a.m. with a Community Pancake Breakfast at the Greenland Parish House, with proceeds benefiting Community Congregational Church. Also beginning early are town-wide yard sales. Maps of all the yard sale locations will be available at the Greenland bandstand and all the yard sale sites.
Michael Sullivan’s Tales Told Tall Chess Club is always a big hit with a Chess Tournament and Renaissance Man Challenge starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish House. This is a three-round U.S. Chess Federation-Rated Chess Tournament. A Renaissance Man trophy will be awarded to the player with the highest combined finish in the tournament and the 5K road race.
Next door to the Parish House, the Weeks Public Library will hold a book sale and offer craft activities for children.
Live music is scheduled at the Greenland Bandstand all afternoon. This year’s entertainment line-up includes Gary and the Serfs, Jimi G and the Re-Sceptors, Five Pitches, and Crab Shack.
Other special events throughout the day include Zumba, Mad Science, a puppet show, Hillbilly Golf, crafts, face painting, laser tag, frozen tee shirt contest, carnival games, games by Sportsmouth Tennis, and activities by the Seacoast YMCA.
There will be hamburgers and hot dogs for sale at noon time. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., there will be a BBQ hosted by the parents of students at Greenland Central School. Proceeds from the BBQ help fund the students’ trip to Environmental School in the fall.
The big event of the day is the annual Jason Hussey 5K road race at 6:00 p.m. Registration for the race is open from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There is a kids’ fun run at 5:00 p.m., followed by Luther’s Walk at 5:30 p.m. Announcement of race awards and raffle prizes will take place following the race at 7:00 p.m. at the bandstand to close out the day.
To see the complete schedule, register for the race, or make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.summerfunandjasonsrun.org or call Marie at 603-431-0056. Summer Fun and Jason’s Run is sponsored by the Town of Greenland Recreation Committee.
On Saturday, July 16, the town center of Greenland will come alive with a full day of activities for all ages and interests. The town’s traditional Summer Fun celebration features food, music, games, crafts and more, topped off by the 21st Annual Jason Hussey 5K Road Race.
Since 1976, Greenland has held a summer celebration on the third Saturday of July with festivities centered around the town green. Community groups and non-profit agencies participate by offering activities, information, and fundraising for their causes. No commercial vendors are allowed to sell their products at this event.
Summer Fun activities begin at 8 a.m. with a Community Pancake Breakfast at the Greenland Parish House, with proceeds benefiting Community Congregational Church. Also beginning early are town-wide yard sales. Maps of all the yard sale locations will be available at the Greenland bandstand and all the yard sale sites.
Michael Sullivan’s Tales Told Tall Chess Club is always a big hit with a Chess Tournament and Renaissance Man Challenge starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish House. This is a three-round U.S. Chess Federation-Rated Chess Tournament. A Renaissance Man trophy will be awarded to the player with the highest combined finish in the tournament and the 5K road race.
Next door to the Parish House, the Weeks Public Library will hold a book sale and offer craft activities for children.
Live music is scheduled at the Greenland Bandstand all afternoon. This year’s entertainment line-up includes Gary and the Serfs, Jimi G and the Re-Sceptors, Five Pitches, and Crab Shack.
Other special events throughout the day include Zumba, Mad Science, a puppet show, Hillbilly Golf, crafts, face painting, laser tag, frozen tee shirt contest, carnival games, games by Sportsmouth Tennis, and activities by the Seacoast YMCA.
There will be hamburgers and hot dogs for sale at noon time. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., there will be a BBQ hosted by the parents of students at Greenland Central School. Proceeds from the BBQ help fund the students’ trip to Environmental School in the fall.
The big event of the day is the annual Jason Hussey 5K road race at 6:00 p.m. Registration for the race is open from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There is a kids’ fun run at 5:00 p.m., followed by Luther’s Walk at 5:30 p.m. Announcement of race awards and raffle prizes will take place following the race at 7:00 p.m. at the bandstand to close out the day.
To see the complete schedule, register for the race, or make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.summerfunandjasonsrun.org or call Marie at 603-431-0056. Summer Fun and Jason’s Run is sponsored by the Town of Greenland Recreation Committee.
