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Field Day and 4th of July Events Deemed "Big Hits"
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Field Day, which was held June 23, was a tremendous success. After a rain delay of one week, FORFP was able to rally volunteers and put on an old-fashioned fun day for Field Day participants.
About 300 people attended this second annual event which featured games and races, face painting, a moonwalk, and a raffle. Cotton candy and popcorn were big hits with the kids and the pie eating contest drew contestants ranging in age from 4 to 14. Thanks to the local businesses who donated raffle items: Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Lakota Bakery, Panera, Foodmaster, Blue Ribbon BBQ, Tea Tray in the Sky, Henry Bear's Park and Quebrada Bakery.
Events like this wouldn't be possible without the tireless help of our volunteers. This year, Beth Girioni spearheaded the Field Day effort, coordinating lead volunteers and organizing meetings and planning sessions. Jack Rogers led the moonwalk and music, Leslie Ouellette led face painting, Rudie Lion led the field games, Sandy Carmi
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chael organized ticket sales, Carole Kasper set-up and manned the FORFP booth, Oakes Plimpton designed the scavenger hunt and Suzanne Kaminsky and Susan Bernhard led the food sales and raffle. Also, thanks to DJ Matt Ruffing for the use of his DJ equipment.
We saw many improvements in this Field Day over the last, improving upon our successes and learning from our mistakes. We are committed to this event as an anchor for summer fun at Robbins Farm and are already looking forward to a great time next year.
Over 3,000 people were at Robbins Farm for what has become an annual favorite--the 4th of July celebration. FORFP was out in full force for this fundraising opportunity. We sold water, ice cream and the very popular glow-sticks. What a beautiful sight is was to see the hill lit up with red, white and blue glowsticks and happy faces as the fireworks show began.
Thanks to the board members and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make both
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events big hits: Mike Girioni, John & Jennifer Ouellette, Joe Tarantino, Jeff Bransford, Chris Connolly, Ned Schmidt, Andrew Cornell, Jill Carter, Liz Williams, Kim Cayer, Liza Gleason, Banks Poor, Marianne White, Jennifer Ouellette, Chris Kasper, Tad & Val Evans, Stephanie Franzosa, Amy Travis, Ann Wynne, Julie Ross, Meryl
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Brenner, Marlene Rockmore, Joel Sachs, Maureen Kuper, Marianne Comeau, Connie Russell, Jenn Tripp, Marie Useoff, Dan Straub, Cindy Stewart, Nan Cormier and Bettina Gentile. If you helped and your name is not on the list, please know we truly appreciate your efforts and apologize for the omission. Thanks again!
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FORFP will host Free Friday Flicks on August 9 and again on August 23. FORFP invites friends and neighbors to come to the park, bring your blankets and chairs and watch movies on the big screen under the stars. We will be showing two presentations each night,
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one appropriate for younger kids and one "family" movie. On August 9 we will be showing Jimmy Neutron starting at 7:00 pm and Spy Kids starting at 8:30. On August 23 the early show will be Shrek and the feature presentation will be The Wizard of Oz. Many
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thanks to our sponsors for these summer events, RCN and Duke Energy.
So pop your popcorn, grab some drinks and head out to Robbins Farm in August for Free Friday Flicks. In case of rain, movies will be held the next night. See you there!
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Free Friday Flicks at
Robbins Farm
August 9 (raindate 8/10):
7:30 pm--Jimmy Neutron 9:00 pm--Spy Kids
August 23 (raindate 8/24):
7:30 pm--Shrek
9:00 pm--The Wizard of Oz
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