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Pt. Boro library celebrates 20 years on Aug. 8 |
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20th Anniversary for the Point Pleasant Library
Time flies and this year is the Point Pleasant Boro Library's 20th Anniversary. Join us for 4 fun-filled hours on Saturday, August 8, 2009. There will be lots of refreshments and live music by a local band, The Irie Sound. The celebration will be both inside and out of the library - rain or shine.
Activities include (but not limited to) a watermelon seed spitting contest, a water balloon toss, face painting, fear factor type games, 3-legged races, displays of materials created by local residents during the Library's 2009 Summer Reading program, and exhibits of prize-winning entries by local residents.
To enter the contests, which include the largest zucchini, best pie, cutest stuffed animal, best small flower display and much more, participants must follow certain criteria. Please stop in at the Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, to get an outline of these exhibition rules. All entries must be received by 4 pm, Friday, August 7. This event is free.
Library Will Be Open For Regular Business 10am - 5pm
Download Activity List Here
ACTIVITIES
Contest Entries Exhibited All Day - see how creative your neighbors are!
Contest information below
Carnival Spinning Wheel - for all ages
Cow Ring Toss - for all ages
Fish in the Ocean Bean-Bag Toss - for all ages
Face Painting - for children ages 0-12
3-Legged Races - 11:30am for ages 6-12; 1:45pm for ages 13-18
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest - 12:15pm for ages 6-12; 12:30pm for
ages 13-18
Piñata - 1:30pm for ages 6-12 (everyone shares the candy!)
Take a hit at our “Pignata”; created by teen volunteers!
Water Balloon Toss - 2:00pm for ages 6-12; 2:30pm for ages 13-17
Fear Factor Game - 3:00pm for all ages - last one down wins!
CONTEST INFORMATION
SHARE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH EVERYONE!
a. Entries must be dropped off @ Library between 10 am & 7 pm, Fri., 8/7
Entry tags available @ Library during drop-off times
b. All entries are divided by creators’ age groups (Children up to age 12;
Teens ages 13 - 17; Adults ages 18 & up)
c. All entries remain exhibited until 4 pm. All entries must be picked up by
8 pm Mon., 8/10. Perishables will be discarded after 5 pm, Sat., 8/8.
d. After judging, pictures will be taken of each Baked Goods entry. Those
items will then be on sale during the Fair - proceeds go to the Friends of the Library who help support Library programs
e. Only one entry per section accepted from each individual
CATEGORY ONE - CRAFTS
SECTIONS
A. BASKETRY
B. CERAMICS
C. DECORATIVE PAINTING
D. HOMEMADE DOLLS & ANIMALS
E. NEEDLEWORK (embroidery, crewel, needlepoint, etc.)
F. QUILTS (hand-pieced and machine-pieced)
G. KNITTED & CROCHETED ITEMS
H. WOODWORKING & WOODCARVING
I. LEATHERWORK
J. ANY CRAFT CREATED DURING LIBRARY PROGRAMS
K. CRAFTS MADE W/RECYCLED OBJECTS
L. CRAFTS MADE W/BEACHCOMBED OBJECTS (shells, sea glass, other)
M. ANY OTHER CRAFT
CATEGORY TWO - CREATIVE ARTS
SECTIONS
A. PAINTINGS (watercolors & oils)
B. SKETCHINGS (pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, other - no frames or mats)
C. SCULPTURES (clay, metal, other)
D. PHOTOGRAPHS (b & w, color - no frames or mats)
CATEGORY THREE - FLORAL DESIGNS
SECTIONS
A. THEMED DISPLAYS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LIBRARY!
B. DISPLAYS IN TEACUPS
C. WILDFLOWER DISPLAYS (no endangered plants!)
D. CONTAINER-GROWN DISPLAYS
E. FLOWERING ANNUAL (1 sample)
F. FLOWERING PERRENIAL (1 sample)
CATEGORY FOUR - FOODS
SECTIONS
A. BIGGEST ZUCCHINIS & CUCUMBERS
B. LONGEST STRING BEANS
C. HOTTEST PEPPERS
D. CONTAINER-GROWN HERB GARDENS
E. VEGETABLE & FRUIT SCULPTURES
CATEGORY FIVE - BAKED GOODS
SECTIONS
A. THEMED CAKES: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LIBRARY!
B. PIES
C. COOKIES (2 dozen)
D. BROWNIES (2 dozen)
E. BREADS
F. MUFFINS (2 dozen)
G. SCONES (2 dozen)
H. LOW FAT & LOW SUGAR ITEMS
I. CANDY (2 dozen)
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