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Volume 18 • Issue No. 24
South Berwick Continues Strawberry Festival for 44th Year! SOUTH BERWICK The South Berwick Strawberry Festival will return this month after a two-year, pandemic-imposed hiat us. The festival will take place Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature over three dozen local artisans, artists, and vendors who will be set up on the grounds of Central School at 197 Main Street. The festival has been a community staple since 1976. As told by the festival’s website,
Muster & Parade with York Beach Fire Dept. YORK On Saturday, June 25, the York Beach Fire Department will hold its annual field day at the York Beach Ball Park next to the department’s building. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with a parade featuring fire and rescue vehicles, followed by a traditional muster competition at 12 p.m. Field events will follow, including a gigantic inflatable obstacle course, a kids bounce house, dunk tank, See FIRE on page 18 . . .
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it “is all about volunteerism and giving back to the community. The five-member organizing committee is comprised of hardworking local residents who volunteer their time and skills yearround. Together, with hundreds of local volunteers and other local nonprofit organizations who supply hands-on support, an event is created that showcases the talents of craftsmen from all around the region, the musical aspirations of area talent, and the enjoyment of watching
children frolic among the wonderment of it all. The food is all supplied by local non-profit groups who raise money to support their organizations. When all is said and done, the proceeds raised by the festival committee are returned back to the local nonprofit groups in the form of grants to support local community projects.” In addition to various games and rides, this year’s See STRAWBERRY on page 15 . . .
Autos Boost Athletes at York HS YORK The parking lots and fields of York High School will be transformed into a dreamscape for car aficionados of all stripes on Sunday, June 19, for the fourth annual York Auto Show, a benefit for York Athletic Boosters. In partnership with Seacoast Cars & Coffee, the show has seen tremendous growth since its inception and can accommodate up to 600 vehicles, with attendees visiting from as far as northern Maine and southern Connecticut. All classes of cars, trucks, and other vehicles will be on display and compete for awards.
York High School is located at 1 Robert Stevens Drive, York, with gates opening to the public at 8 a.m. General admission at the gate is $5 with kids under 12 free. To show your car, gates open at 6 a.m., check-in 7-10 a.m., and cost is $10 per car with one passenger. All proceeds
raised will go toward improving the facilities, equipment, fields, and safety initiatives of York High School athletics. For more information, visit www.theyorkautoshow.com, call 207-252-1807, email yorkautoshow@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook.
Kittery Block Party Celebrates Community KITTERY The Kittery Block Party is a celebration of local art, culture, and food that fosters lasting relationships and strengthens community in a fun neighborhood atmosphere enjoyable to all ages. The 10th Annual Kittery Block Party will be held this year on Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will feature artisans, artists, nonprofits, area farmers, and restaurants – with an emphasis on “local” – as well as other community involvement activities like demonstrations and educational exhibits. The children’s area will include a bounce house and petting zoo. Live entertainment throughout the day will include performances by the Old Hat Stringband, Seacoast West
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African Dance and Drum group, and Bucket List Jazz Fusion group. The Kittery Art Association has a new exhibit set up in the Taylor Building as well. This event is rain or shine, and there is no admission fee. Booths and entertainment will be set up in the well-known downtown Kittery Foreside, from Government Street through Wallingford Square and up Walker and Wentworth Streets. The party’s centrally located main-stage area is easily accessible from all points, on the corner of Walker and Government Streets. For more information, visit www.kitteryblockparty.org and find them on Facebook. Photo from www.facebook.com/ kitteryblockparty/.
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