Island Falls Sumerfest under way, Monticello Fun Days starts Friday, Peanut Carnival in town next week
Fun Days
MONTICELLO — There’s going to be a party this weekend and everyone — young and old, far and near — is invited to come. Everything is free except for the food and dance, keeping this year’s version of Monticello Fun Days affordable and family friendly.
Organizer Darcie Nason’s committee has been hard at work to pull together a celebration that draws the entire community and visitors out for some good old-fashioned fun. Other members of the Monticello Fun Days are Karen and Terry Wade, P.J. and Trish Harvey, Delores and Dana Briggs, Mike and Sherri Swimm, Debbie Wilkinson and Cassidy Nason.
The schedule for Monticello Fun Days, Aug. 1-2, includes:
• Friday, Aug 1: Men’s Beauty Pageant will be held at the Wellington School 6:30 p.m. with an Ice Cream Social to follow.
• Saturday, Aug 2: Various kids games, a “Survivor”-themed contest (bring a team and compete for cash prize for top three teams), water slide, dunking booth, mower obstacle course rally, and food booths at the Monticello Fish and Game Club beginning at 10 a.m. Also throughout the day: Antique cars and tractors will also be on display; Temporary Tattoos by Bernadette Farrar; and Karaoke with Lonnie Little.
• Saturday, Aug 2: Pig Roast and Turkey Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Monticello Fish and Game Club. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children under age 12.
• Saturday, Aug 2: Dance to the sounds of the world famous Rock Dox band at Dan Corey’s Potato House on the Gentle Road. Doors open at 8 p.m. Dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets at the door are $12.50 or in advance for $10 at Blue Moose, PJ’s One Stop or the Country Store.
For more information call the town office at 538-9500.
Peanut Carnival
The “Just For Kids” summer playground children, sponsored by the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their 53rd annual Peanut Parade and Carnival.
The parade is set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 through downtown Houlton. The carnival will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the tennis courts located adjacent to the Gentle Memorial Building. In case of rain, the carnival moves inside the recreation center. The highlight of the carnival will be the crowning of the 2008 Peanut King and Queen at 8 p.m. in the recreation center gymnasium. Last year’s King Garrett Putnam and Queen Lily Hanning will do the honors of crowning the royalty.
This year’s candidates are: Martha King and Derek Brown, ages 5-6; Amelia Hanning and Brandon Dunn, ages 7-8; Abby Schools and Devan Dow, ages 9-10 and Emily Brown and Jacob Condon, ages 11-13.
Summerfest will continue until this weekend with lots of activities for youth and adults alike.
Today, it’s Porter’s Restaurant Customer Appreciation Day, followed by the following events:
1-3 p.m. I.F. Historical Society Jail House and open museum.
5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School
8:30 p.m. United Baptist Church, Island Falls
6 p.m. Down Home Country Music Jam
9 p.m. Big Valley Sno Club – Pot Luck Supper at 5:15 p.m. (all musicians welcome) No charge for performers, $3 per person/$5 per couple, call 532-2535 for information.
Thursday, July 31
10 a.m. -2 p.m. Jerry's Thriftway, Customer Appreciation Day
5-8 p.m. Horn of Plenty Restaurant, Customer Appreciation – free dessert with purchase of meal by reservation only call 463-2861.
6:30 p.m. Scrapbooking – bring your stuff and share ideas. Call 463-2263 for information.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School at the United Baptist Church, Island Falls
8 p.m. Karaoke -Forever Young Saloon – no cover
Friday, August 1
12-1 p.m. Katahdin Trust Company, Customer Appreciation Day.
10 a.m- 2 p.m. Briar Patch, Customer Appreciation Day
5:30-7 p.m. Steak Supper at the Island Falls Fish and Game. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 & under.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School at the United Baptist Church, Island Falls.
9 p.m. Fireworks at Va-Jo-Wa, sponsored by area merchants
Saturday, August 2
7:00 – 10:00 a.m., Big Breakfast at Big Valley Sno Club. Cost is $5 per person
8:45 a.m Half-mile Road Race for ages 6 & under . Race begins at I.F. Municipal Building.
9 a.m. 5 K Run & 4 K Walk begins at I.F. Municipal Building. Call 463-2300 for information.
10 a.m. Pie Auction at the Island Falls Municipal Building.
12 p.m. Ray Brooks Memorial Co-Ed Horseshoe Tournament at Island Falls VFW. Cost is a $5 registration fee and bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
Events to be held on Island Falls Historical Society Grounds, Crystal Road, Island Falls
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Petting Zoo
10:30 – 1 p.m. Music Under the Tent, bring your lawn chair and enjoy the free music
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Yard Sale at the Island Falls Historical Society
10:30 – 1 p.m. Fire Department B-B-Q. Benefits IFFD Ladies Auxiliary
12- 1 p.m. Giant Slip 'n Slide. Bring your bathing suit for some good, clean fun
1-2 p.m. Kid's Games. Get ready to get wet! Water games galore!
2-3 p.m. Cake Walk and Kid's Cookie Decorating Contest. Cookies and decorating materials will be provided.
3-5 p.m. Lawnmower Races at the Island Falls Municipal Building. $10 registration fee. Call 463-3673 for information and to register. Prizes to be awarded.
4-6 p.m. Open House at Brave Hearts (formerly Milliken Medical Center) Come and see a part of town history and see what is coming next.
6 p.m. Island Falls High School Alumni Banquet at the Island Falls Municipal Building. For reservations call Rebecca Drew at 463-2372.
Sunday, August 3
9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service at Whittier Congregational Church. Everyone Welcome!
10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at the United Baptist Church, Island Falls. Everyone Welcome!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chicken Barbecue at Island Falls VFW. $8.00 per person
1 p.m. "There's No Place Like Home" Theme Parade. Call 463-2507 or 463-2518 to register
A variety of events will be at the Island Falls Municipal Building following the parade.
3 p.m. Four Wheeler Pulls. $10 registration fee. Call 463-3673 to register. Prizes to be awarded.
