LITTLETON, Maine — Smiles and laughter were plentiful Saturday at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum as a large group turned out for the inaugural Littleton Field Days celebration.
A fundraiser for the Littleton Playground Committee, the event featured a multitude of children’s games designed to test their skills, while raising money for a good cause.
“We are absolutely thrilled with how the day went,” said Sara Wotton Deveau, a member of the playground committee. “There was a great crowd and many smiling, happy children. We have gotten a lot of positive feedback from those who attended as well as the countless volunteers that helped throughout the day.”
Other committee members are Lorie Schools, Erin Watson, Jennie Schools, Rae Johnston, Nancy Wright, Heather Jones and Rebecca Smith.
The event generated nearly $9,000 for the effort, Deveau said. The committee had previously raised $9,500 since forming in May, which was added to $12,000 the town had set aside in a reserve account.
The town is looking to raise between $80,000 and $100,000 to purchase a new playground to replace a 31-year-old set of equipment.
Additionally, quilt raffle tickets, T-shirts, and a special covered bridge commemorative coin can still be purchased by contacting the town office at 207-538-9862.
LITTLETON, Maine — August 7, 2021 — Trying to crawl under a beam for the obstacle course is David Cowperthwaite at the Littleton Field Days Saturday. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
LITTLETON, Maine — August 7, 2021 — Lexi McNinch bounces on an inflatable ball as she completes the obstacle course at Littleton Field Days Saturday. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
LITTLETON, Maine — August 7, 2021 — Owen Morris lines up his shot in the golf game at Littleton Field Days Saturday. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
LITTLETON, Maine — August 7, 2021 — Emma Vandevender runs with a foam paddle and ball in one of the many childrens’ games at Littleton Field Days Saturday. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
LITTLETON, Maine — August 7, 2021 — Kris Kellerhals takes a splash in the dunk tank at the Littleton Field Day event Saturday. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
