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107th Summer Fair Alert
August 7, 2024
The Jaffrey Center community and First Church have a long tradition of producing a village fair to raise modest funds for local causes. The event is always on the first Wednesday in August from 1 to 4. It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to work together for a common purpose and share their goodwill with those who will benefit the most. Everyone is welcome to join the effort with an assigned job, a donation of goods to sell, or a financial contribution.
Donations in good condition are critical to our success and may be dropped off on these dates:
Tuesday, July 16th, 10 – 12
Thursday, July 25th, 2 – 4
Saturday, Aug. 3rd, 11 – 1
Please bring your “treasures” to First Church’s Blackberry Lane entrance behind the parsonage. We welcome antiques and collectibles, fine art, and jewelry, fabrics and linens, puzzles, garden merchandise, and of course white elephants. No power tools, electronics, or exercise equipment will be accepted. As in the past few years we no long feature books.
Baked goods are also needed, but should be brought to the Parish House on Fair Day, Wednesday, August 7 between 9 and 11.
Bruce Hill, Pam Hill, and Janet Grant will continue as Fair Chairs and will be assisted by “intern” Pauline Brackett. Please contact them for more information. Look for updates in the weekly bulletin, eblasts, and the website.
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