Friday, September 11, 2009

Calling All Fort River Kids: Be In the Amherst 250th Parade!

Please note: this is not a Parent Council Sponsored Event.


Calling all Amherst Elementary School Students!


Be in AMHERST’s 250th Anniversary PARADE on SUNDAY, September 27th, 2009
And be part of Your Town and Public Libraries’ History!


Parents from Crocker Farm, Fort River, Mark’s Meadow and Wildwood schools are helping organize a walking float to celebrate the impact the town Libraries have on all children’s lives!
What to wear: Costume! Come as your favorite storybook or literary character. Wear comfortable shoes.
What to bring: A favorite book to carry, if you wish. Water; portable snack.
Where to meet: Kirby Theater, Amherst College Campus, east side of Route116, South of the Amherst Common (Enter from 116 South at Admissions Office sign; follow circular drive.)
When to arrive: Noon. Parade steps off sharply at 1 p.m.
Where it ends: Near the Mullins Center on the UMass Campus (2 mile walk)
All students, siblings and families are welcome! Strollers included!
Kids under 9: A parent or guardian must accompany you. Costumes encouraged but not required!
Kids/teens 9 – 15 years old: A parent or guardian must meet you at parade’s end, near the Mullins Center.
Don’t have a costume? Attend a costume making session:
· Session 1 will be held at the Jones Library on Sat., September 19th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
· Session 2 will be held at the Munson Library on Wed., September 23rd from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM
To sign up for the parade or receive additional information, please contact
Becky Demling at beckydemling@yahoo.com