Kids Day 2010 seeking volunteers, sponsors and public input
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Planning for the second annual South Berwick Kids Day is under way, and organizers are seeking public input and involvement from participating families, businesses and groups. This year, the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary is collaborating with Kids Day organizers, and with their support, the June 5 festival promises to be better in its second year.
Mark Gagnon, member of Rotary and longtime South Berwick resident and business owner, said Rotary and Kids Day are a perfect match, since one of the Rotary's missions is to support the local community.
"Last year was such a great day. The parade reminded me of when I was a kid," Gagnon said. "It was great to see all the little kids and their decorated trikes, bikes, scooters and various vehicles."
Jennifer Houghton, founder and coordinator of Kids Day 2009, is also a Rotary member. She is grateful for the Rotary's involvement.
"Rotary provides a strong partnership while offering insurance coverage for the event. Its active members have already begun coordinating various Kids Day tasks to ensure its success," said Houghton.
Last year's favorites will be back, with double the number of free bike helmets to be distributed by Seacoast Kiwanis and free cotton candy from The Strawberry Festival Committee. Other organizations participating again this year include York Hospital, South Berwick Public Library and Childlight Yoga.
Vicki Stewart, Central School Principal and last year's Kids Day Parade Grand Marshall, was proud to be part of the first family-friendly event. "It was exciting to see the community taking part and coming together," Stewart. said "It was perfect."
South Berwick Kids Day will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Everything Wheels Parade. Decorate your wheelbarrows, strollers, skateboards, or anything else with wheels and join in the fun at South Berwick's Community Center. The parade will travel up Norton Street to Main Street and will end at Central School. Games, activities and giveaways will be set up throughout the downtown area.
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, or want information about Kids Day 2010, visit www.sbkidsday.blogspot.com.
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