Picnic in the Park Celebration

11/27/2020

Woohoo. You guys we reached our goal of $500!!! Thank you so much to all those who donated these awesome baskets, to all our supporters and all those who bought tickets. We cannot wait to gift AWRSD libraries, particularly Westminster Elementary School this awesome donation.
💛 $50 voucher Kays Dairy Bar - Nick Fearon
💛 $50 voucher All About You (2 opportunities to win) - Natasha Tocci and Emily Grigos
💛 Wine and 2 glasses (2 opportunities to win)- Ilinda Johnson and Diane Ruksnaitis
💛 Wine basket (pictured) - Colleen pratt Bouchard
💛 Over $100 of Children's books (pictured) - Cari Schleyer
💛 Over $150 of goodies from NOTOWN Goods (pictured) - Julie Rischitelli

Congratulations you guys!!!

11/27/2020

11/27/2020

Today's the day!! Raffle Drawing live tonighy at 6pm. We are just $30 away from our goal so if you havnt got your tickets yet, now's the time. Thank you to all of those who have already purchased. See you at 6pm.💜

11/24/2020

We are so close to our goal!!! The draw is Friday!!! Get your last few raffle tickets now.
https://www.facebook.com/114248997100015/posts/148425757015672/

11/18/2020

Hi all, we have an awesome opportunity to raise more funds for culturally diverse books. We are so excited that Westminster Elementary has offered to post this raffle in their weekly newsletter 🎉🎉🎉. As a result, the draw will postponed until 27th November. Our community is so luckly to have a suppotive and compassionate school💜.

11/18/2020

LAST CHANCE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS. Draw will be held on Friday (27th) evening.
Raffle tickets are still on sale (1-$5, 3-$12) can be purchased through venmo (last 4 of phone is 6773). If you do not have venmo, please sebd a direct message and we can figure out alternwtive payment. Proceeds will be benefit AWRSD libraries and will be used to purchase diverse books and books by Black Authors. Prizes are as follows
💛 $50 voucher Kays Dairy Bar
💛 $50 voucher All About You (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine and 2 glasses (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine basket (pictured)
💛 Over $100 of Children's books (pictured)
💛 Over $150 of goodies from NOTOWN Goods (pictured)

**Please let your friends & family know and share this post**

10/29/2020

Raffle tickets are on sale until 27th November. We will be doing a live steam on the evening of the 20th to pick the winners. There's still a little time left to purchase, 1 ticket - $5, 3 tickets -$12. Tickets can be purchased through venmo (last 4 of phone is 6771) or in person by sending a direct message. Proceeds will be benefit AWRSD libraries and will be used to purchase diverse books and books by Black Authors. (If you would like to purchase and don't have venmo please message us). Prizes are as follows
💛 $50 voucher Kays Dairy Bar
💛 $50 voucher All About You (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine and 2 glasses (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine basket (pictured)
💛 Over $100 of Children's books (pictured)
💛 Over $150 of goodies from NOTOWN Goods (pictured)

**Please let your friends & family know and share this post**

10/09/2020

Raffle tickets are still on sale (1-$5, 3-$12) can be purchased through venmo (last 4 of phone is 6773). Proceeds will be benefit AWRSD libraries and will be used to purchase diverse books and books by Black Authors. (If you would like to purchase and dont have venmo please message us). Prizes are as follows
💛 $50 voucher Kays Dairy Bar
💛 $50 voucher All About You (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine and 2 glasses (2 opportunities to win)
💛 Wine basket (pictured)
💛 Over $100 of Children's books (pictured)
💛 Over $150 of goodies from NOTOWN Goods (pictured)

**Please let your friends & family know and share this post**

09/27/2020

Some photos of the children (and adults 😊) participating in a drum and dance circle, learning West African rhythms and dances with Ammaya Dance & Drum 🌍💛

09/27/2020

Some awesome photos from today.

09/26/2020

You guys!!! What an absolutely beautiful morning!! Thank you so much for everyone's support. And a huge thank you to our performers, Ammaya Dance and Drum, Nicholas Fearon and Youth Activists; Denim, Jayla and Jalissa!!! Your knowledge, talents and voices were heard, valued and appreciated!!
🌍💛 Much Love 💛🌍

09/26/2020

Some reminders for tomorrow:
💛 Please be mindful of the 6 feet social distancing guidelines.
💛 Please wear your mask when entering, exiting or moving around the common.
💛 Please leave the common as you found it, come prepared to pack up any leftovers and trash and dispose of at home.
💛 Remember to bring a precussion instrument (tupperware or other household item) in order to participate in an interactive drum circle.
💛 Plan to sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

09/26/2020

It looks like Saturday is going to be a great day for Picnic in the Park. There will be performances from Ammaya Dance and Drum, Nicholas Fearon and Massachusetts' very own Youth Activists. So pack your picnic, grab your mask and come enjoy a morning of cultural awareness, as we celebrate People of Color 🌍💜.

09/26/2020

$5 for 1 ticket OR $12 for 3 tickets
Picnic in the Park will be holding a raffle (draw date TBD) in order to raise money for the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District libraries. Money raised will be used to purchase culturally diverse books, as well as books by Black authors. Raffle prizes range from $50-$150 (some pictured below). Tickets will be sold at Picnic in the Park tomorrow and can also be purchased via Venmo (please provide name and contact info in venmo comment)
$5 for 1 ticket OR $12 for 3 tickets