Subject: ☂️NEW LOCATION for FriendsFest, Sunday, Sep.24☂️

 NEW LOCATION

for FriendsFest


If you need to make or change your reservation, click HERE!


 

Rain Date: Sunday, September 24

Time: 4pm to dusk

Location: Staunton American Legion Post 13, 357 Cedar Green Rd, Staunton.

Bring: Dish to share, drinks

            Reusable plates, cups and utensils

            Kids, YES!

            Dogs, sorry, NO.

            No need to bring a chair, as they will be provided!

 

Please come to FOMR’s yearly barbecue to celebrate the Middle River! Two lucky raffle winners will leave with a grand prize of either a new kayak, or stand-up inflatable paddle board, and there are many more raffle prizes to be drawn for those attending

 

WE ARE BRINGING BACK OUR POTLUCK! We ask you to bring a dish to share, your own reusable plates, cups and utensils. FOMR is providing BBQ, buns and sauces.  


Schedule:

·       4:00-4:30pm  Multi-generational group games for ALL ages

        4:15-5:00pm  Chat with environmental organization representatives

                                       Valley Conservation Council

                                       Chesapeake Bay Foundation

                                       Izaac Walton League of America

                                Educational talks

                                       Riparian Buffers with Wren (Valley Conservation Council)

                                       Litter in Rivers with Dave, Shaun and Angela (FOMR)

·       4:00-5:00pm Silent auction (check, cash or credit cards accepted)

·       5:00pm Raffle ticket sales and silent auction bidding closes

·       5:00-6:00pm Dinner and socializing

·       6:00pm   Volunteer recognition

              Raffle and auction winner announcements

 

We hope you will join us for this fun evening of comradery as we give thanks for our sponsors, volunteers, and our amazing resource…The Middle River!   


Want to VOLUNTEER? If you are coming to FriendsFest and want to help make the party happen, we need you! There are no less than 40 different volunteer task roles you can choose from to help with before, during or after the party. Scroll down the document to see your choices and sign up for any blank numbered space HERE.



FriendsFest Silent Auction


At FriendsFest 2023, we will again offer a small, on-site silent auction of some amazing items. Come prepared to participate!


Here is a sampling of a few items you will be able to bid on between 4:00-5:00pm at the picnic.

  • two-night stay at an Airbnb on Middle River, at Riverview Cottage

  • a handmade fly-fishing rod

  • fly-fishing trip for two from Middle River Outfitters

  • a handmade canoe paddle

  • two-night stay at an Airbnb in Franklin, West Virginia, at Bear Cub Cabin

  • a fishing gear medley basket

  • artworks

  • more!

 

Raffle Tickets For Sale Online


Whether or not you attend our FriendsFest Picnic on September 24 you can win one of the two great prizes pictured above from our raffle! And if you come to FriendsFest, there will be other prizes and a silent auction opportunity.

Hyperlite Elevation 10'-2" Inflatable Stand Up Padleboard Package

10' Yellowfin Vibe Wildfire 100 Sit-on-Top Kayak

Raffle tickets can be purchased online HERE!



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