We are postponing FriendsFest to Sunday, Sept. 24.
(We need the rain, but dang!)
*Sigh*, we need you to sign up if you can come on the new date HERE!
New Date: Sunday, September 24
Time: 4pm to dusk
Location: 111 Mill Race Rd, Verona--Shirley and Stuarts beautiful riverfront property
Bring: Dish to share, drinks
Reusable plates, cups and utensils
Chair or blanket
Kids, YES!
Dogs, sorry, NO.
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 Alliance
Izaac Walton League of America
Educational streamside 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.