After 58 years Memorial’s “fair” on
September 11 still entertains
For years Memorial Church’s Lord’s Acre has been on the short list of community events people in the Poolesville area look forward most to attending. Thanks to the hard work of the planning committee, there are more reasons than ever to attend this year. The festivities, running from 9 am until 3 pm, have something for everybody—with a number of innovations.
For starters, the wonderful folks from our fire department will provide free blood pressure checks all day, chair massages will be provided courtesy of INOVA from 11 to 1 and “Attic Treasures” returns. And repeating from last year are two popular features--an appraiser (all day) and bingo (after 1). Nationally-known appraiser and Poolesville resident Willis Van Devanter will evaluate antiques, except jewelry, including art and written materials.
Certainly the children will not lack for distractions with a moon bounce, “boom blasters” (balloon popping race) and “Dino kid striker” (hit the hammer to ring the gong), not to mention the ever-popular duck pond, ping pong toss, dart board-balloon pop game and a half dozen other tried and true kids pleasers. And every player wins something. And another new feature—for a bargain 5 dollars kids can play games unlimited, “moon bounce” all day and participate in one craft activity.
Adults may spend much of their time browsing among a wide selection of offerings, including Memorial’s famous apple butter, cakes and pies, candy, baked goods and of course the interesting items they will find in “Attic Treasures” (household goods, furniture, toys, etc.), shelves packed with used books, DVDs and VCRs and a silent auction. (Note: Those who want to have the widest selection of “Attic Treasures” can attend a “pre-sale” Friday night, the 10th, from 6 to 8 pm.)
Of course Lord’s Acre wouldn’t be Lord’s Acre without the mouth-watering refreshments prepared by Memorial’s best cooks. Whether the taste is for a quickie lunch at the outside booth—or for a simple menu served in the fellowship hall, none need leave hungry. And attendees can do their browsing, playing, shopping and eating while being entertained by live music.
You’ll be glad you came and you can be sure you will see many of your friends and neighbors there. Proceeds from the event help to support the operations and programs of the church, including many community-related activities.
Memorial lays plans for an exciting future!
The results of over five months of hard work by the leadership of the church, enhanced by the input of many other members of the congregation, these documents detail ambitious plans for growth in programming, witness and community involvement.
One reason United Methodists are able to accomplish great things is the church’s emphasis on “connectionalism.” It is common to hear United Methodist leaders speak of the denomination as “the connection.” This concept has been central to Methodism from its beginning.
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