ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
Among the many activities to be enjoyed during the 2015 Ashland Summer Fest, be sure to see the Quilt Show at the Ashland Advent Christian Church on Friday July 3 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday July 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The quilting handiwork of our area quilters will be on display. Few things are more appreciated than wrapping up in a quilt on a cold evening. Quilts are beautiful works of art that can be hung on a wall or spread over a bed. But more importantly, they tell a story. The quilts on exhibit celebrate and and tell many stories of births, weddings, family reunions and commemorate people and places. Each quilt on display will be accompanied by information about the quilter and tell the quilts ‘story’.
One of the highlights of the quilt show will be a quilt created by Elaine Dempster to honor Larry Hall’s many contributions to the Ashland community. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to view this very special quilt and read the story of it’s creation along with leaving a written message to Hall.
On Sunday July 5 at 2 p.m., the Ashland District School Auditorium will be dedicated in honor of Larry Hall, an Ashland educator who has made a huge impact on the musical program in the Ashland area. Following the ceremony, the Just Folk Singers, directed by Hall, will present a concert.
Ashland VFW summer activities
The Ashland VFW will be hosting several activities during the Ashland Summer Fest. They will be hosting a Bingo game at the VFW Hall on Saturday, July 4 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The Veteran Luminaries with Roll Call will take place at 6 p.m. on July 5 with live music.
The Ashland VFW also invites community members and friends to join in celebration of Julia Ellis, who will be celebrating her 90th birthday. The party will be held Saturday, July 11 at noon.
Scavenger hunt planned
A unique event, the Hornets Scavenger Hunt, will be sponsored by The Ashland Alumni Association on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For a $5 entry fee, participants are eligible for various prizes valued from $5 to $100. The entry fee can be paid at Orion and clues and contest rules will be provided upon registration.
Ashland Summer Fest
The town of Ashland will be holding its annual Summer Fest celebration beginning on Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6. There will be family-friendly activities taking place throughout the holiday weekend. The town parade will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Come on out to Ashland and enjoy the celebration!
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
