Community Corner
Merrimack Fourth of July Fun on Tap
Check out the schedule of events in town for Thursday's celebration.
The Fourth of July is already upon us.
On Thursday, Merrimack has a full day of activities planned starting with the annual pancake breakfast and Sparkler 5k and ending with a fireworks show at Merrimack High School.
- 8 a.m.: Sparkler 5K Road Race (Start at Merrimack YMCA)
- 8 a.m.-noon: Merrimack Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast (Merrimack High School Cafeteria)
- 9-11 a.m.: Chalk art contest
- 1 p.m.: Parade (Daniel Webster Highway to Baboosic Lake Road ending at the Merrimack High School)
- Noon - 10:00 pm: Merrimack Rotary Family Day (Mastricola Elementary School Grass Fields) multiple food vendors, club & service organizations, non-profit organizations, children's entertainment, teen entertainment, live stage events, Merrimack Police dunk tank, food contests, business vendors, crafts & gifts, specialty vendors, family entertainment, local bands, live demonstrations, and much more.
- Dusk: Fireworks (Merrimack High School field) - July 4th begin at dusk.
Parade
The Merrimack Fourth of July parade steps off at 1 p.m. from the Tractor Supply Parking lot. Highlights include Pat the Patriot (the New England Patriots Mascot) and a Patriots' cheerleader, two drum and bugle corps – the Spartans and the Muchachos, the Merrimack High School marching band and the bike and wagon parade.All children in Merrimack are invited to take part in the bike and wagon section of the parade. Dress your mode of transportation in its best red, white and blue and meet at the Tractor Supply parking lot no later than 12:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Kristin Wardner at 424-2331.
Pancake Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Merrimack will serve its annual 4th of July pancakebreakfast on Thursday, July 4th, 2013. Fluffy pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice and hot coffee will be served from 8:00 am until 12 noon at the Merrimack High School Cafeteria on 38 McElwain Street. The tickets are $8 for adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for children younger than 12; and free for children younger than 4.For more information about July 4th Family Fun Day, the pancake breakfast and/or to volunteer and become a sponsor, go to www.merrimack4th.com. Become a fan of "Merrimack 4th" on Facebook and Twitter too!
Sparkler 5k
The 16th annual Merrimack Sparkler 5K begins at 8 a.m. starting and ending at the Merrimack YMCA. The proceeds benefit Merrimack High School and Merrimack Middle School running programs.Visit www.sparkler5k.us for the online registration link or to complete the mail-in application. Today is the last day to register for $15. Goes up to $20 on July 1. Kids younger than 13 run for $10 before June 30 and $15 after.
Art Competition
Artists are encouraged to submit art work that is framed and ready to hang with wire. Works should not exceed 18” x 24” with frame. Pieces should be brought to the Arts & Crafts Tent on the grounds of Mastricola Elementary School any time before 1:00 pm on July 4th.
Voting for awards will take place throughout the day by popular vote and awards will be announced after 7pm on July 4th. Entry forms can be downloaded at our July 4th website: Merrimack4th.com.
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In addition to the Adult Art Competition, children will have the opportunity to create their own art on the day of the event. At the arts and crafts event, children will be encouraged to create watercolor paintings which demonstrate their favorite things about the Fourth of July. This event will take place from 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm and 5:30-6:30pm. After the event concludes, the awards will be decided by popular vote. First prize for each child’s age group will be a $25 gift certificate towards programs at Beck’s Arts Express in Nashua.
For questions or more information, please contact Joyce Jobin at joyce.jobin@td.com.
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Merrimack Cupcake Charities and Competition
Bring your favorite cupcakes to the Rotary July 4th Family Fun Day and participate in the Merrimack Cupcake Charities and Competition (MC3). Five cupcakes must be presented for judging, and 3 dozen cupcakes should be presented for sales to the day’s attendees to raise funds for local community projects.
Judging will be done blind by a panel of 5 judges in two categories – Professional, and Home Bakers. Entries will be judged based on three attributes: taste, presentation, and flavor originality/creativity. Each attribute will be graded on a scale of 1-10. For example, a judge may give a grade of “9” to a cupcake that is honey - lavender flavor, but give it a grade of “7” on taste & a grade of “6” on presentation.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place based on the highest three scores. The first place winner will receive a $75 gift certificate to Merrimack Premium Outlets; second place winner will receive $50 gift certificate to Merrimack Premium Outlets; and the third place winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Merrimack Premium Outlets. The three winners will also have photos and descriptions of their entries in the local papers, Merrimack Patch, and on the Merrimack Rotary website (www.merrimackrotary.org).
Participants should register at www.merrimack4th.com by July 1.
Participants must drop off their cupcakes for judging not later than 12:30 pm on July 4th at the Food Competition Tent on the grounds of the Mastricola Elementary School. Blind judging will take place during the parade. Winners will be announced from the Main Band Stage after the parade.
Chalk Art Competition
On the Mastricola Elementary School grounds from 9-11 a.m.in the parking lot near O’Gara Drive, the Rotary Club will present a chalk drawing contest for children and adults. Registration is on-site. Judging will be based on presentation and creativity.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
