Summer Solstice
Celebrate the energy of the evening with a Summer Solstice Trolley ride….or two! Enjoy all the Museum has to offer with special night time hours
JUNE 23, 2019 — REGISTRATION 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM — LAUNCH at 2:00pm after Rubber Duck Race. Ducks launch at 1:00pm.
ALLOWED:
Cardboard, Duct tape, Lumber 1″ X 12″ X 10′ long
Glue and assorted “smooth rivet” fasteners
Store-bought paddles are permitted: only oars, paddles or wind may be used to propel your vesselPROHIBITED: PLASTIC, METAL, STYROFOAM, TAR, WAX, FIBERGLASS RESINS, EPOXIES, STAPLES & CLAMPS
• BOAT MUST BE EASY TO ENTER & EXIT SHOULD IT BECOME UNEXPECTED SUBMARINE, AND BE FREE OF SHARP EDGES OR OTHER DANGERS TO CREW SAFETY.
• DECORATIONS MAY BE OF ANY MATERIAL (except styrofoam or any other aids in its floatation)
• ONLY A QUALIFIED BOAT CAN BE THE WINNER – ALL BOATS WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO RACE
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET (and be able to swim)
• OPEN TO ALL / PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN “HOLD HARMLESS” FORMS BEFORE RACE
• AT LEAST ONE PERSON IN BOAT AT ALL TIMES
• ALL RULES ARE FINAL AND ARBITRARY!
*** AT END OF RACE ALL BOAT MATERIAL MUST BE
REMOVED FROM THE RIVER / TOWN PROPERTY & PROPERLY DISPOSED OF ***
BOATS WILL BE JUDGED & PRIZES AWARDED FOR
MOST ORIGINAL/INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION, BEST DECORATED,
BEST TEAM SPIRIT & FUNNIEST
REGISTRATION: @ Registration table at event
DONATION $10 per vessel registered – All profits benefit our local Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry
FOR RULES & FURTHER INFORMATION – EMAIL ahriver@sbcglobal.net / CALL Dick Sherman @ 860-623-2081
RAIN OR SHINE – POSTPONED ONLY FOR RIVER SAFETY CONCERNS!
In case of a postponement – Duck and Boat race will be June 30
Sylvia’s Hot Dog Cart will have food for purchase (Noon – 3pm)
Join us for our June Meeting where we will be discussing what’s Current for the Community Clean Up. Come Join us and bring your great ideas for making a difference in our community!!! After the meeting we will be collecting trash for the first road that was brought up for clean up in the Warehouse Point area around Volunteer Park!! Share with friends and neighbors!
Open to All Voters-
State Representative Carol Hall
Carol Hall is the current State Representative for the 59th Assembly District, representing East Windsor and Enfield
Christopher Davis
Proudly serving East Windsor & Ellington as your State Representative.
Now is your chance to get behind the controllers and operate a trolley under the guidance of your instructor. The program is for Adults only. Adult $20 & Senior $19.
Put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. Adults $11, Children ages 4-11 $8, 3 and under Free and Museum members half off
