ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR JULY 4TH

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  MAUREEN MOONEY 603.233.0319

APRIL 14, 2014

MERRIMACK, NH -- The Rotary Club of Merrimack is pleased to announce that it will be hosting art and photography competitions open to adults during the Fourth of July festivities.
“Art and photography work of any subject and medium will be accepted but we are especially hopeful to see images which reflect the Town of Merrimack,” says Steve Russell, July 4th Family Fun Day Coordinator. 
Artists and photographers are encouraged to submit art and photography work that is framed and ready to hang with wire. Works should not exceed 24” x 30” 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.
In addition to the Adult Art and Photography Competitions, 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.
The 2014 July 4th Family Fun Day is a day of fun, games, entertainment, & food. The day's schedule has been announced and consists of the following:    Sparkler 5K Road Race (Start at Merrimack YMCA) at 8:00 am;   Merrimack Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast (Merrimack High School Cafeteria) from 8:00 am - 11:00 am;  Parade (Daniel Webster Highway to Baboosic Lake Road ending at the Merrimack High School) starts at 1:00 pm;  Merrimack Rotary Family Fun Day (Mastricola Elementary School Grass Fields) from 12 noon - 8:00 pm with chalk art, 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, much more;  Fireworks (Merrimack High School field) - July 4th begin at dusk.
For a full schedule and to contribute, go to www.merrimack4th.com and follow “Merrimack4th” on Twitter.  If interested in participating and/or to reserve space please contact Steve Russell at 493-8963 or at:    steve.russell@elbitsystems-us.com for  further information and sign up.

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Merrimack Rotary Announces July 4th Family Fun Day and Seeks Sponsorships

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: MAUREEN MOONEY 603.233.0319
APRIL 8, 2014

MERRIMACK, NH -- The Rotary Club of Merrimack is pleased to announce the Merrimack Rotary July 4th Family Fun Day at the James Mastricola Upper Elementary School recreational fields on Friday, July 4, 2014. Details of the day’s events can be found on the official web site: www.Merrimack4th.com.
The Rotary Club and Town of Merrimack will provide family entertainment from noon until dusk including kids’ entertainment, games, bounce rides, food and refreshments, and other activities. Some of the special events planned include:
·         Rotary Pancake Breakfast
·         Family Entertainment Stage
·         Kids Entertainment Stage
·         Local Club Demonstrations
·         Jaws of Life Demonstration
·         Car Crash Simulator
·         Merrimack Police K-9 (Gunny) demonstration
·         Fire Muster demonstration
·         Arts & Crafts Competition
·         Baking Competition
·         Merrimack History Tent
·         Bounce Rides and Games
·         Kids’ Slides
·         Carnival Games
·         Speed Pitch
·         Football Throw
·         Basketball Free Throw
·         Potato Sack Races
·         Three Legged Races

"The Merrimack Rotary July 4th Family Fun Day is a joy to plan and host," said Steve Russell, coordinator of Family Fun Day, "but it is only made possible with the generous contributions from members of the community. The Rotary Club of Merrimack requests community sponsorships in order to provide a fun-filled day of family entertainment. Contributions can be made by check and through PayPal on the web site: www.Merrimack4th.com."
Sponsorships available are as follows:

• $1,500 - Event signs all week before the 4th and all day of the 4th; name/company on placemat for Pancake Breakfast; included in press release and web site;
• $1,000 - Entertainment Stage Sponsor; all day of the 4th above stage; name/company on placemat for pancake breakfast; included in press release and website;
• $500 - Pancake Breakfast Sponsor; on display during the 4th; name/company on placemats, mentioned in press release and web site;
• $500 - Arts & Crafts Competition Tent Sponsor; on tent for the 4th, name/company on placemat; mention in press release and web site;
• $500 - Food Competition Tent Sponsor; on tent for the 4th, name/company on placemat; mention in press release and web site;
• $250 - Dining Tent Sponsors; on tent for the 4th, name/company on placemat; mention in press release and web site;
• $250 - Kids Entertainment Sponsors All day on the 4th on sign next to small stage; name/company on placemat; mentioned in press release and web site;
• $250 - Bounce House, Dunk Tank, other fun stuff; all day on the 4th on sign next to activity, name/company on placemat, mentioned in press release and web site;
• $100 - Gold Sponsors; on placemat at pancake breakfast;
• $50 - Silver Sponsor: on placemat at pancake breakfast;
• $25 - Bronze Sponsor: on placemat at pancake breakfast;
• $10 - Kid Sponsors: on placemat at pancake breakfast.

Tax deductible donations may be mailed to: Rotary Club of Merrimack Foundation, P.O. Box 181, Merrimack, NH 03054. Please place the following in the check memo line: “For Merrimack Rotary July 4th Family Fun Day" or donate through PayPal found on www.Merrimack4th.com.

Please contact Steve Russell 603-493-8963 or Steve.Russell@elbitsystems-us.com, access www.Merrimack4th.com, follow “Merrimack4th” on Twitter, and “like” Merrimack4th on Facebook for more information or questions.

Founded in 1971, the Rotary Club of Merrimack is a volunteer organization of business people and professionals supporting the community. Merrimack Rotary projects have included the Roger Duhamel Pavilion at Watson Park, scholarships, reconstruction of Kids' Kove Playground, support for Merrimack flood relief, the Merrimack July Fourth festivities, the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest, Interact Club, lighting at Reeds Ferry fields and more. The club works with other clubs on international projects like eradication of polio, Pure Water for the World, and hurricane relief in Honduras.

The club works with other clubs on international projects like eradication of polio, Pure Water for the World, and hurricane relief in Honduras. To RSVP for a meeting or for information about membership, contact Chris Christensen at 603.424.2542 or Chris@ChristensenNH.com or visit www.merrimackrotary.org.

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Rotary Club of Merrimack Hosts Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

March 31, 2014

MERRIMACK, NH - The Rotary Club of Merrimack will serve its annual 4th of July pancake breakfast on Friday, July 4th, 2014. Fluffy pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausages, juice and hot coffee will be served from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Merrimack High School Cafeteria on 38 McElwain Street. The tickets are $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for seniors; $4.00 for children under 12; and free for children under 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!

Founded in 1971, the Rotary Club of Merrimack is a volunteer organization of business people and professionals supporting the community. Merrimack Rotary projects have included the Roger Duhamel Pavilion at Watson Park, scholarships, reconstruction of Kids' Kove Playground, support for Merrimack flood relief, the Merrimack July Fourth festivities, the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest, Interact Club, lighting at Reeds Ferry fields and more. The club works with other clubs on international projects like eradication of polio, Pure Water for the World, and hurricane relief in Honduras.

To RSVP for a breakfast meeting or for information about membership, contact Chris Christensen at 603.424.2542 or Chris@ChristensenNH.com or visit www.merrimackrotary.org.

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