LIMESTONE, Maine — If the flags cropping up all over town in preparation for the annual Fourth of July festivities are a good indication of anything, it’s surely that the colors of a Limestone summer are red, white and blue. The Fourth of July has become synonymous with the Limestone Parade and fireworks display over Trafton Lake, and the Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) has been fund-raising and scheduling since early spring to make sure this year’s big events pack as much excitement as previous years.
This year’s parade is themed “In God we Trust” and takes place at noon on the Fourth. This is one of the largest events hosted by the Chamber and entries are still being submitted to date — it’s estimated that there will be 75 to 80 entries. Clowns, bands, special entertainment — the GLCC has spent approximately $2,500 making sure that this years’ parade is a hit.
Floats and entries can still be admitted into the parade by calling the town office at 325-4704 or by calling GLCC Secretary Grace O’Neal at 325-3491. Individuals interested in participating in the parade can also simply show up to the line-up at 11 a.m. or earlier at the Limestone Community School. It’s estimated that there will be 75 to 80 entries for the parade.
A new pre-parade event was added to July 4 events this year though it’s yet to be determined whether or not Aroostook County can stomach it; for the youths who can seemingly never get their hands on enough pizza and for the adults with big appetites, AL-BEAR’S is sponsoring a pizza eating contest that starts at 9 a.m, (which allocates ample time for digestion before the parade). In the spirit of fairness, there are five different age categories: 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, 10 to 13 years old, 14 to 17 years old and 18+. At the time of print, cheese pizza (and plenty of it) was planned for the eating extravaganza.
Other crowd pleasing events like the Street Dance, Tractor Pull, and the Chicken Pie Supper at the St. Louis Church are on the schedule again this year and are shaping up to be as just as memorable (and in some cases delicious) as last year.
Celebratory events started this past Monday with the beginning of Community Spirit Daze, where residential homes, businesses and churches in the town have been urged to decorate their exteriors with patriotic pride. Judging will be held next Wednesday.
Many popular events start as early as this Saturday, so clear your calendar and get ready for some good times:
Customer Appreciation Days
June 28 – July 3 Blvd Graphics – no sales tax taken on any purchases
June 28 – July 3 Hometown One Stop – 10 percent off all hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts
June 28 – July 3 Parent’s Country Store – Nacho’s, chili dog & one can of soda – $4
June 29 – July 1 Rendezvous Restaurant – free pitcher of soda with large pizza
June 29 – July 3 Talk of the Town – $5 off chemical services; $2 off men’s haircuts
June 28 – 8 a.m. – noon Limestone Post Office – free coffee and donuts
June 28 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Caldwell’s Auto (new office at 72 Long Road)- BBQ w/hotdogs, hamburgers
June 29 – all day Kelley’s Gun Shop – Coldwell’s Electric Earmuffs (reg. $40, on sale for $25)
June 30 – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Katahdin Trust Company – hot dog, chips & drink
July 1 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. AL-BEARS – free baby ice cream cone with any purchase
July 2 – all day Cote Auto – .05 cents off gallon of gas
July 3 – beginning at 10 a.m. The Closet – free coffee/lemonade & cookies
July 4 – all day Limestone Country Club – free hot dogs for all players
Fourth of July Events
Community Spirit Daze – Monday, June 21 to Monday, July 5: Decorate the outside of your home or business. Judging held on Wednesday, June 30. Call to register at the Town Office at 325-4704.
Three categories: Residential, business and church
$100 Chamber bucks awarded to residential and church categories
WAGM advertising gift certificate awarded to business category
June 26
All Day:Limestone community-wide yard sale, sponsored by Xi Alpha Theta sorority
11 a.m. Antique tractor pull at Albert Michaud Memorial Park – weigh at Trombley’s prior to event. FMI call Jon Poitras at 325-1019.
June 27
All day: Limestone community-wide yard sale
6 – 8 p.m.: Vacation Bible school at Limestone United Methodist Church. “Galactic Blast” theme.
June 28
3 – 6 p.m.:Robert Frost Mem. Library dedication and open house
6 – 8 p.m.:Vacation Bible school
June 29
1 – 3 p.m.: Princess Tea at Rendezvous Restaurant for ages 3 to 12. FMI call Carol Cote at 325-4258.
6 – 8 p.m. Vacation Bible school
June 30
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Strawberry Shortcake at the Masonic Lodge on Main St.. FMI call Jane Griffeth at 325-4018.
1 – 3 p.m. :Down & Dirty at The Artist’s Nook for ages 3 – 12. FMI call Carol Cote at 325-4258.
6 – 8 p.m. :Vacation Bible school
More events listed in the next issue of the Aroostook Republican.
Limestone’s annual 4th of July celebration 2010 Activities are held in downtown Limestone and at Trafton Lake
Sponsored by the Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce
This year’s parade is themed “In God we Trust” and takes place at noon on the Fourth. This is one of the largest events hosted by the Chamber and entries are still being submitted to date — it’s estimated that there will be 75 to 80 entries. Clowns, bands, special entertainment — the GLCC has spent approximately $2,500 making sure that this years’ parade is a hit.
Floats and entries can still be admitted into the parade by calling the town office at 325-4704 or by calling GLCC Secretary Grace O’Neal at 325-3491. Individuals interested in participating in the parade can also simply show up to the line-up at 11 a.m. or earlier at the Limestone Community School. It’s estimated that there will be 75 to 80 entries for the parade.
A new pre-parade event was added to July 4 events this year though it’s yet to be determined whether or not Aroostook County can stomach it; for the youths who can seemingly never get their hands on enough pizza and for the adults with big appetites, AL-BEAR’S is sponsoring a pizza eating contest that starts at 9 a.m, (which allocates ample time for digestion before the parade). In the spirit of fairness, there are five different age categories: 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, 10 to 13 years old, 14 to 17 years old and 18+. At the time of print, cheese pizza (and plenty of it) was planned for the eating extravaganza.
Other crowd pleasing events like the Street Dance, Tractor Pull, and the Chicken Pie Supper at the St. Louis Church are on the schedule again this year and are shaping up to be as just as memorable (and in some cases delicious) as last year.
Celebratory events started this past Monday with the beginning of Community Spirit Daze, where residential homes, businesses and churches in the town have been urged to decorate their exteriors with patriotic pride. Judging will be held next Wednesday.
Many popular events start as early as this Saturday, so clear your calendar and get ready for some good times:
Customer Appreciation Days
June 28 – July 3 Blvd Graphics – no sales tax taken on any purchases
June 28 – July 3 Hometown One Stop – 10 percent off all hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts
June 28 – July 3 Parent’s Country Store – Nacho’s, chili dog & one can of soda – $4
June 29 – July 1 Rendezvous Restaurant – free pitcher of soda with large pizza
June 29 – July 3 Talk of the Town – $5 off chemical services; $2 off men’s haircuts
June 28 – 8 a.m. – noon Limestone Post Office – free coffee and donuts
June 28 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Caldwell’s Auto (new office at 72 Long Road)- BBQ w/hotdogs, hamburgers
June 29 – all day Kelley’s Gun Shop – Coldwell’s Electric Earmuffs (reg. $40, on sale for $25)
June 30 – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Katahdin Trust Company – hot dog, chips & drink
July 1 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. AL-BEARS – free baby ice cream cone with any purchase
July 2 – all day Cote Auto – .05 cents off gallon of gas
July 3 – beginning at 10 a.m. The Closet – free coffee/lemonade & cookies
July 4 – all day Limestone Country Club – free hot dogs for all players
Fourth of July Events
Community Spirit Daze – Monday, June 21 to Monday, July 5: Decorate the outside of your home or business. Judging held on Wednesday, June 30. Call to register at the Town Office at 325-4704.
Three categories: Residential, business and church
$100 Chamber bucks awarded to residential and church categories
WAGM advertising gift certificate awarded to business category
June 26
All Day:Limestone community-wide yard sale, sponsored by Xi Alpha Theta sorority
11 a.m. Antique tractor pull at Albert Michaud Memorial Park – weigh at Trombley’s prior to event. FMI call Jon Poitras at 325-1019.
June 27
All day: Limestone community-wide yard sale
6 – 8 p.m.: Vacation Bible school at Limestone United Methodist Church. “Galactic Blast” theme.
June 28
3 – 6 p.m.:Robert Frost Mem. Library dedication and open house
6 – 8 p.m.:Vacation Bible school
June 29
1 – 3 p.m.: Princess Tea at Rendezvous Restaurant for ages 3 to 12. FMI call Carol Cote at 325-4258.
6 – 8 p.m. Vacation Bible school
June 30
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Strawberry Shortcake at the Masonic Lodge on Main St.. FMI call Jane Griffeth at 325-4018.
1 – 3 p.m. :Down & Dirty at The Artist’s Nook for ages 3 – 12. FMI call Carol Cote at 325-4258.
6 – 8 p.m. :Vacation Bible school
More events listed in the next issue of the Aroostook Republican.
Limestone’s annual 4th of July celebration 2010 Activities are held in downtown Limestone and at Trafton Lake
Sponsored by the Greater Limestone Chamber of Commerce
