2018 Westborough Family Fall Festival to be held Oct. 13-14

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Submitted by the Rotary Club of Westborough

Westborough – The Rotary Club of Westborough is hosting a Family Fall Festival at Bay State Commons on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. – dusk and a Classic Car show on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 East Main Street. This weekend of events promises something for everyone. There is no charge for admission.

Past President and Event Chair Shelby Marshall’s enthusiasm for this event is evident.

“After postponing our annual Spring Festival due to potentially dangerous weather we heard from the community, vendors and our members it was important to reschedule the event. So, here we are! Spring Festival is now Fall Festival and there’s nothing like being outside in the fall in New England to celebrate and bring our community together!”

Saturday’s events include a variety of events for every age and interest with local businesses; food trucks; musical performances by a variety of local talent, including Luanne Crosby, Lyssa Coulter and artists from Patrice Paris Voice Studio; kids’ carnival hosted by Westborough High School students, the always popular Roaming Railroad and a craft beer tent. The day will end with live music by Southbound Train, sponsored by the Westborough Recreation Department. There’s even something for Fido – a doggie dash (10 a.m.), Snuggle Pup Hut, dog spa and an amateur dog show!

The fun continues on Sunday with a Classic Car Show, supported by NAPA Auto Parts. Enjoy music, a food truck, military vehicles while walking among gleaming classic beauties!

“The Rotary Club hosts this event to give back to the community supporting our activities,” Marshall said.

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and act to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Rotary members believe we have a shared responsibility to work together to address our world’s most persistent issues.

“We’ll be displaying a ShelterBox as a way to help the community understand how Rotary makes a difference,” Marshall noted. “Each ShelterBox typically contains a tent designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, water purification kit, blankets, tools, and other necessities. The contents of a ShelterBox are tailored to the nature and location of the disaster. ShelterBoxes have been used to help in New Orleans, New York and New Jersey, after Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy and throughout the world in places like Syria and Ecuador.”

Locally the Rotary Club of Westborough may be best known for its high school scholarships, and it also contributes to the town in many other ways throughout the year including supporting local organizations/teams, the BORO program, veterans and Rangers on Track. The club participates in the 4th of July block party, plays a key role in lighting the downtown and rotary for the December holidays and supports the Holiday Store hosted by Youth & Family Services.  This year the club will be bringing an Addiction Prevention Program to the community, recognizing addiction, like polio, is a disease, and can be decreased through prevention.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Westborough visit www.westboroughrotary.org.

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