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Friday, July 19, 2019
Volume 15 • Issue No. 29
York Days’ Summer Fun is Here! YORK The Town of York Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to present this year’s York Days lineup. On Friday, July 26, York Days kicks off with a free Family Summer Movie Night on Long Sands Beach, behind the Bath House. Cool off after a beach day by watching Small Foot, the winter themed, Warner Brothers hit where a yeti discovers an urban legend – a human. The movie begins at 8 p.m., so bring your blankets, a picnic and enjoy!
On Sunday, July 28, there will be the 36th Annual York Days Road Race, featuring a certified 5K course and a 12 and under 1 Mile Fun Run. This race is thanks to generous community partners like Amidon Family Dentistry, Shoreline Construction and York Family Dental. Race proceeds benefit youth programming in York. Runners can pick-up their bibs and race packets at the Portsmouth Runner’s Alley on Saturday, from 10 a.m. yo 1 p.m. Race day registration is 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the York High
School. The race is limited to 1,200 participants and race-day registration is $35 (plus administrative fees). The race begins promptly at 8 a.m., so arrive early! Also on July 28, the July Lighting of the Nubble returns after taking a break due to restoration last summer. Come see what our Nubble looks like in it’s holiday best, see the big man in red as he arrives on a York Beach Fire Truck and enjoy a performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble. See YORK page 2...
Antique Tractors and Engines Returning to Raitt Farm ELIOT The 24th Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show is set for July 26-28. This event is the largest fundraiser for the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum. Packed full of unique farm displays, working demonstrations, Tractor Pulling for all ages (Antique Stoneboat and kids pedal pull), hundreds of tractors and engines, it’s the perfect place to take your family. This farm show attracts hundreds
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of exhibitors from across New England and beyond, who attend the event each year bringing a wide assortment of antique farm machinery for visitors to see and enjoy. “This year we are featuring Olds Engines and Ford Tractors, and all makes and models are always welcome,” says President Tom Raitt. “Everything from rusty antique tractors, working tractors right out of the hayfield, to shiny restored tractors come to the show.” “People love watching all the unique displays including the Shingle Mill, Hildreth Woodsplitter, Large Engines and Power. It’s quite a sight to see. Vis-
itors can pick out the perfect souvenir shingle to take home. And the Blacksmith Shop is where you can watch them work the forge and create unique items.” “Hit-n-Miss engines make
the most unique sound and were used to run many different kinds of equipment back in the day,” states Vice President Phil St. Jean. I’ve been a collector of these engines for most of my life.
I enjoy seeing all the different displays each year that our members and exhibitors bring. Popular events are the Tractor Parade and Tractor Pulling that start at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday morning. There’s plenty to see besides farm machinery. For the kids there is the pedal pull Saturday morning, barrel tractor rides, “kids korner” where they can color and play games, “milk” Betsy the wooden cow and more. Crafters, a flea market, demonstrations at various exhibits like the Colonial Encampment, blacksmith shop and shingle mill. See TRACTORS page 26...
17th Annual “Val Ranco” Pow Wow WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce and the New Hampshire Inter-Tribal Native American Council proudly announce the 17th Annual “Val Ranco” Pow Wow to be held on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at Wells Harbor Park, Wells from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The event will include dancing, drumming, flute music at 10 a.m., vendors, storytelling at 11 a.m., auction, and evening session. Host Eastern Drum-Eastern Medicine, Guest Eastern
Drum-Mountain Spirit, Guest Eastern Drum-Medicine Bear. MC-Peter Newell. Flute music by assorted musicians. The Grand Entry is at noon on Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 12 and under, children under six are free. The public is cordially invited – no drugs or alcohol are allowed. The Wells Harbor Park Free Concert Series is teaming with the Pow Wow and will feature the band “The Bel Airs”, a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul
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