4 October, 2013
The annual HPTA fall carnival will take place on October 5 from 10-4 on the town common or at the YMCA if it rains. This year, organizers Michelle McGowan and Nancy Cavanaugh have kept many of the same games, crafts, inflatables, and bake sale that have made the carnival a popular attraction in past years and added some additions they think will excite families.
According to McGowan, "We are really excited to offer the pony rides this year for the first time. I think the children will love it and it will help us raise a lot of money for the schools."
The carnival will also feature some new crafts, entertainment by local performers, a new food vendor and roaming characters, including Bob the Builder and princesses. This year's sweet walk, similar to an old-fashioned cake walk, will feature some special goodies and the game prizes will have expanded offerings.
The raffle table this year will include a big ticket item-- an iPad mini-- as well as some baskets and gift cards. IPad Mini raffle tickets are available online right now through the HPTA website and will be sold until shortly before the drawing.
HPTA President Sonia Cleven said, "My kids have always LOVED the Annual HPTA Carnival-- it has become a fall family tradition. There's something for everyone!"
Cavanaugh added, "We are grateful to our many sponsors. Phipps Insurance Agency stepped up again as our lead sponsor and we welcomed Westborough Tennis and Swim Club as our major prize sponsor. The support of local businesses has been phenomenal. The visitor bags we give out free to the first 300 families will include some goodies from them!"
The event requires the help of about 200 volunteers-- adults as well as middle and high school students. Sign up through the HPTA website..
