" Quaboag 2010 Events Past "
--------------------------------August 8th, 2010 - Saturday---------------------------------West Brookfield Senior Center, for Veterans Appreciation CAR SHOW
----------------------------June 13th, 2010 - Sunday-----------------------------
Sunday Afternoon Croquet Social- W. Brookfield Town Common, Noon to 3:00 PM
Quaboag Plantation 350th Celebration's Banjo/Fiddle Contest, starting at 4 PM
---------------------------------June 5th, 2010 - Saturday ------------------------------
Family Fun Day - West Brookfield - Town Common, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Come one, Come All,
Fun for all ages.
-------------------------------May 15th, 2010 - Saturday---------------------------------
" The Grand Ball Auction "
Here are a few of the tables that will be Auctioned on Saturday, May 15th or on rain date Sunday May 16th.
"For those Artisans who have volunteered their talents and time in the painting of these Quaboag 350th Plantation Tables, the carpenters who have volunteered their talents and time in the design and fabrication of these tables and the committiee members of the Quaboag Grand Ball committiee who helped to put it all together, we owe a great debt of gratitude and appreciation for all there efforts in making this historical event a tremendous tribute and success to the Quaboag 350th Celebration."
The artists who painted tables: Ron Couture, Brookfield, Ma.; Anne Phillips, West Brookfield, Ma.; Dick Chase, West Brookfield, Ma.; Kara Bigda, West Brookfield, Ma.; Ruth Lyon, West Brookfield, Ma.; Gail Bruce, West Brookfield , Ma. and New York; Robin Scott, West Brookfield, Ma.; Andrea Putrumbes, Barre, Ma.; Carole Bentley, North Brookfield, Ma.*; Norman Cabana, Spencer, Ma.*; Sarah Dyer, Barre, Ma.*; Mary Kay Ebersold, Spencer , Ma.*(2 tables); Gayle Magwood, East Brookfield, Ma. * (4 tables); Ann Marcel, Leicester, Ma.*; Linda Spencer, Spencer, Ma.*; Constance Watson, Worcester, Ma.*; Rob Lyon, West Brookfield, Ma.(artist-blacksmith); * indicates Massasoit Art Guild member
The Carpenters responsible for the fabrication of the tables: Dennis Martin, W. Brookfield, Ma.; designer & fabricator
Daniel Sykes, W. Brookfield, Ma. ; designer & fabricator
Barry Nadon Jr. , W. Brookfield, Ma.; volunteer assistant
Alan E. Weeks, W. Brookfield, Ma.; volunteer assistant
Quaboag 350th Grand Ball Committee Members who put it all together: Beverly and Merton Kenniston
Barbara Clancy
M.J. Haesche
Susan LaBarge
Ruth Lyon
Babs Martell
Doug Martell
Sandy Martin
Sandy McAllister
Christine McManus
Martha Salem-Laesca
Jean Tamm
Claudia Tourigny
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The Quaboag 350th Ball Committee auction of the hand painted tables (built by local craftsmen and painted for use at Quaboag 350th ball) will be held in the grand ballroom of the West Brookfield town hall on Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, May 16th, same time, same place. The tables will be available for viewing from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the grand ballroom on Saturday and in the event of a rain postponement, they will also be available on Sunday, May 16th from 2 to 4 as well.
This date, according to ball co-chairmen Beverly andMert Kenniston, was chosen to coincide with the West Brookfield Asparagus and Flower Heritage Festival,which is scheduled to take place on West Brookfield’s common, Routes 9 and 67, on the same date -Saturday, May 15th,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the rain date on Sunday, May 16th.
“We want the people who plan to attend the asparagus festival to have the opportunity to see and bid on the tables as well,” Bev said. “We will have photos of the tables at the asparagus festival, and they may be seen at the town hall after 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon and Sunday in the event of a rain out.”
The tables, measuring approximately 16” x 40,” coffee table height (18”) were painted by area artists, who volunteered their services. Each table is individually painted with artist signature, and the underside of the table is hot iron branded with a brand especially created by local artist-blacksmith Rob Lyon. The brand features the Quaboag 350thlogo created by local artist Ron Couture. Twenty three of the tables were built by volunteers Dennis Martin, Dan Sykes, Alan Weeks, and Barry Nadon Jr.; 20 were painted – only the painted tables will be auctioned.
The brand has been donated to the Quaboag Historical Society; these tables will be significant souvenirs of the historic celebration, the Kennistons say. A certificate of authenticity will be provided with each table.
In addition to the tables, a number of items used at the ball for décor will be auctioned at that time. This list includes :
- 3double-light street lights (used on the balcony at the ball)
- General store storefront (used on the balcony – easy disassembly)
- General store sign
- 3’ X 26’ Burgundy entryway carpet
- 2snack/cereal dispensers
- 6 1960 300thanniversary banners
- Plus an additional assortment of items;
Several yards of gold lame’ with embedded lights ( used on stage, entry arch, entry window)
Battery operated candles
Candle reflecting mirrors – octagonal (these were used on top of hi-hat tables)
Candle ring decorations
Holiday roping decorations
2 4x8 sheets of vinyl lattice – new – used for the entry arch.
The Town hall will be opened for viewing on Saturday from 2 to 4:30 for viewing, unless the asparagus festival and auction are postponed due to rain. In which case, the town hall viewing will now take place on Saturday and Sunday from 2 – 4:30 with the auction taking place on Sunday, May 16th at 4:30 PM.
Auctioneer, Joe Craig, will conduct the auction.
All Proceeds of the auction will go to the Quaboag 350th fund, to help cover expenses throughout the year-long celebration.
For further information, please contact
Mert Kenniston at 508-867-5005
or
William Jankins, 508-867-3673.
Additionally,information will also be made available on the Official Quaboag 350th Website at http://www.quaboag350.com .
--------------------------------May 15th, 2010 - Saturday---------------------------
Meet Diederick Leertouwer, Asparagus & Flower Heritage Festival- W. Brookfield Town Common from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Quilt Show- with 350th Quilt Display - W. Brookfield, 73 Central St., Senior Center
----------------------------------May 8th, 2010 - Saturday--------------------------------
---------------------------April 29th, 2010 -Thursday ----------------------------
Presentation by Judith Black, - "Meet Lucy Stone" - W. Brookfield Town Hall in the Great Hall from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
---------------------------April 24th, 2010 - Saturday ----------------------------
Presentation by Christie Higginbottom, "Early New England Plants and Gardening", West Brookfield Town Hall in the Great Hall from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
--------------------------------April 5th – June 24th, 2010 ---------------------------------
Exhibition: "Brookfield" - W. Brookfield, Merriam-Gilbert Library
-------------------------------March 21st, 2010 – Sunday--------------------------------------------
Library Program- "A Tribute to Irving and Jane England" -Great Hall in W.Brookfield Town Hall, 2 PM
W. Brookfield / Warren Schools K - 12, Post Card Design and Essay Contest
-------------------------------February 27th, 2010 – Saturday -----------------------------
Art/Photo Contest Judging- Great Hall in W. Brookfield Town Hall
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Kids Art/Photo Contest February 6th - 27th, 2010
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Quaboag 350th Grand Ball
----------------------------------January 2nd, 2010 - Saturday--------------------------
The Quaboag area’s 350th anniversary Grand Ball was held Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the grand hall of West Brookfield’s town hall, following a 5:00 PM dinner at the Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield.
A colonial dance demonstration was presented at 7:30 PM, followed by the march of the dignitaries to their seats of honor at 8:00 PM. Semi formal dress was the order of the evening, but the committee encouraged period costume.