Category: Strawberry Festival

Strawberry Festival News

Hello to all members of MCC:  This is the first month of the year and it is not too early to keep you all updated on our great festival.  This year we will be holding the festival on June 16th and 17th.  All chairs of each part of the festival are being contacted and are [...]

Tuesday January 31st, 2012 in Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

40th Annual Strawberry Festival This Weekend!

Our 40th Annual Strawberry Festival is June 18th & 19th! The MCC Strawberry Festival is our single largest church fundraiser, providing funds for Outreach, Christian Education and church events throughout the year.  It presents an opportunity for us to interact with the broader community as representatives of Monroe Congregational Church and – most importantly – [...]

Tuesday June 14th, 2011 in News & Notices, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

40th Annual Strawberry Festival June 18th & 19th

Our 40th Annual Strawberry Festival is June 18th & 19th! The MCC Strawberry Festival is our single largest church fundraiser, providing funds for Outreach, Christian Education and church events throughout the year.  It presents an opportunity for us to interact with the broader community as representatives of Monroe Congregational Church and – most importantly – [...]

Tuesday May 31st, 2011 in Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

40th Annual Strawberry Fesitval June 18th & 19th

The MCC Strawberry Festival is our single largest church fundraiser, providing funds for Outreach, Christian Education and church events throughout the year.  It presents an opportunity for us to interact with the broader community as representatives of Monroe Congregational Church and – most importantly – Strawberry Festival weekend is full of laughter, fun and fellowship [...]

Friday May 13th, 2011 in Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Strawberry Festival Jam Making Is Back

A message from the Jam Lady: Jam & jelly making for this year’s Strawberry Festival is has begun, and I need your help!  Please join us, no experience necessary, all are welcome!  Please see the sign-up sheet in Wilton Hall, or call me at 203-445-0139 with any questions.  Thanks! – Sue Wilgan.

Monday March 14th, 2011 in News & Notices, Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Our 40th Annual Strawberry Festival is June 18th & 19th! Mark your calendars

After this winter, with its record snowfall, we are looking forward to those strawberry fields! The MCC Strawberry Festival is our single largest church fundraiser, providing funds for outreach, Christian education and church events throughout the year.  It presents an opportunity for us to interact with the broader community as representatives of Monroe Congregational Church [...]

Monday March 14th, 2011 in News & Notices, Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Corrections

Correction to Strawberry Festival Totals The total of picked strawberries was original reported as 700.5 lbs. This total was for Friday & Saturday. An additional 396 lbs. were picked on Sunday, bringing the grand total to 1096.50 lbs! That is a lot of strawberries! Thanks to everyone who participated.    

Friday July 23rd, 2010 in News & Notices, Outreach, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

The 2010 Strawberry Festival Recap

Twenty-plus years ago, when I was in Sr PF, Sam and Sandy Ciardullo were our advisors.  We spent nearly every Sunday evening together for four great years. Of course things eventually changed as they tend to do; Sam job was relocated out West and they moved shortly after I graduated high school. On a visit [...]

Tuesday July 13th, 2010 in Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Strawberry Festival Bakers Needed!

We’re almost there!  Strawberry Festival is this Saturday and Sunday. The Country Store would love to sell your home baked brownies, cookies and tea breads – in deference to allergy sufferers, please no nuts! Please package in small, retail sizes, two or three per bag or container, and place on the table in Dineson Parlor [...]

Tuesday June 15th, 2010 in News & Notices, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

A Note from Sue Wilgan

As you enjoy your Strawberry Festival jam on toast on a sunny Sunday morning, please think of and say thanks to all those who helped me in making it. They are: Carol Kelly, Ann Zeiner, Barbara Gerritsen, Marian Schmitz, Peggy Villani, Rob McClenathan, Nancy Olofson, Cindy Robertson, John Whitbeck, Laurel Post, and Kristen Denner. Together [...]

Friday May 28th, 2010 in News & Notices, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Strawberry Festival Entertainment Schedule

 Saturday, June 19th: Don’t Be Alarmed – the MCC House Band: 10am-12pm: variety Boys in Hats: 12:30pm-2pm: folk The Marksmen: 2:30pm – 4:45pm: Irish/folk/contemporary Sunday, June 20th:  49Fingers: 11:30am-1:30pm: Bluegrass The McClenathans and Friends: 1:45pm – 2:30pm Hoe: 2:30pm-4:30pm: Bluegrass

Friday May 28th, 2010 in News & Notices, Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Strawberry Festival Schedule

Schedule: Friday, June 18th:        Setup        5 p.m. to completion Saturday, June 19th Festival’s first day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20th Festival’s second day, following worship to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20th Take down 5 p.m. to completion Sunday, June 20th Celebration Dinner      6:30 p.m. What to Bring š Your smile! š Reusable water bottle [...]

Friday April 30th, 2010 in Strawberry Festival | No Comments »

Strawberry Festival News

It seems like it was just a short time ago we began planning this year’s Strawberry Festival, and now it’s only a month away!  The area chairs have been busy organizing, and now we look to you for your much-needed support.  We understand that your lives are busy; still we are asking you to dedicate [...]

Friday April 30th, 2010 in Strawberry Festival | No Comments »