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Annual Ice Cream Social & Book Sale
July 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 48th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 on the library grounds. The event is a fundraiser for the library.
More than 4,000 books will be offered for sale, including selections for adults, teens and children on a wide range of topics. Audio books, DVDs, and music CDs will also be sold. Additionally, library design t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets will be available for purchase.
Early risers can join in the free Whistle 5K Fun Run. Registration is on site at Summit Plaza from 7:30–7:55 a.m. This is a timed event, but there are no entry fees, and no prizes will be awarded. The race start time is 8:00 a.m.
Activities for kids will include fire truck rides from the Fountaindale Fire Co., face painting by Making Faces with artist Sarah Berkey (noon-2:00 pm); The Ft. Ritchie Community Center will offer fitness activities for kids. The Franklin Co. Library System Bookmobile will be on site during the event.
The Wayne Band will open the event, playing from 9:00-10:00 a.m. At noon the Harvey Bridgers Award will be presented to a fifth- or sixth-grader for exemplary use of the library and its services. Local singer-guitarist Rich Fehle will perform at intervals throughout the event.
Special entertainment this year features singer/songwriter Mark DeRose who will delight audiences with a free performance for all ages beginning at 10:30 a.m.
A variety of food will be offered for sale, including hot dogs, steamers, nachos, drinks and baked goods. Parking is available in the plaza lot across from the library, off Monterey Lane and in other adjacent lots. For more information, email to: brsmtnboard@gmail.com.
Learn more HERE.