Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer Festival

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27.
 
"With this being our 10th year of block parties / festivals, we've seen how impactful bringing folks together for a good time can be," CCA President John Tremblay said in an email exchange. "Witnessing lots of smiling, happy people is always a testament to the value."
 
Scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Community House Grounds, the festival offers an array of entertainment for all ages. Headlining the festival is Whiskey City and there will also be a performance by It's Magic during intermission.
 
There will also be activities for children like face painting and balloon tying.
 
For those seeking friendly competition, the Cheshire Cornhole Cup also returns.
 
Ozzie's Food Truck and Diane's Twist Ice Cream will offer food snacks for purchase throughout the event. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
 
There will also be raffles.
 
"Our events are always free to attend, so bring the whole family out to hear some really great music, entertain the kids / grandkids with face painting, balloon art, and a magic show, play in a cornhole tournament, and of course partake in some of Ozzie's incredible food," Tremblay said.
 
In case of inclement weather, the rain location will be the nearby Cheshire Community House.
 
Tremblay added that the festival represents a change in Cheshire that has evolved over the last 10 years — following the motto "Cheshire Proud."
 
"Cheshire has evolved in many positive ways over the last decade. There are so many groups contributing to a vibrant community such as the Council on Aging, Lions Club, Recreation Committee, Volunteer Fire Department, Police Association, the list goes on," he said. "The recreation economy here is progressing and folks from all over are recognizing that this is a special place."
 

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Jungle Jim Free Library Event in Adams

ADAMS, Mass. — Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's free event hosting "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by "Jungle Jim" Manning on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. 
 
This event is free and open to the public and best for ages four to eleven. Jim Manning, widely known as Jungle Jim is a balloon magician. Jim is a professional family entertainer based out of Somerville. He has been a full-time performer since 2004. Jim has performed in libraries on a wide range of topics. 
 
"Read, Renew, Repeat" is sponsored by The Adams Free Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
 
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Adams Free Library.
 
Families and children are invited to join the Adams Free Library on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. with Jungle Jim (best for ages 4-11) An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. 
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