Posted June 4, 2022
Hello everyone! June is here bringing in the summer season to Manchaug Pond! A reminder of our events and fundraisers offered this month by the Manchaug Pond Foundation is below. Be sure to visit www.ManchaugPond.org for a full calendar listing and details.
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First up, and this morning, is our Vessel Safety Check, June 4, 2022, promoting safe boating at the state boat ramp on Torrey Rd, Sutton from 9 AM to Noon. Both new and seasoned boaters find this annual event of value to get all safe and legal on Manchaug Pond. There is no enforcement component and no police onsite, only educational, informative, one-on-one assistance from a certified examiner. This event is free, open to the public, and all vessels from motor boats to jetskis to paddle boards can participate. Safe boating information, Vessel Safety Check decal, If Found stickers, and paddle reflectors are available for free.
Also we have a few gently-used life jackets a member is offering for the taking. If interested, stop in at the ramp.
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For the month of June, Manchaug Pond Foundation has been chosen for the Hannaford’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! All month, Hannaford’s Supermarkets will donate $1.00 for every bouquet purchased at their Uxbridge store directly benefiting our organization. So spread the word, stop in to bring home a bouquet or gift to a friend or neighbor, and know you are supporting our work for Manchaug Pond!
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A Coffee Social, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Y Camp Blanchard dining hall on Manchaug Rd, Sutton starting at 9:30 AM will be held. Drop in to renew friendships over coffee and pastry, pay your dues, volunteer for a new initiative, ask your questions and give your suggestions to the Board of Directors, and purchase your MPF Gear and flares for the July 4th festivities. Refreshments, good company and conversation, and Manchaug Pond will make for a great morning!
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There are still tomato plants available from this May’s Tomato Plant Sale – Mortgage Lifter, Yellow Pear, and Bonnie Best varieties. Your $5. purchase/donation will be used for our Stream Team field and lab water quality initiative. The plants are ready for a deep planting in your garden or container to take off to produce fruit like the pictured Mortgage Lifter tomato weighing in at a big 20 oz. and grown last year by one of our supporters! Order online at www.ManchaugPond.org with local delivery or pick up!
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Registration is open for our 2022 The DAM Race 5k Run, 3k Health Walk scheduled for October. A great community event with so many coming out for Manchaug Pond whether running, walking or cheering’ em on! Please plan to participate … register to reserve your race day t-shirt, sponsor with family and/or business, donate to our runners raffle, or volunteer as a road marshal, with registration, parking, or at the water station. Visit our race page for more details and hold Saturday, October 15th on your calendar.
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Consider getting more involved … I sure could use your help! Please contact me through the website contact button so we can talk on what task, project, committee, team or new initiative you would most enjoy. Also you can support Manchaug Pond through membership and check out several volunteer opportunities on our new volunteer website page.
As you know, the Manchaug Pond Foundation is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose members have a long history (since 1967) of diligently working together to protect and enhance this truly beautiful water resource. Together we make the difference!
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MEMBERSHIP: Help spread the word to bring in new members and friends to our organization ! Together we make the difference for Manchaug Pond. Renew or join today – online or mail a tax-deductible donation to MPF, PO Box 154, Manchaug, MA 01526.
Your involvement in the Manchaug Pond Foundation with our important work together as stewards of Manchaug Pond and its watershed makes all the difference!
Enjoy the day!
Phyllis Charpentier, President