BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT- The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 47th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, on the library grounds. The event is a fundraiser for the library.
More than 6,000 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, new design t-shirts plus sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets will be available for purchase. A few commemorative mugs from last year’s 100th birthday celebration and 100th anniversary t-shirts will also be on sale.
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); and bubble fun with library board member and bubble-maker, Mary Ann Stanley. The Ft. Ritchie Community Center will offer a basketball fitness challenge for kids. The Franklin Co. Library System Book Buddy mobile unit will be on site during the event.
Special entertainment this year features Tim Cantner of Timco Magic Creations. Cantner will delight audiences with a free comedy magic show for all ages that begins at 10:30 a.m.
Music and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day. 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.
A variety of food will be offered for sale, including hot dogs, steamers, nachos, drinks and baked goods.
“Of course, this is an ice cream social, and again this year our ice cream is provided by Sarah’s Creamery, featuring the famous Penn State Creamery ice cream,” said Paul Pinkerton, library board president. “A portion of their sales will be donated to the library.”
Other vendors and exhibitors to date include: Antietam Watershed Association, Blue Ridge Garden Club, Boy Scouts, Steve Burdette (artist), Eddie & Karla Ewald Train Dioramas & Aroma Therapy, Ft. Ritchie Community Center, Gettysburg Heritage Museum, Faye Hiller (creative paper folding), Monterey Pass Battlefield Park & Museum, Bob O’Connor (author), Specialty Granules, Inc., The Institute and Waynesboro Area Appalachian Trail Community.
Fundraisers include a silent auction, featuring nearly 50 baskets with themed contents. Winners will be announced at the close of the event.
In addition, the Summit Stitchers will sell raffle tickets for a handcrafted quilt. The quilt will be displayed during the event, and raffle proceeds will benefit the library. The winning ticket will be drawn at the library’s Yuletide Celebration on Sat., Dec.9.
Event sponsors to date are: Linda L. Barkdoll, Realtor; Bilder & Sons Plumbing LLC; Blue Ridge Risk Partners; Brother’s Pizza; Blue Ridge Dental Care; Catoctin Veterinary Clinic; Country Spirits; Franklin Co. Visitors Bureau; J&B Real Estate, Inc.; King’s Pizza; Mainline Hobby Supply; Mid-Atlantic Solar Group; Monterey Country Club; PJ’s Roofing, Inc.; Rio 7 Pizza Shop; Ritchie Revival; Rocky’s Pizza; Sanders Market; Small’s Home Improvements; Total Vac; Melissa Wetzel, CPA; The Willard Group; and Zigbone Farm Retreat.
Parking is available in the plaza lot across from the library, off Monterey Lane and in other adjacent lots. For more information, email to: [email protected].
