Tag: 4th of July
Our “People’s Choice” Carver is Back in Town!
by Jenny Chissus
So, have you heard an occasional chainsaw noise coming from the north side of town? We have a special return performance this week – as Rob Younkins, our People’s Choice carver from the Seldovia Chainsaw Exhibition 2012 is here, creating otters, halibut, tables and stools as well as salmon from our local spruce!
Rob is here until the ferry on the 5th, so come down to the Chainsaw Carving Competition site and watch him carve, chat a bit (he’s very friendly – in spite of his big chainsaw!) and perhaps even commission a special carving for a special someone! You will also have the opportunity to see the three carvings from this year’s competition! Continue Reading
Seldovia’s 4th of July Celebration 2012
“You Otter Be Here, For a Whale of a Time”
7:00 am Registration for Salmon Shuffle at harbormaster’s building
7:00 am Library Book Sale! 7am-2pm in the multipurpose building parking
lot at the library entrance (or just inside in case of rain).
7:00am Pancake Breakfast in the multi-purpose room; serving til 11:00
9:00 am Salmon Shuffle 5 k Run begins at the harbor
10:00am Arts and Craft Fair opens
10:30am Parade lines up at the gas station
10:30am Food Booths open across from the Visitor Center & Fire Hall
11:00am Fourth of July Parade begins on Main Street
11:00am Grandstand; Flag Raising, Parade Prizes, Outstanding Youth,
Citizen and Organization of the Year, plus the Old Crab award and
auction and Dr Larry Appreciation Day
12:30pm Kids’ Games: Sawdust Pile Money Hunt, Play area for toddlers,
Booth games; Win prizes
1:00pm Hula Hoop Contest in front of the Boardwalk Hotel
1:30pm Sourdough Games, for Big Kids and Adults on Main Street
2:00pm Rubber Duckie Race View from the launching ramp
3:00pm Log Rolling and Canoe Jousting at the launching ramp
5:00pm Potluck & Cook-off at Outside Beach! Prizes for Best Salmon & Pie.
9:00 – 12 Music by ????????????? at the Linwood Bar and Grill
All of this, as well as great restaurants and a
friendly community on beautiful Seldovia Bay!
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