Bordertown Fest Inc. (BFI) is excited to host a Back To School Bash from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 on Ellery Avenue in Fairview. The street will be closed for a fun-filled evening of food, games and live music, all to raise awareness of the group’s efforts to resurface the courts in Sharbono Park.
You’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste buds at one, or more, of the food trucks on site. Purchase a 50/50 ticket and enjoy live music by Van Haren out of Williston. Cornhole is always fun so, register your team for the Cornhole Tournament by emailing Jacqueline Free at [email protected] and get ready to play. Cost is $50 per team, single elimination, with a limit of 20 teams.
BFI has taken on the responsibility of overseeing improvements to Sharbono Park including, but not limited to, resurfacing the basketball court and transforming the tennis court into a multi-sport surface for basketball, volleyball and pickle ball. The main goal of the group is to promote health and well- being in Richland County by providing opportunities for organized physical activities. Updating the areas of interest in the park would incentivize community members to become more active and encourage healthy youth gatherings after school, leading to improved mental and physical well-being. “We have an aging community. We need to get people outdoors,” emphasized Jacqueline Free who is spearheading the park project along with Shawna Karst. “We have a big, beautiful park. We need to use it,” she also stated.
The goal is to complete the project within two years using grants, donations and fund-raising events. BFI is welcoming donations, large or small, including in-kind, A fund-raising account has been set up at Merchants Bank, Fairview. BFI is a 501 c(3) which means your donations are tax deductible.
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