CALEB NICKERSON
SHAWVILLE May 23, 2019
Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School in Shawville was teeming with families on Thursday evening for the annual Spring Fair. Though the festivities are usually spread out across the school’s playground, the wet weather forced the organizers to transfer the activities they could inside. Despite this hurdle, there were many things to keep the youngsters interested, such as balloon animals, chicken bingo and basketball.
Organizer Ronda Richardson said that this is the seventh annual event and that the proceeds go towards a wide range of items and programs that aren’t covered by the school’s budget.
“It’s always going towards stuff that has a direct impact on students,” she said.
She said that an online auction leading up to the fair had brought in more than $10,000 and she credited the success of the fair to the volunteers from the staff, Home and School Committee and the Shawville Lions Club.
The Lions were posted up with their barbeques near the school’s entrance, providing sustenance for the teeming mob. Several local groups such as the Girl Guides and the Shawville R.A. used the opportunity to offer information about their programming.
