Press Kit
Community Celebrations announces 2021 events & seeks donations
News from Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce – January 18, 2021
Contact: Janice Crawford, Janice@MtWashingtonValley.org, 603-356-5701
COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCES 2021 LINE UP OF EVENTS & SEEKS DONATIONS
North Conway, NH – Community Celebrations, a community group supporting the efforts of Conway Parks & Recreation Dept., the Town of Conway and the Mt. Washington Valley Preservation Association, have announced their support for 2021 events and are seeking donations. After the pandemic put a halt to mass gatherings, most of the 2020 efforts, the Community Celebrations Committee is hopeful that their traditional July 4th and holiday events will go on as planned in 2021.
In a letter being sent to contributors, the Community Celebrations Committee expressed, “We were saddened to cancel most of the 2020 events that required community gatherings due to the pandemic. We were, however, pleased to help provide holiday lighting in Schouler Park and Conway Information Center and the Annual New Year’s Eve fireworks, and look forward to supporting 2021 events with help from the community.”
The following events supported by Community Celebrations are being planned for 2021:
Independence Day Parade, Entertainment and Fireworks
The Town of Conway funds and manages these festivities on Sat. July 3rd.
“Spirit of the Holidays” Events
Schouler Park and Conway Gateway Christmas Decorations ready by Thanksgiving
Free Holiday on Ice Show presented by the MWV Skating Club - Dec. 6, 2021
New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2021
Community Celebrations covers signage, meals, lodging and incidentals for the Independence Day Parade and helps to support and promote the holiday and New Year’s Eve events.
The Community Celebrations Committee is seeking tax-deductible donations at the following levels or at any level an individual chooses to offer.
- Spirit of Community Level - $1000+ (includes logo placement on signage, websites, social media, radio mention during promo for events)
- Sense of Community Level - $500 (business name on signage, websites)
- Community Connector Level - $250
- Grassroots Level - $100
Donations may be sent to: Community Celebrations, c/o MWVPA, PO Box 2300, North Conway, NH 03860. Pledge sheets are available online here. All donations are tax deductible and donors will receive a letter of receipt providing the tax id information. Donor levels will be recognized as above and in the year-end thank you through print, social media and radio.
The Community Celebrations Committee would like to recognize and offer their heartfelt gratitude to the following supporters.
Zeb's General Store
Hastings Malia, P.A.
Northeast Autobody
Country Cabinets, Etc.
Cooper Cargill Chant
Conway Scenic Railroad
Conway Daily Sun
Muddy Moose Restaurant
Varsity Beverage
Infinger Insurance
Settlers Green
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA
Eastern Slope Inn
The Community Celebrations Committee is comprised of John Eastman, Conway Parks & Recreation (coordinators of 4th of July and New Year’s Eve), Janice Crawford, Mt Washington Valley Preservation Association (responsible for Village lighting and beautification), Jordon Hewson & Laura Denis of Poppy and Vale, Designed Garden Flower Studio and Frontside Grind and Elly Walker, President of the MWV Skating Club (presenters of Holiday on Ice).
For more information or questions, please contact Janice Crawford at Janice@MtWashingtonValley.org or 603-356-5701.
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