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Uxbridge 300th committee outlines events calendar, venues and fundraising ideas
Summary
Committee members discussed a schedule of events (kickoff, bonfire, battle of the bands, gala), potential venues (Arrowhead Acres, Bliss pavilion), fundraising ideas including a golf-ball lottery, and the need to map deposit timelines to fundraising milestones.
During the Nov. 5 meeting the Town of Uxbridge 300th Anniversary Committee sketched an events calendar and reviewed venue and fundraising options for the coming year. Members proposed a kickoff event with a bonfire, a Battle of the Bands fundraiser, a gala (potentially hosted at Bliss pavilion instead of Arrowhead Acres), and a golf tournament with a fundraising 'golf-ball lottery' idea to raise money for the celebration.
Committee members cautioned about deposit timelines and vendor commitments: S7 (bookkeeper) recommended mapping when deposits and vendor payments are due so fundraising can match obligations. The committee noted $750 currently in the committee account (discussion at the meeting flagged remaining funds and the need for more fundraising for larger ticketed events). Several members suggested splitting events—holding smaller, ticketed fundraisers such as a comedy night at Arrowhead Acres while asking Bliss to assist with a gala—to diversify revenue and limit upfront deposits.
S5 reported securing William Diamond fife and drum (about 25 members) for participation in the parade; S4 indicated interest in antique-car participation and suggested the committee follow up to plan a post-parade gathering for performing groups.
Next steps include a subcommittee to finalize gala/comedy-night logistics, a timeline for required deposits and fundraising targets, and outreach to venue contacts for confirmation.
