Orford 250th Celebration

08/14/2016

So we had some rain. We also had food, music, games, ice cream, and a whole lot of fun. Thanks, Orford!

08/13/2016

So we got a little rain. Haven't melted yet!

Free ice cream on the East Common!

08/12/2016

We're still on for Saturday, rain or shine. Events will be moved or cancelled if lightning is present. Bring rain gear.

Food, music, children's games and activities are under tents on the East Common.

Evening band in the church.

The only events postponed are the hike and dedication at Mason Pond. Updated information on those events soon.

See you Saturday!

08/11/2016

Many of you have heard that we are expecting "a bit of rain" for Saturday. Not to worry. We have contingencies in place so it's game on!

The Town Hall Heritage Center in Orfordville will be open 10:00am to 1:00pm

The Fun Run and Back Road Burner events will take place, rain or shine, unless there is lightning.

Hike to Mason Pond will be called late Friday afternoon. Stay tuned...

Mason Pond Dedication is rain or shine, unless there is lightning. Stay tuned for further details...

Events on the East Common will be under tents, including noon-time band.

Children's games under tents on the East Common

Ice cream on the East Common under tents

Steak and Lobster Dinner under a tents on the East Common

Evening band in the church (Main Street, Orford, NH, next to Post Office)

Still waiting to hear about the softball game...

Check back often for updates.

08/10/2016

The forecast for Saturday is iffy, so stay tuned here and the Orford community email list - aka "the listserve". Some events may be cancelled if raining, while others will go ahead as planned, rain or shine.

The Flames will most likely be performing in the church - the one on Main Street, across from the East Common.

Food on the East Common under tents.

08/10/2016

Here is the schedule for Orford Day 2016:

Orford Day 2016
August 13th

Back Road Burner and Fun Run (Orford Common)
Registration: 9:00-11:00
Fun Run: 10:15
5K Run: 11:15

Kids Games and Activities (Orford Common): 10:30

Mason Pond/Stonehouse Mountain Hike: 10:30
Meet on Mousley Brook Road by the Billy Brown Barns. Moderate 3.5 mile hike.

Sausage Lunch by the Orford Fire Fighters Association(Orford Common): 12:00

The Mill Band Performs (Orford Common): 12:00
Featuring Orford's own Betty Messer.

Ball Game (Community Field): 1:00

Mason Pond Conservation Land Dedication & Celebration (Billy Brown’s Barns): 2:00

Free Ice Cream Opens (Orford Common): 4:00

Orford /Fairlee Lions Club Lobster or Steak Dinner (Orford Common): 5:00

The Flames Perform (Orford Common): 7:00

03/21/2016

Enjoyed the Orford 250th and are sorry we won't have party like that for another 50 years? Fear not!

The Orford Day Planning Committee (formerly the Orford 250th Committee) will meet next Thursday, 31st March at 7:00pm in the Niles Room at the Town Offices. All are welcome to attend.

Stop by and help us plan Orford Day, scheduled for this August.

12/08/2015

Thursday night at 7:00, Multipurpose Room, Rivendell. Maggie will talk about some of Orford's old buildings as well.

This Thursday night at the Multipurpose Room, Rivendell Academy. Maggie always gives an informative and engaging presentation.

12/06/2015

This event should be great fun!

09/28/2015

Photos from the Charter Reading and Presentations are posted!

09/28/2015

The fourth and fnial day of the Orford 205th Celebration held on the day (after) the date of signing - September 25th, 1761