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OAKLAND — The ShineOnCass Foundation has partnered with the town of Oakland’s summer festival, Oakfest, to promote ShineOn Oakland Day Saturday, July 28.
The fourth annual Oakfest features three days of community events, including a parade, street dance, farmer’s market, art and a triathlon. Oakfest takes place July 27 through July 29.
Saturday, July 28, is designated ShineOn Oakland Day, and will include dozens of locally grown food vendors, Maine artists and crafters and community organizations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at an open air market between Williams Elementary School on Pleasant Street and Messalonskee Middle School. The day will also include live music, as well as many children and family activities.
As part of ShineOn Oakland Day, the ShineOnCass Foundation has organized a cereal drive to support local kids this summer through the Oakland Food Pantry. The community is asked to donate recently purchased boxes of cereal that will be shared with families in need.
“Hundreds of kids in our community go without breakfast during the summer months,” said to Sandra Swart, a volunteer at the Oakland Food Pantry. “Cereal is a standard food item that can serve as both a meal and snacks for children. We think the cereal drive is a great opportunity for families to support other families in need, and a special way for kids to shine their own light by giving to others.”
Cereal collection boxes will be available at the ShineOnCass booth at Oakfest July 28, or children can drop boxes in ShineOnCass shopping carts in the Oakfest Parade on Friday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. and receive a thank-you gift. Donations are also being accepted at the Oakland Town Office, Camden National Bank in Oakland, or can be bought and donated at Buddies Groceries.
The ShineOnCass Foundation will also host an Oakland Rocks event, where kids can paint positive messages on rocks to hide in their community and help spread kindness. Children and adults can take a finished rock or create their own at the ShineOnCass booth July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oakland Rocks is supported by Camden National Bank. To donate rocks or volunteer at the event, call 207-314-6996 or email shineooncass@gmail.com.
For information about Oakfest visit www.oakfestmaine.com or call 207-465-7357.
