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September 18, 2007

Pumpkins to passports: It's all happening at the fest

There’s just one place to go Saturday if you’re looking to walk away with a passport, a pumpkin and a brand new Harley Davidson -- North Smithfield.

Postmaster Christine Charest announced that Saturday’s pumpkin fest, at North Smithfield Elementary School, will also serve as a passport processing center.

Woonsocket Postmaster Ron Poulin and staff members will be running the booth.

“(They) agree that this is an opportunity for the area residents to meet the new passport requirements,” Charest said in a statement.

Beginning next month, US citizens traveling abroad – including to Mexico and Canada – will be required to have valid passports.

Interested residents will need to bring a birth certificate with a raised seal and pictures which can be taken ahead of time or purchased at the fest.

If you prefer cross country to overseas travel, the Kiwanis Club will be raffling off a 2007 Softail Deluxe motorcycle at 2 p.m. Tickets can be bought at Village Paint and Decorating, Quick Stop Deli, Village Haven Restaurant, Leeway Truce Value, Victory Square Diner in Burrillville and R&D Seafood.

This year’s grand prize raffle winner will receive a 2007 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. The motorcycle is on display at Village Paint & Decorating, Slatersville Plaza.

The raffle will take place Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. during the Great Pumpkin Festival at North Smithfield Elementary School.

Raffle tickets are $20, and can be purchased at Village Paint and Decorating, Quick Stop Deli, Village Haven Restaurant, Leeway True Value, Victory Square Diner in Burrillville, and R&D Seafood.

And of course, there will be pumpkins to eat, pumpkins to decorate --even a town committee sponsored pumpkin chucking booth.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 8:56 AM | Permalink

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