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FB Argue Recreation
Area News
Swim lessons have ended for the summer. Thanks to all who
have supported this important program.
On
August 11, 2010
we will have a Decorate a Hacky Sack Day. The first 50
children will be given a hacky sack to decorate with fabric
markers. On August 12, 2010 Wild Life Encounters from Rochester will present a
live animal show at
1:00. This program has been planned in
conjunction with the Carpenter Library Summer Reading
Program. It should be fun for children of all ages. We
continue to have the Duck Hunt on Monday afternoon at
2:30; Wednesday afternoon we play Airhead Bingo;
and Friday afternoon children can build a sand castle for
judging at 2:30.
We passed our second water test
for the summer last week. The area will stay open through
August 28. On that day we will open from 1:00 to 6:00
for swimming. At
6:00 there will be a free cookout with hot dogs
and hamburgers. We are still trying to organize an outdoor
movie for that night. Check in the Sun next week for updates
on that. Also posters will be put around time to advertise
this End of Summer Celebration.
Thanks again to our patrons and everyone who has made this
summer another successful one.
End of
Summer Celebration - Saturday Aug. 28, 2010
Seasonal Hours: The area is open from
12:00 to 5:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday. It is open from
12:00
to 7:00
on Tuesday and Thursday and
1:00 to 5:00
on Sunday. Adults- don’t forget Senior Swim Time from
11:00
to 12:00
on Monday and Thursday.
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Swimming Lessons
About the Dr.
Forest B Argue Memorial Pool....
This three acre park
located within walking distance of many homes in
Pittsfield serves as
the Town Pool. If features two pavilions suitable for
group picnics, arts and crafts, picnics a recently
refurbished snack bar/bathroom building. The pool is
managed by the Pittsfield Park and Recreation Commission
and is open seven days a week during the summer months.
A fishing derby, ice skating and other similar events
are scheduled during the year.
The park was donated to
the town by the Pittsfield Rotary in 1961 in memory of
Dr. Forest B. Argue, MD. This pond was previously known
as Clarks Pond being used as a mill pond. The pond was
dredged, a new dam built, fencing erected about the
perimeter of the pond area and a new bath house was
erected.
Old Home Day BBQ at the
Pool
Fall Foliage at the Pool
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