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Jim Britt – SpringFest

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Jim Britt – SpringFest

Matt Gagnon interviews Jim Britt from the South Portland, Cape Elizabeth Rotary about Spring Fest, a community event taking place today and tomorrow. Spring Fest is a free, family-friendly gathering aimed at bringing the community together, particularly young people. The event is entirely volunteer-led by Rotarians and supported by 70 local businesses. All proceeds after expenses are donated to community nonprofits. This year’s theme is gnomes, featuring activities like face painting and a children’s entrepreneurs marketplace. Despite the forecasted rain, the event will proceed as planned, with updates available on the website and social media.

https://spspringfest.com

 

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