3. Events

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We have two events each year that raise money to beautify the Town of Newbury:

  • A virtual Plant Sale - Members and Friends can order annuals, vegetables and herbs in December which are delivered the week prior to Memorial Day
  • The Holiday Wreath/Boutique Sale is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving from 9:00-12:00 at the Newbury Town Offices.  Patrons purchase wreaths and decorations and then see our NBC “Elves” who create a personalized, unique wreath for them.  Roping, swags, birch bark arrangements, birch bark ornaments and other hostess gifts are available.  A Christmas Boutique with gently used items are available at great prices.

The money raised pays for the following:

  • Spring Plantings:  NBC members plant flowers in barrels, window boxes, and hanging baskets throughout the town.  NBC members volunteer one week during the summer and early fall to complete the daily watering and upkeep of the plants.
  • Greening of The Town:  On the Friday before Thanksgiving, NBC members meet for lunch at Bubbas and then head out to beautify the town for the holidays with wreaths, window boxes, bows and roping on Town buildings and light poles.   

Other events which NBC supports:

  • Provides Ham and Bean Dinner before the Newbury Town Meeting in March
  • Conducts a Newbury Harbor Clean-up in the spring
  • Participates in the July 4th Parade held in the village of South Newbury
  • Participates in the Newbury Old Home Day
  • Participates in the Newbury Recreation Department’s Halloween Trunk or Treat
  • Assists the Center Meeting House with the annual Thanks for Giving and Tree Lighting events
  • Provides a scholarship to a Newbury senior graduating Kearsarge High School and Newbury senior home schooled/attending a private school
  • Collaborates with the Newbury Public Library by providing museum passes and programs for the community