BCA Fourth of July event celebrates America’s 248th birthday
Kids from 8 to 80 had a good time at the Fourth of July Celebration sponsored by Boothbay Civic Association on the common. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
As in past years, the Fourth of July Celebration included games, music and food. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
Chris Armstead was available to make sure all the activities ran smoothly during the noon to 4 p.m. event. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
Boothbay Common is alive with the sound of music during the Fourth of July celebration. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
Imij Armstead, left, paints faces during the celebration. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register 
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Kids from 8 to 80 had a good time at the Fourth of July Celebration sponsored by Boothbay Civic Association on the common. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
As in past years, the Fourth of July Celebration included games, music and food. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Chris Armstead was available to make sure all the activities ran smoothly during the noon to 4 p.m. event. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Boothbay Common is alive with the sound of music during the Fourth of July celebration. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
Imij Armstead, left, paints faces during the celebration. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register
BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register It started with an idea to help the community. Boothbay Civic Association’s first project was purchasing land and building a new municipal building. That community spirit has lasted almost a quarter century and each year the group’s major fundraiser is the Fourth of July Celebration at Boothbay Common.
The event brings crowds from near and far. The celebration has food, crafts, lawn games, and music. John Bertolet has been involved with the BCA dating back to plans for the new municipal building. “I was invited to a meeting. Back then, it started with meetings every Saturday,” he said. “I’ve stayed involved. I love the work and love doing something good for the community.”
This year’s event included the traditional cornhole, bean bag, sack races and badminton. Imij Armstead provided face painting. Bands performed on the gazebo. Craft tents occupied the Common. Hamburgers and hot dogs were also available to enjoy during the warm summer day. “Yes, this is a fundraiser, but it’s also a fun fundraiser,” Bertolet said.
