Vershire Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the Vershire Historical Society, VerShare, the Town Selectboard and many citizens, organized by coordinator Andrea Herrington, all combined to produce a glorious Vershire Day on July 2.

With perfect weather, there were events going all day.  It started with a library activity for kids to decorate their bicycles for the parade later in the day.  The town's new bake oven was being fired up to be ready to sell pizza for lunch.  The Historical Society had a bake and soda sale, and opened their wing in the Town Center with fascinating exhibits.  The Fire and Rescue team were firing up their huge charcoal grill and organizing the salads pies and other fixings early in the morning getting ready for the 3 o'clock chicken bar-b-cue dinner.

VerShare held a silent auction to raise funds to support the 2011 summer camp.  There were games for kids, a flower arranging contest, and strawberry shortcake was available at the Church-Orr House.  A great snack to eat while viewing the parade which began at 2:00.  There was also a quilt raffle to benefit the Vershire Community LIbrary.

Later in the day, the Panhandlers, Vermont's largest steel band entertained with a great set and they were followed by the band Nancy's Problem, which entertained right up to the sensational fireworks which were presented by Fire and rescue.

A great day!