POWNAL – More than 85 children, family members, staff, board members and community members attended Oak Hill Children’s Center’s 50th Anniversary Family Carnival last Friday, including one of its founders, Joyce Held. The festive event, held in the center’s playground, was free and included games, activities, a carnival, rescue, fire and sheriff vehicles, a basket raffle and prizes for all children.
“We were thrilled with the turnout and very grateful for the community’s show of support. When we announced that we were having a 50th anniversary celebration for the families and everyone who has been such an important part of Oak Hill Children’s Center, community members reached out to lend a hand,” said Executive Director Beth Traver Adolphus . “Oak Hill has been a special place for so many people, and we feel privileged to continue the legacy of serving area families and providing high-quality care and education to their exceptional children. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this day special, as well as everyone who has contributed to Oak Hill’s success over the past 50 years.”
The following community members contributed to the day’s success: Angela Caron, Mike Carrel and the Pownal Rescue Squad, Kathy Cichanowski, David Dence, Clara and Joel Howard and the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department, Caroline Martel, Melissa Maxon, Shannon McLenithan, Mike Nigro, Sarah Perrin, Green Mountain Concessions, Justin Olansky and the Pownal Valley Fire Department.
