Sunday, March 07, 2021
FCC Holds 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair
The First Church of Christ Congregational (FCC) held its 66th annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Aug. 9 and 10. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church.
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Maria Mangino of Noteworthy Crochet explains to Rose and Olivia Montes how she crochets with Sashay yarn. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Sati Freeman of Sati Sacred Arts stands with her work, many of which are abstract fluid acrylic art. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Andy Teran and Jennifer McMahon of Driftwood Designs stand with their wooden artworks. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Patti's Creative Art from North Stonington's autumn themed craft fair tent. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Some signs and floral arrangements made by Marcy Hyde from In the A.M. Floral Arrangements in Enfield. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Jan MacFarland and Nancy Neumann look at jewelry made with sand from local and worldwide beaches from Naturetopia Creations in Madison. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Jewelry made with sand from Mystic and other local beaches from Naturetopia Creations in Madison. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Terri Veach of Coastal Creations from Clinton talks to someone interested in having her at an event. The business offers high-end DIY home decor, custom orders, and specialized services like attending children's parties, sip and paint events, and hosting workshops. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Anna Peltier Folk Art's mini painted canvases of lighthouses that she sailed by. Her husband took photos and she used them as references. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Kylie Spice of NE Woodworkz's craft fair tent banner. She makes handmade crochet hooks, pens, bottle stoppers, keychains, needle threaders, and more. Kylie pours the resin herself. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Resin coated pens from NE Woodworkz. Kylie Spice pours the resin herself. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. A shopper takes a look at a bracelet from Twist of the Wrist. Owner Deb Hall talks to another shopper. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Owner Erin Gordon of Erin Gordon Studio from Clinton sits at his tent with his wildlife photos and artworks. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Decorated rocks from Ornaments by Tricia in Northford. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Kate Browne looks at handmade monkey neck pillows from Monkey Business. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. People walk around and look at items from the church's giant tag sale. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Father Michael Sequeira, a retired pastor of St. Mary's Church in Clinton, stands at his tent to spread the word about his book called Stories of an Outstanding Cat. His cat's name was Roman Catholic. One of the messages he wants to share is that when we are kind to animals they give back more than what you give them. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Taylor and Emerson Riso look at silent auction items that were donated by church members. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Carden Family from Clinton pose for a photo in between looking at silent auction items. Three generations are attending the fair. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Various headdresses from Karen's Crowns and Hats, located in Oakham, Massachusetts, are on display. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Scrabble pieces make up different phrases on artworks by Baubles, Beads, and More from Clinton. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Shoppers look at jewelry and wind chimes made from bottles and other materials at the Belle Cosc craft fair tent. The name means Beautiful Things and they're from Southington. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Coastal Creations by K&S craft fair tent. They are from Groton and make signs, wine glasses, and mugs. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Coastal Creations by K&S craft fair tent. They are from Groton and make signs, wine glasses, and mugs. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. D's Jewelers LLC's sterling silver earrings. They have been attending the events for the last 6 or 7 years and have been in business in Connecticut for 30 years. They also have 14K gold jewelry. The jewelry is imported from Greece. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Don Burr, owner of Boxes To Suit Your Fancy in East Hampton, sits next to his work. The boxes look like books and have covers featuring famous artworks. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. A representative of Food For All Garden in Clinton gives out information about the garden. The land is donated by the Episcopal Church and this season, they have grown over 3,000 pounds of vegetables. The food grown at the garden by volunteers goes to feed the hungry along the shoreline. They are always looking for volunteers. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Church volunteers Lucy Wynkoop and Rich Boardman make fresh lemonade. Church volunteers have been making lemonade during the event for 20 years. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Tim Dunning and Glenn Coffin cook hot dogs for customers. Dick's Grill is serving food in memory of Dick Marcinek, Glenn Coffin's father-in-law. The money made from the food benefits the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Church volunteer Ollie Snow makes his own donut called The Oliver Twist. He fries the donuts himself and has been helping out since he was six years old. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Church and family members Kelly, David, and Susan Thompson make fried dough to raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. People line up to order food. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Engine Room band from Clinton plays a mix of Blues, R&B, classic rock, and pop music for the audience. The band's members at the event were Sticks McManus, Flex Rivera, Smoking Joe Skrabl, Jack the Ripper Roberts, and KK Basso. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Engine Room band from Clinton plays a mix of Blues, R&B, classic rock, and pop music for the audience. The band's members at the event were Sticks McManus, Flex Rivera, Smoking Joe Skrabl, Jack the Ripper Roberts, and KK Basso. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. The Engine Room band from Clinton plays a mix of Blues, R&B, classic rock, and pop music for the audience. The band's members at the event were Sticks McManus, Flex Rivera, Smoking Joe Skrabl, Jack the Ripper Roberts, and KK Basso. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Anna Peltier of Anna Peltier Folk Art talks to shoppers about her work. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Aubrielle Meadows and Whitney Rego wear matching aprons by Barbara's Crafts. Barbara makes aprons that match girls and moms. She has attended the fair for 20 years. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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The First Church of Christ Congregational held its 66th Annual Clinton Summer Fair at the church on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019. There were craft vendors, food, games, raffles, music, and a silent auction to help raise money for the church. Aubrielle Meadows and Whitney Rego wear matching aprons by Barbara's Crafts. Barbara makes aprons that match girls and moms. She has attended the fair for 20 years. (Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News | Buy This Photo)
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