The community came together under the guidance of a small steering committee comprised of local teachers, the town librarian and community members to celebrate the inaugural Harden Community Book Event.
Approximately 400 children, from Bunyip Daycare/preschool, Trinity Primary School, Murrumburrah Public School, Murrumburrah High School and Jugiong Public School and 200 community members including a large group of people (dressed as Smurfs) from Flexible Care, danced, laughed and participated in the collection of activities, book swap, sausage sizzle and parade to celebrate the love of books and reading.
MPS teacher Erica Menz was the instigator and convenor for the event, and she kept us to task in the weeks leading up to it.
The committee was extraordinary, and we received enormous support from many local businesses.
Proceeds from entrance fees and raffles were then donated to the Rotary Club of Murrumburrah-Harden to support our ongoing book program.
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Thank you to everyone who was involved, to all those who dressed up, participated and thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a wonderful community event.
‘Booking an adventure in Harden’ was a truly joyous event and successful community celebration of reading.
RITA O'CONNOR
