Our thanks to everyone who works behind the scenes at community events – Franklin County Times

Community events are always in large supply in Franklin County. There are some with a rich traditionSwhich takes place year after year, plus events that happen only once or perhaps only a few times.

Whatever the event, from the Watermelon Festival to the Julifest, from Pumpkin Palooza until Founders Day, from From parades to car shows and more, one thing is true for all of them: it takes a lot of work behind the scenes ethe scenes to make it happen.

So We would like to offer a word of praise and encouragement to everyone who contributes behind the scenes to a community event.

It takes many days and weeks of preparation and planning to organize a community event of any kind, whether it is a community event or a community-based event. are the first year or the 43rd year. Organizers must managing so many details, included promotions, parking, food, ticket sales, reservations, permits, entertainment and more. There are always problems and setbacks to overcome, and by the time the event starts, participants may never realize how much hard work has led up to the special day.

We would like to express our gratitude to all those who do their work unseen.

We know that most people who help out at a community event do so as volunteers. capacityand that deserves an extra pat on the back.

If you know someone who helps organize a local festival or event – ​​in any form – capacity! – We invite you to take a moment to thank them for their contribution.

Maybe they are Hang up the banner or hand out flyers. Maybe she sitting at a table and selling the T-shirts. Maybe they are Call us for information about A/V equipment rental. Maybe they are recruit food trucks, balloon artists or local bands or elected officials.

Maybe you Know the person who mows the grass so he or she can ensure the field is ready for the event. Maybe you know the person who supplies the traffic cones for placement out so no one parks where the sound image is is going to be set up. Maybe you know the person who the logo, keeps track of how much money is raised and coordinates this with the schools or citizen associations.

There are many tasks that need to be accomplished to bring together community favorites such as Jam on Sloss Lake, July Fest, Spruce Pine Day and the Spirit of Hodges Festival. It takes many people who are willing to work together, to share the burden and put in hours – often on a voluntary basis – to make these events happen.

Thank you. Thank you for loving your community and being a part of it. Sometimes it may seem like the work you do goes unnoticed, but please know that it doesn’t not appreciated.