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Mashpee youth participating in recreational activities and summer camp throughout the year. We are greatly indebted to the McCuish family and all who have made this event a special activity for the community. Through the proceeds from this event, we were able to provide financial assistance for ten families, representing 12 children who were able to attend summer camp, participate in our aftercare program, recreational basketball, tennis and indoor soccer programs. The 18th Annual Community Picnic and Fireworks continues to attract a large number of people attending at approximately 8,100. The evening featured excellent entertainment and activities that provided a fun -filled evening for all. We would like to especially thank the Department of Public Works, as well as Rob Dias and his dedicated staff, who made this event possible. We also want to acknowledge Fire Chief Tom Rullo and his staff, along with the Mashpee Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Carline, for providing a safe and enjoyable venue. The 33rd Annual Oktoberfest was held on a quintessential New England Fall day. The day started off rather chilly, but with the sunshine and bright blue skies, it soon turned into a crisp fall day for our event. For the second year, family entertainment included the Keg Toss Event, Stein Relay Race and Pass the Pumpkin Challenge for children. We are very grateful for the community support of this event as well as our sponsors. The 6th Annual "Fill the Van" food drive and collection of household items was a great accomplishment. Through the generosity of the Mashpee Town Employees, Mashpee Residents, Kiwanis Club, and Mashpee Schools, we were able to completely fill the Recreation Van with food and household items, exceeding the prior year once again. The generous donations were then delivered to the Falmouth Service Center for distribution. I want to thank our dedicated Special Events Committee who worked extremely hard in providing community -wide activities for our residents this past year. Our deep gratitude and appreciation goes to Mark Lawrence of Polar Cave Ice Cream; Margie Philips of the Citizen's Police Academy; Glen Harrington and Veronica Warden of the Mashpee Health Department; Mary Derr of Mashpee Commons; Selectman Carol Sherman; Assistant Town Manager Wayne Taylor; and Mashpee citizen Susan Stogel. We would also like to thank Police Chief Scott Carline and his staff, Fire Chief Tom Rullo, and Deputy Fire Chief Jack Phelan for coordinating the Police and Fire Departments' assistance. In addition, the Mashpee Department of Public Works should be recognized for their ongoing help in assisting with our runs, swims, and festivals. SPECIAL THANKS I would like to thank all of our Recreation Department Staff for their dedicated support, enthusiasm and inspiration. Without them, we would not be able to deliver such diverse, high -quality, and well -run programming and events to the families of Mashpee. In addition, the following were instrumental to our efforts: the Mashpee School Department Administration and support staff, the School Committee, the Department of Public Works, the Fire & Rescue Department, the Mashpee Police, the Harbormaster, the Town Clerk's Office, the Human Resources Department, and the Accounting Office who assist us in our many transactions throughout the year. Finally, I would like to thank the members of the Special Events Committee who continue to serve our community through their dedication and volunteerism. Having now completed my sixth year as Director of the Recreation Department, I am both grateful and appreciative for the support that our department has received from our Town Selectmen and the Town Administration. They have been truly supportive by providing the necessary funds to operate the events that are special to Mashpee, and that make the Town a true hometown community. Respectfully submitted, Mary K. Bradbury Mashpee Recreation Director W