Bonnet workshop, beauty pageant to precede 250th fete

LEBANON - Lebanon 250th Anniversary celebration may not begin for several weeks, but organizers are gearing up for two events this month that will involve the July 1-4 bash.

First on June 10 and June 17 there will be two bonnet decorating workshops for those entering the bonnet contest. Both workshops will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Martha Sawyer Library.

Bring your hat and any special decorations you would like to include in your creation. Some decorations will be provided.

For more info email Chris at christinebozak@gmail.com. Learn more about this contest and other Lebanon 250th Anniversary activities at www.Lebanon250.com.

The bonnet contest will be held July 1.

Then on June 25 the Miss Lebanon Contest will be held with Lebanon girls ages 5-19 invited to take part.

The contest will comprise three divisions for girls ages 5 - 19:
Little Miss Lebanon ages 5 - 9
Jr. Miss Lebanon ages 10 - 14
Miss Lebanon ages 15 - 19
All girls must be residents of Lebanon and will be judged on stage presence, talent and private interviews. Each division will need at least three competitors in order to hold the contest. The winners in each division will ride in the 250th anniversary parade on July 1 at 10 a.m. To register or if you have questions, please contact Laura Bragg at 457-1230 or send her an email at LBragg@metrocast.net Learn more at https://www.lebanon250.com/miss-lebanon-contest/