ASHBY — An Ashby spring tradition is returning just in time for Earth Day. Poop-a-Palooza will take place from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 25, at the Ashby Grange Hall, 31 New Ipswich Road, offering gardeners the chance to bring home a load of “black gold” for their gardens while supporting a good cause.
The event, organized by the Friends of the Ashby Grange Hall, is a donation-based fundraiser supporting the ongoing restoration of the historic building.
“Over the past year the building has begun an exciting period of renewal,” said Heather Brodie Perry, director of the Ashby Free Public Library. “The hall has been repainted, its historic sign restored and rehung, and construction documents have been completed as plans move forward to transform the space into a vibrant community center.”
Once used largely for storage, the Grange Hall is now entering a period of revitalization as volunteers work to restore it as a gathering place for the community.
Upcoming plans include the return of traditional events such as the Sugar Supper, while the ever-popular Strawberry Shortcake booth will return to AshbyFest in June to support continued work on the building.
Poop-aPalooza celebrates the town’s agricultural roots while helping gardeners prepare for the growing season. Visitors are invited to bring a truck, trailer, wheelbarrow, bucket or other container and take home as much composted manure as they would like in exchange for a donation.
The nutrient-rich compost is generously donated by Hilltop Homestead and delivered by MP Lawn & Landscape.
“In addition to compost, attendees can purchase the event’s popular “Got Poop?” T-shirts, which have become something of a local badge of honor among gardeners and families,” Perry said with a smile. “Seeds and starter plants will also be available for sale, making the event a convenient way to kick off the gardening season.”
Poop-a-Palooza is sponsored by Sheldon Septic and Sheldon Porta Potty, with additional support from local volunteers and businesses. Organizers are also seeking additional sponsors to help support both the event and the ongoing revitalization of the Grange Hall.
“Whether you come for the compost, the community spirit, or the T-shirt bragging rights, this event will offer you a lighthearted reminder that sometimes the best things grow from the messiest beginnings,” Perry concluded.
Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the event may contact Heather Brodie Perry at [email protected] for more information.
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