By Jessica Sterrett
Northumberland Echo
8/4/2010 9:03:07 AM
The group behind efforts to save a local picturesque landmark plans to raise the fundraising bar by bringing their own version of 'Woodstock' to Reedville. Titled, "Woodstack," the Summer Music Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Buzzard's Point Marina in Reedville. The event is rain or shine.
According to committtee members, the format and venue is designed for spectators to come spend the day listening to great music at a venue on the water. The focus, of course, is to raise money to support the restoration of the old Morris Fisher smoke stack that greets all visitors coming into Cockrell Creek.
"So many people have expressed interest in the Save the Stack effort and have asked how they can help," said Bill Crowther, event chairperson. "We thought providing them an event like this would give them the opportunity to spend the day with friends, listen to incredible music at an exciting venue, and support our effort."
The committee encourages all that plan to attend to bring their own lawn chairs and spend the day listening to various artists from 5 bands and artists including Steve Bassett and Friends Band, which plans to dedicate one complete set to playing song lists from the infamous Woodstock event. Of course, he will be playing the song he co- wrote titled, "Sweet Virginia Breeze."
Guests are welcome to come by land or sea. Boat taxis for a tour of the stack will also be available. Beer, wine and beverages will be available as well as food with a local touch. Additionally, there will be volleyball contests, horseshoe contests and other fun outdoor activities all focused on saving the stack. Any one who wants to enter a volleyball team needs to submit it with a $100 check (per team) by calling the Reedville Fisherman's museum.
"We are extremely excited to provide the area with a unique opportunity to get involved with the Save the Stack effort," said Blaine Altaffer, Save The Stack chairman. "We want to combine a fun entertaining experience for friends and family to spend a day together while becoming more informed and supportive of preserving the historic stack."
According to committee members, the Save the Stack Committee was organized by local residents who are focused on restoring and preserving the historic smoke stack in Reedville. The stack was built in 1902 and has survived over 50 hurricanes and several fires, but time and Mother Nature have taken their toll. Lightening recently struck the stack on July 31, making the focal point too hazardous to even stand under.
The group is on a mission to raise $350,000 over the next several months to restore it so that the next 100 years of residents and visitors can enjoy this piece of history. The "Woodstack" committee members invite those who can, to come out and experience with their own eyes, days of the past being restored.
"What better way to spend one of our final weekends of the summer all in support of a great cause," said Crowther.
Because there is a limit of only 500 tickets to be sold in advance for this event, the committee encourages those interested to buy their ticket as soon as possible. For more details go to www.savethestack.org or call the Reedville Fisherman's Museum at 804-453-6529 to buy tickets or register a team today. To reserve a boat slip for the event contact Buzzards Point Marina at 804-453-2628.
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