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Yummy Gingerbread House Competition In Greenport
The gingerbread competition, set in a winter wonderland, isn't just creative and delicious, it's for a good cause! See how you can help.
GREENPORT, NY — What captures the spirit of the season more magically than a yummy, hand-decorated gingerbread house?
It's Gingerbread Day in Greenport as the first-ever "Gingerbread House" event, hosted by the Paul Drum Life Experience Project, unfolds at the Greenport Firehouse, located at 236 3rd St., on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes a gallery viewing and silent auction and will feature trees from Santa's Christmas Tree Farm, gingerbread creations from Gingerbread University, houses from Peconic Landing and more.
A judges award presentation takes place Saturday at 1 p.m., with final bids accepted by 4 p.m.
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Follow the Paul Drum Life Experience Project on Facebook for up to date action and a live feed; proceeds benefit the Paul Drum Life Experience Project.
The Paul Drum Life Experience Project, according to the organization's website, "affords children the opportunity to participate in a vast and diverse array of activities and workshops designed to open their worlds and expand their horizons," with an eye toward broadening fields of interest, piquing curiosity, and sparking an enthusiasm for learning.
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"It all started with a young man's enthusiasm. Paul Drum was seeking a way to give back to the generous community who unconditionally accepted and supported him," the site explained.
Together, Paul's mom Sharon Sailor as well as Keturah Hurst and Arlene Klein worked together to make vision a reality.
Today, the free program is designed for children 7 to 12 years old who meeting once a week for 8 weeks during July and August. At each weekly session a new theme of interest is presented and led by an expert in that particular field. Varied topics may include signing for hearing children, robotics, touring an electric power plant, shark study, and so more.
The program grows with money provided by donations, sponsors, and "fun-raisers" including the "Pirates and Mermaids" breakfast held at Front Street Station every year.
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