Beacon Hose has a jam-packed slate of events planned throughout this autumn for both members and the public.
The season began, of course, with the 2015 Upper Valley CSFA Convention and Parade at the end of September.
From there, it only gets more exciting. Here’s a sample of what’s on deck over the next month. We’ll have much more information on all the events coming soon. As always, our updated events schedule is available on our calendar.
BEACON HOSE FAMILY PICNIC
Update: Thanks to everyone who came out!
Beacon Hose will host its annual department picnic for members and their families on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Matthies Park. The event will be rain or shine and will include great food, drinks, fun and games for all ages.
Dessert donations will be greatly appreciated. Members who did not RSVP at the monthly meeting and would like to attend (with or without families) should contact Gretchen by Sept. 23.
BEACON HOSE/LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
Update: Due to inclement weather, we had to cancel our golf tournament. Thanks for your interest and support.
Beacon Hose and the Beacon Falls Lions Club will team up to host their annual golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 3. The tournament will be at Western Hills Golf Course in Waterbury.
The entry fee is $85 per player and includes nine holes of golf, a cart, drinks, lunch at the firehouse and raffle prizes. Registrations of single players or foursomes can be made by contacting the chief’s office at 203-729-1470 or gretchen@beaconhose.com.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Update: Thanks for your support!
The annual Fire Prevention Week is scheduled for Oct. 4-10, with Fire Prevention Day set for Wednesday, Oct. 7. The department will have numerous activities scheduled for the week and is making sure everyone is up to date on the latest fire prevention tips. Click here for more information.
MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP
Update: Thanks for your support!
Beacon Hose will once again sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun on Saturday, Oct. 17. The bus will leave the department at 4:15 p.m. and will leave Mohegan Sun at 11:30 p.m.
The cost of the trip is $35 per person, which includes a $15 meal voucher, a $15 gaming voucher, bus snacks and beverages, and bus games and prizes. Seats are limited and must be reserved by contacting Gretchen at 203-729-1470 or gretchen@beaconhose.com.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Beacon Hose is in the process of planning the inaugural Beacon Hose Cornhole Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m.
The entry fee is $100 per team (of two players), and it will include a bunch of pool-play and tournament games, as well as lunch and big cash prizes for the top three teams.
All will be welcome to sign up for the tournament. Click here for more information and a registration form.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST AND COW CHIP RAFFLE
Beacon Hose will host its second annual Country Breakfast and Cow Chip Raffle Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 15. For more information, click here.
THANKSGIVING MEAT-O
The ever-popular Meat-O event will be returning to Beacon Hose just in time for Thanksgiving, with the next evening scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. More information will be forthcoming.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Beacon Hose’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin the weekend after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28-29) and continue every weekend before Christmas until we sell out of trees (which happened quickly last year!). More information will be forthcoming.