Living in a small town like Springfield has its benefits.  We may have to travel a few minutes farther for work and groceries, but Springfield has a great sense of community! The town events throughout the year put on through the recreation department and the library bring us all together. Last July, the town held their first Old Home Day celebration since around 1969. With fewer people traveling for vacations, more people are finding fun things to do locally. There was a huge turn out!  Events included: a craft fair, where many local people sold their handcrafted jewelry and crafts; a kids’ fishing derby, sponsored by the Lake Kolelemook Protective Association, was held at the town beach; a dunk tank where everyone had a chance to dunk members of the local fire department was a lot of fun; a parade; a bouncy house for the little kids, plus activities going on at the town hall and the historical society. The event was funded almost entirely by local donations, and the feed back was that they hope to have this event every year! Through the winter months, the town plans to have movie nights, free of charge, where families can enjoy a night out without going too far.  The town library is another great place to find activities for children and families.  They hold story times and gift sales during the holidays-a great place for kids to purchase a gift for parents, grandparents and siblings. In the past, through the summer, they have done fun craft activities with kids, such as making placemats from nature, and tie-dye tee shirts. Through the summer months, people meet down at the town beach, where kids can play with friends and enjoy the wonderful beach area and docks provided by the town.  They can also go to the skate park in the center of town or basketball court for a friendly game of hoops. So, Springfield may be small in population but it’s big on community! There is always something going on, whether it’s on the rec field, in the town hall, or at the beach…Springfield residents are always getting together for friendship and fun!