The Brookline Fire Department is holding its annual Open House and Duck Race

The Brookline Fire Department is holding its annual Open House and Duck Race on Saturday, October 1^st at the fire station at 4 Bond St, Brookline, NH. The open house starts at 11:00 with firefighting and fire prevention displays, antique fire truck rides as well as free cookies, popcorn and cider. Smoky the bear will be making an appearance as well as a fire prevention trailer that teaches kids all about fire safety and what to do if there is a fire in your house.

Post time for the Duck Race is 1:00pm. Come buy a Duck Ticket for $5.00 each or a book of 5 for $20.00 then cheer for your duck as it floats toward the finish line. There are many prizes including $500 for the first place duck.

At 5:00pm join us for a roast beef dinner (take out is available) followed by a comedy show featuring three comedians from the Boston area. (Sorry, no kids!). This will be held at the Brookline Event Center, 32 Proctor Hill Rd (Rte 130 near the Hollis line). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door per person for dinner and the show or $10 for a takeout dinner.

All proceeds from these events go to the Brookline Firefighters Association.

Schedule of Events:

• Saturday, October 1 2011
• Open House: 11AM - 1PM

Duck Race: 1PM
For Duck Race tickets contact Scott Knowles during the day at (603) 672-8531 and Barry Doyle in the evening at (603) 672-8182.

Other events during the day:

• Target shooting with fire hoses
• Viewing the apparatus
• Hollis Safety Trailer
• Antique fire truck rides
• Coloring contest
• Light refreshments will be available
• Brookline Fire Dept. Dinner/Comedy Night
• Roast Beef Dinner
• Doors open at 5pm for dinner, comedy show starts at 8pm
• Featuring 3 Boston Style Comedians
• Dinner at 6pm, Comedy starts shortly after dinner

Cost: $20 in advanced, $25 at the door.