In October 2007, Harmon Field celebrated its 80th birthday, and the Friends of Harmon Field gave it a huge celebration, complete with craft vendors, food vendors, inflatables, and various sports activities.

Members of the Friends have been involved in various activities over the past two years. They volunteered at the Hendersonville Apple Festival just prior to the birthday celebrations in order to secure some inflatables for the birthday celebration.

With the expertise and direction of Judith Gosser and Vaughn Loeffler, the Friends repainted the old maintenance shed and fixed up the bulletin board so that announcements of what is happening at Harmon Field can easily be seen by everyone.

Everyone visiting Harmon Field now enjoys landscaping at the entrance, around various buildings, and along the walking trails. This is a project that has been headed up by Linda Ligon and the Friends of Harmon Field.

On Jan. 15, 2009 at 6 p.m., the Friends of Harmon Field will again meet to celebrate their two-year anniversary and to share plans for future projects and activities at Harmon Field. Hundreds of people enjoy the many activities found at Harmon Field. Being a Friend is one small way of showing your appreciation for the lovely recreational park right here in Polk County. Come and enjoy an evening by the fireplace and learn about the plans for the future.

For further information, call 894-3370.

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