'Community Day' proves a success in Washington

The village of Washington's second annual Community Day featured such attractions as face painting by Marisabel Artieda, shown here creating a rainbow on the visage of Alexander Maniatis, 9, of Washington. June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

"Herb Garden Naturals" were among the offerings during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 2, 2012: Photo: Trish Haldin

"Herb Garden Naturals" were among the offerings during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 2, 2012: Photo: Trish Haldin

Stately Bryan Memorial Town Hall stands watch over Washington's second annual Community Day. June 2, 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Stately Bryan Memorial Town Hall stands watch over Washington's second annual Community Day. June 2, 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Joel Melendez from the After School Arts Program shows Jacob Chen, 3, of Washington how to spin a plate as Jacob's parents, Fungyin and Douglas Chin, look on during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012. Photo: Trish Haldin

Joel Melendez from the After School Arts Program shows Jacob Chen, 3, of Washington how to spin a plate as Jacob's parents, Fungyin and Douglas Chin, look on during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012. Photo: Trish Haldin

Among those on hand for Washington's second annual Community Day was a friendly scarecrow fromJudea Garden. June 2, 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Among those on hand for Washington's second annual Community Day was a friendly scarecrow fromJudea Garden. June 2, 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Luke Stolz and Hannah Spooner dish out cups of delicious soup from the G.W. Tavern to patrons of Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Sporting a friendly smile as she sells raffle tickets for the New Preston Women's Club scholarship fund is Kathy Anderson of Woodbury during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Sporting a friendly smile as she sells raffle tickets for the New Preston Women's Club scholarship fund is Kathy Anderson of Woodbury during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Entertaining the crowd in Bryan Memorial Town Hall was the band, "O, Dedalus," featuring Bill Heyne on guitar and vocals and drummer Elliott Bogue, as well as Ben Steers, not shown, on keyboard, all upcoming seniors at Shepaug Valley High School, during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Entertaining the crowd in Bryan Memorial Town Hall was the band, "O, Dedalus," featuring Bill Heyne on guitar and vocals and drummer Elliott Bogue, as well as Ben Steers, not shown, on keyboard, all upcoming seniors at Shepaug Valley High School, during Washington's second annual Community Day, June 2, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Diana Hardee of St. John's Church in Washington welcomes Susan Humphreys, left, of Woodbury and Val Materne of Washington during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Diana Hardee of St. John's Church in Washington welcomes Susan Humphreys, left, of Woodbury and Val Materne of Washington during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Katy Aseltine of Washington checks out "EarthWhorls" jewelry by Washington resident Susan Katz, available at www.earthwhorls.com, during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Grape in the Shade owner JoAnna Lombardi, right, shows Ine Laverge from Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast jewelry from her vintage boutique during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012 Photo: Trish Haldin

Sean Mulhall, 7, left, his father, Peter Mulhall, and Jack Mulhall, 10, of Ridgefield create scarecrows at the Judea booth during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012. Photo: Trish Haldin

Sean Mulhall, 7, left, his father, Peter Mulhall, and Jack Mulhall, 10, of Ridgefield create scarecrows at the Judea booth during Washington's second annual Community Day. June 8, 2012. Photo: Trish Haldin