{"id":54,"date":"2022-09-13T16:43:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T16:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-22T01:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T01:31:49","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=54","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index.1-1024x683.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index.1-1024x683.gif 1024w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index.1-300x200.gif 300w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index.1-768x512.gif 768w, 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wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=808\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sponsors &amp; Donors<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=636\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">2024 National Convention<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=288\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=55\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">EVENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lobsterfest<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We have some exciting updates to share on behalf\u00a0the\u00a0ARS Yankee District!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/clarence-wine-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1801 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/clarence-wine-1.jpg 311w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/clarence-wine-1-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Lobsterfest 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;is officially on the calendar:&nbsp;<strong>September 11\u201313<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Accomodations:<\/strong>&nbsp;We have secured a room block at&nbsp;<strong>Ocean Breeze Motel<\/strong>&nbsp;(170 Seaview Ave, South Yarmouth, MA). To book,&nbsp;please call&nbsp;(508) 398-3062 and let them know you are with the ARS Yankee District Lobsterfest. This will provide a discounted rate of $199\/night (10% off), with a two-night minimum stay. Reservations cannot be made through the website as there is no group code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A few highlights for the weekend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Friday evening (9\/11):<\/strong>\u00a0Susan\u2019s Garden Mini Golf in Dennis Port and dinner to follow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Saturday (9\/12):<\/strong>\u00a0Rose Show at the Chatham Community Center (702 Main St, Chatham, MA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Saturday evening:<\/strong>\u00a0Lobsterfest Dinner at Gray\u2019s Beach (menu and details to follow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Sunday morning (9\/13):<\/strong>\u00a0Yankee District meeting and cuttings at the Ehrenreich Home in Barnstable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"95\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1024x95.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1024x95.png 1024w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1536x142.png 1536w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-2048x189.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-12-26-132742.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1579 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-12-26-132742.png 550w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-12-26-132742-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/publick-house.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1606 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/publick-house.png 1020w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/publick-house-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/publick-house-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/publick-house-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>The Yankee District Convention<\/strong>, <strong>hosted by the New England Rose Society and chaired&nbsp;by Audrey Osborn, will be held at the Publick House ( 277 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566. <\/strong>508-347-3313 \u2022 800-PUBLICK<strong>) March 6 \u2013 8. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/PDF\/Yankee District Spring Convention Final Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full program in PDF<\/a><\/strong> with presenter bios and convention schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>There will be a Friday afternoon judging school for new and recertifying horticultural judges<\/strong> and for observing\/auditing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">List of probable&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/PDF\/2026%20auction%20roses.pdf\">roses for auction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">*Our keynote speaker will be the renowned Ping Lim.<br>*Der Rosenmeister expert Leon Ginenthal will speak on all aspects of growing ramblers<br>*Kevin Richardson will speak on &#8220;Organic Plant Magic&#8221;<br>*We will have an interactive panel &#8220;From Auction Table to Show Table&#8221; discussion by rosarians Jason Capote, Irwin Ehrenreich, and Regan Duffee moderated by Lauren Duffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The very low registration fee of $80 is <strong>all inclusive<\/strong> of a Friday evening meal, Saturday lunch and Saturday night banquet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We want it to be affordable for as many people as possible , especially since we have at least 200 roses in our Saturday night auction!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcbakker.com\/product-category\/roses\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"244\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-203626.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1676 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-203626.png 467w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2026-02-06-203626-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Thank You to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcbakker.com\/product-category\/roses\/\">Bakker Nurseries<\/a> for sponsoring our 2026 Yankee District Convention banquet!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>CONVENTION SCHEDULE<\/strong><br>Meal descriptions included after schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><u>Friday&nbsp;&nbsp; March 6<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Room Check-in: 3:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Registration Check-in:&nbsp; <\/strong>4:00 \u2013 6:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>12:00 pm &#8211; 5:30 pm<\/strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>ARS Horticultural Judging School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">6:30 pm &#8211; 8:30 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday night dinner buffet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">8:00 pm &#8211; 11:00 pm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hospitality Suite open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><u>Saturday&nbsp; &nbsp;March 7<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">8:00 am &#8211; 9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">9:15 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Convention begins with a welcome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>9:30 am<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Leon Ginenthal \u201cLandscaping with Old Garden Roses\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">10:25 am &#8211; 10:50 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Break (raffle tickets and vendors)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>10:50 am<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Keynote speaker:&nbsp; Ping Lim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">11:50 am &#8211; 12:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Break (raffle tickets and vendors)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">12:00 pm &#8211; 1:30 pm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>Luncheon buffet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>1:30 pm<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Kevin Richardson \u201cOrganic Plant Magic\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">2:25 pm &#8211; 2:45 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Break (vendors and LAST CALL FOR RAFFLE TICKETS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">2:45 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>\u201cAuction Table to Show Table\u201d \u2013 <\/strong>an interactive panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; discussion by rosarians Jason Capote, Irwin Ehrenreich, and Regan Duffee moderated by Lauren  Duffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">3:30 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RAFFLE DRAWING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">6:00 pm cash bar\/reception<br>7:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Plated dinner<\/strong> in banquet room followed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">\u201cHistory of the Yankee District\u201d presented by Irwin Ehrenreich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Yankee District Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rose Auction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>HOSPITALITY SUITE<\/strong> is open following the Rose Auction<br>Please bring a snack and BYOB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><u>Sunday March 8<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yankee District Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>11:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Room Check out time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Meal Descriptions<\/strong><br>(please indicate gluten allergy, vegetarian or other allergies on registration form)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><br><strong>Little Italy Buffet Dinner<\/strong><br><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong> Arrival &#8211; Full bar available<br><strong>6:30 Dinner<\/strong> &#8211; COFFEE, TEA &amp; SOFT DRINKS INCLUDED WITH DINNER BUFFET<br>*Minestrone Soup <br>*Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Garlic-Herb Croutons &amp; Caesar Dressing <br>*Tortellini Salad with Herb Vinaigrette <br>*Pasta with Bolognese Sauce &amp; Alfredo on the side<br> *Chicken Piccata<br>*Chef Choice Fish entree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Saturday<\/strong><br><strong>10:30 AM<\/strong> MORNING BREAK : Coffee, danish and muffins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>12:00 PM<\/strong> LUNCHEON SANDWICH WRAP BUFFET <br>( BUFFET AVAILABLE FOR (90) MINUTES ONLY) <br>*Soup of the Day <br>*Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Garlic-Herb Croutons &amp; Caesar Dressing *Turkey Breast with Cheddar Cheese &amp; Mayonnaise<br>*Ham with Swiss Cheese &amp; Dijon Mustard<br>*Roast Beef with Provolone Cheese &amp; Horseradish Sauce<br>*Tuna Salad <br>*Cookies &amp; Brownies <br>*Regular &amp; Decaffeinated Coffee &amp; Assorted Hot Teas Bottled Soft Drinks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>6:00PM<\/strong> cash bar\/Cocktail hour <br><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong> Dinner THREE COURSE PLATED DINNER<br>* &#8220;PUBLICK HOUSE&#8221; BAKERY BASKET House-Made Pecan Sweet Rolls &amp; Dinner Rolls with Butter <br>&#8220;PUBLICK HOUSE&#8221; SALAD Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots &amp; Red Onion Drizzled with House Maple Vinaigrette<br>CHOICE OF ENTREES<br>* Roasted Native Turkey, Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce &amp; Gravy *Buttercrumb Scrod with Lemon-Dill Sauce <br>*Yankee Pot Roast with Pan Gravy<br>*Chef&#8217;s Choice of Vegetarian Entree &#8211; UPON REQUEST ONLY <br>*Chef&#8217;s Choice of Potato &amp; Fresh Vegetable <br>*Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Filling &amp; Frosting<br>*Regular &amp; Decaffeinated Coffee &amp; Assorted Hot Teas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"95\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1024x95.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1024x95.png 1024w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-300x28.png 300w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-768x71.png 768w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-1536x142.png 1536w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosy-7-small-vector-2048x189.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?page_id=1634\">Recent Previous Events<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/?p=1539\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/lobsterfest-ners-pic-EDITED-800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/lobsterfest-ners-pic-EDITED-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/lobsterfest-ners-pic-EDITED-800-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arsyankee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/lobsterfest-ners-pic-EDITED-800-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-light-green-cyan-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EVENTS Lobsterfest We have some exciting updates to share on behalf\u00a0the\u00a0ARS Yankee District! 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