<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2jsKv4_1FNEHsl100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2jsKv4_1FNEHsl100" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Families stop at a community organization’s table during the Milton Activities Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17. The annual event brought local organizations, businesses and town departments together with students and families. Shannon Gunderson</figcaption></figure>MILTON — From miniature race cars and lacrosse gear to library giveaways and a contest to name a new Milton-themed drink, there was plenty for families to explore Thursday night at the Milton Activities Fair.The Sept. 17 event filled the Milton High School gymnasium with local organizations, businesses and town departments, giving students and families a chance to meet the people behind programs and services available throughout the community. A community dinner was also held in the school cafeteria during the evening.The Activities Fair has a history in Milton stretching back several years, though the event was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual version was offered in 2020, and the in-person fair returned in 2024 for the first time since 2019. It has since become a September gathering for community groups and families.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4YTIIt_1FNEHsl100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4YTIIt_1FNEHsl100" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Children sit behind the wheel of miniature race cars displayed by the Cairo North Mini Racers during the 2026 Milton Activities Fair. Shannon Gunderson</figcaption></figure>Milton PTA member and organizer Brian Singh said this year's fair welcomed several new participants, including Lakelife Nutrition. Younger students also helped with setup, assisting organizations as they arrived and brought materials into the school.For Singh, seeing those students step up was one of the highlights.“It was incredible to see them show leadership skills,” Singh said.Throughout the gym, families moved from table to table, talking with representatives from local organizations and giving children opportunities to interact with some of the displays.Milton Rescue Chief Sean McCann spoke with families at the department's table, where emergency equipment was on display. Representatives from local youth activities, the Milton Public Library, town departments and community organizations were also on hand.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2pm46Q_1FNEHsl100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2pm46Q_1FNEHsl100" width="1920" height="1080" ><figcaption>Members of the Milton Artists’ Guild pose behind their display during the Milton Activities Fair. The guild was among the local organizations sharing information about programs and upcoming events with families.&nbsp; Courtesy photo</figcaption></figure>At its core, Singh said, the fair is meant to strengthen connections between Milton schools and the community around them.“The activities fair brings the school and surrounding community together,” Singh said. “It gives students a chance to learn about organizations that are there to help them, and it helps organizations understand what's happening at the school and build relationships.”Local businesses joined the mix as well.Lakelife Nutrition owners Leslie and Mike Piela participated in the fair, inviting attendees to help choose the name of a new Milton-themed drink. Visitors could fill out a slip voting for their favorite name, which also entered them into a drawing for a Lakelife gift card.Leslie Piela said she was happy to participate and have an opportunity to connect with families and other members of the Milton community.Elsewhere, Milton Recreation director Hannah Luman talked with families about recreation opportunities, while members of the Milton Historical Society shared information about local history.Singh said putting so many groups in the same place gives residents a chance to make connections that can sometimes be difficult to establish otherwise. He also hopes the event introduces families to resources they may not have known were available and encourages more residents to volunteer.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0uM2WI_1FNEHsl100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0uM2WI_1FNEHsl100" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Milton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Lorraine Kelm talks with students during the Activities Fair on Sept. 17. Shannon Gunderson</figcaption></figure>“We want families to learn more about the community and know that help is available,” Singh said. “Sometimes people don't have the opportunity to meet as a group, so this event lets everyone meet, talk, learn about each other and lean on one another.”For residents who missed the fair but are interested in getting involved with the school community, Singh encouraged them to contact the Milton PTA at miltonptavt.org.</div></body>

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MILTON — From miniature race cars and lacrosse gear to library giveaways and a contest to name a new Milton-themed drink, there was plenty for families to explore Thursday night at the Milton Activities Fair. The Sept. 17 event filled the Milton High School gymnasium with local organizations, businesses...

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