Big Rig rolls into town on June 11

LAKEVILLE — The community field behind the Patco convience store will be overrun with giant vehicles for the Big Rig Event Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.“We’re excited to have the community join us for our second Big Rig,” said Kate Dziedzic, director of Housatonic Child Care Center, which is putting on the event as a fundraiser. “And we’re so grateful for the community’s support.”Trucks, big rigs, firetrucks, race cars, police cars, tractors, cherry pickers and front-end loaders will be available to climb on and explore. The Lakeville Hose Company will sell food and there will be pony rides, face painting and more. There will be a requested $5 donation entry fee per person, with children under 2 free. Proceeds will benefit the Housatonic Child Care Center. For more information, call the center at 860-435-9694.

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