Colleen, 11, Hannah, 2, and Claire Trainor, 6, pan for gold and other small metal pieces in the trough at the 2009 Carousel of Music.
The 82nd Annual Western Welcome Week kicks off Aug. 11, with more than 40 events, most of which are free, through Aug. 22.
Originally “Homecoming Days” as a way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Littleton’s founding and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the town’s community newspaper, Western Welcome Week is the annual community celebration in the greater Littleton area, benefiting dozens of local civic and charitable organizations.
For a complete schedule of events, pick up a copy of The Villager or visit www.westernwelcomeweek.com.




