The newly constructed Three Rivers School softball team dugouts are a hit – and it was a real team effort to bring these much-needed structures to reality.

When the Pembroke School Board earlier this year reached out to the Pembroke Action League for Schools (PALS) to see if the organization could be of assistance with the project, the answer came back immediately – yes.

The weather to undertake the project was not as responsive, however, and Saturday, April 19, was the first good weather day to begin construction.

Volunteers from PALS, Jeff Dumont Builders, the Three Rivers School Softball Team, the School Board and Pembroke School District Grounds and Maintenance all played a role in making it happen.

“It’s all about showing a little hometown spirit. Nothing is more satisfying than helping the Pembroke community,” said Jeff Dumont of Jeff Dumont Builders. Dumont’s company donated materials and labor for the project.

Donations were also received from Lowe’s, Home Depot and Big Jim’s. Many people assisted with the effort by donating food, transportation or equipment. PALS will pay for any costs associated with the project that are not covered by donations.

To help raise funds to cover the costs, the organization will host a PALS Night at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats game on June 27. For more information, contact Tina Newberry at 661-2041 or tina@tinanewberry.com.

“The community really came together to support us in this effort,” said Tina Newberry of PALS. “It is truly amazing what a community can accomplish by working together to impact our children’s educational experience.”

PALS, a group of parents, teachers and interested community members, works to enrich education in Pembroke by assisting with activities within the schools, providing cultural events such as musical, theatrical and literacy programs and helping fund purchases for the schools that are “not within the budget.” The dugout was one such project.