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Lions International Mid-winter Conference
Four students from Schaghticoke Middle School in New Milford attended the Lions International Mid Winter-Conference at the Wyndham Hotel in Southbury on Saturday, February 4, 2023. With the support of the New Milford Lions, these four students, mostly officers of the Schaghticoke Leo CLub, gave up their Saturday on one of the coldest days yet this winter, to meet up with fellow Leo's and Lions from around the state to learn of community service projects going on there: Isabella Pilch, President; Nathaniel Travis, Vice President; Rebecca Williams,Treasurer; and Aliyah Sira, standing in for Secretary Hailee Baker. They were accompanied by their Club Advisor, Spanish Teacher Kathleen O'Hara-Ferrari.
These student leaders also helped plan for future ways to collaborate and better serve the local communities of CT. The motto of Lions International is: "We serve." Throughout the day, the students learned of and planned for projects that help raise funds; collect non-perishable foods, clothing and supplies; test and provide for better vision; and serve groups throughout the community in many other ways, too.
Lions Day at the United Nations
On Friday, March 3, 2023, Nathaniel Travis, an 8th Grader at Schaghticoke Middle School in New Milford, and Vice President of the Schaghticoke Leo Club, traveled to New York City to attend Lions' Day at the United Nations. He was accompanied there by his father, Mr. Matthew Travis and his Leo Club Advisor, Kathleen O'Hara-Ferrari. This annual event unites Leo's with members of Lions International and United Nations diplomats and dignitaries from around the nation and the world. Together, the Leo's, the Lions and the United Nations representatives focused on this year's theme ofHunger, Nutrition and Wellness.
The day was spent discussing current and future global initiatives to achieve their shared goal of Zero Hunger and many other vital health-based projects that aim to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of people from all over the world. Some time was also devoted to discussing the ongoing War in the Ukraine and the many ways in which Lions International is reaching out to those affected by the war. In addition, they discussed similar efforts to bring aid of all kinds to those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. A Turkish representative of Lions International spoke movingly of the ongoing struggles of the Turkish and Syrian survivors and of the great impact being made by Lions International's efforts there.
Gunn Junior Library March programs for children in Washington
April 8 – 11 a.m.-noon Game Time: “Taco vs. Burrito” (4th & 5th Grade). Join Ms. Ashley for an exciting game of “Taco vs. Burrito”- the wildly popular, absurdly funny, surprisingly strategic card game where players compete to create the weirdest, wackiest meals! Bring a friend to team up with and enjoy snacks while we play. Seating is limited so please register in advance advance on our website at www.gunnlibrary.org/junior-library/programs. These programs are free and open to all. The Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47, opposite the green in Washington
Programs at the JCC in Sherman
Sunday March 26 at 1 p.m. ~ Sunday Speaker Series : The Future of Education in America featuring Dr. Mary Fernand, Dr. Missy Alexander, and PD Villarreal
Fernand is the new principal at the Sherman School, Dr. Alexander is the provost & vice president of Academic Affairs at Western Connecticut State University. PD Villarreal will moderate this discussion, he is an American lawyer, specializing in the field of Litigation and is chief of litigation for several major multinational companies.
Monday March 27 at 6 p.m. ~ Free Zumba Class with fitness instructor Timothy Engstrom! Please RSVP online.
Saturday April 1 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Rachael Sage with Annalyse and Ryan!
More for you
Open Mic Night ~ Thursdays at 7 p.m. Song Swap ~ last Friday of the month at 7 p.m. MahJong ~ Fridays at noon
Shepaug principal will present recent scholarship at national conference
Dr. Donald Schels, principal at Shepaug Valley School in Washington was selected to deliver a paper at the prestigious American Education Research Association’s national convention in Chicago, this coming April. The project was selected from over 11,000 applications, and details Schels’ research, conducted in April of 2021, about the relationship between student conceptions of competition and student performance and wellness.
Schels read history, law and American Studies at Rutgers and Columbia Universities, and most recently completed a doctorate in education policy at Fordham, where he conducted this research under the supervision of Professor Tiedan Huang. Dr. Schels has been at Shepaug since July of 2021.
Gaylordsville Historical Society Alan S. Farnham Memorial Scholarship
The Gaylordsville Historical Society is offering a $500 scholarship in the memory of Alan S. Farnham. Lt. Farnham, who attended the one-room schoolhouse in Gaylordsville, died in combat in Vietnam. The applicant must be a graduating senior in good standing, who lives within the Gaylordsville Fire District, including home – schooled students. The Scholarship is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, community service, and an essay. The one-room Gaylord School was in continuous operation from 1740 to 1967, and the Gaylordsville Historical Society maintains a museum in the schoolhouse.
Applications are available at Guidance Departments at New Milford High School, Henry Abbott Technical High School, Nonnewaug High School and at the Gaylordsville Post Office. Completed applications are to be mailed to Scholarship Committee, Gaylordsville Historical Society, PO Box 25, Gaylordsville, CT 06755. Applications must be postmarked by April 25.
Washington: ASAP! Awarded CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant
ASAP! was awarded $18,400 in December 2022.
This CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant is provided to ASAP! from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding from the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.
Funding helps ASAP! deliver arts-infused learning experiences to thousands of students, and provide free programming to children and families throughout northwest CT.
ASAP! is one of 723 organizations from 146 Connecticut towns who received the CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant. Totaling more than $8.5M, these grants are part of a two-year, $30.7M investment in arts, humanities, and cultural nonprofits by the CT General Assembly and approved by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Sherman Church Holy Week schedule
The Sherman Church will celebrate the beginning of Holy Week with a Palm Sunday service April 2 at 10 am at the Sherman Church, 6 Church Road. Sunday school children will hand out palms, and Lenten Lunch will continue after the service with homemade soup and bread. All are welcome. The Maundy Thursday service April 6 will include a potluck dinner at 6:30pm followed by Communion in Fellowship Hall. Please call the church at 860-355-1807 or email [email protected] to sign up for a dish to bring for the potluck.
The Good Friday Service of the Cross will be April 7 at 7 pm at the church, in-person only. The Easter Sunday Sunrise service will take place at 6:30am at the Sherman Town Beach. The service will include trumpeter Jed Orosz accompanying the hymns and a meditation by the Rev. J. Loring Carpenter. The Resurrection service will take place at 10am at the church. All are welcome.
Chamber music concert in Roxbury
Long River Concerts is looking forward to its upcoming concert on Sunday, March 26th, at 3pm. The program will feature music by Amy Beach performed by co-artistic directors Alissa Leiser, piano, and Elizabeth Chang, violin, who will be joined by Janna Baty, mezzo-soprano, and Alberto Parrini, cello, to perform works by Gustav Holst and André Previn. The concert will culminate with a performance of Beethoven’s iconic “Archduke” piano trio. Tickets are $30 per person and can be found at https://www.longriverconcerts.org/concerts or purchased at the door. All concerts are held at Roxbury Congregational Church, 24 Church St, Roxbury and will include a brief historical and musical commentary for the audience before each piece.
Kent Memorial Library has chosen a 2000 Porsche Boxster S
Convertible as its 2023 raffle car, and new this year there will be a second place prize: two ebikes! The winning tickets for the car and e-bikes will be drawn on Sunday, Oct. 29 outside the Kent Town Hall at the end of the annual Pumpkin Run mini-marathon.
Tickets are available in the Library at 32 North Main Street, online at kentmemoriallibrary.org, and throughout the summer outside the Library on weekends during the famed Library book sale. They can also be purchased by mail by sending a check for $25 to Kent Memorial Library with a self-addressed stamped envelope to KML Car Raffle, P.O. Box 127, Kent, CT, 06757.
The Porsche convertible has a blue top with hard back window, 6-speed manual transmission, polar silver metallic exterior, metropol blue interior, illuminated vanity mirrors, 250HP 3.2L 6CYL Engine, and 21,300 miles. The Kent Memorial Library launched the popular car raffle many years ago. Proceeds go to support the Library’s operating budget and make an important contribution since the Library isresponsible for raising over 70% of its annual budget.
Sherman Library special program on The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair
The program is presented by Jason Scappaticci on Thursday, March 30 at 7 pm. This is a remote program via Zoom.
Created to celebrate the one hundred year anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, this world’s fair attracted millions of visitors. The Fair was a combination of trade show, civic showpiece, and monument to culture, along with more than a tinge of civic pride. Featured in its grounds were magnificent buildings designed by some of the leading architects of the day in exuberant beaux arts architecture.
A mile long entertainment zone dubbed “The Pike” featured some attractions that were so popular they were brought to Coney Island following the fair. The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair showcased the grandiose ambition of the gilded age and was a snapshot in time of American and foreign societies as they wished to portray themselves.
This program is free and is offered by the Sherman Library remotely through Zoom. Register online at shermanlibrary.org/registration-dropdown or contact [email protected].
Rotary Club presentation
The Rotary Club of New Milford will host an evening meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 pm, at Greca Restaurant + Bar, in the Big Y Plaza. The program will be a presentation on night-time creatures by Bob Boone, owner of Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, guests are welcome! For information contact Katherine Webster-O’Keefe at 860-671-1266 or email to [email protected].
Sunday Speaker Series : The Future of Education in America -Sherman
Join us on March 26 at 1 p.m.for our next Sunday Speaker Series featuring Dr. Mary Fernand, Dr. Missy Alexander, and PD Villarreal
Free for JCCS Members / $5 Suggested Donation for Non-Members