Teachers invite public to film on learning
WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
Do you remember a time when you were in school but you couldn’t learn, when the ability was there but your mind was distracted by something else?
Ten Washburn teachers took part in a presentation of “Paper Tigers,” and were so inspired by the stories in the movie that they wanted to share it with the community.
The 21st Century After School Program is inviting the public to join them on Friday, Oct. 28, for a community screening of the film. “The Road to Resilience” includes lesson plans and events for students and a chance to share and collect ideas from our community. This event is a part of the national celebration for “Lights on Afterschool” and is sponsored by Washburn 21st Century After School Program in cooperation with Aroostook County Action Program.
The night will begin with a baked potato bar, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m., in the Washburn District Elementary School cafeteria. The movie will begin at 6:30, and at 8 p.m. there will be an open forum and community conversation. The conclusion and door prizes will start at 8:45 p.m.
More about the film is on www.papertigersmovie.com. Due to the content and language in the movie, this event is intended for audiences 17 years and older. Youth under 17 must be with a parent/guardian.
Washburn 21st Century ASP staff will provide childcare from 6:15 until the end. For information, contact Halina Herzog, Washburn 21st Century ASP coordinator, at hherzog@msad45.net or 455-4504.
Wreath fundraiser
The Spain and Paris tour students will be selling holiday wreaths from now until Nov. 20. They are handmade and approximately 30 inches across. Plain wreaths are $15 and decorated wreaths are $25.
Profits will go toward the students’ trip fees. For information, contact Tracy Reed at 762-0061 or treed@msad45.net, or any tour participant.
Washburn Rec notes
Washburn Recreation Department Director Marcie Barbarula kept students busy during the two-week harvest break by scheduling multiple activities, including soccer games and practices along with several field trips.
Children enjoyed field trips to Goughan’s Farm corn maze in Fort Fairfield, a hike at Haystack Mountain in Castle Hill with lunch at Presque Isle’s Mantle Lake Park, swimming at UMPI’s Gentile Hall, and miniature golf at Goughan’s Farm.
Hunters breakfast
The Rotary Club of Washburn will hold their annual Hunters Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Trailrunners Clubhouse from 4:30 to 8 a.m.
Door prizes will be available, and the club will conduct a raffle for 100 gal of fuel oil, $100 of hunting supplies and a $25 Wal Mart gift card. All are welcome.
After-school program
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program will host Children’s Stage Adventures in January. Washburn District Elementary School students will work on the play “Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream.” In order to cover expenses, the After School Program is holding a RADA fundraiser.
Students were sent home with information, catalogs, and order forms. The due date for orders is Friday, Oct. 28. Contact Laura Churchill at lchurchill@msad45.net or Halina Herzog at hherzog@msad45.net for questions.
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Women’s Group will hold a bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the church. The next meeting will be Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.
Washburn Memorial Library
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday, 1-7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Girl Scouts meet Fridays at 3 p.m. downstairs in the King Room. Toddler Story Time is Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult and use the back entrance.
For more information, contact Lois Walton at 455-4814.
August Festival Meeting
There is an August Festival Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
Washburn Area PTO
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, the PTO will hold a bake sale during the parent/teacher conferences.
On Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the PTO will have a Little Shoppers In-School Gift Shop for little ones to come do their Christmas shopping for their loved ones. All items will be $5 and under.
Any monetary donations, time, and items for the upcoming events would be greatly appreciated. Contact a PTO member for more information.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1 include: Alan Carter, Casey Bragg, Paula Plissey, Glen Hale, Allen Laferriere, Barbara McNeal and Heidi Thompson, Barb Caron, Bruce Blakney, Victor Helstrom, Christie Cochran, Kathy White, Tom Olson, George Seward, Brent Conley, Mary Davis, Larry Worcester, Katherine Adams, Patricia Philbrick, Bill Fitzherbert, Laura Churchill, Kim Clayton and Pamela Churchill.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1 include: Ivan and Muriel Corey, Bob and Jackie Pribble, Larry and Linda Bragg, Ray and Ardis Humphrey, Matthew and Kathy Palmer, and Marty and Kim Clayton.
Amy Sawyer is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 227-8679 or by e-mailing sawyer.amysue@gmail.com.
