MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will be participating in the Chickadee Award: A Maine Children’s Choice Picture Book Project.
Participating children in grades K-4 are the ones who will choose the award winner by voting for their favorite from among 10 selected books published in 2016. The 10 books were chosen by a committee of teachers, librarians and early literacy professionals.
In this process children and adults will develop and share an appreciation for excellence in writing and illustration that will stay with them forever. This statewide project encourages connections between public libraries and schools and helps foster literary dialogue among adults and children.
In addition to selecting the 10 books for review, the committee has compiled a booklet of information, suggestions and activities to make it easy for any interested school, home school group or public library to participate.
The project will begin on Jan. 7 and end on March 11, when voting will take place.
The Chickadee Award Project is funded by the Maine Association of School Libraries. For more information, visit the chickadee website at www.chickadeeaward.org.
Rotary Club meeting notes
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Dec. 20 at the Aroostook Health Center and the special speakers were Vicki Jackson and Connie Durost, activity directors at the Aroostook Health Center.
They thanked the club for the iPods that were donated for the resident’s use. They are very popular, with some liking them so much that they have gotten their own. Bingo remains their most popular activity and is played several times each week.
They are also thankful for the new television in the sunroom that was donated by the state police, as well as a DVD player donated by a resident’s family.
Thanks to donations from area churches, from staff members as well as items bought with raffle proceeds, each resident will be receiving several gifts this Christmas. They are very appreciative for all the support!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Fun with Noodles at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. and United Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Hallmark Christmas Movie at 1:30 p.m. Saturday is New Year’s Eve and will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room. Sunday is New Year’s Day and will be a free day with televised church available in the day room.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m. and Devotions with Velma at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m.
All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Winterfest 2017
Winterfest this year will be moved up to take place on February 10-12, 2017. This years’ theme is “Happy 150th Birthday Bash” in honor of the town’s Sesquicentennial birthday. Along with most of the usual events, this year will bring back a snow sculpture contest for homes and businesses, the Whoopie Pie contest and a special “couples contest” on Friday night. This will test how well couples know each other and promises to be a fun and entertaining time!
Library auction
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is beginning to gather items for the annual Bidding For Good on-line auction to be held early next year. This is typically the library’s largest fundraiser and allows the library to add to its collection.
Some items that have already been donated for this year’s auction, to be held from Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2017, include Disney tickets, sport items, crafts, wood d√©cor and bowls and more.
If you have items to donate for the auction, please contact the library at 429-9625. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser.
Bingo
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting Bingo on Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. at the Post. There are cash prizes. Refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 551-6791 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
