On Feb. 16, the pre-K and kindergarten classes from the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School presented a patriotic program to honor the great country of the United States and show what they had been learning in their classrooms.
The students did a wonderful job singing patriotic songs and sharing facts about some United States symbols and famous people.
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program joined the classes for the patriotic program. Middle school ASP students prepared snacks for the evening and some decorations in the gym.
Elementary ASP students prepared the art show “America the Beautiful.” The audience voted for their favorite art work by putting a quarter into a jar. Twenty-five drawings were displayed. Mitchell Hewitt won with 60 votes,followed by Amanda Beckwith and Lakeisha Good, both with 17 votes. Special prizes included a gift certificate for the Pizza ‘n Art for Tweens event at the Wintergreen Arts Center in Presque Isle, and free admission for the Presque Isle House of Bounce.
All proceeds from the evening helped the pre-K and kindergarten students collect money for their trip. Thanks to all who came out to support them.
Spaghetti supper/auction
Mark your calendars for Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177’s spaghetti supper on Friday, March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club. The auction portion will begin at 7 pm.
Proceeds will benefit the troop’s two-week trip to the Boy Scout National Jamboree in West Virginia. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance ticket sales will be available for purchase at $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
The America the Beautiful After School Program art show at Washburn Elementary featured these and other patriotic drawings.
Seuss-tastic fun
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program will host a fun-filled evening celebrating Dr. Seuss tonight, March 1, at 6 p.m.
This event is for students in pre-K through second grade and a parent or parents. There will be stations for you and your child to rotate through. Some stations include: Dr. Seuss bingo, crafts, reading time and more.
Organizers will serve birthday cake and give away lots of Dr. Seuss items. The Cat In The Hat and Thing 1 will stop by, and pictures will be available with them for $1. Please join the ASP for a wonderful celebration of a beloved children’s author.
Stew Supper
The Washburn District High School National Honor Society and Destination Imagination teams will host a stew supper on Friday, March 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn District Elementary School cafeteria.
The meal includes soup/stew, roll, drink and dessert. The price is $3 for children, $6 for adult, and $15 for families.
Pre-K and kindergarten classes from the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School presented a patriotic program, sharing songs and speeches showcasing information they have learned about the United States.
Playground sweepstakes
Community members can help Washburn District Elementary School attain a new playground through a sweepstakes that is now open.
Anyone in the community can enter for a chance to win a $30,000 grant for their school’s healthy transformation and a new playground. Enter once a day, every day until March 24, 2017. The more entries WDES has, the greater chance it has to win. Spread the word and go to www.togethercounts.com/healthy-playground-makeover to submit your vote.
Washburn library
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday, 1-7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Toddler Story Time will be held on Tuesday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use back entrance.
The Girl Scouts meet Friday afternoons (when school is in session) at 3 p.m. downstairs in the King Room.
For more information, contact Lois Walton at 455-4814.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between March 1 and 7 include: Bill Sargent, Bob Clayton, Harold Adams, Priscilla Farrar, Karen Carmichael, Ron Campbell, Rhon Bell, Angela Boyce, Michelle Doody, Alanna McHenan, Cathy Conley, Darrell Maynard, Maurice White III, Jim Cray, Edward Bither, Judy Chamberlain and Vanessa Sparks.
Anniversaries
Celebrating an anniversary between March 1 and 7 are Craig and Crystal Hobbs.
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.
