Lisa Reed, Sunday school coordinator from the Lidstone United Methodist Church in Washburn, and the Sunday school class recently held a sub sandwich sale. Half of the money raised was donated back to the church’s building fund and the other portion was used for missions.
The children voted and agreed they wanted to set up a food cupboard, also known as a “blessing box,” in Washburn. It is located behind the library and is available to anyone who needs it. Students worshipped the Lord on Sunday by going to the store and shopping to fill the shelves and others assisted in the setup of the box.
The premise is simple: “Take what you need, leave what you can.” People are welcome to come and take whatever might be there that they have need of, or people can come and fill the shelves if they find they have been blessed.
President Steve Boddy of the Washburn Rotary Club welcomes the club’s newest member, Gilda Nader, who was inducted during a recent meeting. (Contributed photo)
Student Art Exhibition
The Aroostook County Regional Art Educators cordially invite you to Essence of the North student art exhibition located in the Aroostook Centre Mall, in the former Card Smart space near the center of the mall. Selected artists from Washburn District Elementary School in grades Pre-K to grade 8 will be displayed until April 1st.
Spaghetti Supper
Mark your calendars for Washburn’s Boy Scout Troop 177’s Spaghetti Supper on March 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club. The auction portion will begin at 7 pm. Proceeds will benefit the troops two week trip to the Boy Scout National Jamboree trip in West VA.
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.
Music Cafe
The Washburn School Music Department, Washburn 21st Century After School Program and Washburn Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) invite all to attend Music Cafe on Thursday, March 23, at 6:00 pm in the Washburn District Elementary School gym.
This event is open to pre-K to eighth-grade students and their families. The fun evening will include a WDES chorus presentation (groups and solo), ASP students musical presentation (grades 1-4), and ASP students International Fair exhibition.
All pre-K and Kindergarten students have to be accompanied by a parent during this event. All the ASP participants should be present so the group will be able to perform. Popcorn will be sold. Desserts and drinks will be served.
Sunday School students from Lidstone UMC raised money to provide those in need a “blessing box.” From left are Michaela Rhinebolt, Emerson Brown, Portia Wheeler, Curtis Wheeler, Landen Drost and Eleanor Brown. (Contributed photo)
Playground contest
You 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 a new playground. Enter once a day, every day, until March 24. T
he more entries WDES has, the greater chance it has to win. Spread the word and go to www.togethercounts.com/healthy-playground-makeover to vote.
Library hours
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday, 1 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Toddler Story Time will be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use the back entrance.
The Girl Scouts meet each Friday afternoon (when school is in session) at 3 p.m. downstairs in the King room.
Family Fitness Fun
Families are welcome to attend a family fitness night of fun on Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Washburn District Elementary School PE teacher Laura Gardiner and Washburn Recreation Director Marcie Barbarula, in conjunction with Healthy You, a program of Cary Medical Center.
Come enjoy active games and family friendly music. Healthy snacks and water will be provided and door prizes will be awarded.
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.
