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Patron Appreciation Day at the Library - February 16, 2012 Lawrence Library The Lawrence Library invites patrons to enjoy homemade goodies and coffee, compliments of Panera Bread on Patron Appreciation Day, Thursday, February 16, from 10:00 - 4:30pm Wendy Frank's Music for Kids - February 23, 2012 Lawrence Library Enjoy an upbeat performance with guitar, songs, puppets, singing books, rhythm instruments, and sign language as the Lawrence Library welcomes Wendy Frank during school vacation week on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:30am. This program is for kids of all ages! Free and open to the public. Register online at www.lawrencelibrary.org (click on Event Calendar.) . "Salamanders and amphibians- on the move" - February 23, 2012 Lawrence Library The Pepperell Conservation Commission & the Nashoba Conservation Trust will sponsor "Salamanders and amphibians- on the move," a presentation by Paula Terrasi and Jeanne Nevard on Thursday, February 23, 6:30 pm, at the Lawrence Library. The public is warmly welcomed to attend. The talk will cover who, what, when, where & why of the spring amphibian movement. Come and learn why these fascinating creatures need our help. This is the exciting time of year when the annual migration of the amphibians will soon be upon us. The talk will cover the who, what, when, where, and why of the vernal amphibian movement. Come and learn why these fascinating creatures need our help. The second half will be a strategy discussion for volunteers to help with salamanders crossing coverage. The need for helpers is often essential to their survival; as they have a high mortality at road crossings. Families are encouraged to attend to learn about these ancient, intriguing, barely known & infrequently seen creatures. For information contact the Conservation Commission at 978-433-0325. Monthly Veterans Breakfast at the Senior Center - March 2, 2012 Pepperell Army Community Covenant The Pepperell Army Community Covenant hosts a monthly veteran's breakfast at the Pepperell Senior Center on the first Friday of every month. Veterans, active military, and the general public are welcome to attend these free breakfasts. Friday, March 2, 9:30 AM: Masy Systems Friday, April 6, 9:30 AM: Pepperell Department of Public Works Friday, May 4, 9:30 AM: Groton Pepperell Rotary Club Friday, June 1, 9:30 AM: Pepperell Business Association Friday, July 6, 9:30 AM: C&S Pizza Friday, August 3, 9:30 AM: Veterans of Foreign Wars Pepperell Post 3291 Friday, September 7, 9:30 AM: Friends of the Lawrence Library of Pepperell Friday, October 5, 9:30 AM: MA State Senator Eileen M. Donaghue Invitation to Participate in the NMRSD Superintendent Search Focus Groups - March 5-7 North Middlesex Regional School District The search for a new Superintendent of Schools of the North Middlesex Regional School District is underway. The NMRSD School Committee has hired the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) to assist with the search process. As part of the process, NESDEC will be conducting a series of focus groups on March 5-7, 2012. Focus groups are an important part of the process because they are designed to obtain the input of teachers, support staff, administrators, school committee members, parents and community members about the attributes, experience and knowledge they believe the new superintendent should possess. The focus groups will also provide an opportunity for participants to identify immediate tasks on which the new superintendent should concentrate. Each focus group session will last approximately 1-1 ½ hours. The schedule of focus group meetings is as follows: Monday, March 5, 2012:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012:
Wednesday, March 5, 2012:
The North Middlesex Regional School Committee and NESDEC hope that you will be able to participate. CONTACT: Susan Robbins, Chair ESP/Mind Reader Show - Saturday, March 10 NMRHS Project Graduation Project Graduation will host an ESP/Mind Reading Show with Dan Candell for ages 21 and above at the Pepperell VFW on March 10, 2012 at 8 P.M. Doors will open 7 P.M. Tickets are $15 and benefit North Middlesex High School's Project Graduation. Tickets at NMRHS, Bailey's in Townsend, or call 978-597-5914. Kindergarten registration - Monday & Tuesday, March 12 & 13 Varnum Brook Elementary School Registration for 2012-2013 kindergarten at Varnum Brook Elementary School, 10 Hollis Street, will take place on. Monday, March 12 from 9-10:30AM and 1-2:30PM Registration packets are available from the school office. Please have all your paperwork completed and supporting documentation with you when you come to registration. **Students must be 5 years old as of August 31, 2012 to be eligible for kindergarten—NO EXCEPTIONS.** Please call the school at (978) 433-6722 for more information. Annual Used Book Sale - March 18 - March 20 Friends of Lawrence Library Join the Friends of the Lawrence Library for their Annual Used Book Sale at the Sis McGrath Community Center near the rotary in Pepperell center. Thousands of gently used books will be available at very low prices, with proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Lawrence Library. $2 for adult hard cover, $0.50 paper back, $0.50 children's & YA, $1.00 multimedia Friday, March 16th : 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday, March 17th : 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, March 18th : 9:00am – 1:00pm For more information, please visit www.lawrencelibrary.org or 978-433-0330. Townsend Earth Day - April 28 Townsend will celebrate Earth Day on the Town Common on April 28, 2012. There will be a New England Animal theme and a Live Wolf Talk! Slot space is available for vendors: $25. for for-profit vendors, no cost for nonprofit groups. E-mail clem6six@verizon.net to join in the plans and secure space! Meetings 2/21,3/6-20, 4/3-17 in the Townsend Town Hall Room 2, 7:00 P.M. School groups/clubs urged to participate!. Any questions call Susan 978-386-7572. All proceeds go to benefit Ashby Elementary School's flooring project for our students. Electronics Drive - April 28 Townsend Common during Earth Day, to benefit Project Graduation Project Graduation will hold an Electronics Drive on April 28, 2012, from 10-3 P.M. during Earth Day on the Townsend Common. Household items (stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, hot water tank) are $15 and for an additional $15, Project Graduation volunteers will pick up your item. Must be at ground level, ready to be loaded. Call 978-597-5914. To benefit NM Project Graduation Spring Fair at Squannacook in Ashby - April 28 Ashby Elementary School Ashby Elementary School will hold a Spring Fair for Children and Adults at Squannacook Elementary School (right behind the Townsend police station on rt 13) on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Bring the family in for lunch, kid games, raffles, a silent auction table, good buys and a lot of fun. Get great deals from local crafters and check out the party vendors. The Mass. National Guard will be bringing a vehicle for the kids to climb on and the Police and Fire depts will be here too. Come see who else might show up. Any questions call Susan 978-386-7572. All proceeds go to benefit Ashby Elementary School's flooring project for our students.
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