Thank you to Sarah Downing for sending the following information.  It seems like every year someone asks me if I know what time the parade begins and I am never sure.  Now we will all know! – Lil

Memorial Day Parade starts at 11:30am at the corner of Union and Main streets with the ceremony on the Common starting at approximately 11:40am.  Whit Aldrich said the ceremonies should be end around noon.

I noticed in the Selectboard meeting minutes that Peggy Pschirrer has been asked to be the speaker. – Lil

The FUN Starts at 4:30PM …… Music, Concessions, Raffle!

Bring your Lawn Chair and your appetite!

5PM Game Time! Hope you can join in this FUN Community Event!

Janet Wilson has shared a number of things that are happening at Meeting West, LLC.  Gives us courage that the weather really is taking a turn for the better! – Lil

Formerly called the Hooper Golf Club, the newly formed Meeting House West has begun activities for the 2016 season!  

Men’s Thursday League: Play starts at 5:15 PM. They have already started and still need players to sign up for the sub list.

Wednesday Morning men’s group:  Play starts at 8:00 AM. All men welcome.

Ladies Twilight League: Begins Wednesday, June 1^st, at 5:15, shotgun start.

Tuesday Morning ladies’ group: Begins May 31^st, 9:00 AM. Please sign up by Monday prior to day of play.

The Tournament Committee is being formed to have a full schedule of events for the season. If you have not joined, please do so ASAP.

MEMORIAL WEEKEND SPECIAL!!

May 27^th to May 31^st

18 holes with a cart     $30.00

9 holes with a cart       $15.00

18 holes walking         $20.00

9 holes walking           $10.00

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Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Walpole Town Library!

Huge Thank You from The Friends Of The Walpole Library

Thank you to the Walpole community for your generous support of our recent Plant Sale on May 7.  Whether you donated plants or came to the sale to purchase plants or helped us in any other way . . . we sincerely appreciate your help in making this a very successful fundraiser!  We made about $1,500 to benefit our wonderful local library!  Thank you so much!

The Library Book Sale:  October 28, 29, 30

The Friends of the Walpole Library have two major fundraisers each year.  In addition to our plant sale in the spring, we also have a book sale in the fall.  This year the sale will run from Friday, Oct 28 to Sunday, Oct 30 in the Walpole School gym.  Between now and then we need your help with two things:

• We need your donations of clean, gently used books. Beginning June 8, we will be accepting book donations at the former RN Johnson’s (in bays 14 and 15 to the left of the main building) on Wednesday mornings from 9 – 10, and on Thursday afternoons from 3 – 4.  Please no cassette tapes, VHS tapes or encyclopedias.
• We also need you help sorting all of these book donations. The book sorting takes place at RN Johnson’s each week during the same hours that we accept donations.  Please see above.  Each year there are many books to sort into categories.  It is an interesting task and one that is more fun with more people participating.

Thank you so much!  Please call Cheryl at 756-4066 with any questions.

The Walpole Leadership Academy is about to begin another session.  It’s a terrific opportunity to meet others, learn how our town functions and, just maybe, become inspired to volunteer in some small, or even big, way.  Many of today’s volunteers are graduates of previous academies, demonstrating the benefits of an endeavor started by Chuck and Sue Bingaman a number of years ago. – Lil

If you have ever wondered how our town boards and committees operate or
how you might volunteer your time within the town, consider joining the
Walpole Leadership Academy.

Our introduction session will be held Monday May 23rd
Hooper Mansion 6:00 PM.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Steve Dalessio, steve@lakemachine.com
Andrea Johnson dandawalpole@myfairpoint.net
Jean Kobeski, jeankobeski@gmail.com
Or just stop by on Monday !

I regret that I was unable to get their terrific logo to work in Word Press.  My apoogies to Steve, Andrea and Jean. – Lil

I have it on good authority that Sam Jacobs will be on hand to throw out the first pitch, and the Middle School Chorus will sing the National Anthem, so don’t be late!  If that’s not enough entertainment, Dean Prentiss will be announcing the game.  – Lil

Benefit Baseball Game for the Walpole Playground Project

Walpole Fire Dept. vs. Walpole Police

(With a little help from the Wild Blues and Maples)

May 21st, 5:00 at Hubbard Park

Come enjoy a night celebrating our community, while raising
funds for a new play structure.

*Admission by donation

The Friends of the Hooper Institute will be meeting Wednesday, May 18^th at 7:00 at the Hooper Institute, 165 Prospect Hill Road, Walpole.  The purpose of the Friends is to enrich, promote and extend the services and facilities of the Hooper Institute.  If you would like to learn more about this group or join its efforts, please join us.  Questions?  Call 756-4382.

My Copy and Paste did not do the job completely yesterday.  I missed some important information that would have been helpful to Franklin Siibley.  Luckily, Michael Neerie brought it to my attention that I missed the contact imnformation so now the necessary connection can be made.  Thanks, Michael. – Lil

1. Hi Lil,

   Thanks as usual for posting my Distant Hill event. I did notice that you didn’t include the lower section of my email with registration info, donation amount, my contact info, and directions. Any chance you can send out a revised email?

   Registration if Required

   Suggested Donation: $10 per adult

   Register Now

   For more info contact Michael at distanthillgardens@gmail.com or 603-756-4179

   Directions to Distant Hill Gardens

   Michael mnerrie@gmail.com (603) 756-4179 http://www.distanthillgardens.org

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   Franklin Sibley 05/16/2016 at 6:48 PM Edit Reply

   I am hoping to put in a pollinator garden. Unfortunately I will be away on the weekend of May 22. Is there any literature I might receive?