Category Archives: EVENTS

Friends of Hooper Institute Annual Meeting – 4/26/16

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Thank you Rebecca Sethi for letting us know about this.  I, for one, did not know about this.  It missed my “radar” I guess. – Lil

 

Join the Friends of Hooper Institute April 26 at 6:30 for the annual meeting. We will gather at the Institute to discuss our current projects and future dreams. You don’t need to be a member to attend and if you like what you hear, you are welcome to join. Members can be as active as they choose. The Friends of Hooper Institute was founded in 2014 to support and extend the work of the Hooper Institute in the community.

On Sunday, May 1st from 1-4, the Hooper Institute will be hosting an open house to celebrate spring and the successes of the past year. There will be a Maypole, May baskets to create and displays to learn about the Community Garden.

At the First Congregational Church

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Jenn Breismeister wanted to bring these event to you attention. – Lil

 

Growing In a Life of Faith 

Attention Parents, Grandparents and Guardians of Young Teens

Are the young people in your life asking questions about faith as they gain more independence? Are you looking for ways to nurture your teens’ spiritual development as they venture farther out into the wider world? Rev. Craig and the Christian Education Committee at the First Congregational Church of Walpole are offering a new program for youth age 12 to 15 to nurture the seeds of faith that have been planted in our young people as they transition to a mature expression of faith. The goal of the youth program includes getting ready for Confirmation by exploring what it means to live into the Christian faith with love, grace, mercy and justice. All youth in the Walpole area age 12 to 15 are welcome. Family membership in the church is not required.

Youth will meet two Sundays per month 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Craig and a parent helper.  Teens and their families are then welcome to join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. We also anticipate monthly fellowship and service activities, which may include youth from other nearby churches.

There will be an informational meeting for parents, grandparents and guardians with Rev. Craig and members of the Christian Education committee on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Walpole, 15 Washington Street, upstairs conference room.

For more information, contact Cheryl Watson via text at 603-903-9474 or email at ccfordjd@aol.com.

Friendly Friday To Be Held at the Walpole Primary School on April 29, 5:30-7:30p

The food, fun and fellowship will be the same, but the venue changes for just this month. Rev. Craig and his family invite Walpole area families of all kinds to join in Friendly Friday on April 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. down at the Walpole Primary School Community Room. We’ll play group games (hopefully outside!), enjoy a delicious pot luck and learn about how our faith can give us strength to face the challenges of life. Please bring a side or main dish to share. Church will provide the drinks and dessert. For more information “like” Friendly Fridays on FaceBook or contact the church at 756-4075,walpolechurch@yahoo.com

Silent Auction at the 1st Congregational Church of Walpole April 17-May 1

The church will host a silent auction starting Sunday, April 17 through Sunday, May 1 in the Fellowship Hall. Items include experiences such as a tour of the Florentine Films offices by one of their seasoned producers, gift baskets filled with such goodies as sundae fixings and collectibles such as a DVD set of the brand new Jackie Robinson documentary from Ken Burns. The best times to access the auction are during coffee hour on Sundays (about 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and during the church supper on April 30. The auction is hosted by the Christian Education Committee and all proceeds benefit the ministries of the church. For more information, call the church office at 756-4075 or email walpolechurch@yahoo.com.

Holy Week at St. John’s Episcopal Church

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Susan Kershaw asked me to share, – Lil

 

March 23 — Holy Wednesday Communion, Noon
A half-hour service that invites us to remember Jesus’ last days before dying on the cross.

March 24 — Maundy Thursday Communion service, 7 p.m.
We hear the Gospel story of the Last Supper and the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. The Communion service is followed by the traditional stripping of the altar of candles and linens, and the veiling of the cross to symbolize the abandonment and solemnity of Good Friday.

March 25 — Good Friday liturgy, no communion, Noon
The Book of Common Prayer liturgy is the most solemn of the year and invites us to remember Jesus’ death.

March 27 — Easter
We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with glorious flowers, joyous music, and great excitement!
An Easter Brunch follows the service. Bring something to share and join in this time of fellowship.
The Lenten-now-Resurrection Gardens will be ready for pick-up.

Don’t Miss the Deadline -3/23/16

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A last minute reminder — the deadline for articles and advertisements for the April 2016 issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION is this Wednesday, 23 March.

Jan Kobeski and Ray Boas reviewed the developing issue this morning, but some of their regular submissions are still outstanding.  Also, there is still some space for your advertisement. So please sit down and write, and send us some words.

Remember to look at the article submission guidelines and advertising information on the CLARION WEBSITE. Links to those pages are at the top of each page on the website.

 

Easter at Walpole Unitarian Church

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Walpole Unitarian Church, 10 AM Easter Sunday:

“Easter is the time to wonder aloud and ponder deeply the mystery of liberation.  We look to Scripture, Liberation Theology, the poetry of Langston Hughes, and the Gospel of Nature for illumination and understanding.”

Rev. Lisa Mobayed leads the service.  Light refreshment follows.

Call Antonia Andreoli 756-9036 for more info.

Spring Rummage Sale – 4/29 & 30/16

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The First Congregational Church UCC on the Common will host our Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, in Fellowship Hall.  Friday’s sale, called “First Picks” is from 4-6 p.m., while Saturday’s sale is 9-1 with the popular bag sale from 12-1.  Also on Saturday, we will have a food table with lots of yummy baked goods for sale.

We will gladly accept donations of spring and summer clothing as well as tag sale items beginning Monday, April 25, through Thursday, April 28 from 9 – 6, and Friday, April 29, 9-1.

We ask that all clothes are clean and in excellent condition.  We will NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:  fall/winter clothes, shoes, underwear, anything with a cord, anything broken, cracked, stained, torn or dirty.  No leftover yard sale items, please!

Please come and shop!  You’ll be sure to find some treasures!  For more information, contact Ellie Shaw, 756-4866.

Walpole Community Garden – 3/26/16

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This sounds like a sure sign of Spring! – Lil

Save the date!  On Saturday, March 26th at 10 AM the Walpole Community Garden will be hosting those interested in knowing more about this jewel of the community.  Join us at the Hooper Institute, 165 Prospect Hill Rd, across from the golf course.

Perhaps you are new to gardening or to organic gardening?  Perhaps you are downsizing from a large garden and would prefer a smaller plot?  Perhaps you are an ambitious gardener who needs a bit more space?  All gardening levels are welcome.  Our membership has a diverse background of growing experiences.  We love to share what we’ve learned with others and would love to learn what you have to share.  Perhaps this is the year for you to participate in this really fun and satisfying pursuit?

Come to tour our peaceful garden site, overlooking the Hooper Institute meadow and pond. Learn about our unique “no till” organic practices that continuously improve the garden soil and tilth.   See the heirloom apple orchard with its supportive plant guilds. Understand the expectations for membership, as there are communal chores that help the plants thrive.  Plan to bring lots of questions for our veteran gardeners.

New member sign-ups will take place at the Community Garden meeting.  We look forward to seeing your there! Membership dues are $20 per family.

If you have any questions, please call the Hooper Institute at 756-4382 or e-mail us at HOOPERINSTITUTE@myfairpoint.net.

Eloise Clark & Rebecca Whippie

Hooper Institute educators

Easter Egg Hunt – 3/26/16

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Debra Pawelczyk asked me to put this reminder in this week. – Lil

 

Cubscout Pack 299 is hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Historical Society lawn on Saturday March 26th. This is open to children ages infant thru grade 5. We have a special section just for the little kids. This event starts at 10:00 am and goes till all the eggs are found. Prizes are being donated by the Walpole Creamery and the Scoop Shop. Please bring a baskets and come look for eggs.

 

Zoning Board Agenda – 3/16/16

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Agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment

Wednesday,  March 16, 2016

Walpole Town Hall – 7:30 pm.

 

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed

 

Minutes: Review minutes of February and Executive Session

 

New Business: Barry Bellows is back to talk about a variance for Mr. Crouse and Kay Enokido, 195 March Hill Road – a garage apartment that will be used for visiting family

 

Old Business:

 

Bob Anderson will enlightening us further about junkyards.

 

Continued work on matrix.

 

Mr. Hockensmith’s response to Mr. Hanna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Remembering Walter

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For those who are out and about in the early AM, you may remember Walter Curley, Red Sox fan par excellence.  His funeral was held on the Cape making it hard for most to attend.  Hats off to Burdick’s for making time available on March 29th for friends to share their memories.  I know Dave and I are going to do our best to be there to share in the event.

 

WALTER