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Hooper Institute High School Summer Work Program
Applications are open for our HS Summer Work Program! Gain experience on a farm, as a camp counselor or in the gardens and get paid for your learning! Students must be 14 years old to apply. For questions or further information please contact George Gowdy at hooper.educator@gmail.com. Applications are due April 17th.
Applications can be found here: https://www.hooperinstitute.org/high-school-work-program.html
Evening Beginner T’ai Chi Class in Walpole – Starts 4/7/26
T’AI CHI CH’UAN
NEW BEGINNERS CLASS
Starting: Thursday, April 7, 2026.
Classes will meet: Weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm.
Location: Hastings House (past the WUUC), 14 Union St., Walpole, NH.
Registration is open through April 28th for new participants.
Classes taught by: Djemila Cavanaugh (Long River instructor)
Cost: $65.00 per month
For more information and to register
call/text or email Djemila:
phone: 802-490-0225
email: djem.translator@gmail.com
April 2026 Clarion Closing Date – 3/21/26
Yes, work has begun on the next issue of the CLARION – April 2026 – and I already have received four submissions. Will you be next? For your article submissions, and new advertisements the closing date for the April issue is Saturday, March 21 – or earlier if you can. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.
Your early submissions are always welcome and appreciated as I start developing the layout well beforehand. If you have some “news” send it along. In addition, I like to have on-hand material of interest that is not time-sensitive to fill space to round out a pleasing issue. So, if you would “like to be in print” and have something to write and share (images as well), send along for possible inclusion space permitting. Please do remember, it is the advertisers in each issue that make this community publication possible, so please support and thank them.
If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.
Thank you, RAY BOAS, Publisher
Walpole Trail Committee Agenda – 3/10/26
Walpole Trail Committee Agenda
for March 11, 7 pm, Town Hall
Everyone Welcome
– Approval of previous meeting minutes
– Recording secretary position open
– Two new member positions open
– HOT (Help Our Trails) day plans
– Trail reports
-Rail trail section adopters
– Brush hogging rail trail
– Rail trail detour signs
– Thoughts for April meet
– Open discussion
Hooper Institute Wish List
Check out our Hooper Wishlist! Donations to our wishlist help stock our building and classroom with materials needed to run future programs including cooking classes, building rentals, camps, school programs, adult workshops, and more. The wishlist can also be found here on our website: https://www.hooperinstitute.org/support-our-mission.html
Open House at Springfield Area Adult Day Services – 3/28/26
[Editor’s Note: Though it’s not located in Walpole, the Springfield Area Adult Day Services is a community resource that might have something to offer Walpole residents.]
Springfield Area Adult Day Services warmly invites community members to attend a special People First Health Fair on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its facility located at 266 River Street, Springfield, VT.
This free event will offer attendees the opportunity to receive complimentary wellness services, including balance screenings, checking of blood pressure and other vitals, and sharing of various health education tips designed to promote safety, mobility, and overall well-being.
Guests will also enjoy light refreshments and have the chance to enter a raffle drawing for a hand-made quilt and free membership at the Edgar May Health and Wellness Center.
In addition to wellness services, visitors will be able to tour the Adult Day campus, meet staff members, and learn more about the programs and support services available to older adults and those who might have physical or cognitive impairments. The center provides engaging activities such as bingo and arts, health monitoring, nutritious meals, social opportunities, and caregiver support in a safe and welcoming environment.
The event is free and open to the public. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, please contact:
Shelly Holley
802-885-9881
sholley@springfieldhospital.org
www.springfieldhospital.org/adult-day-service
March 2026 Clarion Now Online
And at the post offices for mailing to all postal addresses in Walpole, North Walpole, and Drewsville — 1,549 addresses. Again 20 pages and many articles focused on Town Meeting and School Withdrawal that is on the school ballot for the 10th of March, plus other articles for your enjoyment (hopefully).
Remember, Town Meeting with elections and the school ballot on Tuesday the 10th, followed by the meeting on Saturday the 14th. The Warrant Articles and information on School Withdrawal are on the CLARION website linked from the home page — so take a look and be informed to vote.
For now CLICK THIS LINK for the MARCH issue, or on the front cover below. Stay safe and well, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher
Hooper Institute High School Program Mentors
The Hooper Institute is looking for local businesses interested in mentoring and employing a summer worker in the coming months. This would need to be an opportunity that aligns with the Institute’s subject areas of agriculture, forestry, botany, soil science, and environmental science. The Institute is committed to educating Walpoleans of all ages and supporting our community. The Hooper Institute’s summer work program was created to build bridges between our youth and local businesses. This is a young student’s first chance to begin exploring their interests in future careers and a chance to mentor the future of our community.
We are looking for a variety of businesses in Walpole to assist in mentoring a student worker. Previous placements have included farms, vineyards, and landscaping. The Hooper Institute is open to hearing further suggestions and offers that align with our subject areas and values. As an employer you will serve foremost as a patient teacher and mentor. This is a student’s first professional experience building habits and skills such as communication, time management, and work ethic.
Staff at the Hooper Institute will encourage students entering 9th grade and onwards to apply. Our team will require these students to submit an application and complete an interview, as a means of experiential learning. Our goal is to immerse students in their first professional atmosphere for further development.
Students will be paid through the Hooper Institute’s available funds. These workers must follow local and federal labor laws. Supervision and safety are essential considerations for all job placements. If you are interested please contact us at hooper.educator@gmail.com or 603-756-4382.
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