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Sunday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Arnold House, 487 Great Road, Lincoln, R.I.

 Free

The town of Lincoln, Rhode Island, was named in honor of our sixteenth president in 1871.  Visit Arnold House and learn about President Lincoln’s visits to the Ocean State and the history of the land that became Lincoln. Take a tour of the museum and enjoy some birthday cake. 

Please call 401-728-9696 for more information

Feast on cake and history at Arnold House as we celebrate the birthday of our sixteenth president. Tour the museum, learn about Abraham Lincoln’s visits to Rhode Island, and find out how this town came to be named in his honor in 1871.

Free
Arnold House
487 Great Road
Lincoln, Rhode Island
For more information, call 401-728-9696
or visit HistoricNewEngland.org  

The winners from our recent One Act Play Festival are as follows:

Best Director-  Nicole Roche

Best Actress- Colleen Regan

 Best Actor-  Jonathan LaMothe

 Best Techie-  Isabel Samuel

FIRST TIME EVER- A SERIES OF TIES –

FROM THE JUDGES AND THE AUDIENCE

ON EVERY PLAY! 

Judges’ Choice- Distinguished Performances- AND Audience Favorites- 

“Dinner With the MacGuffins”  Hayley Sheaff & Andrew Forte

“In Facebook Wii Trust”  Theresa Bertolino & Thomas Pettengill

“13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview”  Colleen Regan & Sky Mason

Audience Favorite Play- “Dinner With the MacGuffins”

 Thank you, again, for your support of our program.

 Lisa Forsgard, Director NAHS Theatre Company

One Wilson W, Whitty Way

North Attleborough, MA 02760

508.643.2115 ext 308 (classroom) & 349 (theatre office).

Attleboro, Massachusetts

   The Chaminade Music Club will present a concert on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 2:30 p.m.   The concert will be held at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main St. (Route 152), Attleboro, sponsored by the Murray Music Committee.  It will feature the 1882 E.& G. G. Hook and Hastings tracker organ at Murray Church.

 The concert will include various compositions for organ, piano and flute, played by David Burnham, William MacPherson, Jim Moore, Janice Waterman, Laura Nakshian Ward, and Mary Whelan. 

The Chaminade Music Club, named after the French composer, Cécile Chaminade, was established in 1912.  Since this is the 100^th anniversary year of the Club, the program will include music of Chaminade and other French composers.

 Concerts are open to the public, and non-members are invited.  Admission is free (donations are appreciated) and a reception follows the concert.

 For more information, see the website: www.chaminademusicclub.org, or call 508-286-3592 or 508-222-5762.

Jamie Emerson of Grace Baptist Christian Academy of Attleboro drives to the basket during a recent girls’ basketball game in Mansfield. Emerson scored 9 points Tuesday during the Centurions’ 25-20 victory over New England Baptist Academy of West Bridgewater. (Photo courtesy of Grace Baptist Christian Academy)

ATTLEBORO – The girls’ basketball team of Grace Baptist Christian Academy of Attleboro rallied to record a hard-fought 25-20 victory Tuesday over New England Baptist Academy of West Bridgewater in a Massachusetts Association of Christian Schools game played at The Sports Plex in Mansfield.

Jamie Emerson scored a team-high 9 points for the Centurions, who trailed by a 9-6 margin after one period before earning one-point advantages at the next two stops and pulling away in the final chapter. GBCA is now 5-3 overall this year and 2-0 against MACS rivals.

In a recent non-league outing, the Centurions bowed to South Merrimack Christian School of Merrimack, N.H., 42-23. Olivia Beals topped GBCA with 6 points and Sara Allen added 5 points.

Also in non-league action, the Centurions dumped Bradford Christian Academy, 47-37, thanks to a 22-point performance by Emerson and a 10-point output from Allen.

Boys’ squad falls to Hawks

Andrew Schoepfer, foreground, and Zach Yoakum (No. 3) of Grace Baptist Christian Academy play defense during a recent boys’ basketball game in Mansfield. Schoepfer and Yoakum both scored in double figures for the Centurions in two of their three most recent contests. (Photo courtesy of Grace Baptist Christian Academy) 

Also Tuesday in Mansfield, GBCA’s boys’ quintet dropped a 45-33 decision to NEBA. The Centurions trailed by just three points (19-16) at halftime before the Hawks posted a 26-17 advantage in the final two periods. 

          Zach Yoakum tallied 11 points and Connor McLernon finished with 7 points for GBCA, which dropped to 6-5 overall this winter and 1-1 opposite league rivals.

          In a recent non-league clash, the Centurions wilted late and fell to South Merrimack, 56-52, despite 17 points from Andrew Schoepfer and 16 points by Shaheem Shorey. GBCA held a 16-6 lead after one quarter until surrendering 50 points during the final three chapters.

          In another non-league tussle, GBCA routed Bradford, 68-44, as Schoepfer amassed 22 points, Tyler McGee contributed 12 points, McLernon and Yoakum both added 10 points and Will Evans ended with 8 points. 

Attention New England sports fans, Southwest Airlines has added special service between Providence and Indianapolis to its flight lineup just in time for the big game! 

These flights will occur on Friday, February 3rd and Monday, February 6th only.  Flights depart Green Airport in Providence at 5:00pm and arrive in Indianapolis at 8:00pm. Return flights will depart Indianapolis at 8:35pm and arrive in Providence at 11:00pm.  

Travelers in the Boston area can also take advantage of these flight opportunities by taking MBTA commuter rail service to get to the airport.  Since these flights are in demand, we encourage booking soon. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.southwest.com.

The success of a Catholic School lies in the reasons students like their school.     We are a family, everyone counts here, and everyone is able to be themselves     and to be challenged to do their best.

St. Mary’s, Mansfield, will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with a number of activities for students, staff and families to enjoy.  Beginning this week, the Enrollment Committee will host its Winter Open House. 

Prospective families are invited to tour the school on Thursday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 31 from 11am to 1pm.  Catholic Schools will officially open with a family Mass on Sunday, January 29^th at 10:30am.  Families and parishioners are welcome to join the celebration followed by coffee and donuts, complementary admission to CAL basketball games and a visit to the bookfair which will be set up in the school’s library.

Students will attend a panel discussion hosted by volunteers from My Brother’s Keeper, participate in the Make a Home service project as well as actively honor our veteran’s and parishioners through a school wide letter and essay writing program. 

Middle School Students will participate in our annual Science Fair later in the week.  Of course the week has several fun activities planned for students including a Frisbee demonstration, Crazy Hat Day, pajama breakfast, art show and a preview of our Middle School Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast.  

We look forward to joining surrounding Catholic Schools in celebrating the week dedicated to Faith, Academics and Service. 

For the most up to date information on the enrollment process, visit St. Mary’s Catholic School’s website at www.stmarymansschool.org.

Loving to learn and learning to grow at…St. Mary’s Catholic School 330 Pratt St. Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048-1581 Tel: 508-339-4800 Email: info@stmarymansschool.org

Fax: 508-337-2063 Web: www.stmarymansschool.org

TAI CHI with Mike Pacheco from Wah Lum Kung-Fu Academy 4 weeks beginning Saturday, February 21 at 10:30 am

Mike Pacheco of Wah Lum Kung-Fu Academy will teach four free Saturday morning sessions of Tai Chi at the Seekonk Public Library beginning June 11 at 10:30 am.

Known for its yoga-like tranquility, the health benefits of this martial art go far beyond just stress relief.  People looking for a low-intensity workout will be impressed with its ability to improve balance, tone muscles, and promote longevity and weight loss.    Ailments such as high blood pressure, nervous tension, rheumatism, and digestive orders have shown to be particularly responsive to Tai Chi. 

This program is ideal for people looking for a new way to add in a full body workout without adding a lot of time to their already packed schedule.

Class size is limited, registration is required.  Seekonk residents have placement priority. 

This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or
Contact: library@seekonkpl.org  

Senator Jim Timilty (D-Walpole) is proud to announce that Senate President Therese Murray has appointed him to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.  The Senate Committee on Ways and Means is the standing committee in the Senate primarily responsible for considering all matters relative to the finances of the Commonwealth.

“I am honored that Senate President Murray has seen fit to allow me to serve on the Senate Committee on Ways and Means,” said Senator Timilty.  “My committee assignments have provided me with the perfect opportunity to advocate for my district and focus on public safety, economic development, job creation, tax policy, and giving local officials the tools they need to thrive.”

In addition to his new position on Senate Ways and Means, Senator Timilty also serves as the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Vice Chairman on the Joint Committee on Revenue, while also serving on the Joint Committees on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Municipalities and Regional Government, Public Health and recently on the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting. 

“My committee assignments complement each other perfectly,” said Senator Timilty, adding, “I am excited to bring my unique perspective to this new position and identify efficiencies where we may hope to save the tax payer money and focus on maintaining local aid funding levels.

The Legislature will soon begin the process of scheduling public hearings to discuss the upcoming FY2013 Budget.  Governor Patrick is expected to release his version of the budget on Wednesday, with the House of Representatives slated to release theirs in April. 

2012 McDonald’s All American Teams Announced on February 9

Bishop Feehan’s Lexi Sells

Attleboro, MA (January 24, 2012) – McDonald’s^® recently announced the list of players nominated for the 2012 McDonald’s All American^® Games. Of the 600 nominees selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principles and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee, only one female hails from Massachusetts: Bishop Feehan’s Lexi Sells.

The complete list of 2012 McDonald’s All American Games nominees is available at www.mcdaag.com. The final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls selected to play in the 2012 Games will be announced during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU, airing February 9 at 5 p.m. ET. 

“Massachusetts continues to produce elite basketball talent and the nomination of Lexi Sells signifies the hard work and dedication of our young athletes. They contribute to their schools, the community and the game,” said Nicole DiNoia, Communications Manager for McDonald’s Boston Region. “The McDonald’s All American Games present the opportunity to preview the country’s up and coming basketball talent, and we’re excited to have our city represented by this extraordinary student athlete.”

The 11^th annual McDonald’s All American Girls Game tips-off Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.  Immediately after the Girls Game, the 35^th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game will start at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.  Both games are being held at Chicago’s United Center. Information regarding tickets for the 2012 McDonald’s All American Games is available at Ticketmaster or by phone at 1-866-909-GAME.

Proceeds from the Games will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities^® (RMHC^®) of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI). To date, millions of dollars have been donated to RMHC Chapters from proceeds generated by McDonald’s All American Games.

Mike DeForbes has an intriguing reading list for the cold winter.  He recommends The Long Emergency by James Kuenstler, The Post Carbon Reader by Richard Heinberg and The Transition Handbook by Rob Hopkins.  These books explore the concepts of Peak Oil and Transition Towns, as will DeForbes, in his talk at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7pm. 

According to DeForbes, peak oil is not synonymous with “running out of oil.”  The International Energy Agency asserts that conventional global crude oil production peaked in 2006. The remaining oil is increasingly difficult to extract, and once oil becomes too expensive to extract and process, it will no longer be a viable energy source.  What will we do then?  

Transition Towns are trying to answer that question. In each town, hundreds of people work together on a grass-roots level to build long term resilience to the shocks in oil prices as well as to the coming fossil fuel crisis. 

They consider every aspect of modern life from local food production to transportation, education and the arts. Hundreds of Transition Towns make up the movement that is growing worldwide. 

DeForbes would like to see Rhode Island join that movement with an officially recognized Transition Town.  (See www.transitionus.org for in-depth information.)  Learn how you can get involved to address critical energy issues.

This program is free and open to all. Questions? Contact Adult Services Librarian Joyce May at eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com or 434-2453.