The Gilmanton School’s 8th grade class has begun its fall fundraiser with
the sale of Chrysanthemums locally grown by Murray Farms Greenhouse. The
cost is just $10.00! Delivery will be on Saturday, September 18th in the
Gilmanton School parking lot at 10:00 a.m. A limited number of plants will
be available, first come, first served. For additional purchases please
contact Sue Kirwan for more information.
Lakes Region Retired Educators’ Meeting
The Lakes Region Retired Educators’ Association’s Meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Patrick’s Pub on Route #11 in Gilford,
NH. We will gather at 11:00 AM for our meeting, followed by a Buffet
Luncheon. The cost will be $15.00 which includes tax and tip. Your Phone
Captain will be contacting you soon, as reservations are due by September
16. You may also make a reservation by calling Marilyn Coffin at 524-7083 or
Evelyn Morse at 524-4062. Any retired educator who is not a member is
welcome to attend. Please call to make a reservation.
Our Program this month will be about “The Circle Program”, which is a
non-profit organization that is supported by the generosity of community and
private organizations as well as individuals. Its mission is to provide
socially and economically disadvantaged New Hampshire girls, ages 9-11, with
the skills, courage and confidence they need to handle the challenges in
their lives. Paula Ferenc, Program Director, will explain how this is
accomplished by means of a Summer Camp Program and a Mentoring Program.
Please come to hear how you can be of assistance in this worth-while
program.
Exciting News From The Gilmanton Year-Round Library
Submitted By Alicha Kingsbury
The Gilmanton Year-Round Library was chosen for a grant from the
Children’s Literacy Foundation. Through the generous support of CLiF, GYRL
will receive more than 100 brand new children’s books. The grant also
includes a school Storytelling presentation at Gilmanton School for the
children! Thank you CLiF!
September 12th was the one year anniversary of the opening of the
Gilmanton Year-Round Library.
Who would have predicted the amount of use seen so far? In the first
year of the Year-Round Library’s operation over 900 cardholders borrowed
over 8,000 books, magazines, DVD’s, and other circulating items.
Participation in children’s programs exceeded all expectations. Other events
and programs have drawn neighbors together and the Library has become an
essential focus for Gilmanton community life.
Through the hard work and guidance of the first and current librarians,
Gary Mason and Claudette Gill, the library’s operations and holdings have
become established and an online catalog will be available soon. Jenny
Stevens has been tremendously successful as Children’s Librarian Assistant.
The library has been used by community groups, book clubs, the Gilmanton
Elementary School, and others. Several art exhibits have drawn considerable
attention. Evening programs have offered a wide range of topics to enjoy and
educate. Recently hours of operations were adjusted to provide additional
use for our children after school.
You can check out current events and news by visiting our web site at
www.gyrla.org or finding
us on Facebook. You can reach the library at 603-364-2400.
The Library would like to thank each and every volunteer over the last
year – without you the first year could not have been as successful. Thank
you!
