WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
The Washburn School District 21st Century After School Program put on their performance of “The Fisherman and His Wife” on Friday, Jan. 17, for the Washburn community. The performance of the play, performed by the students, is an original adaptation of a Grimm’s fairytale produced by Children’s Stage Adventures production.
When Will, the fisherman, catches an enchanted fish it looks like his luck has changed. The fish offers him the chance to have his dreams come true but one wish leads to another and Will soon learns that if you have happiness you have everything you need.
The show featured original music including some pieces in the latest contemporary styles and featured 50 children from the Washburn school system. The very talented students had a week of intensive rehearsals conducted by the Children’s Stage Adventures actor and directors. The performance was well-attended and the children did an amazing job.
For more information on the Children’s Stage Adventures Program visit www.childrensstageadventures.org/.
Quilting group
The Washburn quilting group A Stitchin’ an’ a Givin’ would like to thank the anonymous donor who left quilting material and fabric for the group at the town office. The donated items were much needed and will go to good use.
Destination Imagination
The Washburn School Destination Imagination teams will be hosting a stew supper on Friday, Jan. 31, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse. Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12 or $15 for families.
Homework help offered
Parents of students in Washburn Middle School, you can still enroll you child in the Homework Haven program. This is available to all students in grades 6-8 in need of additional help with their schoolwork. Please contact Mrs. Irving at mirving@msad45.net for more information or to register.
Knitting group
The Washburn knitting group has resumed after a break for the holidays. They meet every Friday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. in the basement on the Washburn Memorial Library. Any knitter or other fiber enthusiast is welcome to come.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4 include: Catelyn Coulombe, Jim McCarty, Mike Martin, Tracy Baker, Paul Brown, Jim Rowbotham and Bobby Burchett.
Those celebrating an anniversary between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4 include: Ron and Shirley Rand, and Gene and Andrea Bragdon.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
