May/June 2007 Issue - Little Compton Community Center

May/June 2007
News and Notes from the Little Compton Community Center
Community Center Turns Ten!
LCCC Gears up for the
3rd Annual Golf Little
Compton Golf Outing
LCCC volunteers, supporters, and staff
are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Little
Compton Golf Outing to benefit the Little
Compton Community Center.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!—The Little Compton
Community Center celebrates its 10 year anniversary on May 28th. The Big Birthday Bash
provides an opportunity for the entire community to reminisce about their past and present
favorite events and successes. The Center
extends a cordial invitation to the entire Little
Compton community. See you there!
History & Growth
Speaking of Board Members, Pat Pond,
one of the longer term members
involved with the initial fund-raising group, points out that, “we
originally tried to get grants
through the RI Foundation and
the Champlin Foundation but
we were acting as the subcommittee of the town at that
time, and those foundations
aren’t interested in giving
money to governmental organizations, so we found we had to incorporate as a non-profit in order to try to
get some outside money.”
Original board member Gareth Eames enthusiastically exudes that, “all the infrastructure has
been in place for a while now, enabling the luxury of improving and expanding upon the base,
including expenditures for upgrades like the
theatre lights last year.” With that, programs
and participation has steadily grown, as have
contributions (like last year’s theatre curtain).
Says Eames, “I’m very pleased with the progress of the Center; the only thing holding us
back now is space. Things like large theatre presentations are not possible at
this time due to space restrictions
of the stage.” The Center has
looked into expansion options,
See photos
though they are limited mostly
of the past
by land availability.
ten years on
pages 6-7!
Program Director Lee Wyatt
concurs, “I’m just thrilled that
the Community Center has
grown to be such an important
part of the Little Compton community, we have so many people in and
out of this building for so many different
reasons. We’re always open to trying new
things.” When asked about the direction the
Center is going in, Lee, a ten-year contributor to
the Center, adds, “Already, we’ve outgrown this
building, so what I want to see is it continue to
be a vibrant expression of Little Compton and
what its needs are.”
The event, graciously hosted by the Sakonnet Golf club
will take place June 2nd from 11:30-8:00 pm and includes
lunch, a great day of golf, and a fun filled End-of-Day
Reception (complete with prizes, a raffle and a silent auction). Registration is almost closed, with just two foursomes left as of our newsletter print date! Many community members and businesses have generously stepped
forward with a variety of exciting silent auction items.
A big thank you goes out to all of our golfers as well as
to our sponsors, many of which are returning for their
second or third year. Sponsor support and the support
of the community is what makes this event so successful for the Community Center and the residents of Little
Compton that we serve.
Tee sponsors and silent auction items are still needed
and will be accepted until May 12th. Additional volunteers for the day of the event are also needed. Interested
parties should contact Amber Vlangas at 401-635-2400.
Thank you sponsors!
It worked. The building was originally a grange
building, so it already contained some of the
aspects necessary for its eventual transformation into a community center. With the efforts
of Pat Pond, B.G. Shanklin, and the influence
and generous contributions of Peter Farago, the
Center was able to lift off at a time in the early
Also a veteran of 10 years, Galen Snow says,
nineties when some in town didn’t see the need
“It’s a nice community center in a really wonfor it. Today, from pre-school to seniors, the
derful community, that emphasizes inclusivity,
LCCC has something for everyone.
Continued on page ...
Lions, Tigers and Bears, OH MY!
The Law Offices of
Michael J. Harrington
Hole in one
sponsor:
The Little Compton Community Theatre-Youth
Division invites you to join them as they take a
fantasy-filled trip to the merry old land of OZ!
Join Dorothy (played by 13 year old, Kate
Karzenski) and her band of friends as they
make their way to the emerald city. The classic
tale, by L. Frank Baum will be brought to life
on the LCCC stage May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th,
with 7 pm performances on the 3rd, 4th and
5th and 2 pm matinees on the 5th and 6th.
Tickets are $10 for LCCC members and $12 for
non-members. The production is made possible
through the hard work of over 55 cast, crew
and volunteer company members from all over
IN THIS
ISSUE:
Community Calendar: Pages 4, 5 Summer Camps: Page 8, 9 Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Artistic Direction is funded in part by a grant
from the Newport County Fund.
“It truly is amazing to see the amount of teamwork that makes every production come together” says Little Compton Community Theatre
Program Director, Amber Vlangas, “ Everything
from set design, to crew work, to acting is all
taken on by volunteers. They are extremely
good at what they do. The youth show is a
wonderful experience- with veteran actors mentoring the kids and giving them a great start in
theater.”
Continued on page ...
10th Anniversary Photos: Page 6, 7
Senior Services: Page 10
Wilhelmina’s
Catering
FROM LEFT:
Bill Curtin, Golf
Professional—
Sakonnet Golf
Club; Rev.
Dan Burke
Golf Outing
Committee
Chairperson;
Pat Menoche
Golf Outing Committee Member; Amber
Vlangas, LCCC Special Events/Program Director;
Bill Bridgen, Versus (Outdoor Life Network)
Representative—Lead Presenting Sponsor
May is Membership Month
Our Mission
Dear Friend,
May is membership month at the LCCC and on May 28 we celebrate our 10th birthday!
We encourage you to renew now, to help the Center bring quality programs and events to our community
for the 11th year. Your membership will be in effect from May 1, 2007 through May 1, 2008. Your taxdeductible membership donation benefits every aspect of the Community Center from building maintenance to community-wide events.
The LCCC continues to strive to provide quality activities for all members of the Little Compton
Community. Current programs range from one-time special events, monthly Circle of Friends gatherings
and monthly movies, to thrice-weekly Senior lunches and exercise classes. A much needed teen initiative
program is now in its third year. The Center is also the site for the After School Club, which provides a
program for students between the hours of 3 and 6 PM.In addition, the support of members has enabled
the LCCC to fulfill its mission as a gathering place for clubs and organizations of the area.
For more information regarding the many activities at LCCC please refer to the soon-to-be-enhanced web
site at http://www.lccenter.com. You can also stop by the Center to pick up a hard copy of each month’s
activities and to review the activity posters on the LCCC bulletin board.
You and your family will benefit with Members’ discounts on programs and events and early registration
for summer camps and programs. Whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your membership, your support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
The Membership Committee:
Pat Menoche – Chair
Holly Lippert
Pat Pond
Mary Pacheco
Yearly Events:
Memorial Day Party
Art Show
Rhythm & Blues Festival
Theatrical Productions
Fall Fest
Golf Tournament
New Year’s Eve Party
Easter Egg Hunt
The mission of the Little Compton Community
Center (LCCC) is to bring people together from
all corners of the community to foster and
support a strong and vibrant Little Compton.
We do this by providing and facilitating
programs to meet community needs and by
providing space for other individuals and
organizations who serve the residents of Little
Compton.
Staff
Karen Ferreira
Ellie Field
Lydia Greene
Sally Huntington
Edi Marchesi
Rose Mercier
Jeannine Moore
Carol Silvia
Eleanor Simons
Beth Turcotte
Amber Vlangas
Bob Wilson
Richalie Wyatt
After School Club Head Teacher
Program Director
Receptionist/Program Assistant
Administrative Director
Receptionist
Custodian
After School Club Staff
After School Club Assistant
Dining Center Manager
Youth Initiative Coordinator
Special Events/Program Director
Custodian
Program Director
Board of Directors
Little Compton Community Center Membership Form
Yes, we would like to help make great things happen!
Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
Address ________________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________
Phone ________________________ Use for Mailing: Year-round or from ______________ to _____________
Secondary Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Secondary Phone _____________________ Use for Calling: Never or from ____________ to ____________
Spouse __________________________ Children _____________________________________________________
___ New Member ___ Membership Renewal
___ Individual $15 ___ Family $35 ___ Supporter $50 ___ Patron $100 ___ Benefactor $200
___ Non-Profit Organization $50 ___ Corporate Member $75
In addition to or instead of membership, I wish to make a tax-deductible donation of $ _________
I would like to volunteer in the following way _____________________________________________________
Advisory Board
William Theriault, President
Bruce Elwell
Galen Snow, Vice President
Bobbi Erdman
Agnes Langdon, Secretary
Lois Goulart
Peter Washburn, Treasurer
Lesly Leahy
Rev. J. Daniel Burke
Jim Marsh
Tom Callahan
Liz Peckham
Dan Chisholm
B.G. Shanklin
Wayne Curtis
Dawn Sisson
Gareth Eames
Peter Tirpaeck
Holly Lippert
Joseph Marion, III
Sr. Ellen Martin
LCCC Board Meetings
Pat Menoche
7PM. All are welcome.
Rob Marra
May 21 and June 18
Franklin Pond
Mark Rapoza
___ I (we) have included LCCC in our estate plan
Please return coupon with your check to: Little Compton Community Center (LCCC), PO Box 926, Little Compton, RI 02837.
Thank you for your generous support! Your canceled check will serve as your receipt.
Make This Your Newsletter!
Corporate and Non-Profit Members
Corporate Members
A-1 Pizza
A.G. Edwards & Son
American Classic Real Estate
Arkins Construction
BankNewport
Bookkeeping on the Commons
Boughs & Berry Farm
The Bridge WJZS 99.3 FM
Brisbon Diesel Service
Brousseau Landscaping & Design
Cantin Photography
Carolyn Von Oswald Interiors
Celebration Tent Co.
Civil Engineering Concepts
Classic Embroidery Company
Contractor’s Supply
Country & Coastal Properties
Courtyards
Crowther’s
Dennis Talbot, Inc
The Donovan Gallery
East Bay Newspapers
F.A. Simmons Store
Fernandes & Charest
Goulart Petroleum
Goulart’s Package Store
Gray’s Ice Cream
Harmony Home B&B
Highbush Nursery
Homestead Construction Company
Hope-Mayflower Realty
Humphrey’s Building Supply
Isherwood Appraisal
Page Jacob Talbot, Inc.
John Hancock Financial
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Kaipu Designs
Kyle Welchman Construction
The Law Offices of David Correira
and Joseph Marion Esq.
The Law Offices of Michael J.
Harrington
Lees Supermarket
Madden Electric
Mataronas Lobster
McKinnon Design
McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
Montle Builders, Inc
NewportFed
P.M. Thurston Co.
Peckham’s Greenhouse
Peter Washburn, CFP
Randal Poirier, John Hancock
Financial
Ray’s Auto Repair
Richmond Design
Roger Wilkie Jr. Builder, Inc.
RPI Printing
Sakonnet Design Builders
Sakonnet Golf Club
Sakonnet Light Graphics
Sakonnet Oyster Co. Inc
Sakonnet Physical Therapy
Sakonnet Plumbing & Heating
Sakonnet River Pie
Sakonnet Vineyards
Serena’s Studio
Visit our web site at www.lccenter.com
Silva, Thomas, Martland,
Offenberg, LTD
Spinnaker Real Estators
Steeple View Garden Service
Stone House Club
Tom Lolio Property Management
Valcourt Heating
Versus (Outdoor Life Network)
Viti Mercedes-Benz
Walker’s Roadside Stand
Warren’s Point Beach Club
Westport Apothecary
Wilhelmina’s Catering
Wishing Stone Farm, Inc
Non-Profit Members
American Legion Post #37
Boy Scouts
Chace Point Association
Cub Scouts
Democratic Town Committee
Friends of the Brownell Library
Girl Scouts
Grange # 32
L. C. Senior Citizens
L.C. Republican Town Committee
L.C. Taxpayers Association
Little Compton Garden Club
Rhode Island Foundation
Sakonnet 4H Club
Sakonnet Peace Alliance
Sakonnet Point Club
Sakonnet Preservation Association
Sogkonate Garden Club
To include meeting or event information about
your group or organization, call 635-2400 or fax us
at 635-2996. Other submissions can be mailed to
LCCC Newsletter, Box 926, Little Compton 02837 or
e-mailed to wyattly@lccenter.com.
The deadline for inclusion in the July/August
Newsletter is June 1.
Credits
Editors:
Staff
Design:
Tom Callahan
Volunteers: Lisa Ramsbottom, Doug Berge
Printing:
RPI Printing
(508) 730-2220
Host Your Next Event at LCCC
The Community Center’s theater, meeting hall
and kitchen are available for your alcoholfree events. Showers, receptions, birthdays,
corporate retreats, anniversary parties,
reunions, memorial services, recitals,
and more.
Hourly Rates: Dining Hall/Meeting Hall $15,
Kitchen $10 (if used for cooking, otherwise
no charge), Theater $20, Entire Building $40.
Full day rates also.
Call Lee Wyatt at 635-2400 for more info.
9 Annual
Art Show
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“10th Anniversary”, Continued from page ...
not exclusivity. The board is definitely committed to serving the community, and making sure it stays that way, while not making it any more than
that.” I have a deep connection with it, I feel at home there, it doesn’t need
to be anything that it isn’t, and it is everything that it is.”
And it has everything that the community seems to want—music lessons
and dance classes, Boys and Girl Scouts, exercise classes for men and
women, martial arts and Tae Kwon Do. And, of course, fantastic theatre
productions. It’s a meeting center and a health awareness center. It houses
special events, and everyone should know that all new ideas are welcome.
The After School Club thrives and survives with its regular menu of activities and games for the kids. Of course, there are the favorites; but Director
Karen Ferreira finds that “consistency of events is what makes it work.
Diversity of interests are satisfied because the children (ages 5-13) always
have something to look forward to on the schedule.”
Number one on the schedule of activities is none other than Dodgeball.
Cooking is also very popular, and more recently has been challenged by the
increased interest in Lego building. Bingo, UNO, cards and huckle-buckle
are a few more of the games children participate in for a chance to win
prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd); or stick their hands in the enormous candy jar.
In line with the popularity and growth seen at the center, many of the programs are nearly ‘maxed-out’. With the highest after school club total being 23,
participation of the children is quickly approaching the DCYF maximum of 26.
The Center would like to extend special Thanks to Marjorie O’Toole for her
tireless fundraising efforts. She was instrumental in getting grant approval
to begin many of the wonderful programs that still exist today. We all wish
Marjorie the very best with her new endeavors at the Historical Society,
where she, no doubt, will be a key component in their success as well.
We, at the Center, encourage all residents of Little Compton to visit our web
site regularly for the calendar of its many popular activities, as well as to
be informed of coming attractions. As always, please call the Center for
information and updates at 635-2400.
It is clear that the LCCC is truly a community center, and everyone connected with it encourages participation from everyone in town who would
like to be a part of something special. The praise that resonates from board
members to volunteers stems from a deep commitment to continue an
effort that we can all be proud of, and one that helps all families in this
wonderful town. Come join the fun!
“Lions, Tigers and Bears”, Continued from page ...
Under the skillful Direction of LCCT Artistic Director, Gloria Crist, and the
Musical Direction of Esther Zabinski, “Oz ”is the largest show ever produced by the LCCT. The show promises to be a wonderful experience with
some fun surprises! Audience members will enjoy the colorful costumes,
created by company seamstress, Irene Karzenski and her costume assistants, Pam Begg and Denise Saurette. Ben Elwell, participating in his 6th
show with the LCCT, will be responsible for the incredible lighting and
sound effects. The set, which can be called a masterpiece in and of itself, is
the work of Set Designer, Donna Kent and Scenic Painter, Terry Smith, who
is an illustration student at UMass Dartmouth. With 24 smiling munchkins,
many veteran actors, and some fresh new faces-The Wizard of Oz is a show
you will definitely not want to miss!
Support Wilbur & McMahon School
If you’d like to make a difference in the life of a child, want to give something back to the community, or would like to support public education at
Wilbur & McMahon School, then consider volunteering for the Little
Compton Education Foundation (LCEF).
This group’s mission is to enhance the educational experiences of Little
Compton public school students by fostering community support for the
Wilbur & McMahon School.
Providing support to the WMS teachers through Excellence Grants and Wish
List requests for projects that would not be funded by the school department
budget, the LCEF encourages educational and academic initiatives that promote unique learning opportunities and community involvement.
Funding comes from individual, foundation and corporate contributions. These
donations may be general in nature, may be given to support a particular project or item on the wish list, or they may be given to an endowment fund.
The Foundation is also an active participant in the sales receipt reimbursement programs offered at Lees Market, Clements Marketplace and Shaw’s
Supermarkets and gladly will accept your receipts. You can drop them off in
the green box located in the school office or send them to our mailing
address listed below.
If you’d like to volunteer your time to the Foundation, please send us an e-mail
at info@lceducationfoundation.org or forward your name, address, phone
number and e-mail address to the Little Compton Education Foundation, P.O.
Box 1010, Little Compton, RI 02837. You can also contact Matt Allder, Sherri
Cory, Heather Fitzgerald, Janice Griffin, Jennifer LaFrance, Emery Pineo,
Carolyn Sedgwick, or Noreen Wordell. Thank you!
For more information about LCEF, please see our website at www.lceducationfoundation.org.
Aidrian Tans
Best in Show
The 9th annual Little Compton Summer Art
Show will be held at the LCCC on the weekend
of July 21-22. One of the most popular events of
the season, the Art Show is open to everyone; so
all are encouraged to not only attend, but participate. Eligibility is for any living artist wishing to
enter limited edition hand-pulled prints; etchings, lithographs, stone block prints and mono
prints. Photographs, offset, or computer generated prints and reproductions are not eligible.
Typical categories include
Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor,
Pastels, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, and
Hand-Pulled Prints. There is a $15 entry fee for
each entry, with a limit of 2 entries per artist.
Sue Prideaux
Excellence Award
All entries must be appropriately framed and wired for hanging. Work
may not exceed 36” in height and 36” in width including the frame.
Sculptures must not exceed 100 pounds and sculptors are required to
supply stands for their art. All art must be
priced and available for sale, with the majority
of the sale price going to the artist.
Last years’ judges, Kenn Speiser (RI School of
Design), Thomas Deininger (Salve Regina
University), and Al Albrektson (RI School of
Design), selected Boat, an oil on canvas by
John Irwin
Adrian Tans, as Best in
Excellence Award
Show. With several
Awards of Excellence and Honorable Mention,
many artists have an opportunity to be recognized, and add a sold piece to their resume.
According to Holly Lippert, the Shows’ Chairman
for the last 8 years, “We usually get between
150-210 entries, and the most satisfying moment
each year is to hear the different reactions of
both the artist and the
Michele Soares
viewer, and when I get
Excellence Award
to call the artist to let
them know they’ve won or sold a piece.” She
says, “It’s the very dedicated volunteers that
really pull the show together. To be a part of
this terrific community event, please call the
Michele Soares
Center at 635-2400.
Excellence Award
YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER
NEEDS YOU!
Generous volunteers who selflessly give up their time and resources play
an important role in the operations of the community center and the success of its many programs and events. We are currently looking for some
enthusiastic people to fill the following positions. Interested parties should
contact Amber Vlangas at 635-2400.
Newsletter EDITOR
A person with good proofreading, editing, and management skills is needed
to work with staff and other contributors to organize and edit content written by others for our semi-monthly newsletter, Community Connections.
Time commitment is a few hours every two months.
Photography Volunteers
Two or three individuals with a photography interest or familiarity are
needed to help provide photography coverage of our events and programs.
You may volunteer to cover one event or many. Amateur, professional, students, hobbyists, or those willing to learn are welcome!
Adult Education Services
Literacy Volunteers of Newport County, c/o Rogers High School
15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840
Services: Serving adult learners in RI since 1980. LV provides workplace
literacy, Conversational English classes, and one-on-one tutoring-free to
the adult learner. Basic literacy, GED preparation, English as a second
language, learn to read, write, or speak English. For more information on
how you can join our volunteers, or to request tutoring assistance call
Kerry Kalinowski:
Phone: 401-849-7845 Fax: 401-845-5091 or E-mail: Kessiekay@aol.com
Page Calendar2007
May-June
LCCC On-Going Events
Community Events
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
CPR & STANDARD FIRST AID
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Call 635-2400 to register.
Monday - Friday (September - June) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:50 - 6 PM
After school childcare, recreation and enrichment programs for children ages 512. Playground time, snack, and homework tutorials provided. Limited scholarships are available. For more information call 635-2400.
Fees vary.
MOVIE NIGHTS
See page 11 for listing.
ADULT PROGRAMS
SENIOR DINING CENTER
Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 AM
A delicious and nutritious lunch provided by Lindley Food Service. Reservations must
be made 24 hours in advance. See Senior News on page 10 for more information.
$3 donation suggested
Ex-Tension Exercise
Improve your cardiovascular strength and flexibility! Start your day with an
hour of gentle but effective exercise and stretching. Ex-tension incorporates low
impact aerobics with rhythmical stretching. Light weights and toning complete
the class. Get a real workout without the wear and tear of a typical aerobics
class. Get fit and feel great. Begin any time. Bring a yoga mat and water. For
more information call Mary Derbyshire at 592-0082 or LCCC at 635-2400.
$100 for 12 classes, seniors $8 per class, drop-ins $10
Week of June 25, time to be determined.
SUMMER TENNIS WORKOUT
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3, 5, 10,12,17,19
Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
This camp is for you oldies (30 and up) out there who think it’s hopeless to try
competing in singles with Venus Williams, Justine Henin, James Blake, and Roger
Federer. Let’s use wily brains instead of youthful brawn. Develop sensible strokes,
know where to be on the court, communicate with your partners, outsmart your
opponents.
Besides your good sense and maturity, you need a racquet, good tennis shoes, a
water-bottle, and perhaps a cap. The camp is for 4 to 8 players. We meet at the
Town Courts, 9am to 11am Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks in July and
three weeks in August.
Cost per camper is $125
Community Events
AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY POST #37
MEETINGS
Second Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM
Meet at IOOF Hall.
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Sunday, May, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PM
WOMEN
Tuesday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:45 - 9:45 AM
MEN
Tuesday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 AM
Members will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony in front of the Post Home on
the Commons at 2:00 P.M. The public is invited. Old worn out or torn flags can
be brought for proper disposal.
AGELESS GENTLE YOGA
Memorial Service will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Hollis at Acoaxet Chapel
on Howland Road Westport, MA. All American Legion and Auxiliary members
and guest are invited to attend.
Wednesdays, May 2 - June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 - 10:45 AM
May 9 at Studio, May 30 no class
Meditative breathing exercises relax and energize, allowing you to address
strength, flexibility including joint mobility, and balance. Adapt the practices
to your ability and needs. Sit, stand, use a chair and wall as props. Yoga, tai
chi and creative movement incorporated peacefully. Taught by Caryl Sickul,
Movement Specialist. For more information or to register call 401-816-0024.
$120 for 8 week session Single class $16
MELLOW VINYASA YOGA
Wednesdays, May 2 - June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 - 8 PM
May 2 at Studio, May 30 no class
Unite body, mind & spirit with compassion. Flow gracefully through a full
dynamic range of stretching and strengthening postures. Ride your meditative
river of breath. Elements of core Pilates incorporated. Move joyfully at your own
pace adapting postures. This is a vigorous class. End with a restorative relaxation. Bring a yoga mat, towel, strap or tie, and eye cover. Wear comfortable
clothing in layers. Taught by Caryl Sickul, Movement Specialist. Call Caryl to
register at 401-816-0024.
$120 for 8 week session Single class $16
ISSUES & ANSWERS SURROUNDING LONG TERM
HEALTH CARE
Thursday, May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
What is your plan should you need long term care? Long term care is a family
affair. Learn how you can help protect your family from its potential financial
impact. Acquire valuable information about your options...and why long term
care insurance is not appropriate for everyone. You will receive information to
help you become a better educated and prepared consumer. A free workbook
will help you formulate and implement your personal goals. Please call 635-2400
to reserve seating and materials. Hosted by Genworth Life Insurance.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, May 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & SERVICE
Monday, May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM
Annual Memorial Day Parade and Services on the Commons at 10:00 A.M. All
organizations are invited to participate. Formation at Veterans Field at 9:30
A.M. In the event of inclement weather the services will be held in the Wilbur/
McMahon School Gym.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 29
MEETINGS
Tuesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
At LCCC. For more information call Bob Harvey at 635-1641.
DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Tuesdays, May 8 & June 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
Informational and open to the public. For more information call 635-2928.
JONNYCAKE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 - 10:30 AM
The Little Compton Democratic Town Committee will cook and serve a Jonnycake
& Pancake breakfast. All are welcome to celebrate the coming of a great summer
season. Tickets can be purchased by calling 635-2928 or at the door.
$10 per person, $20 per family
FRIENDS OF THE BROWNELL LIBRARY
Registration required for all programs. Please call 635-8562 to register.
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
First Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM
The Monthly Book Club meets at the Library. For the monthly book selection or
to join call 635-8562.
Museum Passes
FRIENDS OF THE ESSEX LIBRARY
Call 635-8562 for more information or to reserve your tickets today.
This event will feature Skinner Antiques Appraisals, so bring your family treasures with you (no coins, stamps, jewelry or musical instruments). Appraisals
are $10 per item or $25 three items. The day will also feature children’s activities, Friends’ Fabulous Finds Flea Market, Artisans & Vendors, Raffle, Baked
Goods and more. Vivian’s Clam Hut will be open for meals. Location is Ponta
Patriot’s Club, 70 Shove St., Tiverton. Proceeds to benefit Teen & Children’s
Summer Reading Program. For more information call the Essex Library.
Passes are available at the Brownell Library for the following attractions:
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Roger Williams Zoo
Plimoth Plantation
Audubon Society, Bristol
Blithewold Gardens, Bristol
Haffenreffer Museum, Bristol
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Mystic Seaport
Providence Children’s Museum (pass will admit 6 people)
Page ANNUAL LIBERTY STREET FAIR 2007
Saturday, June 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 3 PM
Community Events, continued
LITTLE COMPTON FOOD BANK
Fridays and Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10 AM
The Food Bank is open to everyone and is located in the hall of St. Catherine’s
Church. Donations of canned goods, paper supplies, and hygiene items are
always appreciated. For more information call 635-2722.
JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY CHORUS
SPRING CONCERT “GOING HOME”
Saturday, May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PM
NATURE CONSERVANCY
PIPIING UP FOR THE PLOVERS
Thursday, May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
Cheryl Witalla from the Nature Conservancy will speak on the importance
of the piping plover to local beach ecosystems and the work being done by
the Conservancy to protect them on two local beaches. At the Little Compton
Community Center.
Free and open to the public
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
To be held at the Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown.
For more information or tickets call 423-1574.
MEETINGS
Mondays, May 7 & June 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
LITTLE COMPTON GARDEN CLUB
These informational meetings are open to the public. For more information call
Don Gomez at 635-4629. At LCCC.
STONE WALLS & WATER VIEWS: GARDENS OF LITTLE COMPTON
Wednesday, June 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 4 PM
ANNUAL SPRING DINNER
Friday, June 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PM
The Little Compton Garden Club invites you to a tour of nine unique gardens
that reflect an integration of spectacular water views and stone walls that Little
Compton is famous for. A box lunch, included in the ticket price, will be served
at the Sakonnet Golf Club. A variety of container gardens filled with interesting
flora for patios, windows and decks will be on sale all day at the club. Tickets
are available at Sakonnet Purls, Tiverton Four Corners and the Little Compton
Community Center on the Commons. Tickets are limited and must be purchased
by June 1. For more information call 401 635-2009 or e-mail littlecomptongardens@yahoo.com.
$45
The Stone House will be the setting for the annual Republican Town Committee
dinner. Cash bar will open at 5:30 followed by a chicken parmesan buffet. Music
will be provided by Stan Haldeman on the piano. An Action-packed auction is
also planned. Come join the fun. For tickets or other information please call Mr.
Harvey at 635-1604.
$30 per person
LITTLE COMPTON GRANGE #32 PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY
Little Compton Grange #32 Patrons of Husbandry meets on the third Wednesday
of the month at IOOF Hall. Non-members are welcome. The Grange collects
used eyeglasses, soda can tabs, used greeting card fronts, Campbell product
labels, General Mills box tops for education, and Betty Crocker Points. All items
can be dropped off at LCCC.
Wednesday, May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
Recognition and Anniversary Night. Nanaquaket Grange invited. Refreshments,
no pot luck.
Wednesday, June 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM
Youth Night with pot luck supper.
LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA
Saturday, May 12
Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 PM
Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PM
Girls ages 6 - 13
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a traditional Victorian Tea Party at the Wilbor
House. Girls will attend an afternoon workshop to learn Victorian tea traditions
and prepare a full tea for the special women in their lives. At 4 PM, guests will
arrive to enjoy scones, tea sandwiches and sweets prepared during the workshop. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 635-4035.
Members $30 per couple, non-members $35 per couple, additional guests $15
per person
SEASON OPENING OF WILBOR HOUSE
Saturday, June 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 PM
Guided tours available Thursdays – Sundays 1 – 5 PM or by appointment.
Educational programs available by appointment.
EXHIBIT PREVIEW PARTY “A TASTE OF THE AZORES”
Saturday, June 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8 PM
This preview of the summer exhibition Terra Nova, Vida Nova, The Portuguese
in Little Compton will feature a delicious assortment of Azorean foods, traditional Fado music, and a silent auction of Portuguese goods. For reservations call
635-4035.
$25 per person
FAMILY DAY
Sunday, July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 4 PM
The opening of the summer exhibition Terra Nova, Vida Nova, The Portuguese
in Little Compton will feature Wilbor House tours, Portuguese food, music and
dancing, games, silent auction, kale soup cook-off and Portuguese water dog
demonstrations. Volunteers needed, call 635-4035.
Free and open to the public.
SAKONNET PEACE ALLIANCE
VIGIL FOR PEACE
Sundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM
Social Rebekah Lodge NO. 11, I.O.O.F
MEETINGS
Third Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM
Meet upstairs at IOOF Hall. For more information, write to Box 194, LC
SOGKONATE GARDEN CLUB
TRIP TO ARNOLD ARBORETUM & MT. AUBURN CEMETARY
Thursday, May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM
Call 635-8319 for more information or to reserve space. Limited to 26.
BLOSSOMS & SWEETS SALE
Saturday, May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 AM
Delicious baked goods and plants for sale in front of Wilbur’s Store.
ROADSIDE LITTER COLLECTION
Volunteers welcome. For more information call 635-8640.
Thursday, May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM
Colebrook from Long Highway to Adamsville. Meet at Simmons Pond lot.
Thursday, June 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM
South Shore Road & Beach Entrance. Meet at Beach parking lot.
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
THURSDAY THRIFT SHOP
Thursdays & Saturdays from May - September . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 3 PM
Donations accepted Mondays, 1 - 3 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - NOON.
CHURCH FAIR AND ROAD RACE
Saturday, July 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 4 PM
4.8 mile run to begin at 8:30 AM. Baked goods, books, plants, craft fair, luncheon, snack bar, auction, ice cream social, children’s games and more!
Volunteers needed. For more information call 635-8472.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Blood Pressure Screenings
Fourth Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 AM
At LCCC.
WILBUR MCMAHON SCHOOL
PST MEETINGS
First Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM
SPECIAL EVENTS
LITTLE COMPTON TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
MEETINGS
Wednesdays, May 16 & June 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM
At LCCC.
LITTLE COMPTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEETINGS
First Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PM
At Public Safety Complex.
LITTLE COMPTON YOUTH INITIATIVE (LC NATION)
MEETINGS
Thursdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PM
Little Compton Community Center’s 10th Birthday Party
Monday, May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After Memorial Service
Can you believe that the Little Compton Community Center has been around for
10 years? Come help celebrate. We will have live music, an awesome yo-yo demonstration, face painting, kid’s activities, hamburgers & hot dogs, and as always
cake & ice cream for all.
In August, a commerative dinner-dance-FUN-raiser is being planned to
celebrate the 10th birthday of the Little Compton Community Center.
A small committee has formed and is in the early stages of developing a funfilled evening, slated for Saturday night, August 25th. An island/beach theme
will prevail with creative decor, festive food, casual summer-night dress and a
live orchestra. This is a celebration of FUN and ALL are invited! More info to
come as the event gets closer to the date! Come and help us celebrate!
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Summer Camps
Little Compton Community Center
Registration for Community Center members opens May 1, non-members June 1. The Community Center reserves the right to reschedule,
change, add, or cancel camps. Reservations are guaranteed only when payment and permission slips are received prior to camp start.
Payment should be made to LCCC unless otherwise noted. A reservation form is included in our newsletter for your convenience.
Registration codes are noted in parentheses. Scholarships are available. Please note and follow age guidelines.
Sports Camps
Art Camps
Tae Kwon Do
Theater Arts (TA)
Ages 5 & up
Mondays, July 2 - August 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10 AM
Ages 9 - 14
Monday - Friday, July 23 - August 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM - 2 PM
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art with two goals-self defense
and physical fitness. Techniques contribute to developing attention
span, focus, concentration and elements of respect. Mardo Murralles
from the Middletown YMCA is the certified instructor. Payment to be
made directly to instructor. Minimum 10, maximum 25. Martial Arts
uniform not included. At LCCC.
$112
A perfect week for the drama queen or king in your family. Take center stage and be a part of this intensive, creative week that includes
all aspects of theater-scene work, games, exercises and perhaps a
guest artist or two! The week concludes with a mini-performance for
family and friends. Class size limited to 16. Please call Gloria at 401
624-7333 for more information. At LCCC.
$210 members, $220 non-members
Basketball Camp (B 1)
Ages 8 - 11
Session 1, Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - NOON
Emphasis on skill development, game play, and sportsmanship.
At Wilbur-McMahon gym. Instructor is Franklin Brow and staff.
Minimum 12
$90 members, $100 non-members
Soccer Camp (S)
Ages 7 - 11
Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - NOON
Emphasis on skill development, game play, and sportsmanship.
Taught by Franklin Brow and staff. At Veterans’ Field. Must have
own equipment.
$90 members, $100 non-members
Baseball Camp (BB)
Newport Art Museum Classes for Kids
Sun Art! (SA)
Ages 6 – 9
Monday - Friday, July 30 – August 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3:30 PM
Each day will be a different project using the sun as its subject.
Children will make papier mache sunbursts, collage sunrises and
sunsets, and paint pictures of shadows. Please wear clothes that can
get messy! Christina Fitch, instructor. Payments made to Newport Art
Museum
$80
Wearable Art (WA)
Ages 7 – 10
Monday - Friday, August 6 – 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3:30 PM
Ages 6 - 10
Monday - Friday, July 31 - August 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - NOON
Students will enjoy making clay pendants and earrings, tie dye
sarongs, felt bags, badges and more. Christina Fitch, instructor.
$80 with a $20 materials fee
Emphasis on skill development, game play, and sportsmanship.
Taught by Frank Brow & staff. At Veterans’ Field. Minimum 12.
$90 members, $100 non-members
Newport Art Museum Classes for Teens
Basketball Camp (B 2)
Ages 8 - 11
Session 2, Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - NOON
Emphasis on skill development, game play, and sportsmanship.
At Wilbur-McMahon gym. Instructor is Franklin Brow and staff.
Minimum 12
$90 members, $100 non-members
Little Compton Lacrosse Club (L)
Ages 8, 9 & 10
August 13 – 17
Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10:30 AM
Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 - NOON
Emphasis on skills, drills with scrimmage to follow. Scrimmage jersey included. Must have stick, gloves & helmets (pads optional).
Instructor is Wayne Curtis and staff. At Veterans’ Field.
$25 members, $35 non-members
Arts enrichment classes for teens at Little Compton’s Community
Center are collaborative programs with Newport Art Museum supported by Rhode Island Foundation Newport County Fund. Programs
cost $25 and checks are to be made payable to
Newport Art Museum. Space is limited to 12 students per program. Registration is at the Little
Compton Community Center. For more information
about these programs please call (401) 848-2787,
Judy Hambleton, Director of Education, Newport
Art Museum.
Registration Fee $25
Multi-media Artists (MA)
Ages 11 - 14
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 - 6 PM
Each day students will draw, paint, and sculpt, exploring themes that
relate to their lives or surroundings. Each class will produce an original artwork. Instructor is Dan McManus.
Drawing Studio (DS)
Ages 11 – 14
Monday- Friday, July 23 – 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2:30 PM
Develop your confidence as an artist by improving your drawing skills. You
will learn about line, shading, form, volume, proportion, and composition
by using a variety of materials, such as charcoal, conte crayon, gouache and
watercolor. Denise Zompa, instructor.
School Age Camps
Pre-School Camps
Ages 6 - 10
Ages 3 - 5
$150 members, $160 non-members per session.
Minimum enrollment 10, maximum 16.
$60 members, $70 non-members.
Minimum enrollment 8, maximum 16.
Wear sunscreen, bring a snack and water bottle.
The Big Bridge (Construction Science for
Girls and Boys) (BC)
Musical Notes (MN)
Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 17, 18, 19 . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11 AM
A fascinating introduction to planning, building and testing bridges.
Campers will learn about and experience different types of bridge construction with hands-on experiments using everyday supplies. Camp
projects will involve measuring, building and inspection while testing
strength, and structure of suspensions, beam, arches and draw bridges.
Teamwork and creative thinking will be emphasized. Taught by Karen
Ferreira and Jeannine Moore of the Little Compton After School Club.
Dance and creative movement can be found within every child.
Campers will make musical instruments of all kinds and use them
in imaginative play. There will be dancing, singing, song writing and
musical story times. Taught by Karen Ferreira and Carol Sylvia of the
Little Compton After School Club.
Geology “Rocks” (GR)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 14, 15, 16 . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11 AM
Bubble-ology (BY)
Discover and create with bubbles. Campers will learn to make their
own bubble mixes and create tools for bubble blowing. Activities
will include bubble art, bubble games, and bubble songs. Taught by
Karen Ferreira and Carol Silvia.
Monday - Friday, August 20 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 3 PM
Campers will explore the earth and its substances through handson experiments. We hope to adventure out into the surrounding
areas of Little Compton to find and observe types of local rocks and
the effects of water and erosion. Campers will learn to think like
a scientist and understand the importance of teamwork. Activities
will include exploration, experiments and games. Taught by Karen
Ferreira and Jeannine Moore.
Summer Camp Registration Form
Child’s Name Local Address I, parent/guardian of above named child, give approval for said child to
participate in LCCC activities. I assume all risks/hazards inherent in these
activities and release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless LCCC. In
case of injury, I waive all claims against organizers, sponsors, supervisors
appointed by them. By signing this document, I assume all risk inherent in
these activities. I hereby authorize such medical/surgical services, including administration of anesthesia as ordered by qualified physician, including emergency services of any hospital for injury/illness occurring while
my child is under supervision of LCCC staff.
Phone Parent Signature Date Age DOB Parent/Guardian Name Permanent Address Phone Cell # E-mail Member
Non-Member (please check one)
Health Insurance Provider/Policy Number Photographic permission: I
do
do not (check one) give my permission to have my child appear in media coverage approved by LCCC.
Child’s Physician/Phone (please print)
Please register for camps using the codes located in newsletter/
brochure. Circle code and price, noting total at the bottom. If applying
for scholarship, please attach approved application. Prices listed
are for Community Center members. Non-members please add $10
for camps in the first two rows.
B-1 $90 BB $90 S $90 B-2 $90 L- $25 TA- $210
BC $150 GR $150 MN $60 BY $60
Payable to Newport Art Museum: SA $80 WA $100 MA $25 DS $25
Payable to Mardo Murralles: TKD
NON-MEMBER FEES TOTAL PAYMENT AMOUNT (Please pay membership dues separately.)
Important Medical Information Alternative Emergency Contacts
1. Name Phone Relationship 2. Name Phone Relationship INSTANT LOOKUP
Little Compton Dump Hours:
Winter (Nov. 1–Apr. 30): Mon. & Fri. 10–6, Wed. & Sat. 8–4
Summer (May 1–Oct. 31): Mon. & Fri. 1–7, Tues. & Thurs. 8–6, Sat. 8–4
NOTE: If dump is closed on a holiday it will open the next day the same hours as the day of the holiday, except when the following day is a Sunday.
Frequently Called Numbers:
Tax Assessor�������������������������������������������� 635-4509 L. C. Community Center�������������������������� 635-2400
Emergency ���������������������������������������������������������� 911 School Department����� 635-2351, -9593, or -9596 Lees Market������������������������������������ (508) 636-3348
Town Clerk ������������������������������������������������ 635-4400 Brownell Library�������������������������������������� 635-8562 Earle’s Service Station���������������������������� 635-8852
Building Official���� 635-8384 (Tu & Fr 7:15am-1pm) Fire Non-emergency������������������������������� 635-2323 Simmons Store ���������������������������������������� 635-2420
Town Council�������������������������������������������� 635-4529 Police Non-emergency�������������������������� 635-2311 Visiting Nurse Association�������������������� 635-2358
Treasurer���������������������������������������������������� 635-4219 A-1 Pizza���������������������������������������������������� 635-8353 Wilbur’s������������������������������������������������������ 635-2356
Senior Services
Seniors Calendar
Senior Information Specialist
Wednesday, May 23
11 - 1:30
Free
VNA Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, May 30
11 - 11:45
Free
Senior Information Specialist
Wednesday, June 20
11 - 1:30
Free
VNA Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, June 27
11 - 11:45
Free
Senior Citizens Club
MEETINGS & BINGO
Second and fourth Wednesdays. At IOOF Hall.
SENIOR DINING CENTER
Little Compton Social Services (635-2722)
Three-course meals are
available to people aged 60
and over or with disabilities.
• Meals are served Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 11:30 AM, at LCCC.
• Meals must be reserved at least 24 hours
in advance by calling 635-2400. Monday
meals must be reserved on the previous
Friday by 11 AM.
• A $3.00 donation is suggested but not
required. Non-senior guests are required
to pay $3.50.
Director Susan Sisson assists persons and
families in need of short-term financial
assistance for fuel, rent, groceries and utilities through the Little Compton Assistance
Association. The Little Compton Town Food
Bank is held at St. Catherine’s Church on
Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or can be
opened by calling Susan at the above number. All are welcome.
SHOPPING BUS
A school bus leaves St. Catherine’s parking
lot at 9:30 AM for mall and grocery
shopping. Return at 1:30 PM.
Tuesdays, May 8 & 22, June 12 & 26
SENIOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Senior information specialist, Xan Hakimdin,
is available for one-on-one consultations
to assist seniors on a variety of issues
including housing, insurance, consumer
concerns, social services and health care.
Xan is available from 11:30 AM – 1 PM at
the LCCC Senior Dining Center on the third
Wednesday of every month. Appointments
are recommended though not required and
may be made by calling the Portsmouth
Senior Center, 683-7943.
Visiting Nurse Association of
Southeastern MA (VNASM) (635-2358)
Located at 115 East Main Road, the agency
offers skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies, hospice care, adult day health care,
and home health aide services. The VNASM
also provides health screenings, well child
clinics, flu clinics and support groups to
the community. Available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, the agency is Medicare
and Medicaid certified and accredited by
the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations. The VNASM
maintains a charitable mission to accept
patients based on need, not payment. They
also accept payment from most HMO’s, private insurance and direct patient payments.
Adult Day Center (632-2358)
The Margaret Langdon Kelly room at the
Nancy Brayton Osborn Adult Day Center
provides social and recreational programs
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Drivers wanted to take people to doctor’s
appointments and pick-up medical supplies. If
you are interested in helping, call Ed Cissel at
635-2873.
The Garden Clubs are looking for volunteers to
help with the town-wide Earth Day Clean-up.
Please sign up to clean your neighborhood. Call
635-4632.
The Sogkonate Garden Club is looking for volunteers to help with monthly roadside litter collections. Call 635-8640.
The Little Compton Community Center is
looking for volunteers to help with the following events: The Birthday Party (May 28); The
Little Compton Golf Outing (June 2); The Juried
Summer Art Show (July 15 & 16 registration,
July 17 & 18 hanging, July 19 – 21 docents &
sales); The Sakonnet Rhythm & Blues Festival
(July 28), A “Fun-Raiser” to Celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of LCCC (August 25); Fall Fest
(September 29). Please call 635-2400.
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as well as health monitoring for the frail,
elderly, disabled, people with dementia and
elders unable to remain at home alone
during the day. The center is part of the
VNASM. For more information regarding
hours, transportation, care giving, and costs
please call the above phone number. See
information on scholarships listed below.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ADULT DAY
HEALTH CARE
The Fall River Women’s union has generously awarded $1500 to provide for three
$500 scholarships for adult day Care at
the Nancy Brayton Osborn Adult Day Care
Health Center. Any low-income elderly
women who reside in Westport, Tiverton,
or Little Compton may apply. To obtain an
application, call Katy Cullen, Director, at 401
635-2358. Applications will be reviewed on
a rolling basis. Notification of recipients will
be made monthly.
Meals on Wheels (351-6700)
Meals are currently delivered to the Visiting
Nurse Association office at 115 East Main
Road for pickup by a family member or
friend for delivery to a homebound elderly
individual. To speak with someone about
receiving meals or for additional information about this program, please call 3516700 and ask to speak to an intake specialist
or visit www.rimeals.org
If your organization has volunteer opportunities, please let us know. Call 635-2400.
The Friends of the Brownell Library needs
volunteers to help with the annual Book Sale,
August 3 & 4. Opportunities include: book sorting from now until early July during Library
hours; moving books to LCCC on August 33 at 1
PM (suitable for teens needing community service or adults); August 3 evening, August 4, 9:30
AM – 3:30 PM hosts & hostesses (2 hour shifts).
Please call Beth at 635-8562.
The Little Compton Village Improvement
Society is looking for volunteers for the following events: Antiques Show & Preview Party
(committee members to work with promoters
and LCVIS Board); The Chicken Barbecue (setup & clean-up, food servers, snack bar, children’s activities, silent auction, attic sale, craft
show, non-profit tables, man the Brownell House
and reenact it’s history); a volunteer is needed
to work with the board to write a history of
the LCVIS and the Brownell House; cooks
and servers for monthly events. High School
students welcome.
The Little Compton Historical Society needs
volunteers for the following: docents to lead
tours of Wilbor House and the Friends Meeting
House; exhibit assistants to help docents and
visitors; help with Family Day (July 1); summer
camp assistants; collection assistance (must be
interested in receiving training from professional
curators and be willing to commit to one or
more mornings or afternoons per week spring
through fall 2007). High School and college students welcome.
The United Congregational Church needs volunteers to help with the Church Fair & Road Race,
Saturday, July 14. Please call Elaine or Dawn
at 635-8472. Also, someone to do a calligraphy
project. Call Elaine at 8472.
Enjoy big screen movies in our
air conditioned, upstairs theater.
Kids of all ages may attend with
their families. Optional child
care provided for kids ages 5
to 10. Ages 11 and up may
attend by themselves. Children
may bring blankets and pillows,
and costumes or PJs are always
welcome.
Arthur & the
Invisibles
Rated PG
Friday, June 15
TBA
Pizza Party 6:30 - 7 PM
Movie 7 PM
PREVIEW OF SUMMER
EVENTS
5/26
–D
emocratic Town Council
Pancake and Johnnycake
Breakfast (LCCC)
–B
lossoms and Sweets Sale
for Sogkonate Garden Club
(in front of Wilbur Store)
5/27
–F
lag Burning Ceremony
5/28
–M
emorial Day Parade &
Services
–L
CCC Birthday Party
6/2
–L
CCC Golf Outing
(Sakonnet Golf Club)
6/16
–W
ilbur House Museum
Opens
6/30
–L
ittle Compton Historical
Society Preview Party
(LCHS)
7/1
–L
ittle Compton Historical
Society Family Day (LCHS)
7/14
–C
hurch Fair
7/20
–P
review Party for LCCC Art
Show
7/21-7/22
–L
CCC Art Show
7/29
–L
CCC Rhythm and Blues
Festival
8/3
–P
review Party for Village
Improvement Society
Antique Show
8/4
–V
illage Improvement
Society Antique Show and
Chicken BBQ
–F
riends of the Library Book
Sale
–F
ireworks
8/9-8/12 and 8/16-8/19
–L
CC Theater: “Anything
Goes”
8/25
–L
CCC 10th Anniversary
“Fun”-Raiser
Cost: $5 members, $6 non-members: includes two
slices of cheese pizza, soda or juice, popcorn and
movie. Child care is an additional $2 per child.
Family Pricing: $20 member families, $25 non-member families. Reservations required by 5 PM on the
day of the show.
Just A Movie: It is possible to attend just the
movies, which begin at 6:30 PM. Children under 12
must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to all
shows unless reservations for child care have been
made. $2 members, $3 non-members.
Improv Theater with Diane Postoian
Saturday, March 19��������������������������������������������5-7 PM
Followed by dinner generously provided by the United
Congregational Church.
Container Gardening
Saturday, June 15����������������������������������������������5-7 PM
With Sogkonate Garden Club followed by dinner
generously provided by the Marra Family.
Movie titles are subject to change. The theater is
available for private parties. Please call for details.
635-2400
Photos from Wilbur-McMahon’s production
of Deader Than Dead in Deadwood:
Piping Up
for the
Plovers
© Geoff Dennis
Friday, May 18
Circle of
Friends
Circle of Friends is a social group for
teens and adults with disabilities, their
families, friends and caregivers. Everyone
is welcome to attend Circle of Friends’ gatherings, which include an activity and a
meal. Reservations are required and
donations are always welcome. Events
take place at LCCC, unless otherwise noted.
Call 635-2400 to register or to inquire about
volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
In April, Rhode Island’s rarest shorebird returns to nest on two of
Little Compton’s most popular beaches. Colored like the sand, the
Piping Plover is usually first heard, its flute-like call carrying over
the crashing surf. Look for Piping Plovers near the company of the
larger plovers, sandpipers and turnstones as they scurry along the
shoreline to feed on insects and arthropods.
Few in number worldwide, Piping Plovers are a threatened species
that need our help to survive.
As Atlantic beaches have become increasingly popular for recreation, suitable nesting sites have dwindled and fledglings have not
been produced. Goosewing and Briggs are two of only few nesting
sites left in the state for this vulnerable shorebird. Protecting nesting sites on these beaches will help secure this bird’s future.
Wanted: Items for Summer
Exhibition
The Portuguese in Little Compton
The Little Compton Historical Society is seeking
objects, photographs and documents related to Little
Compton’s Portuguese settlers and their descendants.
Items may be loaned for the summer or donated outright and may include family heirlooms or simply items
of daily living from the 1800’s to the present day.
Desirable items include family photographs and
scrapbooks, First Communion dresses, military uniforms, other clothing, jewelry, religious objects, letters to and from the Azores, household items unique
to families with Portuguese roots, nativity scenes,
fishing and farming tools, musical instruments,
handicrafts, etc. We will gladly accept copies of photographs and documents.
Please contact Guest Curator Kristen Costa or
Managing Director Marjory O’Toole at 635-4035 if
you have items you would like to lend or donate.
Little Compton Historical Society
PO Box 577
548 West Main Road (Rt. 77)
Little Compton, RI
401-635-4035
Why help this little
bird? Birds, animals and
plants are the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. Humans depend
on this environment for
clean air, water, and
food. When a species
becomes threatened or
endangered, it is an
indicator that the health
of these vital ecosystems is beginning to
unravel. Plovers feed on beach flies and other insects that often
annoy us while sunbathing and enjoying the beach. Not only do
plovers play an important role in healthy beach ecosystems, they
also have aesthetic and recreational values as well. Plovers are
interesting to watch as they scurry along the shoreline. Each spring
we listen for their “peep-lo” song, and admire their elaborate aerial
figure-eight courtship displays. Observing and photographing wildlife is an important pastime enjoyed by many people, and plovers
make very interesting subjects.
The Nature Conservancy and Little Compton Beach Commission work
with volunteers during the busy Summer season to ensure these birds
have a safe place to nest and raise their young, alongside people
enjoying the beach. Volunteers play an important role in restoring the
Piping Plover population. To learn more about The Nature
Conservancy’s plover monitoring program, or to volunteer this summer, please join us for a slide program hosted by the Conservancy on
Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Contact Cheryl
Wiitala at The Nature Conservancy at 401-331-7110.
In addition, the Conservancy will be hosting a number of various
nature programs for all ages at Goosewing Beach this summer.
Watch for listings in local newspapers and the Conservancy’s website: www.nature.org/rhodeisland. We hope you will join us!
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