Day: June 15, 2012

Young Poets at the Sawyer Free Library

The winners of the 10th Annual Poetry Without Paper contest were honored last Thursday (June 7) at the Sawyer Free Library. Director Carol Gray welcomed all and introduced Mayor Carolyn Kirk. She began the evening by reading a poem written by Amy Dengler, “Conch,” which illustrated quite impactfully the power of words. Mayor Kirk presented Gloucester students of elementary, middle, and high school age, with their awards (a certificate, a book of poetry, and a cash prize). The students read their winning poems in front of a full audience that included family, friends, and poetry fans. The winning poems will also be featured on the Sawyer Library website. Sponsored by the Lyceum Committee of the Sawyer Free Library, the contest drew almost 300 entries from students attending various schools in Gloucester. 

The winners by category are:

Elementary

1st Place: Willa Lepionka Brosnihan, West Parish (3rd grade)

2nd Place: Owen Bryan, East Gloucester (5th grade)

3rd Place: Diane Story, East Gloucester (5th grade)

Honorable Mention: Calhoun Dyer, East Gloucester (3rd grade)

Honorable Mention: Luke Pata, West Parish (5th grade)

Middle School

1st Place: Aislinn McCormack, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)

2nd Place: Gabriela Llanos, St.Ann’s School (7th Grade)

3rd Place: Kaitlin Marques, O’Maley School (6th grade)

Honorable Mention: Lexi Orlando, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)

Honorable Mention: Caroline King, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)

High School

1st Place: Sarah Zuidema, Gloucester High School (12th grade)

2nd Place: Phoebe Weissblum, Waring School (10th grade)

3rd Place: Hannah Morris, Gloucester High School (12th grade)

Honorable Mention: Maryka Gillis, Gloucester High School (12th grade)

Honorable Mention: John Interrante, Gloucester High School (12th grade)

Y Camp Spindrift Open House – Sunday June 17

On Sunday June 17, Y Camp Spindrift will be holding its annual Open House celebration from 10am – 3pm to kick off our 50th season. Whether you attended camp years ago, are planning to come this summer, or have never graced our properity before, all are welcome to come enjoy a free cookout, swimming, games, arts & crafts and met our staff team. Wake the neighbors and call the kids and come on down for a great day of fun! This is a prime opportunity for new campers and families to visit and eliminate any pre-season anxieties. Registration and camp shirts will be available. Y Camp Spindrift meets or exceeds all regulations of MA DPH and is liscenced annually by the Gloucester Health Department, providing programs for ages 4 – 16, including traditional day camp, adventure camps, C.I.T. Program, and othe rspecialty camps. For more information, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org or contact Rick Doucette, Executive Director at 978-281-CAMP (2267).

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Dine at Friendly’s to benefit JPs Tree House @ Y Camp Spindrift June 17 – 23

Friendly’s Restaurant is very generously donating 20% of sales (when you present specific fundraising voucher) to benefit the creation of JPs TREE HOUSE at Y Camp Spindrift.  This fundraiser takes place from Sunday June 17th through Saturday June 23.   Jeff "JP" Paul was a very popular Spindrift camper and staff member for fifteen years before tragically losing his life last year.  In JPs memory, family and friends are creating JP’s Tree House, construction is expected to begin by the end of the month.

     For copies of the FRIENDLY’S FUNraising vouchers, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org or stop by the YMCA or Camp Spindrift.  For more info, please contact Rick Doucette, Executive Director at 978-281-CAMP (2267).

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Hey Joey,

I wanted to inform your many readers that Rockport Dance Academy’s Broadway themed dance recital is this Saturday 3pm at Rockport High School Auditorium.  Come see the kids dance their hearts out and support local businesses.  Admission is FREE! 

Keep up the great work,

Emily Twombly 

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