Westford Happenings Around Town
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009WESTFORD PARENT CONNECTION PRESENTS:
The Westford Parent Connection is grateful for the support of the Westford Public School system, the Westford Board of Health, the Roudenbush Community Center, the Westford Elementary and Middle School PTOs, Corporate Coach & Limo, Nashoba Valley Auto School, the Westford Charitable Foundation, Emerson Hospital, and other local sponsors. For more information about the organization, check out the WPC’s website at www.westford.com/wpc/
Underage Drinking and Marijuana Discussed October 22Think underage drinking is merely an inevitable rite of passage? Think marijuana is basically harmless? Think again. Underage drinking is a common and pervasive problem not only in Westford, but in many surrounding towns. Marijuana use is common, too. In fact, just last spring, a number of Westford middle school students were caught with marijuana. Unfortunately, the age at which many kids start drinking and taking drugs is getting younger and younger. What can parents do?
Come to the Westford Parent Connection’s next presentation, Double Jeopardy: Underage Drinking And Marijuana. Marilyn Belmonte, a favorite speaker here in town, brings her vast knowledge and experience to the issue of young kids doing drugs. She will share with parents the signs of use and abuse and tell them what their next steps should be. Even if parents do not suspect their kids of drug use, Marilyn’s presentation is eye-opening and practical in terms of keeping the lines of communication open between family members. Marilyn’s talk is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stony Brook Middle School Auditorium. Tickets for the event are $5 in advance and available at the Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main Street, Westford, until noon on October 22. After 12:00 p.m., tickets may be purchased at the door for $8.
1ST ANNUAL WESTFORD ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
The Art, Music, and Theater Arts departments proudly announce the 1st annual Westford Academy Performing Arts Showcase. Please join us for an evening of music and theater featuring performances by faculty with special student and alumni and guests. There will also be a display of student art works in the Performing Arts Center lobby. This benefit concert will be held on November 24th in the Westford Academy Performing Arts Center at 7:30 PM. The concert will be preceded by a dinner hosted by Principal Antonelli and catered by Fihlo’s Cucina.
WESTFORD ACADEMY THEATER ARTS GOES VAUDEVILLE, CHICAGO-STYLE!
The 1920s are roaring with Hot Jazz and Cold-Blooded Killers in CHICAGO The Musical, presented by the award-winning Westford Academy Theater Arts Department. CHICAGO features eye-popping, show-stopping hits including “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle.” How far would you go for fame and fortune? Plucked from the headlines, this hit Broadway musical is based on real-life crimes from the 1920’s. An edge-of-your-seat thriller, CHICAGO examines how the American justice system and our news media turn criminals into celebrities – as the audience cheers them on…And that’s showbiz, kid!
Shows will be Nov 6 (1/2 price for students with an ID),7,12,13 & 14 at 7:30 PM and Nov 8 at 5PM. Box office hours are Tuesday and Thursday starting Oct 20 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Tickets are also online @ www.wa.westfordk12.us/wata.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 437 ORIENTEERING INVITATIONAL
Open to all boys ages 12-18 on Sunday, October 18th from 2-5 PM at Kennedy Pond in Westford – parking at the end of Trailside Way. Come and take advantage of the 5 orienteering courses at the pond as well as the outdoor setting to introduce you to the Troop, Scouting skills, back country survival techniques and, of course, refreshments. Bring a compass if you have one. Contact Sue Thomas at susanlavignethomas@comcast.net or call 979-692-1027 to RSVP, ask questions or for further information.
Boy Scout Troop 437 meets on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 PM when school is in session at the American Legion at 114 Dunstable Road. It is an enthusiastic, outdoors-focused Troop with a dedicated group of adult leaders and alumni. Troop 437 has a full calendar, with one weekend adventure per month, in addition to other events and service projects. Fundraising is limited to once a year so that the boys may dedicate their efforts to offering the boys opportunities of their choosing.
WESTFORD YOUTH SOCCER
Springsoccer registration is open!
It’s that time of year already to start thinking about registration for spring soccer!
Travel registration (U10, U12, U14, U16, and U19) closes November 15th.
In-Town Registration (U6, U7, U8) closes March 15th.
Note:U9 / U10 all play travel in the spring season.
General Information my be found at www.westfordyouthsoccer.com (Click on the “Registration Info” or “Register On-line“)
WYSA Night at the Revolution! New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 6:00 P.M.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!
$26 per ticket (regularly $30) – free parking
A portion of each ticket goes to the Westford Community Fields Project.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.westfordyouthsoccer.com or at the Jack Walsh Snack Shack this Friday, 10/16, between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. OR Saturday, 10/17, between 9:00 and 3:00 p.m. (if fields are closed the snack shack will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 PM) If tickets are purchased online, youmay pick up your tickets at the snack shack on Friday and Saturday.