AROUND TOWNBrought to you by the WHS PTO Friday, September 20, 2019
Anthem Reggae Band at Lachat Town Farm Saturday September 21st, 6pm - 9pm Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family. We’ll provide access to food trucks, and beer/wine for purchase. Together we’ll be feeling irie and transported to the islands on the last day of Summer with Anthem Reggae Band. Anthem has performed many international reggae artists, including Third World, Yellowman, Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers Band, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, and Judy Mowatt to name a few. Their live shows provide entertainment for your ears and eyes, and raise the island vibe to maximum levels. So join us for a fun night... where, as Bob Marley would say, “Every little thing gonna be alright!†Cost: $20 per Person, $25 at the door WVFD's 8th Annual Golf Outing
Weston Women's League September Supper Harlem Wizard's Against Weston's Brainy BunchWeston Education Foundation Fundraiser, Saturday, October 5 Come watch a team of K-12 Weston teachers and administrators (aka Weston’s Brainy Bunch) “battle†it out on the basketball court against the world-famous Harlem Wizards! The game is guaranteed to be fun for all ages, with tricks, skills and amazing shots coupled with fan participation and lighthearted fun. Fifty lucky “Wiz Kids†will also get on the court with the Harlem Wizards during warmups! Advance purchase necessary. Full information on all ticket levels, including how to be a Wiz Kid, at harlemwizards.com. All net proceeds will be devoted to Weston Education Foundation's school-based grants. Concessions will be available at the game, thanks to the WHS Boosters Club. See you at the game! Saturday, October 5, 5-7pm at the Weston High School gym. Practice ACT & Teentober @ Weston Public LibraryWPL will be holding a practice ACT test on Sunday, October 6 from 12-4 PM. It will simulate an actual ACT test and results will be e-mailed to parents about a week after the test. Parents and Students can also set up a free 20-minute session with one of the college advisors to discuss their results. Click HERE for flyer. Middle and High School students are invited to join us for our Teentober events this October. This is a time the library would like to recognize our teen patrons and focus on their needs. Middle and High School students can pick up a special Bingo card with everyday activities . When you complete 1 row of BINGO and have it checked by Miss Alessandra, you will receive a prize. Teentober Events will also include arts & crafts, a focus on Young Adult reads and films, mental health activities, and since Halloween is around the corner, treats! Look for our Teentober events on the Weston Public Library website, and pick up your Bingo card beginning October 1. ADAP's Eats & TreatsSave the Date for ADAP's (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program in Weston) Eats & Treats event on Thursday, October 10, 6-8:30 pm at Aitoro Appliances in Norwalk. Weston Founders DayOctober 11th, 4:30-6:30 p,m., Weston Town Hall Join the festivities celebrating the founding of Weston. Master of Ceremonies, award-winning actor and Westonite James Naughton will welcome the crowd. Events include remarks from the Board of Selectmen, food trucks, kids activities, amazing music, re-enactors, and special “story corps†area where guests can briefly tell their very own Weston tale. And don’t miss our history making moment for 2019 - the Weston Selfie on the steps of town hall. Mark your calendars and see you on the 11th! Kiwanis Reservoir RunThe Weston Kiwanis Club is honored to host the eighth year of the Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 27, 2019. We encourage you to join us for the Kiwanian's premier event. The Weston Community, Police, Town and Schools join together every year to bring you one of the finest events in CT. Click HERE for more information or to register. LOCATION: All events start and finish at Weston High School. Many volunteers will be on hand to guide you thru your day and running adventures. Both events are bib-chip timed. START TIMES: 5K starts promptly at 8:30 am followed by the classic Half Marathon distance at 8:40 am (If you believe your half marathon journey will take over three hours we can arrange for an early start.) Our half marathon course will be closing in three hours to accommodate traffic flow. Reminders & Other NotesComments, Questions, Suggestions?We love to hear from our members, so don't hesitate to contact any of your Board members or email us at whsptocommunications@ Newsletter SubmissionsThe WHS PTO newsletter is distributed on Mondays (except holidays & vacations), so please send your WHS-related submissions by the preceding Thursday at 5 pm to Amy Jansen, Communications Chair, at whsptocommunications@ Community or "About Town" news (and any information not directly related to WHS) will be sent out monthly in a supplemental edition of the newsletter on the THIRD Friday of each month. This information and news must be about or for Weston residents and for non-profit events and organizations only. Please send submissions by the preceding Wednesday, ie. at least two days before the publication dates of 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/20, etc. Late submissions may not be included until the next month. Please send questions or submissions to whsptocommunications@westonpspto.org. |