Published: 7/24/2023 4:04:26 PM
Modified: 7/24/2023 4:04:45 PM
ROYALSTON—On Wednesday, July 26, the Whalemobile will be in the upstairs of the Royalston Town Hall, 13 On the Common.
The 43’ inflatable whale will welcome children, minimum age: going into first grade (and a parent if necessary), in groups to learn all about whales. Nile is based on a real Humpback whale that has just returned to the Massachusetts coastline. Participants must sign up to attend a session in the whale. There are a few spots at 2 and 2:30 p.m. and many openings at the 3 and 3:30 p.m. time slot.
To sign up please call the Phinehas S. Newton Library at 978-249-3572 to leave a message or email the Library at royalstonlibrary@gmail.com with name, phone number, the names and ages of the children, and whether or not they will need to go in the whale too. To learn more about the visit and what to expect, plus an introduction to whales, watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4R4TGkd2AQ. Please sign up by the end of Tuesday, July 25.
Parents should be aware that once inside the whale, children will not be able to exit for a half hour. This program is made possible by a grant from the Royalston Academy. The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of LibraryCommissioners.
Theater fun and other programs at the Beals Memorial Library
WINCHENDON—Step onto the stage at the Beals Memorial Library. Each week, as part of their ongoing Summer Reading Club, the library is holding programs based on the theme Find Your Voice that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Here’s everything happening the week of July 24-28.
From July 24-27, from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m., kids ages 11 to 14 are invited to sign up for Theater Squad, a four-class series taught by Little Spark Theater’s Ali Coes that will teach kids the basics of theater and stage presence while they create their own play. Participants will brainstorm ideas for a play, create their own script, and give a short performance for their caregivers. This program has limited space available, so sign up today to join.
lso on Monday, July 24, from 6-7 p.m., the library will be hosting Yoga and Guided Meditation with Paula Lashua-Brisbois every Monday through Aug. 14. All skill levels are welcome and mats and blocks are available, if needed. These classes are free to attend and are available to adults and teens.
On Tuesday, July 25, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., take a walk with a story for the third of four Storywalks of the summer. Join the Beals Memorial Library and the Winchendon Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) for a fun, interactive outdoor reading adventure by following the path of poster boards set up throughout the library lawn. The third story of the month will be “Perfectly Norman,” by Tom Percival. Each child who participates in this program will receive a book while supplies last!
Finally, on Wednesday, July 26, from 1-3 p.m., learn how to bring your puppets to life at the library’s ventriloquist workshop with professional ventriloquist, Kevin Driscoll. Kids are invited to participate in a two-part workshop where they’ll create their own hand puppets and then use their puppets during an introductory course on ventriloquism. Limited space is available, sign up today to join.
The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant St. in Winchendon. All programs at the library are free to attend. For more information or to sign up for programs, call the library at 978-297-0300, email at bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com or visit their website at bealslibrary.org.
Local students named to the UMass Amherst Dean’s List
AMHERST—Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the spring 2023 semester.
In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale.
ATHOL
Todd Albert Chiasson
Amilah Rae Richards
Danielle Dustin Swan
ERVING
Catherine Grace Bezio
Dylan Olivia Burnett
NEW SALEM
Sophia Lily Apteker
Marianna Marie Mannino
Austin Douglas Paine
ORANGE
Colin Matthew Boyle
Astrid Elizabeth Conrod
Elizabeth Cross
Alexander Currier
Elizabeth Hardy
HeejuYoo
PETERSHAM
Percival Burch
Dylan Michael Hatch
Elvin C. Kadi
Nathan Michael Legare
PHILLIPSTON
Abigail Marie Bennett
ROYALSTON
Tori S. Hanks
WENDELL
Thor P. Mead
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