Read...Create...Collect Votes!

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1 Open to Students in Grades 5 9 September 6 October 15, 2016 Read...Create...Collect Votes! You Could Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card plus Bragging Rights! (Your librarian could also receive $400 worth of new, hardcover books for your library.) Here s how to participate: Read any book that is a Junior Library Guild Selection (ask your librarian for JLG book titles). Create some cool Fan Art based on the book choose one medium from these 3 categories: a. Computer Graphic Design/Photography b. Illustration (any medium, e.g., cartoon, doodle, sketch) c. Painting (any medium, e.g., oil, watercolor) Collect votes by asking your librarian to enter your Fan Art in the contest. Once entered, your librarian will receive a URL link which you can share with others (students, parents, teachers, coaches) to help you collect online votes! The highest number of Fan Art votes per each category wins! Read the Official Rules at NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN #JLGFanArt Contest Sponsored by:

2 Town of Willington Department of Human Services 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, Connecticut (860) Resources and Programs for Residents FREE CLOTHING SWAP- The last week of September (26 th -30 th ) we will be collecting gently used clothing for our swap. Coats, pants, shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts that are stain, tear and aroma free are all accepted at our drop box at the Town Office Building. All are welcome to come to our swap on Saturday October 1 at the Town Office Building from 9-12 and shop! You don t have to donate to shop! Please contact this office with any questions. FOOD PANTRY- The Willington Food Pantry offers canned and dry goods, seasonal vegetables, and eggs to residents in need. Located at the Town Office Building, our hours are Mondays from 4pm to 6pm, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Also open during these hours is our Community Closet, a place to pick up some gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories. For more information or to see if you qualify for this service, please call at or us at wyfss@willingtonct.org. HOLIDAY PROGRAM- Human Services will be talking applications for our holiday programs starting November 1 st. We offer both a Thanksgiving Meal and a Holiday Gifts program. Please contact us for further information. ENERGY ASSISTANCE- It s already getting colder out! Get a jump start on those heating bills and apply for energy assistance, a state program for lower income residents to assist with heating costs. We are currently taking applications for this program. Due to the lengthy application process, please call for an appointment. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS- Starting in October, please join us for our Preschool Programs and Caterpillar Club! Children will do crafts, play games, sing songs, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Please call for registration information. MOBILE FOODSHARE- Bringing produce, breads, and on occasion, meats to Willington residents. The Foodshare truck comes every other Wednesday from11-11:30 sharp in front of the Senior Center. Please bring plenty of bags or boxes. Call for more information.

3 Town of Willington Human Services department is hosting a We are collecting clothing to swap! Donations will be accepted from September 26-30th, during business hours at the Town Office Building. We are accepting pants, tops, sweaters, sweatshirts, coats and dresses. All clothing must be clean with no stains, wear or tears and free from scents or aromas. All residents are welcome to shop on SATURDAY October 1st from 9-12! Join us at the Town Office Building in the Common (Voting) Room and see what you can find! You do not need to donate to participate. We will have clothing for men, women and children. For more information, please contact Human Services at or wyfss@willingtonct.org.

4 Friends of the Willington Public Library $3 BAG BOOK SALE Stuff a bag for only $3! Bags are provided by the library and the sale is open during the library s regular hours for the entire month of September. Willington Public Library * 7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT (860) * willingtonpubliclibrary.org

5 PTA DISCOUNT CARDS ONLY $10.00 TO ORDER click on the link below and the cards will be send home with your child. Thank you for supporting the Willington PTA!!! Questions please contact Melissa McKinnon or

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7 You may have seen a PTA booth around town at events such as Willington Day or at the Town Hall on Election Day. You may have attended one of our events such as the Ice Cream Social, Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat or the 5K and Fun Runs or purchased items through one of our fundraisers. But do you know what the Willington PTA is all about? The Willington PTA is an association of parents, teachers and administrators who raise funds to enhance and enrich our children s school experience. The money we have raised in the past has been used to help pay for field trips, assembly programs and scholarships. We have contributed to the purchase of school sports uniforms, educational equipment and software, Center s spirit tees and Hall s sound system. Many of these extra expenses are not covered by the schools budgets but are essential for a meaningful and rich educational and extracurricular experience for our children. We also organize many fun community events where families can get together and meet their children s classmates and friends. We also host a son event and a daughter event. These events provide opportunities for all of us to get together as a community that cares for our children. Anyone can join the Willington PTA for only $10*. We meet just one evening a month. We love to see new faces with fresh ideas at our meetings. It is a great way to get to know the faculty and administrators, as well as other parents. As a member, you will have a voice and a vote in how we use the funds we raise. You may participate to the level you feel comfortable and are able. We are an easygoing, dedicated mix of community members driven by the same goal improving the education, health and safety of all children, all while having fun! STAY INFORMED...JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT THE WILLINGTON PTA! *see attached membership form

8 THE WILLINGTON PTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES* Thursdays at 6:30pm at Center School Library SEPT. 15 OCT. 20 NOV. 17 DEC. 15 JAN. 19 FEB. 16 MAR. 16 APR. 20 MAY 18 *dates are subject to change Child care will not be provided, but children are welcome. Visit us at and JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT THE WILLINGTON PTA! _ Willington PTA Executive Board Carrie-Ann Kelley, President ckelleypta@gmail.com Sherri Craver, Vice President scraver2003@yahoo.com Melissa McKinnon, Treasurer mmckinnonpta@aol.com Hanna Prytko, Secretary polishkitty1@yahoo.com Rachel Pierce, Membership rpiercepta@yahoo.com

9 The goal of the Willington PTA is to provide services and activities to enhance the educational experiences for the children of Center and Hall Memorial schools. The Willington PTA consists of Active and Inactive members. You must be a member (Active or Inactive) to vote at scheduled meetings. Name Phone Address * Student Name Grade/Teacher Student Name Grade/Teacher Student Name Grade/Teacher Student Name Grade/Teacher *Please include your address, as the schools have a paperless policy in effect Membership Dues* *Membership is per person. Checks may be made payable to Willington PTA. We gladly accept new membership and volunteers year round. $10 Active - Active members volunteer their time and/or services (please see volunteer opportunities on reverse side). Active members should attend the monthly PTA meetings. $20 Inactive - Inactive members would like to support the PTA but are unable to volunteer or attend PTA meetings but may choose to do so at any time. _ On occasion, children may be photographed during PTA events. These photos will be used for the purpose of illustrating the activities sponsored by the PTA and may be used for PTA newsletters or for online viewing. If you do not give permission for these photos of your child(ren) to be used, please print and sign your name below. I,, DO NOT give permission for the PTA to publish photos of my child(ren). print sign

10 Willington PTA Volunteer Opportunities ~Many Hands Make Light Work~ You do not need to be a PTA member to volunteer or bake, only to chair an event. I would like to volunteer in the following areas: (check all that apply)* Baker Chair Person/Co-Chair Box Tops Fundraisers Donation/Volunteer Request Committee (new this year!) Garden Angels CES Yearbook Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat Election Day Bake Sale December Teacher Appreciation Family Events Son Event Daughter Event Screen Free Week May Teacher Appreciation 5K/Fun Runs/Silent Auction/Willington Day Just ask! (please contact me as needed) Name Phone *Please ask if you would like clarification with regard to any of the volunteer opportunities listed above.

11 A Day On Your Own in Salem Sunday, October 9th Enjoy a day on your own in the Halloween capitol of the world! Enjoy shopping, great food and drink, history, art and adventure! Book one of several tours offered in town, including tours for kids, trolley tours and even boat tours! For more information on goings-on in Salem and to book tours, check out Also check out the online-guide for Haunted Happenings for Sunday, October 9th. THERE S SO MUCH TO DO! hauntedhappenings.org/online-guide Date: Sunday, October 9th Time: Departs at 7:30 a.m. from the Tolland Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 68 off I-84 and returning at 7:00 p.m. Fee: $46.00/person (fee includes bus transportation only) Register by Friday, September 23rd For more information, please contact Maureen Parsell, Director of Willington Parks & Recreation at or mparsell@willingtonct.org

12 WILLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT VOLLEYBALL-ADULT CO-ED The new season begins September 1 st! This program runs year round on Monday and Thursday Nights from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (time subject to change during basketball season) at Hall Memorial Gym, 111 River Road. Registration is accepted at the gym. Session I: September 1- December 31 Session II: January 1- April 30 Session III: May 1 August 31 Resident Registration Fee per Session: Non-Resident Fee per Session: Resident Drop-In Fee per Session: Non-Resident Drop-In Fee per Session: $ night/week $ nights/week $ night/week $ nights/week $3.00/night $5.00/night Resident Yearly Fee (available to residents only): $65.00 This program is available to all individuals ages 18 and out of high school. USVBA rules are followed and mastery of skills is encouraged. Space is limited to 21 players per night. Questions? Please contact Maureen Parsell, Director of Willington Parks and Recreation at or mparsell@willingtonct.org

13 Coaches / Volunteers Needed Do you want to help your community? Are you passionate about supporting kids and enhancing their lives? If so, the Willington Parks & Recreation Department needs YOU! We are looking for volunteers to coach and assist with our upcoming 2016/2017 basketball season. Coaches and assistants for all grade levels are needed. Please contact me if you are interested. Evaluations and team selections will be held at the end of October (date TBD). For more information, please contact Maureen Parsell, Director of Willington Parks & Recreation at or mparsell@willingtonct.org.

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