Norfolk Students to Play in Honor Band

Three Norfolk students were chosen to play in honorbands after auditions in Bristol on November 17. Serena Sinclair, percussion, and Elise Wignall,violin, will play in the Northern Region High SchoolConcert Festival in New Britain on January 18, andDaniel Torrey, euphonium, will play in the NorthernRegion Youth Honor Band concert in Canton on February1. More information is available on the ConnecticutMusic Educators Association Web site, www.cmea.org.

Republican Caucus

Notice is given that there will be a caucus of allenrolled Republican electors of the Town of Norfolk onJanuary 14 at 7:30 PM at the Norfolk Town Hall toendorse candidates for the Republican Town Committee.

Second Grade Class Gives of Itself

Botelle School’s second grade class took a uniqueapproach to gift giving this holiday season. In lieu of a grab bag with each other they decided toparticipate in the International Heifer Project. Thechildren learned that a $20 donation could purchase aflock of chicks, which would produce eggs for food or tosell. The children learned how the funds they raisecould change the lives of a needy family somewhere inthe world, and provide them with the resources they needto become self-reliant. The children used their own fundsfor their grab bag gifts. The small class of 16 students raised $500 to date. If you would like tohelp this class reach their goal of purchasing a wholeheifer, donations can be made to: Mrs. Ramsey’s secondgrade class in care of Botelle School, 128 Greenwoods RoadEast, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058

Fireside Fridays at Norfolk Library

During the cold months from January through March, the Norfolk Library Associates will host weekly “Fireside Friday” gatherings before the fireplace in the Great Hall of the library to enjoy refreshments and conversation. The meetings will be held from  3 pm until 4:30 pm.  Mary Ann McGourty, Rita Freedman and Margaret O’Malley are spearheading the planning and would welcome any suggestions for the focus for any given Friday.  Suggestions to date include: a repeat recital of the musical trio of Linda Bell, Nan Frost and Sarah Garrison, as well as other musical interludes, rug-hooking and needlework, conversation about recent scientific topics in the New York Times Tuesday Science section, poetry reading, and games such as Bridge, Mah Jong, and Backgammon.

Norfolk After School Program

Registration forms for the Norfolk After School Program (NAS)will be available January 2, in the office of Botelle School or at the Corner Store. The NAS is a program developed by the BotelleParent Teachers Organization (PTO) with the objective ofproviding children with interesting, educational, andcreative after school activities at an affordableprice. This year’s classes will begin January 23, withcourses such as indoor soccer or art lesson for olderchildren.  For younger children, Tumble Fun will beoffered. The fee is $30 per class for six weeks. Classes meetonce a week from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. Formore information contact Tina Olsen at 542-3994.

Food Banks in Need

With the rising cost of fuel and electricity, local food banks have seen a rise in demand. They are inneed of donations, such as canned soups, fruits and vegetables,peanut butter, boxesof cereal, and personal hygiene products. Donationsmay be dropped off at the Open Door Soup Kitchen on Main Street in Winsted. Please check expiration dates before dropping off donations.