Community News
Pizza Parlor Night
On Saturday, March 8 the Church of Christ Congregational youth group will be hosting a “pizza parlor fundraiser” for this years work camp trip. Dine
in (with karaoke) or take out. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors
and children under 12, with a $25 family maximum. Price includes 2 slices of pizza, salad and beverage.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The annual community wide Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, March 22 at 9 a.m. All children 10 years and under are invited to attend. This year’s hunt will be held in the Battell Chapel of the Church of Christ Congregational. Please bring along an Easter basket or a bag for egg
collection. Questions? Call the church at 542-5721.
Pre-kindergarten Registration
Botelle School is in the process of compiling their 2008-2009 pre-kindergarten list for the fall. If you have a child or know of a child who was born on or before January 1, 2005, please call staff at the school
office at 542-5286 so that they can ensure that you receive upcoming mailings about their program.
Learn to Navigate Over Land
The Norfolk Land Trust will be holding a navigation workshop on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Those attending will meet first in the Norfolk library to run through compass, map, and Global Positioning skills, then go outside for some practical experience. The program is open to novices and those who just want to brush up their expertise. It will be especially useful for anyone interested in helping with the Land Trust’s growing stewardship responsibilities.
Volunteer of the year
It’s that time of year again when of Norfolk honors a member of the community with the Volunteer of the Year award. Instituted in 1996 by the Norfolk Republican Town Committee, the honor is bestowed upon a Norfolk resident of any political persuasion who has dedicated time to community service. It not only highlights the efforts of one person, but also brings attention to the many service organizations in town that enrich our lives.
The 2007 honoree was Jim Harrington. Nomination slips may be clipped from this issue of Norfolk Now and mailed to P.O. Box 284, or may be found near nomination boxes at various businesses in Norfolk. The 2008 winner will be honored at a dinner on Saturday, May 10 at Botelle School.