WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Washburn Memorial Library will be hosting Story Time in celebration of Children’s Book Week on Monday, May 12, at 3 p.m. for children ages 2 through 8. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library at 455-4814 to register for this event.
Spring Concert
The Washburn District School will be holding their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. Everyone is welcome to come an enjoy this wonderful evening of musical talent.
BINGO Night
The Washburn High School Project Graduation group will be hosting a Bingo Night at the American Legion Hall in Caribou on Sunday, May 18, at 6 p.m.
August Festival Committee
The August Festival Committee is busy planning for the 34th annual Washburn August Festival. The Festival dates of Aug. 15-17 are going to again be filled with many exciting and enjoyable festivities.
The August Festival Committee relies on the community support to keep this wonderful event going year after year. The Committee needs your help by volunteering your time and talents to help in any way you can. The Committee will be working hard during the months ahead to make the Washburn August Festival a success. If your group or civic organization would like to partake in the Festival, the Committee encourages you to call Cindy Boot, chairman, at 768-1375 or email cindyboot@live.com. You are encouraged to reserve your spots as soon as possible.
We are also seeking sponsorships in the form of cash donations of any amount to provide the level of festivities that you have grown to expect and deserve. If you would like to make a much appreciated cash donation, you can mail it to: PO Box 45, Washburn, ME 04786.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between May 7-13 include: Marty Clayton, Isaac Carney, Pam Wilcox, Jeff Wark, Darin Cunningham, Doug Everett Jr., Sandi Crouse and Velma Sperrey.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
