The Norfolk Times

Summer Track & Field Series Coming

Former King Philip Cross-Country/Track & Field Head Coaches Peter Boucher, Scott Kramer, and Steve Heron will be facilitating a summer track and field series for families and individuals. Ages “1 to 100” are encouraged to join us at the King Philip Track & Field Complex for five evenings of running, jumping, and throwing events. The goal of the Summer Series is to allow young and “older”, as well as those brand new and experienced to track & field to have fun enjoying the sport. Whether someone is simply interested in trying some of the events for the first time or training to stay in shape for an upcoming season, you’ll find this series enjoyable and encouraging for individuals and families.

WHO: Former Head Coaches and current volunteers of KPXC/T& F
WHAT: A variety of Track and Field events
WHEN: Wednesday Nights > July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7
What Time: Registration starts at 5:30pm; events start at 6 p.m. each night
WHERE: King Philip Track and Field Complex
How Much: 5$ per person per evening for unlimited events or 20$ for the entire series (checks should be made out to Wrentham Rec.)

Events being offered include:

• 50Meter Diaper Dash (ages “walking/waddling” to age 5)
• 100Meter Dash
• Mile Run
• 400Meter Dash
• 800Meter Run
• 200Meter Dash
• 4X100Meter Relay
• Long Jump and Shot Put (modified for younger competitors)

All events will be run in an age-appropriate manner. Boys and girls will be separate and/or combined in certain events, based prevalently on enrollment. There is a possibility that events could be added dependent upon registration (high jump and the 4X400Meter relay are both a very good possibility of being added.)

T-Shirts will be awarded on the final evening to those that have participated in 4 or more of the five evenings. Any remaining t-shirts will be distributed accordingly.

This Summer Track Series is a great way to enjoy the summer evenings and experience Track & Field with friends and family. Track and Field offers a fun event for everyone; come join Wrentham Recreation along with old and new KP Track personnel to see how much fun running, jumping, and throwing can be during the summer.

Rainbows Decorate June Sky

Double rainbow over Lake Pearl. Submitted by Karen Shoop.

Rainbow forms over the Original Congregational Church. Photo by P. Coleman

 

Double rainbow over Norfolk. Photo submitted by Tyler Hogan.

King Philip Graduation 2013

On June 2nd, King Philip Class of 2013 ended their days at the high school. Photographer Christina Allan pointed the lens of her camera at the celebration to capture the feel of the day.

Photo by Christina Allan.

To view Allan's complete photo essay click King Philip Graduation 2013.

Lions Announce Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race Donations

The 7th annual Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race, held on May 5th, was huge success. The race, which is sponsored by the Lions and Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts resulted in donations of $2,000 to both the DARE to Dream Summer Day Program and to the King Philip High School SADD Chapter.

[L to R] Lion Ray Cisneros, Norfolk DARE Police Officer Steve Plympton, Lion Brian Hilfrank, Wrentham Chief of Police James Anderson, Lion Bruce Beans.

The DARE to Dream Summer Day Program provides fun summer activities to incoming 5th through 8th grade students in our local communities. It includes alternative activities to reinforce the concept that we can all have fun while staying drug free. This program which is both educational and recreational is held at Sweatt Field in Wrentham. More information about this program can be found at www.daretodreamsummer.com.

: [L to R] Caroline McBride, Isabel Getty, Shannon Cole, Treasurer Kathryn McSweeney, Lion Bruce Beans, Lion Brian Hilfrank, SADD Advisor Mr. Webster, President Eileen Plaehn, Publicist Christina Allan, Secretary Elizabeth Hilfrank, Junior Rep Victoria Crabtree, Vice President Caroline Kelley, Freshman Rep Paul Kelley.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is a peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, risky and impaired driving, teen violence, and teen suicide. SADD’s unique approach involves young people delivering education and prevention messages to their peers through school- and community-wide activities and campaigns responsive to the needs of their particular community.

Norfolk Lions Soccer Registration is Open

Fall 2013 registration is now officially open for Norfolk Lions Soccer. The NLYS Board voted to increase the registration fee for the Fall by $10 after having held it down at $80 for the past many years. According to the program's web site the fee increase was necessary to keep up with rising costs and to provide more goals and equipment to accommodate players, and to continue to bring in more program enhancements.

However, as an incentive to encourage early registration, this fee increase is waived for the first 150 registrations.

Financial Assistance is available. For registration questions, contact the Registrar, Reynolds Lee, at our general email: lionssoccer.norfolk@gmail.com or leave a message for him at: (508) 528-8015.

Please register before July 1st, 2013 to avoid being assessed late fees. To register visit Norfolk Lions Soccer web site.

KP Middle School Received Donation from Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program has generated $2,081.70 for King Philip Middle School. It was part of the grocery stores' 4 year old program that has resulted in more than $778,000 for schools in the state of Massachusetts. The program allows customers to earn points which translate into money for schools of their choice with each shopping visit using their registered Stop & Shop card.

This year, 1,238 schools in Massachusetts will benefit with funds going towards scholarships, technology, sports equipment, field trips and other educational needs.

In addition to the donation to KP, the Stop & Shop program provided funds to Plainville and Wrentham Schools:

Delaney School, Wrentham - $2,081.48
Anna Ware Jackson School, Plainville - $4,077.37
BH Wood School, Plainville - $3,350.59
King Philip Middle School, Norfolk - $2,081.70

For more information or a complete listing of participating schools and rewards earned for the 2012-2013 school year, visit www.stopandshop.com/aplus.

Norfolk Girl Scout Registration Night

Norfolk Girl Scouts will be holding a registration night this Thursday. New and existing troops are welcome to register from 4 to 8 p.m. at 47 Berkshire St., Norfolk.  The Registrar will be available to answer questions.

WHY JOIN?
Norfolk Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers girls the opportunity to enjoy arts and crafts, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), trips to exotic locations, Girl Scout cookies, camping under the stars and much more.

Girl Scouts offers unique opportunities that are safe, fun and affordable, and continues to evolve to meet the needs, challenges and interests ofgirls today. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves more than 41,000 girls in grades K-12.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place, and is the preeminent leadership organization dedicated solely to girls, allowing girls to take the lead in an
inclusive and nurturing all-girl environment.

For more information about registration please contact Lisa Keating, Norfolk Girl Scout Registrar at: lpk93@comcast.net

Thank You from KP Parents' Network

The King Philip Parents' Network would like to acknowledge and thank the many community organizations, businesses, and individuals that sponsored this year's All Night Party. Without their generous financial support, the party would not be possible. The All Night Party is a 24-year-old tradition that keeps KP seniors safe on graduation night. Over 100 volunteers plan, decorate, and chaperone the party, and at least 80% of the senior class attends. A list of this year’s sponsors is available on our website.

via www.wrenthamtimes.com

Taylor's Run Set for Saturday

DARE to Dream Extends Deadline

The DARE to Dream Summer program has extended its registration enrollment date to June 14, 2013. There is still time to send in an application.

DARE to Dream Summer is run by D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers and teachers from Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham for students exiting the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh grades. The summer program includes activities to reinforce the concept that we can all have fun while staying drug free. Some events will include shipwrecked, arts and crafts, safety workshops, Water Wizz, and D.A.R.E. lessons on “Alternatives and Building Self-esteem.”

For more information visit www.daretodreamsummer.com. The group also operates an active Facebook Page that provides information throughout the spring and summer about the program dates and activities.

Registration forms can be downloaded under the registration tab of the DARE to Dream website. Several of the schools may have extra copies in the main offices, too. Please pay particular to the registration form, and make note that cell phones are not allowed.