The Wrentham Times

Registration Extended for DARE to Dream Summer Program

The registration deadline for DARE to Dream Summer Day Program is extended to June 8. The program's organizers request all registrations are in by that date to help in placing orders for tickets, buses, t-shirts and food. Registration forms are available at www.daretodreamsummer.com.

Kevin Mischley of Wrentham is part of Boys New Door cast at Black Box Theater

The Black Box Theater located at 377 North Main Street in Mansfield presents The Boys Next Door. The Boys Next Door was written in the early 1980s by Tom Griffin. The Boys Next Door is a two-act comedy-drama about four intellectually disabled men who live together in a small apartment — and Jack, the caring social worker who is on the verge of career burn-out.This production is directed by Kelly Crawford of Mansfield.The MMAS production runs three weekends beginning Friday, June 8th and has performances on Thurs., Fri., Sat., Evening at 8 PM with matinees Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets may be purchase on-line at www.mmas.org or by calling 508-339-2822.

(Pictured. On the Couch from left to right: Greg Smith of Norwood, Brian Vogel of Canton, and Kevin Mischley of Wrentham. Standing in back is Adam Law of Bridgewater.)

Hazardous Waste Day & Donation Event

King Philip Students Earn Recognition at International DECA Conference

King Philip DECA chapter members earned the organization’s highest honor at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, last April.

Students receiving recognition are: 

Dana Truni, Emma Izdorczak, Jamie Buckley were Top 16 International Finalist in the Community Service event.

Brie Stephani is a Top 10 International Finalist for Start Up Business. 

Shelby Anderson is a Top 10 International Finalist in Public Relations.

Abby Melanson, Alex Welch earned 2nd place "DECA Glass" for Learn + Earn.

Nick Sammarco and Luke Eldrige earned 2nd place "DECA Glass" in the Sports + Entertainment Promotion Plan.

Pictured with their awards: Abby Melanson, Alex Welch, Nick Sammarco, Luke Eldridge

During the school year, approximately 121,000 of DECA’s 226,000 student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete fort local and regional titles. The competitions are designed to stimulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top state and provincial winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Atlanta. The DECA ICDC was the pinnacle of competition where nearly 17,000 students vied for international honors. Over $500,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students and teachers for their achievements.

King Philip High School's program is under the direction of James Dow. This year’s #DECAICDC featured a record-breaking 19,300 members and advisors in attendance, DECA’s largest conference to date. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 60 internationally recognized businesses.

Plainville Splash Fundraiser

Waterboys founder and NFL player, Chris Long, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, are coming to Plainville to help raise awareness for the lack of clean water in Tanzania. The Plainville Splash fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Telford Park in Plainville. Please help us spread the word about this amazing foundation and how to raise awareness for clean water!

Leading up to Plainville Splash, An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café will be raising awareness in-store with a special book display that includes a variety of thought provoking titles for children and teens. Let it flow, Plainville! By donating to the Waterboys foundation, you will receive a water droplet to put your name on and post on our faucet display. On the day of Plainville Splash, we will choose one droplet from the faucet and that person will win a chance to fill a Water Walk bucket with as many books as they can in 80 seconds (one second for every one hundred million people who lack access to clean water). There will also be limited edition, stainless steel Plainville Splash water bottles featuring art by Jeff Kinney sold in-store. To learn more about Waterboys and Plainville Splash or to donate to the cause, visit www.anunlikelystory.com/event/plainville-splash. There is also volunteer positions available.

An Unlikely Story is an independent bookstore/café located in Plainville, MA. The owner of the unique bookstore is none other than best-selling children’s author Jeff Kinney, writer of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

 

 

American Pickers to Film in Massachusetts

The stars of History Channels American Pickers are heading to Massachusetts. Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team could potentially swing by Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville. 

The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques and they're looking for leads on hidden treasures. Anyone interested or knows about a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through contact the show at americanpickers@cineflix.com  or call 855-OLD-RUST. Emails should includes contact info, location and description of the collection with photos. The show may also be contacted through Facebook, www.facebook.com/GotAPick. 

 

Voter Registration

A voter registration will take place on Tuesday, May 15 for the Annual Town Meeting of Monday, June 4, 2018. The registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s office, and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Public Safety Building located at 89 South St. Any Wrentham resident who is not registered or will become 16 years of age on or before June 4, 2018 may pre-register/register to vote. Please call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-384-5415 for questions.

Summer Playground at Sweatt Recreation Complex

Wrentham Recreation is offering a summer playground program for families in Wrentham, Plainville, and Norfolk. The full day program is open to any child living in the three towns entering Grade 1 through Grade 8 in September 2018. The program is held at the Sweatt Recreation Complex on Randall Rd. On rainy days the program is held at the Wrentham Elementary School.

The program offers, sports, games, arts and craks, hikes and more. Friday afternoons are spent at Sweatt Beach and special events are planned.

Find the program that’s right for your family. 

Regular Playground:
The program will begin Monday, July 2nd (Closed July 4th) and end on Friday, August 17th. You may sign up for one or multiple weeks. Full time hours are 9 to 4 p.m. Early drop-off offered from 8 - 9 a.m. for full and part time participants at an additional fee. Full day enrollment may be full time or three days per week.

10-Day Pass:
For those families desiring a more flexible schedule, the pass allows your child to attend full days any 10 days of the playground season.

Counselor-in-training (CIT) Program:
This is available to students entering 9th and 10th grade in September 2018. CIT’s will be able to sign up for one or two weeks, full time. There will be a maximum of 5 CIT’s per week - signed up on a first come, first served basis.

Fee Structure 2018

FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT (9 a.m to 4 p.m./Five days/One week)
Wrentham Resident - $150
Non-resident - $165
CIT - $130

PART-TIME ENROLLMENT (9 a.m. to 4p.m./Three days/One week)
Wrentham Resident - $120
Non-resident - $135

10 DAY PASS (9a.m. to 4 p.m./Any program days)
Wrentham Resident - $400
Non-resident - $440

EARLY DROP-OF (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Per child/per day - $8

For more information email Donna at wrentham.recprograms@verizon.net

Visit the town website for more information and to register online, www.wrentham.ma.us/wrentham-ma-depts/wrentham-mass-recreation/summer-playground. A deposit of $50 per week for full and part time will be due at registration. A deposit of $130 for the 10-day pass will be due at registration. The remaining balance must be received in full by June 22, 2018.