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Volume 37 Number 11 The Good News Paper November 2016
FARMINGTON 500 Boys & GIRLS CLUB BASKETBALL PROGRAM
STARTING AS SUMMER PROGRAMS WIND DOWN
The soccer games had some westher related dificules, bu players enjoyed them nonetheless.
The Farmington $00 Boys and Girls Clu i «non-profit organization operated solely by volunters to provide
‘healthy, clean, and exciting environment in athletics for you inthe town of Farmingota and surrounding
communities. They have been providing youth activites for aver 60 years, The club began in 1952 asa youth
baseball organization ona Sacre parcel of land on Sunner Steet in downtown Farmington. Originally, the
‘lub was only for boys and ony for baseball. The single Geld on that parcel of Ind is now home to four
‘baseball elds. In 2002, the club officially became the Farmington 500 Boys and Girls Club end included
softball. Currently, the club sposrs activities in archery, bascbal, basketball, football, futsal, gol, soccer,
softball tang soo do, and volleyball. Basketball i almost here! We are proud to announce that the
Famingon 300 willbe ming up wih USA basket and adopting hei yout evelopment model
‘Online registration is now open. In
person sign-ups wll be November
St, 12th, and 19h fom Sars-
12pm at Paulson road.
you are interested in coaching
pleas email
baskethall@fermingtons00.org,
‘They ae always ooking for
volunteers to help out. Find out
more at www: Fermingtons00.org,
Girt volleyball players recently got
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FOR COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING
SERVICE NOVEMBER 20TH
‘Three Farmington churches invite the public to an
ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service on
‘Sunday, November 20 a4 pim- atthe First
‘Congregational Church, 400 Main tret in
Farmington. The participating churches aze the
‘Community Lighthouse Advent Chistian Church,
the First Congregational Church, UCC and St. Peter
Catholic Church. People are encouraged to bring
‘canned food tobe donated tothe Interfaith Food
Pantry.
“This is a wonderful ime ofthe yea for our
communities to come together and pve thanks,”
‘comments Pastor Kent of the First Congregational
Church, “Is good to begin the holiday season with
gratitude forthe many blessings we have received”
‘This year marks the 24th year since the Food Pantry
began in 1992 when Father Adrien, Rev. John Foget
and Rev, Rollin E Johnson met with interested
church members to begin the food distribution
fervice. In 1992 they served an average of 32
Tamils a month. This year, the Pantry provides for
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nearly 2000 people during the year. On the last,
‘Saturday ofeach month (except in August the
Interfaith Food Pantry, which is located inthe Fist
‘Congregational Church, is open from 9:30 to 10:30
fam, During that hour hundreds of people wil receive
‘bags of groceries from a staff of volunteers. Paul
[LaPieree and Don Marble organize the work
Participant in the pr Community Thanksgiving
Service will be Sister Lucie Ducas of St. Peter, Rev.
William Downing ofthe Community Lighthouse,
Rev. Kent Schneider ofthe Fist Congregational
Church, Gordon and Brenda Olver, Choir Director
tnd Organist from Sl Peter and a combined choir
‘which sil lead the singing throughout the service
The Mustard Seed Caf" will host a special benefit
dinner from 3-4 pm for $5 per person with «portion
ofthe proceeds going fo the Intrith Food Pantry.
‘The Cafe is open on the first and shi Sundays inthe
Vesty ofthe Fitst Congregational Church. For more
information cll Pastor Kent at 755-4816 or goto
‘wow farmingtonnhuce.org. Find out mere about the
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“The Mustard Seed Cafe Community Dinner is open agin
for another season. The dinners ar eld onthe fist nd
third Sunday of the month, rom October hrouh Apri
Dinners are eld tthe Congregational Chureh. The
inners open to all anda small donation i roqusted. The
Suggested ering $3.00, which help he Mustard Seod
Cafe continue to operate, serving wel balanced, healthy
‘meals to our community,
[November 6: Port Chops with apple stuffing
November 20: Meatloaf
‘Along withthe mis mens, the Mustard Seed Cafe also
fers arenes salad bar, bot vegeble and ft, long
with coffe ore. Sali ings and rut salad
‘composition may vary with availability
Desserts ar also included but are limited wo one per diner
Dessert options vary and selections maybe limited. Ite 8
place to come relax, enjoy a bealhy meal and have sme
00d conversation with frends and commulty members,
‘Wie hope to see you thee with your family and fend.
To find out when the Cafe wil be pen and what wil be
onthe menu that week, visit the Mostrd Seed on the web
at ww TheMustadSeedCale org, Motard Seed dates
{nd mens are also posted the Puddledock Pres
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‘Sonebutons of Native people Heritage Month i aso an
‘Sppartne time to edoeatethe general public bout bes,
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Nave people ave faced both historically andi he
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Worked to congue thee challenges
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‘November 2076 Page 4Town PLAYERS PropucE “DA
SHow Must Go On"
By Kyle Leach
Save the dates Friday, November 18th and Saturday,
‘November 9th ! The Farmington Town Players will
be presenting “Thanks,” a play ffom the collection
“Da Show Must Go On” by Ken DaShow. In|
concert withthe Town Players the Farmington
Community Band will bring a small ensemble to
provide music and song tothe night. Tickets will be
$8.00 andthe house doors wil open at 6:30 and the
curtain will ise at 7-00 PM. As always, delicious
‘concessions wil be soldat intermission
‘Opening the evening will be selections from the
Great American Songbook, popular hits by top
‘American composers, played by Rick Gladding on
So ax and Kent Schneider on trumpet, who
performed his summer with the Farmington
‘Community Band. Among thei selections will be
Duke Elington's “Satin Dol”, "C Jam Blues” and
“Take the A Train”. Other tunes will be “Aun
Leaves", "Memories" fom the Brotdway Show
"Cats and Judy Garlands hit “Over the Rainbow".
‘Two young and talented musicians, Tessa and
Kaitlyn Ballergeon of Farmington wil also perform
on “The Gil From Ipanema”
“Thanks is play fiting the timing ofthe show. Is
a story ofa suburban New England family
assembling fora quant, intimate Thanksgiving
sinner. The Lester family has much love, but doesnt
really know how to show it and is mired in old,
comfortable habits and squabbles. One might say
they are a dysfunctional family. The play is set inthe
Inert ofthe Lester family great room. I is
lighthearted, emotional drama, with a lot of raw sting
and bite. A note to parents, the Lester family is fond
of sing @ few expletives intheit own family
warers
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cof her family bu detached ffom the realities of her
three daughters ives. Carol Young is aa
accomplished, connected, comfortable suburbanite
‘who has given up her earlier dreams fr material
comfort Successful "Big ack young is Carol's
‘custically honest husband, only bound to the Lester
family by marrage and not eager to cut anyone any
slack He isthe hardest on Carol. Googie Lester is &
‘right young woman wio is still tying to find her
lace inthe femiy and in the world. Her unlimited
potentials only limited by her own issues of poor
self-worth. She has been dating Arnie a simple,
‘gentle man, witha kind hear, who loves Googie, but
oes’ reaily know how to defend ee from her
{amily or from hr self-doubt. Rayehelle Lester is a
surprise visitor tothe famaly dinner. She let the
family eight years ago and they bave not seen het
since. She i determined to bing her family together
tnd help them repair their ailing relationships before
dinner is over,
Mary Barron coctinues to be the Farmington Town
Players faithful producer and Debra Van Gelder
‘continues to acta a devoted director for this
production, Amy Drapeau gracefully tackles the not
So delicate par of Mama. Samantha J. G, Goodwin
pushes her way into the forceful part of Carol, Stan
Freode bludgeon as Big Jeck- Deth Van Gelder
‘emotes e cautouly giddy Googie. Kevin Willey
portrays a grounded, gentle giant in Amie. Rounding
‘ut the cast, Rachelle is soufully embodied by hip
‘Anna O’Sultivan The always awesome ses are
being made by Fed Pitman. Ligh, sounds, and
videography are seing handled by Kyle Leach,
For over 30 year, the Farmington Town Players has
taken great pridein presenting a wide varity of
entertainment for Farmington audiences, Your
Support of Town Players shows allows them to
‘contribute back t the community by supporting
‘other Farmingtor programs and needs. Pleas join
them fortis performance. OQ.
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FARMINGTON WOMAN'S CLUB
PIE & CRAFT FAIR
SUNDAY NOVEMBER, 20TH
HENRY WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOOL
51 SCHOOL
FARMINGTON, NH 03835
9AM TO 3PM
Over $0 vendors of handcrafted items for all of your holiday shopping
needs. Rafiles, and the famous Troop 188 Concession Stand. A variety of
homemade holiday pies available for purchase including, Apple, Pumpkin,
Peanut Butter, and more.
Arrive early for the best selection. Last year we sold over 100 pies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT ANY WOMAN'S CLUB MEMBER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING
CALL KATHY AT 603-978-5741
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Farmington Woman's Club
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FARMINGTON FOR 106 YEARS
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“Da Show Must G Go On”
Friday, November I8 and Saturday, November I7, 2016
Farmington Town Hall $8.00 Admission
Doors open at 6:30 PM. Curtain rises at 7:00 PM
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For over 0 year, the Farmington Town Players has akon real pride mn prsening a wie vary of
entertainment for our audiences. Your suppor of our performances has allowed us to contribute
back to the community by supporting other programs and needs of the Town of Farmington,
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by Dr Thomas Naro
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