Class of 2028 fundraiser
The Ponaganset High School Class of 2028 will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday, March 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chipotle at 473 Putnam Pike in Greenville. The class will receive 25 percent of all sales. Those who order online should use code WKNLEWW.
Flower workshop
The Stem Bar at 6 Money Hill Road will host a Flower Arrangement Workshop on Saturday, March 8 starting at 4 p.m., with a demonstration followed by creation of an arrangement that participants can take home, with all tools and flowers provided. The cost to attend is $75 with sign ups available here.
Wine tasting
Glocester Little League will hold a wine tasting fundraiser event on Sunday, March 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Assados Kitchen & Bar at 102 Putnam Pike. All are invited to attend, with wine provided by Kitson’s Liquors.
Ocean State Star Award nominations
Student actors in Ponaganset High School’s recent performance of Grease have been nominated for Ocean State Star Awards, part of the Providence Performing Arts Center’s Education initiative, which recognizes, honors, and encourages excellence in all aspects of musical theater performance and production among area high schools. Musicals of participating schools are reviewed by a panel of educators, theater experts, and industry professionals. Based on tabulations, productions and individual performances, students receive awards at a ceremony that is held each year at PPAC in late spring. One male and one female Ocean State Star Awards winner will represent the state of Rhode Island in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards competition held in New York City at the end of June.
The following students from Ponaganset High have been nominated:
Outstanding Lead Performer: Briella Bailey, Kayla Haslam, Lincoln Shea, Luca Pollard, Milo Pesce, Thomas Needham
Outstanding Supporting Performer: Abigail Poole, Cristian Wagner, Jaycob DeRoche, Olivia Picard
Outstanding Acting Performer: Olivia Picard, Skylar Lemoi
Outstanding Dance Performer: Juliana Buscemi, Lindsay Estrella, Olivia Picard, Samantha Vergel Fernandez
Honorable Mention in Performance: Dylan Manchester, Leah Peck, Lindsay Estrella, Mason Needham, Samantha Vergel Fernandez, Syklar Lemoi
Outstanding Stage Manager: Logan Pollard & Lexi Gough
Outstanding Lighting Design: Lauren Seabury
Honorable Mention in Technical Achievement: Jimmy Loesch & Isaac Bricker – spotlight operators
Outstanding Director: Lauren Haynes
Outstanding Musical Director: Katie Estrella
Outstanding Set Design: Tiffany Medrano
Outstanding Costume Design: Joshua Thake & Lauren Haynes
Robotics support
The Ponaganset High School robotics team is collecting clothes, books and household items in a fundraising effort. Items accepted include men’s, women’s, & children’s clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts and backpacks; household textiles such as bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains and pillows; books and media such as CDs and DVDs; and small household goods such as pots, pans, silverware, dishes and glasses. No encyclopedias or text books will be accepted.
A drop off event will be held on Sunday, March 23 at Penny Lane Hair Salon at 838 Putnam Pike. Those who cannot make the drop off date can contact Deb Bond at (401) 757-9177 or [email protected] to arrange pickup.
Town meetings
The Glocester School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 4 in the library of Ponaganset High School at 137 Anan Wade Road, with executive session at 5:30 p.m. followed by open session at 6 p.m. The agenda is here. The gathering will be followed by a meeting of Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee starting at 7 p.m. for an agenda found here.
The Glocester Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 has been cancelled.
The Glocester Budget Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 5 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Economic Development Commission will hold a meeting on will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 5 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Harmony Fire District Executive Board will hold a budget workshop on Thursday, March 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. at 194 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
