Fall Fest 2012 – the much-anticipated annual celebration of the Little Compton community will be held on Saturday, October 13th. Sakonnet’s best chefs will open their homes and prepare their finest meals … for you! Ask your friends and neighbors … Fall Fest dinners are the year’s best bargain!

Dining will be followed by delicious desserts, coffee and cocktails at Crowther’s (8 PM), accompanied by lively auctions - both live and silent.

Invitations will be mailed in September … and dinner tables fill up quickly! The first day of reservations is opened to Community Center members ONLY. Be sure to renew your membership to get your first dinner choice.

If you are interested in supporting the Community Center and showing off your culinary prowess, please consider hosting a Fall Fest dinner for friends and neighbors. Contact the LCCC at 635-2400 for details. Join us at Fall Fest 2012 … and we look forward to sharing a meal at your table!

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The warm August sun is the harbinger of inevitable transition. A hectic Sakonnet summer gently transforms into a tranquil autumn. The beckoning surf is still warm as the days shorten, the pace of life slows and the comforting routines of school and home reunite family and friends. We all rejoice in the bountiful harvest and delight in the ever-changing hues of the landscape – leaves, apples, pumpkins and the eternal ocean.

This Late Summer/Fall 2012 edition of Community Connections spotlights a host of community activities - Fall Fest, Cider Socials, Apple Festivals – the secrets of a delightful Sakonnet autumn.

CommunityConnectionsFrom the Little Compton Community CenterLate Summer~Early Fall 2012

In this issue: LCCC News & Info 1-3 Senior News 4 Community Calendar 5-6LCCC Programs & Events Calendar 7

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“At last it was the time of late summer, when the house was cool and damp in the morning …There was some-thing shining in the air, and a kind of luster on the water. The sunshine of a northern summer was coming to its lovely end.”

- Sarah Orne Jewett

October 7 Apple-Fest & Bluegrass Music (at Young Family Farm)October 8 Little Compton Historical Society’s ‘Cider Social’ (at Wilbor House)October 13 Fall Fest 2012 (various locations, dessert & coffee at Crowthers) October 27 Halloween Festival (at LCCC)

A Sampler of Fall Activities

The sunshine of summer coming to its lovely end…

Fall Fest 2012 … Sakonnet’s Best Chefs Cook For You!

Spooky surprises and Halloween haunts for all ages will fill the Community Center on Saturday, October 27th from 6 to 8 PM for the annual Little Compton Halloween Festival.

Downstairs will feature a path of tricks and treats including games, candy and opportunities to get really messy! Upstairs will host a spookier journey with eerie music and startling Halloween characters. Wear your costume! Open to all; Free to LCCC Member families, $5 per family for non-members.

It’s time to design the Community Center’s 2013 official t-shirt! For our 2013 t-shirt, we are now accepting design submissions of black and white drawings from children up to age 14. All drawings must be original work on 8 ½ by 11 paper and received by the Community Center by October 20th. Come out to our annual Halloween Festival October 27th to vote on your favorite design! The winning artist will receive free t-shirts for his/her family! Many thanks to Andrew Greenwood for our beautiful 2012 design.

Announcing the 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling All Ghosts and Goblins!

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LCCC Corporate MembersA1 Pizza Able Engineering, Inc. American Classic Real EstateArkins Construction, Inc.Beach and Bass StudioBrousseau Landscaping,

Gardening & DesignCoastal Roasters Compton Clambakes Crowther’s RestaurantDennis Talbot, Inc. Goulart’s Package StoreHumphrey’s Building SupplyIndesign

Kaipu DesignKatharine H. Leary CPA Inc.Law Offices of Richard S.

HumphreyLees MarketMadden Electric Mataronas Lobster National Grid Randal Poirier Independent

Financial Partners Richard L. Sisson, Lawn &

GardenSakonnet Charters Sakonnet Design BuildersSakonnet Golf Club

Sakonnet Lobster CompanySayles Livingston DesignSerena’s Studio Shapiro Carpentry The Stone House Threepoint Design Verizon Viti Mercedes-Benz Walker’s Roadside StandWordell Heating & PlumbingYoung Family Farm

Non-Profit MembersBoy Scouts Cub Scouts

Democratic Town CommitteeFriends of Brownell LibraryGirl ScoutsLittle Compton Garden ClubRepublican Town CommitteeRI Foundation Sakonnet 4H Club Sakonnet Point Club Sakonnet Preservation

AssociationSakonnet Yacht Club Sogkonate Garden ClubUp With School Arts

It’s time to enroll in the 2012 - 2013 After School Club

The After School Club provides struc-ture with flexibility in a safe super-vised environment that allows chil-dren to explore interests, learn new skills and spend time with peers.

The Little Compton After School

Program is sponsored in part by

Randal S. Poirier, ChFC, Financial

Planner of Independence Financial

Partners

The After School Club is now accepting enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. The Little Compton Community Center After School Club is a program dedicated to providing quality after school enrichment for children ages 5-12 years, during after school hours, from 2:45-6:00 PM Monday-Friday. Our goal is to provide an age-appropriate; quality enrichment program that includes supervised activities such as:

14th Annual Summer Art Show The 2012 Little Compton Summer Art Show, held over the weekend of July 20-22, was another resounding success for quality of art, public attendance, and sales. Several hundred people attended this annual event, raising more than $15,000 for the Little Compton Community Center.

Wanda Perkowska Coderre was awarded ‘Best in Show’. Awards of Excellence were presented to: Susan Medyn (David Aldrich Award), Margaret Kennedy (Mary Elizabeth Post Award ), Marty Keating (Molly Luce Burroughs Award) and Carolyn Romney Lock, (Betty Burroughs Woodhouse Award). Honorable mentions went to: Barbara Blease, Sarah Daughn and Libby Manchester Gilpatric.

Thank you to all who participated and viewed the show. It is always a thrill to see

so many red ‘sold’ stickers displayed on the exhibited works. Thanks also to this year’s jurors – Richard Harrington, Ann R. Langdon and Anthony Russo - for their time and expertise.

Special recognition and thanks to: Steve Madden of Madden Electric for his gen-erous donation of time and talent in designing, installing and extending the lighting fixtures used in the Art & Photography Shows; Sakonnet Vineyards for their gift of wine for the Patrons Party; and Lees Supermarket for the fruit and cheese plat-ters. Special thanks also to the anonymous donor who so generously underwrote the

printing costs for the show. We look forward to seeing you next July at the 15th annual Little Compton Summer Art Show!

• Homework assistance• Arts and crafts• Hands-on science• Sports play• Linking with the community

The After School Club is licensed by DCYF and a provider of the DHS Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Limited Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Fees vary according to the number of days needed. You will find our affordable tuition will meet your needs.

For more information, please call the LCCC After School Club at 401-635-2000; email ASC Director Karen Ferreira at: karenferreira@lccenter.com; or stop by the LCCC to enroll your young scholar.

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Saturday, September 15 … 5 - 7 PM

Please bring a small prize. Generously sponsored by the United Congregational Church Missionary Outreach. At LCCC.

Halloween PartySaturday, October 22 ... 5 - 7 PM

Join us for the annual COF Halloween Party! Be sure to wear your costume and come ready to share some memories and play some games. Dinner will be generously provided by the United Congregational Church Youth Group. At LCCC.

Circle of Friends

LCCC Board MeetingsAugust 21 (Annual Meeting),

Sept. 18, Oct. 16 ... 7 PM Meetings are open to the public.

Peter Washburn Award Caps 2012 Little Compton Golf Outing

Wonderful sponsors, skilled golfers and enthusiastic volunteers combined to make the 2012 Little Compton Golf Outing at the Sakonnet Golf Club another great success, both as a community event and a cornerstone fundraiser for the Little Compton Community Center.

The winning trophy for this year’s tour-nament was presented by Sue Washburn in honor of Peter Washburn, the Community Center’s late Director, Treasurer and member of the 2011 Golf

Outing winning foursome. Peter’s enthusiasm and support are now memorialized in the “Little Compton Golf Outing Peter Washburn Award” which will be presented annually to the winning foursome.

Seventeen foursomes took part in this annual event, supported by our five major sponsors – Sakonnet Plumbing & Heating; Hinckley, Allen & Snyder; Humphrey’s Building Supply; National Grid; Viti Mercedes-Benz – twelve tee sponsors and our generous raffle donors. The Little Compton Community Center is grateful for your continued generosity and support.

Special thanks to the Sakonnet Golf Club, and in particular, club pro Bill Curtin, for their hospitality and assistance in planning and coordinating this unique event. Thanks and appreciation also to Ginny Durfee, Lees Market and Young Family Farm for their contributions.

Congratulations to all who participated and especially to the winning foursome of David Rubin, Deno DeThomas, Tom Madonna and Jeff Newell.

The LCCC offers its gratitude to all involved as this event raises much needed funds to support the Center’s programs and activities benefiting our children, youth, seniors and families. Don’t miss out … make plans to join us next year for the 2013 Little Compton Golf Outing!

Award-Winning Encore - The Little Compton Spring Photography ShowSeveral hundred enthusiastic guests flocked to the Community Center over Memorial Day weekend to take in the sights of the second annual Little Compton Spring Photography Show.

Open to all photo enthusiasts, 100 creative and captivating photographs were exhibited, including a special division for budding student photographers.

More than $5,000 in proceeds from the show will help underwrite the operating costs of the Community Center that serves Little Compton and surrounding towns.

Pick up your camera and start capturing the beauty that surrounds us … you may be the next award winner at the 2013 Little Compton Spring Photography Show!

You can bring these award-winning images into your home all year by purchasing the Community Center’s 2013 Calendar, featuring full color reproductions of each winning photo. Pick up your copy now at the bargain price of $15 ($10 for LCCC members) either at the Community Center office or online at: www.lccenter.com

‘Best in show’ was awarded to Sunflower Sunrise, by Bryan Bzdula. The ‘People’s Choice’ award (and honorable mention) was bestowed on Beth Billik for Chevrolet. Winners in the individual categories were: Travis Snow, Sally Cantin Swart, Anne Tillinghast, Serena Parente Charlebois, Cole Billik, Mackay Eyster, Lucas Nocera, Karen Raus, and Beth Billik.

The LiTTLe CompTon Spring phoTography Show winnerS

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SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Meetings & Bingo First & Third Thursdays …………1 PM At IOOF Hall.

SENIOR RESOURCES

SENIOR MEAL SITE Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ………11:30 AM Join us at the Community Center every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for senior lunch and socializing. Enjoy the company of your fellow community members and the many programs offered before and after the meal, including bingo, movies, tai chi and yoga. Please RSVP 24 hours in advance by calling 635-2400. A $3 dona-tion is suggested but not required. Non-senior guests are required to pay $3.50.

SENIOR SHOPPING BUS Tuesdays, August 7 & 21; Sept. 4 & 18; Oct. 2, 16 & 30 … 9:30 AM A shopping bus leaves St Catherine’s parking lot at 9:30 AM for mall and gro-cery shopping. Return at 1:30 PM.

SENIOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST First Monday of the month………… 11 AM – 1 PM Newport County Child and Family Services senior information specialist, Leisha Hackett, is available to all Little Compton seniors for one-on-one consul-tations to assist and answer questions on a variety of issues including housing, insurance, consumer concerns, social ser-vices and health care. Appointments are recommended though not required and may be made by calling 848-4185. At Little Compton Community Center. Free

LITTLE COMPTON SOCIAL SERVICES (635-2722) Director Susan Sisson assists persons and families in need of short-term financial assistance for fuel, rent, groceries and util-ities through the Little Compton Assistance Association. New Home for the Little Compton Food Pantry - The Little Compton Food Pantry is now located at the Little Compton Wellness Center,115 East Main Road. Hours of operation are: Fridays &

Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Please call 401 592-0400 if you have ques-tions or need directions.

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to offer a variety of programs to benefit the health and wellness of resi-dents of Little Compton. For more informa-tion, please contact the Director of Community Affairs at 1-800-698-6877.

Free Health Assessments and Screenings Fridays, August 10, September 14 and October 12 …….12 Noon – 4:00 PM

Southcoast VNA’s Community Outreach Program offers free health assessments and screenings. Activities include Speak with a Nurse, Blood Pressure Checks, Blood Sugar Checks, Medication Review and Health Education. At the Little Compton Wellness Center, 115 East Main Road.

Free Adult Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, August 22, September 26 and October 24 …… 5 – 6:30 PM The purpose of the bereavement support group is to give adults an opportunity to learn more about the grief experience and to meet others who are also grieving. The group is lead by Southcoast VNA Hospice Chaplain, Judith Anderson. For more infor-mation call 508-973-3477.

Needed: Hospice Volunteers Southcoast VNA is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to provide companionship for patients with end-of-life illness and respite for their family caregivers. Opportunities are also available for a variety of other vol-unteer roles including office support, fund-raising and bereavement. A minimum of 2-4 hours a week and a commitment of one year are required. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide own transportation. Free, exten-sive Hospice training and on-going support from the Hospice staff is provided. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for fur-ther details and to sign up for the next Hospice training at 508-973-3219

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association pro-vides high-quality, comprehensive home health and hospice services, which foster

improvement and maintenance of health, prevention of disease and disability and compassionate end-of-life care. The VNA’s team of dedicated, highly skilled profes-sionals provides skilled nursing, rehabilita-tion therapies, medical social work, nutri-tion and home health aides. Southcoast VNA’s Rhode Island office is located at Linden Tree Family Health center at 2444 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. For more information call 1-800-698-6877 or visit www.southcoastvna.org.

LITTLE COMPTON WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Alan Lechan. Hours by appointment 508-679-6169 August 30, September 27, October (TBA) … 9 AM – 4 PM

Chiropractic Clinic with Dr. Benjamin Robinson of Sakonnet Chiropractic Hours by appointment. 401-625-5111. Mondays 9 AM – 4 PM

Adaptive Exercise Program for adults with mobility issues with Jen Meyer Monday and Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM $5.00 per class

Kripalu Yoga for the Middle Years with Karen Moore Holliday Wednesdays, 9 – 10 AM $5.00 per class

Yoga Therapy with Karen Moore Holliday Wednesdays, Hours by appoint-ment 774-644-9977 or girijasings@yahoo.com

Massage Therapy with Jamie Lyn Santos, CLMT Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Hours by appointment, 401-473-1643

Reflexology with Linda Cornell of Sole Reflextion Wednesdays, Hours by appointment 508-636-4779 or 774-263-3155

Caregivers Support Group with Jen Oser of Cornerstone Adult Day August 29, Sept. 26, Oct, 31, 2 – 3 PM. 401-592-0465. For more info, please visit the new website: www.littlecomptonwellnesscenter.org

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Fall Fest 2012Saturday, October 13 … 4:30 – 8 PM Invitations will be mailed in September, see page 1 for more details.

Halloween Festival Saturday, October 27 … 6 – 8 PMThe Community Center Downstairs will feature a path of tricks and treats including games, candy and opportunities to get really messy! Upstairs will host a spookier journey with eerie music and startling Halloween characters. Wear your costume! Open to all; Free to LCCC Member families, $5 per family for non-members.

Little Compton Children’s Theatre Winter/Holiday ProductionRehearsals: Wednesdays Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 … 3 – 5 PMFor more information, call Sally Huntington at 401-635-2400

AAMeetingsMonday thru Friday. ...................................... 7 AMMon, Wed, Thurs, Fri ........................... .7:30 PMSaturdays................. .................8 AM & 10:30 AMAt St. Andrew’s by the SeaSundays................. ....................................... 7 PMAt LCCC

AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY POST #37Meetings - Second Wednesdays..............7:00 PMAt Post Home/IOOF

BROWNELL LIBRARYRegistration required for all programs. To register or more information, please call 635-8562 or visit our website at: www.brownell-libraryri.org

Brownell Library Book Club (Sept. thru June)Second Wednesdays .................................... 6 PM

Daytime Book Club (Sept. thru June)First Fridays ........................................... 10:30 AM New members always welcome!

Adult KnittingMondays .............................................. 1–2:00 PM Join us for knitting and socializing. No experience needed. For more info, call 635-8562

Brownell Library Children’s ProgramsOffered October thru May (6 week sessions)

Babies & Books (6-18 months)Mondays ................................................ 11:00 AMToddler Story Time (18-36 months)Tuesdays ................................................ 11:00 AMPre-School Story Time (3-5 years)Thursdays .............................................. 11:00 AM

After School Story Hour (Grades 1-4)Mondays … 3-4 PM (Dates TBA)

Saturday Crafts (5-10 years)Monthly, October thru March (Dates TBA) 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Kid’s Knitting (Grade 5 & up)Mondays…………3 – 4 PM For schedule and more details, call 635-8562.

CITIZENS’ SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONThe Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation held its annual awards night at the Little Compton Community Center in July, awarding more $52,000 in scholar-ships to these Little Compton students:

Julian Almeida, Angela Crowther, Laura Crowther, Joseph Dellasanta, Nicholas Dellasanta, Benjamin Emond, Rachel Enwright, Patricia Fontaine, Eileen Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher, Emily Goodman, Rebecca Gould, Karyssa Holewka, Raymond Hutten-Cazpski, Hayley Lough, Colin Massa, Sarah Medeiros, Connor Morgan, Tucker Morgan, Walker Morgan, Santiago Nocera, Tomas Nocera, John O’Toole, Jeremy Peckham, Alyssa Pineau, Cara Pineau, Katherine Quigley, Benjamin Riley, Julia Sylvia, Kathryn Tirpaeck, Wendy Walcoff, Chad Wilkie, Roger Wilkie, Amy Wordell, Robert Wordell, Ryan Wordell, Hattie Young, and Sarah Young.

CONCERTS AT THE POINT At Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Westport Point, MA.Muir String Quartet … Sunday, September 30Andrius Zlabys & Friends … Sunday, October 21All concerts start at 3 PM, open seating; doors open at 2:15 PM. Tickets $20, $10 for StudentsFor more information, visit: www.concertsatthepoint.org or phone: 508-636-0698

DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEEMeetings - First Tuesdays ............................. 7 PMAt LCCC. Informational and open to the public. Formore information call: 635-2064.

GREATER TIVERTON COMMUNITY CHORUSFor more information, contact Music Director Beth Armstrong at bestar3@cox.net or 401-253-7987 or visit: www.gtcchorus.org.

LITTLE COMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATIONThe Little Compton Education Foundation (LCEF) is an independent, non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to enhance the educational experiences of Little Compton public school students by fostering community support for the Wilbur McMahon School. Established in 2005, the LCEF believes offering a wide variety of educational experiences that tap into students’ interests will help enrich the high-quality public education they currently receive. For more info, visit www.lceducationfoundation.org.

LITTLE COMPTON FOOD BANKFridays & Saturdays ................................ 9–10 AMNew Home for the Little Compton Food PantryThe Little Compton Food Pantry is now located at the

Little Compton Wellness Center,115 East Main Road. Hours of operation are: Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.Please call 401 592-0400 if you have questions or need directions.

LITTLE COMPTON GARDEN CLUB“September Light” Flower ShowFriday, September 21 ………. 10 AM – 4 PMExpert gardeners from Marion to Little Compton will participate in “September Light,” a full scale flower show with flower arrangements, horticultural competition and Photography exhibits. The show, free to the public, will feature exhibits from members of The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay and the Little Compton Garden Club, at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery,865 Main Road, Westport MA. Visit: www.SeptemberLight.blogspot.com for more information or call 401-635-4546.

LITTLE COMPTON GRANGE #32 PATRONS OF HUSBANDRYLittle Compton Grange #32 Patrons of Husbandry meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 PM in the IOOF Hall. Non-members are welcome.The Grange collects used eyeglasses, soda can tabs, and Campbell product labels; items can be dropped off at LCCC. Email: grange460b@aol.com

Wednesday, August 15 Ice cream social at Corner Cones after a short meet-ing. No potluck supper.

Wednesday, September 19 Installation of officers. Refreshment, no potluck supper. Wednesday, October 17Halloween program. Potluck supper at 6 PM.

LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYSummer Exhibition “The History of Little Compton: A Home by the Sea”Weekends thru Columbus Day

Annual Cider SocialMonday, October 8 …………. Noon – 4 PM

At Wilbor House, 548 West Main Road. For more information, go to: www.littlecompton.org

LITTLE COMPTON PREVENTION COALITION & COALITION CAFÉThe Little Compton Prevention Coalition is an organi-zation making through education, engagement of community members and providing access to resources. For more information contact Rebecca at 401-835-5311. Meetings: Second Tuesdays ....................... 10 AMAt LC Town Hall. Open to the public.

LITTLE COMPTON TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATIONFor more information, email: Taxpayers@cox.net.

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Please send news releases, meeting announcements, calendar updates & suggestions for publication in LCCC Community Connections to: LCCCNews@gmail.com. Deadline for inclusion in the Holiday 2012 issue

(covering November thru January 2013) is October 10th.

Send Us Your Community News!

INSTANT LOOKUP Little Compton Transfer Station Hours:

Winter (November 1 – April 30): Monday & Friday 10–6, Wednesday & Saturday 8–4

Summer (May 1 – October 31): Monday & Friday 1–7, Tuesday & Thursday 8–6, Saturday 8–4 NOTE: If dump is closed on a holiday it will open the next day the same hours as the day of the holiday, except when the following day is a Sunday.

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Town Clerk � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-4400

Building Official (Tues� & Fri� 7:15am-1pm) � � � � �635-8384

Town Council � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-4529

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Tax Assessor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-4509

School Department � � � � � 635-2351, 635-9593, 635-9596

Brownell Library � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-8562

Fire Non-emergency� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2323

Police Non-emergency � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2311

A-1 Pizza � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-8353

The Art Cafe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2169

Commons Lunch � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-4388

Crowther’s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-8367

Earle’s Service Station � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-8852

L� C� Community Center � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2400

Lees Market � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (508) 636-3348

Sakonnet Point Club � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2582

Simmons Store � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2420

Visiting Nurse Association � � � � � � � � � � � � �635-2358

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LITTLE COMPTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTMeetingsFirst Wednesdays ........................................ .7 PMAt Public Safety Complex. For more information, call Jack Crook at 635-0003.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCYVisit: www.nature.org/rhodeisland for a full listing of The Nature Conservancy’s programs.

REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEEMeetingsFirst Mondays ............................................... 7 PMAt LCCC. Informational and open to the public. For more information, call Patrice Hagan at 635-8306, email: phagan23@cox.net

SAKONNET PEACE ALLIANCEVigil for Peace Sundays ............................. 9:30 AMOn Pike’s Peak.

SAKONNET PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONDundery Brook Trail WalkFriday, August 31…………………11 AMSakonnet Preservation Association and The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island are co-sponsoring a walk on the newly completed Dundery Brook Trail adjacent to the town tennis courts.

TNC’s Scott Comings, ornithologist and naturalist, and SPA’s president, Abigail Brooks will lead the walk as part of RI Land Trust Days, sponsored by the RI Land Trust Council-- the statewide coalition of land trusts. For information or to volunteer, go to: www.sakonnetpreservation.org or call 635-8800.

SOCIAL REBEKAH LODGE NO. 11, I.O.O.FMeetingsThird Wednesdays ................................... 9:30 AMMeets upstairs at IOOF Hall. For more information, write to: PO Box 194, LC, RI 02837.

SOGKONATE GARDEN CLUBFor more info, call: 635-8640, email: sogkonate@cox.net, or visit: www.sogkonate.org.

International Coastal Clean-Up DaySaturday, Sept. 15 … 9 AMThe program is sponsored by the Audubon Society in recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day. We would welcome volunteers from the community. Headquarters are at South Shore Beach.

Estate Gardeners of NewportWednesday, October 3 … 6:30 PM (Meeting), 7:30 PM (Program)Our speaker, Harry Eudenbach, of Newport is a gar-dener and author of Estate Gardeners of Newport: a Horticultural Legacy. Through a slide presentation, Harry will describe life and flora behind the tall gates of Newport’s estates. We will learn about the lives and works of the people who created this unique horticultural landscape. Program is open to the pub-lic. At LCCC.

Roadside Litter CollectionThursday, August 9 … 9 AMPeckham Road. Meet at Peckham’s Greenhouse Parking area.Thursday, Oct. 11 … 9 AMLong Highway, north of Simmons Pond and Tompkins Lane. Meet at Simmons Pond Management Area parking lot.

UP WITH SCHOOL ARTSUp with School Arts is a non-profit organization, based in Little Compton, serving Newport County and nearby Massachusetts. We support music and arts programs in public schools throughout the area. Volunteers are needed to help promote awareness of these programs and assist in program planning.

Summer String Orchestra CampAugust 7th thru 9th ………. 9 AM to 12 NoonOrchestra Camp for violin, viola, and string base stu-dents with one year of experience. It will be held at Ranger Elementary School on North Brayton Road in Tiverton, RI. Please contact Mrs. Renee Bond at: rbond@tivertonschools.org or 401-624-3875 to reg-ister your child. Fee is $5 per day to cover the cost of snacks and beverages.

For further information regarding Up With School Arts or if interested on serving on the Advisory Board, please email upwithschoolarts@earthink.net or call Birdie Edwards at 401-635-8383.

VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY At Brownell House (635-4560)

YOUNG FAMILY FARMApple-Fest & Bluegrass MusicSunday, October 7 Enjoy tasty apple goodies and Farmer Ty’s famous fries. Kiddie games, pumpkin hunt and face painting. Come out and enjoy an afternoon apple picking on the farm.

At Young Family Farm, 260 West Main Road. Visit: www.youngfamilyfarm.com

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SENIOR DINING CENTERMonday, Wednesday, Friday ........... 11:30 AMA delicious and nutritious lunch provided by Marra Catering. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. See Senior News on page 4 for more information. $3 donation suggested.

STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS Thursdays ……………. 8:30 - 9:30 AMJoin Personal Trainer, Jen Meyer, for invigorat-ing, full-body workouts, featuring strength train-ing, yoga postures and stretches - designed to help you develop a lean, fit body, increase flex-ibility and balance, and reduce stress. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. $15 per class or $120 for a 10 class card. Contact Jen Meyer (American College of Sports Medicine and Flexibility for Athletes Certified Personal Trainer and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance) at 401-533-0557 or email jmjmeyer@cox.net for more information. AGELESS GENTLE YOGA & MEDITATION Wednesdays (September 19 thru October 31) 9:30 - 10:45 AM (Wednesdays August 8 & 15 at Rivers of Light Studio, Tiverton Four Corners, call for info). Yoga is for every body. Benefits for body, mind and spirit are available in a nurturing environ-ment with calming music. This seated and standing practice incorporates props, walls and chairs. Class is for beginners and those who have practiced. Release physical and mental stressors, increase self-esteem, manage weight issues, while increasing strength/flexi-bility, depth of breath and focus. Sequences match needs and abilities. Begin at any time. Sessions are ongoing. 7 week session $112;

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS

Enjoy big screen movies in our upstairs the-ater. Kids of all ages may attend with their families. Optional child care provided for kids ages 5 to 10. Ages 11 and up may attend by themselves. Children may bring blankets and pillows, and costumes or PJs are always welcome.

Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members: includes two slices of cheese pizza, soda or juice, pop-corn and movie. Child care is an additional $2 per child.

Family Pricing: $25 member families, $30 non-member families.

Reservations required by 5 PM on the day of the show.

Just A Movie: It is possible to attend just the movies which begin at 7PM. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to all shows unless reservations for child care have been made. $3 members, $5 non-mem-bers. All movies subject to change.

Family Movie NightsPizza Party 6:30 - 7 PM Movie 7 PM

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

Fridays, Aug. 17th, Sept. 14th & Oct. 12th 6:30 PM (Pizza), 7 PM (Movie)

August 17 – The Lorax

September 14 – Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3

October 12 – The Haunted Mansion

ADULT PROGRAMS

YAC (Youth, Activities, Community)

HOMEWORK HELP (7th grade & up)

Thursdays ............................................ 4:30–7 PM

Light snack provided. Everyone is welcome.

MEETINGS

Thursdays ..................................................... 6 PM

Seventh, eighth and ninth graders meet to plan activities (movies, dances, etc) for themselves, as well as events (Penguin Plunge, etc.) for the community.

DANCES Fridays - Aug. 24, Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5 & 19 ................................................... 6:30 PM

Chaperones are always needed and much appreciated!

TEEN PROGRAMS

Single classes $17 each. Contact Caryl Sickul for private sessions, Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes, or gift certificates at 401-816-0024 or visit: www.csickul.com.

SENIOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS Tuesdays ……………. 11:00 AM - NoonInstructor Debbie Gagnon provides low-impact, interval-aerobic movement with dance elements. The class focuses on core muscle groups and cardiovascular fitness in a safe and effective manner. $2 per class (members); $5 per class (non-members).

ZUMBA! Mondays ……………. 9:00 AMRita Andrade presents the real Latin Zumba! Exhiliration, fun exercise that everone loves! It’s more like a party than boring exercise drills … exercise has never been this good! $5 per class.

TAI CHI Wednesdays ……………. 10:45 AMTai Chi has been described as “meditation inmotion. Some of the many health benefitsthat have been attributed to the practice ofTai Chi are: increased flexibility, balance, andstrength. Hospital and university studies have documented positive changes for people with arthritis, balance problems, blood pressure issues, sleep disorders, and stress-related prob-lems. This class offers Short Form Yang Style, Push Hands, and a Qi Gong Form. Instructor, Dr. Michael Gottfried, is a Chiropractor with practices at Sakonnet Chiropractic, Tiverton and Aquidneck Chiropractic, Middletown.

Credits

Editor: Roger GuillemetteDesign: Denise Wilkie ~ LC DesignVolunteers: Pat Menoche, Pat Pond, Doug

Berge, Veronica TierneyPrinting: Fall River Modern Printing. Co.

(508) 673-9421

Board of DirectorsGareth Eames, President Mark Rapoza, Vice President Lea Angell, Secretary Richard Doll, Treasurer Rhea Brooks Lois Goulart Roger Guillemette Kristen Humphrey Diane MacGregor Pat Menoche Jen Meyer Galen Snow Peter Tirpaeck The Rev. Veronica TierneyDenise WilkieRoger Wordell

Advisory Board The Rev. J. Dan Burke Tom CallahanBill Curtin Bruce Elwell Bobbi Erdman Lesly Leahy Holly Lippert Jim Marsh Sr. Ellen MartinLibby Moore Liz Peckham Franklin PondB. G. Shanklin Henriette von Trapp William L. Theriault

StaffExecutive Director Gina MalloyOperations Director Sally HuntingtonEducation Director Karen FerreiraYouth Activities Director Beth TurcotteASC Assistant Carla WoodhouseASC Assistant Lee CampbellOffice Manager Lydia GreeneHead Custodian Ted FijakAsst. Custodian Albert DugginsAsst. Custodian Rose Mercier

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Postal PatronPeter & Widgie AldrichJack & Lea AngellRobert & Susan BergstrandBob & Rhea BrooksHelena BrousseauLisa CarterSamuel & Eszter ChaseNicholas & Dedie CochDon & Patty ConawayGib & Diane Conover

Richard & Susan DollGareth & Nancy EamesBarbara FargoNoel & Phyllis Field, Jr.Arthur & Carol Gregory IIIElinor HoughBill & Susan HutsonDeborah LaddDonald & Sarah LibbeyRob & Mary Marra

James Marsh & Gioia Browne Eileen McDermottDonald Medeiros & Ellen PeoplesPhoebe MeehanTheodora O’HaraDee OsbornAnne OttMichael & Victoria PaineGordon & Jane Parker, Jr.Pat Pond

Myron & Phoebe SimmonsStanley SorrentinoHenry & Jean StoneLewis & Hope TaylorSidney TynanDavid & Louise WechslerHelen WestJohn WhiteheadDeborah WileyWilliam & Sonja Yates

The Carter Challenge Achieves Its Goal …Thank You!We are delighted to announce that the Carter Challenge to support the Pat Pond Initiative for the Little Compton Community Center – a special appeal created by John and Letitia Carter to match the first $25,000 in contributions dollar-for-dollar from the Carter Family Charitable Trust – has achieved its goal! Forty individuals and families contributed $25,000 to the Little Compton Community Center that has been matched by the Carter Family Charitable Trust.

HONOR ROLL – CARTER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST CHALLENGE 2012

Late Summer ~ Early Fall 2012