Wiffle Ball Anyone?

                  Jacob Boudreau Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament

          Jake was a happy fun-loving young boy with a gigantic heart. He attended Beal Early Childhood Center, Calvin Coolidge Elementary School, and Sherwood Middle School. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Two of his favorite activities were wiffle ball and attending the Hole In the Wall Gang a camp in Connecticut.
          The second annual Jacob Boudreau Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held Saturday, August 4th at the Coolidge fields. Forty teams of 3 to 5 players will compete in three categories: adult, teen, and youth. The registration fee of $25 per player will benefit the Jacob Boudreau Memorial Scholarship which is awarded each spring to a graduating Shrewsbury High School senior. Tournament registration begins at 8:00, play begins at 9:00. Additional information about this terrific event along with registration forms and rules can be found at: jacobmboudreaumemorialfund.com.
         Talk with your parents and friends about entering a team. I guarantee fun and excitement! There will be prizes, food, and raffles too.
   

Book Swap Monday

                                  First Annual Summer Book Swap

          I am looking forward to the first annual Summer Book Swap on Monday the 30th from 5:00 to 6:00. I'll look for you so we can read together from 5 to 5:15 during the "read to someone" session. There is a magic show at 5:15. We get to take a popsicle with us when we leave at 6:00. Don't forget to bring a book with you to share, donate, or swap!

                                                                                 : )    Ms. Hurley

Story Walk to be Rebuilt

Thank you Mr. Flynn (Flynn's Truck Stop on Hartford Turnpike) and Shrewsbury Leaders of Tomorrow for agreeing to rebuild the Sheep Take a Hike story walk at Jordan Pond. After learning that some shortsighted individuals destroyed this joint project of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Shrewsbury Library the first night it was displayed Mr. Flynn stepped forward and offered to cover the expense of reordering the books and re-posting the displays. Local high school students who belong to the fabulous group Leaders of Tomorrow will cut, laminate, assemble, and stake the 17 stations around the pond as soon as all the materials can be collected.

I had an opportunity to read and walk Monday and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I was excited for my students and their families to read their way around the pond too. I am grateful that you will not be disappointed thanks to the generosity of Mr. Flynn and our always helpful high school students.

I'll let you know when the story walk reopens.

Story Walk Destroyed By Vandals

I am saddened to report that vandals have destroyed all 17 stations of the Jordan Pond story walk. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Shrewsbury Library Sheep Take a Hike was told at 17 stations along the Jordan Pond trail. It was a wonderful story telling to be enjoyed by all Shrewsbury residents. Unfortunately, some selfish individuals destroyed the entire presentation during the night Monday, denying their friends and neighbors the opportunity to share this engaging tale. I hope that whomever made this unfortunate choice will find a way to repair the damage and restore the walk for the benefit of the community.

Jordan Pond Story Walk

Sheep Take a Hike Around Jordan Pond

July 16th - 20th

The Friends of the Library and the Parks and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring a story walk around Jordan Pond for children and their families. The story walk will begin at the Ridgeland Street entrance to the walking trail. Pages from the book Sheep Take  a Hike will be posted along the path so you can enjoy the story at your leisure. 

I'll watch for you when I walk the trail and read the book. If you go let me know if you like the story and the walk!

Shrewsbury Summer Concerts

Summer Concert Band  

7:00

Dean Park Bandstand 

Wednesday, July 11th 

Wednesday, July 25th
(In case of rain the performances will be held at Oak Middle School.)


Friends of the Library Summer Concert
6:00 - 7:30
Town Common Bandstand
Thursday, July 19th 
Thursday, August 21st
(In case of rain performance will be held at the Senior Center.)


Southgate Summer Concert Series 
7:00
Southgate Bandstand
Tuesday, July 10th
Tuesday, July 17th
Tuesday, July 24th
Tuesday, July 31st

Happy Fourth of July!

                       Shrewsbury Celebrates the Fourth of July

            

Shrewsbury’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place at Dean Park on Wednesday. The festivities will start with a bike and doll carriage parade at noon.  Children’s games and family picnics will follow.

My favorite was activity was always the pie eating contest. (Helpful hint: Don’t wear white to eat blueberry pie.)  I worked for Parks and Rec years ago when this tradition started. There was a BIG parade from the Town Hall to Dean Park and a rock concert at night. One year we had a greased pig contest. I don’t know if anyone ever caught Porky. Maybe he is still hiding out somewhere in town.