Around the World - THANK YOU!

The Around the World – Cultural Heritage Fair ROCKED!!

The Around the World was held last Thursday - what a WONDERFUL evening! We had the best potluck in the world with lots of culture/project booths, and a variety of amazing
performances! We are so glad so MANY families and teachers attended this event and a big thank you to EVERYONE who brought the most diverse and delicious gathering Fort River has ever seen!

Thanks so much to our fabulous committee: Yoosun Park, Jumee Lee and Sylvia Fisher. So many folks gave a helping hand to set up, clean up and coordinate this event. THANK YOU!!

Please provide any feedback about the event to Yoosun Park (yoosun82@gmail.com).

Girls on the Run - Coach(es) Needed!

Girls on the Run coming to Fort River spring 2020!
We are looking for volunteer coaches to support this team. Coaches do not need to be runners.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a unique 10 week (twice weekly) after-school program led by trained coaches who lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-5th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Each season culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K event. This
celebratory, non-competitive event provides girls with a sense of accomplishment and instills the
value of goal setting at a young age.

More information will be coming about the program. Registration will open in January, partial and full financial aid will be available.

Interested in coaching? Looking for more information? Please contact Molly Hoyt, GOTR Program Director, molly.hoyt@girlsontherun.org or Abby Mahoney, Community Outreach Coordinator, abby.mahoney@girlsontherun.org.

PGO Annual Fund - Donate Now!

LSSE Winter 2020 Program Guide

https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/49237/Leisure-Times-Winter-2020

Jones Library Volunteer Opportunity

Please submit a letter of interest and resume by December 2, 2019 to:
Sharon Sharry, Library Director
The Jones Library, 43 Amity St, Amherst, MA 01002
sharrys@joneslibrary.org

Starlight Youth Theater

STARLIGHT’S YOUTH THEATRE MUSICAL THEATER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

   DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.   students Grades 2-6

Registration now open: https://www.starlights-youth-theatre.com/list-of-upcoming-classes/

Come join the fun November 16, 2019 for a Registration Workshop 9:00-9:40am at Mapleridge Community Center, 659 Amherst Road, Sunderland.  Singing,  dancing and pick up materials. Regular class begins January 11, 2020. Show in early April 2020. Limited Space! Sign up today.

  FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR.  Students Grades 7-12     

Registration open now: https://www.starlights-youth-theatre.com/list-of-upcoming-classes/

Auditions will be held November 16, 2019  9:45-11:00 am at Mapleridge Community Center, 659 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Please prepare 34 bars of music.  Please select a song from the show or another musical that will show not only your vocal ability but your personality.  You do not have to audition to sign up for the class as there are many characters that do not have solos. Class/Rehearsal begins January 18, 2020. Show date to be announced May 2020.

Shaolin Kungfu 15th Anniversary Special

Literacy Project - Free Adult Classes

Experience Indian Culture at Amherst Ballet

Learn about Indian Culture, Experience Indian Dance, and Enjoy Indian Cuisine at Amherst Ballet!

Amherst Ballet is hosting a free Indian Dance Workshop led by Ms. Monica Bhowmik as the first of its World Dance Workshop series. The workshop will start with a short lecture on Indian culture and dance by Prof. Ranjanaa Devi, the former director of the Asian Arts and Culture Program of Fine Arts Center, UMass. At the end of the workshop, participants will be treated to a reception featuring Indian cuisine.

Date and Time: Saturday, November 16 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Amherst Ballet (29 Strong Street, Amherst)

For more information, visit www.amherstballet.org, email info@amherstballet.org, or call (413) 549-1555

Try Hockey for Free day!

Come try hockey for free on Saturday, November 9, 2-3:20pm at the Mullins Center Community Rink! Just bring a helmet and gloves, free skate rentals will be available. Sign-up here: http://tryhockeyforfree.com/ (search for zip code 01002).

The Amherst Hockey Association will also be having a used gear sale (skates of all sizes and used hockey gear), as well as new helmets. More information can be found at http://www.amhersthockey.org

Gift Cards on sale now!

Buy Gift Cards from the Fort River PGO!

The PGO will be selling gift cards that you can use for your normal weekly purchases at the grocery store or for Holiday shopping. This is money that you would already be spending, but if you use our gift cards, you will be earning money for Fort River! You pay full face value, but the PGO buys the gift cards at a discount (from 2-16% depending on the retailer.)

Look for an order form in your child's backpack! Orders are due on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th! Checks made payable to Fort River PGO.

Click here for an order form