Amherst Youth Lacrosse registration is now open!

Sharing this information from Amherst Youth Lacrosse ...

To all kids in grades 3 to 6 ... If you are a returning player, welcome back!  If you are interested in playing lacrosse, welcome!  New players are strongly encouraged to give the "fastest sport in two feet" a try.  Equipment is available to rent for a modest fee so that equipment costs are not a barrier for participation.  

Registration for the Girls and Boys lacrosse teams are capped when a limit is reached.  Please register early in order to ensure that your son/daughter has a spot on the team.  If you need more time to pay the registration fee please complete the on-line registration but hold off on the final registration payment.  You will still need to pay the $25 US Lacrosse membership fee.  AYL prides itself with making the sport accessible for families.  Please contact me directly if you need some flexibility in this area.

Our season runs from late April to early June.

Learn more, and register at www.amherstyouthlacrosse.org

Questions? Please contact: 

Andrew MacDougall

President, Amherst Youth Lacrosse, INC

president@amherstyouthlacrosse.org

It’s a Great Time to Return Overdue Town Library Materials!

The Jones Library and branches will be offering an amnesty period from January 9 – 31, 2017 for library patrons who return overdue library materials.  Library patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable, non-expired food donation for the Amherst Survival Center when they return overdue library materials during this time.

“This is a great opportunity for patrons with long-overdue library materials to get those items back to the library without having to pay the fines that are accumulating,” says Amy Anaya, Head of Borrower Services at the Jones Library.  It’s important to note that the amnesty applies only to items that are being returned during this time.  It will not be possible to forgive existing overdue fines on items that have already been returned, or for billed or lost items.

The food collected will support the work of the Amherst Survival Center, a local service agency that assists many in our community in meeting their basic needs.

For further information about returning overdue items, please contact Amy Anaya, Jones Library anayaa@joneslibrary.org or 413/259-3132

MLK Assembly on Friday, January 13

You are invited!

Fort River Staff are organizing an assembly to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. The assembly will be a follow up to the recent "We Choose Love" assembly. We hope you can join the Fort River community for this special community event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 13 at 9:50 am. 

The staff will be singing a Unity song at the assembly and families are invited to sing along with the CHORUS. You can find the beautiful lyrics below and watch the YouTUBE video for the tune. Thanks to Ms. Encarnacion for organizing and spreading the word!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74U4FCrsfjI

"You are not alone"

Unity song

(Ms. Singer solo)

One voice, one song

One purpose, one breath

We journey on our way

Some lost, some torn

Still searching

We got to find our way

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through this stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

(Ms. G.B. solo)

No war, no hate, no hunger

It’s time to leave it all behind

One hope, one dream, one nation

We make it if we try

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through  stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

(Ms. Chamberlain and Thouli Mohasi duet)

Everybody sing with me

Love, love

Join in unity

Let your head up high

The voices will be heard

We are many different colors

But this is how we are brothers

Come on and sing with me

In perfect harmony

CHORUS

If you believe with me

We can do it together

We can take this world

And make it better

Standing side by side

Through stormy weather

We can make a change

That will last forever

Repeat CHORUS 2 more times. 

Mi Tierra in Hadley Hosts Fundraiser for Amherst A Better Chance on January 9

Here are some details about a wonderful community event (not sponsored by the PGO):

Please join Mi Tierra Mexican restaurant in Hadley for a fundraiser to support Amherst A Better Chance. 100% of the food profits will go to support Amherst A Better Chance's work bringing "better chance" experiences to young men of color. All you have to do is come and enjoy delicious Mexican food! 

January 9 from 5 to 9 pm

Reservations are especially encouraged for larger parties:

Call 413-587-9820

SNOW DATE: JAN 16TH

Event Details on Facebook

Amherst A Better Chance's Mission:

Amherst ABC provides a supportive ‘better chance’ experience for young men of color coming from resource-disadvantaged school districts. We seek to create robust academic and social challenges, opportunities, and activities that allow each young man to realize his full potential within a close-knit community of family, teachers, and volunteers.

Dance Classes Offered at The Center

DANCE AWAY YOUR WINTERTIME BLUES!

Winter/Spring 2017 Sessions begin January 22nd.

Technique, choreography and creative movement classes for dancers of all ages.

Register by January 10th to receive a 10% Early Bird discount.

https://thecenterdance.com/2016/12/29/dance-away-your-wintertime-blues/

No School on January 16 and January 23

There will be no school on Monday, January 16, 2017, in honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That day is also a federal holiday.

Due to a teacher and staff Curriculum Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 23, 2017. 

Chili Night for a Chilly Night! Fort River's 5th annual Chili Night on January 19th at 6 pm

Sign up to bring chili, cornbread, setup, cleanup etc. at http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/iMSHyEFLb80