Students to perform musical
Students at Pownal Elementary School are performing their spring musical, “The American Revolution,” Friday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is a canned good to donate to the local food pantry. Residents are invited to come a little early, at 5:30, to enjoy the Spring Art Show, too.
Pre-K information night April 3
Pownal Elementary School is hosting a Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night, for parents who have incoming 4-year-olds, Thursday, April 3, from 6:30-7 p.m.
Pownal Elementary School has a two-year pre-kindergarten and kindergarten experience.
Bible study group is under way
The Rev. Ray St. Pierre invites the community of Pownal and the surrounding areas to join him and the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, on a 12- 16-week Bible study entitled, “Celebration of Discipline,” the path to spiritual growth by Richard Foster. The group, which began March 13, meets at the church from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday until finished. The spiritual disciplines will be divided into three categories: inward, outward and corporate. With the guidance of Richard Foster’s book, participants will explore the specific Biblical passages that will bring them closer to one another and closer to God.
For more information, call the church at 688-4839 (Tuesdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) or St. Pierre at 837-0682.
Church cooking beans, spaghetti and more
The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal, will hold a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, April 5, from 4:30-6 p.m. On the menu are three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets, assorted homemade pies. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. Suppers are the first Saturday of every month through November.
For more information, call Kim, 865-3517.
Residents should check flood maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the process of amending the flood maps on which many of the town’s building setbacks and regulations are based upon. Homeowners are urged to come into the Town Office during business hours and take a look at the proposed maps to see if any changes are proposed that might affect their property. There will be forms available soon for those who believe changes being proposed are incorrect and want to appeal those changes. The proposed maps for Pownal are on display in the voting room on the first floor of Mallett Hall.
Returnables sought to support fire-rescue
The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The organization seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.
Men’s breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.
Food pantry on Tuesdays
The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Organizers never know from week to week what they will be getting, though there usually are different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome.
Church services
North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30. Pastor’s hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment). Church phone is 688-4938. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, 837-0682, chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information on church programs, contact the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, jwent16@hotmail.com.
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