Singing Group at the Raynham COA

Every Monday at 11 a.m. join Nancy Donnelly, local music director and piano in-structor, for an informal singing group.

This is a free fun program open to all who enjoy singing. 

Stone Church 
Last Summer Concert 

785 South Main St, Raynham

 
 7:00 PM August 5
 

Admission is free, but an offering will be gratefully received.

Once in a Blue Moon

When one hears the phrase 'once in a blue moon,' it generally implies something that happens only once in a great while. However, there is an astronomical truth to the saying.

A Blue Moon represents a full moon that appears in a month that has already had a full moon previously in it. July 2 and July 31, 2015, happen to have such a celestial showing. 

This usually happens every two or three years, with the next Blue Moon not occurring until January 2 and January 31, 2018.

The etymology of the term 'Blue Moon' can be traced to the old term 'belewe', to betray, or perhaps from the old folklore that gave every month's moon a particular name with the term 'Blue' coined as to not displace the titles of the other showings. Those who find this fascinating can link into infoplease.com/spot/bluemoon for more data.

Moon image from the Blue Moon 8-31-2012 via Wikipedia

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            Garden Club Installs New Officers

          The Taunton Garden Club met in June for their annual meeting and installation of new officers. For the next two years, Valerie Ferreira will be President of the club, assisted by Mary Turner, Second Vice President and Publicity Chairman. Other officers installed include Rosemary Moreau and Anne Marie Cornaglia, Recording Secretaries, Elaine Kyranos, Corresponding Secretary, Betsy Carter, Treasurer, and Rosalie Warish, Financial Secretary.

          Two $500 scholarships were awarded to area seniors in June. The recipients are Timothy McGuire, recent graduate from Bristol County Agricultural School and Rylie Santarelli, graduate of Taunton High School.

          The next meeting of the Taunton Garden Club will be held on September 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Parish Church in Taunton.

Anyone interested in membership to the club can go on-line to find out more about the club at www.tauntongardenclub.com or e-mail tauntongardenclub@gmail.com to be in contact with the new President, Valerie Ferreira.

Summer Adventure Books at the Library

Take a look at some of these great books our library has available for summer reading!

Lost in Shangri-la: a true story of survival, adventure and the most incredible rescue mission of World War II, by Mitchel Zuckoff, recounts the story of three American survivors of a plane crash in Dutch New Guinea and their encounters with enemy Japanese soldiers and primitive natives, all while trying to stay alive in the mountainous jungle.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place, by Aron Ralston, is one of the most extraordinary survival stories ever. Trapped by rocks for six days in one of the most remote regions of Utah, the author faced certain death until one incredible act of courage set him free.

In The Perfect Storm: a true story of men against the sea, author Sebastian Junger tells the dramatic story of the crew of the Andrea Gail, the fishing boat struck by a rogue wave in the North Atlantic during the Perfect Storm of 1991. This bestseller inspired the movie of the same name.

Into Thin Air: a personal account of the Mount Everest Disaster, by Jon Krakauer, describes the author's survival of a catastrophic storm on the top of Everest that claimed the lives of eight companions. Watch for the movie adaptation to be released this September.

The Lost City of Oz, a tale of deadly obsession in the Amazon, by David Grann, tells the story of the British explorer Percy Fawcett who, in 1925, disappeared with his son in the Amazon while looking for an ancient lost city.

Pirate Hunters: treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship, by Robert Kurson, is a gripping account of the hunt for the Golden Fleece, the shipwreck of the seventeenth century pirate ship captained by legendary swashbuckler Joseph Bannister.

Experience amazing adventures and travel far and wide this summer, all without leaving home. Read!

From the Raynham Library Newsletter 

Passes for Adventure!
Looking for some summer fun?

Check out all the great passes available at

your local library and through the SAILS network.

All you need is a valid library card. 

For a complete list Click here

A Bittersweet Move for Mrs. Letendre

On June 24, the staff and students of the Merrill Elementary School said a sad farewell to Mrs. Letendre, who had dedicated her heart and soul into the lives and loves of the youngsters. She was one of those gems who would listen not only to the problems of the students, but would give a willing ear to their retelling of accomplishments and triumphs. Pam Benoit, Kristen Weaver and Leslie Kola were instrumental in the planning of this farewell event. A 'Merrill Elementary School Family Tree' was created that had the handprints of the students and staff as a warm memento of her service and enduring memories.

Mrs. Letendre is moving on to the Mitchell Elementary School where she is going to bring her beautiful gifts to those students. Thank you Mrs. Letendre!

Photos and Information Via Raynham E.C.P.O.L.B. Merrill Elementary Facebook