Published: 1/24/2023 3:02:26 PM
Modified: 1/24/2023 3:02:00 PM
Mahar 50+ Club raises $7,750 for scholarships ORANGE — The $7,750 in scholarships raised this year by the Mahar 50+ Club marked the third year of increased donations, despite the lack of a physical meeting.
The club did not hold its annual dinner meeting and fundraiser on the third Saturday of September, but individual members were asked to make donations toward Mahar scholarships. Co-chairs Muriel Holden and Maureen Riendeau presented a check to Jeff Cole, president of the Orange Scholarship Foundation, last week.
The Mahar 50+ Club is an organization for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago. The annual meeting, typically held the third Saturday in September, features raffles and other fundraisers to benefit graduating seniors and post-graduate students. The money is managed by the Orange Scholarship Foundation.
The 2023 meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Athol American Legion at 325 Pequoig Ave.
Cultural Council allocates money to 16 applicants NEW SALEM — The New Salem Cultural Council has doled out $5,778 to 16 grant applicants for the current year.
“We congratulate the recipients who represent a wide range of musical, artistic and educational programs that will benefit New Salem residents of all ages,” the council wrote in a statement.
Upcoming events that received funding include “Find your Voice: Music and Movement,” “Families in Nature,” “Teen Open Hack” and “North Quabbin Crossroads Tour.”
Tales & Tunes with Katie offered in New Salem NEW SALEM — Tales & Tunes with Katie will be offered at the New Salem Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through Feb. 14.
Families are invited to participate in a program with books, rhymes, music and movement. The program is brought to the library by the Community Network for Children. Registration at bit.ly/3R7tBqA is helpful, but not required.
Contact the New Salem Public Library at 978-544-6334 or n_salem@cwmars.org with questions.