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RGS Celebrates "75 Years of Excellence in Education"
During this unique two hour open house we will be flashing back to 1936. In the spirit of commemorating all that has made RGS unique and special-the small school, the engaged parents, the dedicated professionals, and the long standing tradition of supportive relationships between the community and the school-we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary by observing the many events and people that made 1936 so special and then applauding all the changes that have happened in the years since.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: RGS Gymnasium
We look forward to seeing many of you there. We encourage all Rollinsford resi-dents to join us for this historic milestone.
There will be light refreshments (think school snack 1936).
GARRISON PLAYERS PRESENTS “I REMEMBER MAMA”
DOVER – Garrison Players, the Dover area’s all-volunteer community theatre group, will present “I Remember Mama,” written by John Van Druten and adapted from Kathryn Forbes’ book, “Mama’s Bank Account,” on March 16-18, 23-25, 30 and 31 at the Garrison Players Arts Center, Route 4 in Rollinsford.
“I Remember Mama” is centered around Katrin, the oldest daughter, played by Caitlin Ray, a music student at UNH, and is about her many memories of her family as Katrin flashes back to her childhood. Lisa Hutchinson, a Rochester native who was seen in Garrison Players’ Wizard of Oz and Prescott Park’s production of Oliver!, plays Mama, with Seacoast actor, Alan Huisman as Papa. The play also features 12-year-old Brook Nevins as Katrin’s sister Dagmar; Savannah Carberry, an 8th grader at Portsmouth Christian Academy, as Christine; Andrew Bennington as brother Nels; Nash Tasker as Arne; and newcomer Chris Dunmyer.
Director Carol Seely describes the play as, “first and foremost, about family and the relationships among family members. Each character is a unique individual, as well as being part of a wonderful family faced with all that families must endure to flourish and grow. It is a very unique look at everyday life with all the laughter and some tears that come with relationships.” Award-winning set designer, Francois Lamothe, with set decorator Kristin St. Hilaire and her crew, and set builder Tom Dunnington, have managed to construct “a workable set” within the size constraints of the Garrison Players Arts Center stage. The period costumes were designed and constructed by talented costumer, Barbara Rowe, Carol Davenport, and Cindel Lamothe.
Tickets, at $18 for adults and $12 for students, are available online at www.garrisonplayers.org, or by calling 603-750-4ART. Show times are 8pm for evening performances, and 3pm for Sunday matinees.
Rollinsford Garden Club News-Raised Beds
Want to grow your own fresh veggies, but don't have the right space? Consider renting a bed from the Rollinsford Garden Club. Raised beds are available for rental on a first come, first serve basis for a fee of $25 per season or $35 per year. The application and additional information are available by clicking here.
Hometown Heroes
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Rollinsford resident Chris Benedetto has compiled a slideshow to show the connections between Rollinsford residents and the War. Click here to go to the slideshow.
Transfer Station Winter Hours
Beginning Monday, October, 3 Transfer Station hours will be:
Monday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM