Groveland news in brief

May 13, 2008 04:58 pm

—

To publish Groveland column items, e-mail The Daily News at ndn@ecnnews.com or mail items to The Daily News, 23 Liberty St., Newburyport, MA 01950.

Council on Aging trips and activities

Upcoming Council on Aging trips and activities include:

r Mondays — Gentle Yoga, 10 a.m., $5.

r Tuesdays — Line Dancing, 1:30 p.m., $2.

r Second Tuesday of the month — Men's Breakfast, 8 a.m., final breakfast will be held in May and will pick up again in October.

r Wednesdays — Game day at the meal site, 12:30 p.m., free.

r Fourth Thursday of the month — Ladies tea, 1:30 p.m., $4, final tea on May 22.

r Fridays twice a month — Manicures from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $8-$10.

For more information on any of these trips or events, call Nisha Burke at 978-372-1101 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

BoxTops collection

The Bagnall Elementary School PTA is collecting BoxTops throughout the year. BoxTops are 10-cent coupons that individuals can cut out to help the school earn cash. The coupons are on General Mills and family grocery items. Drop boxes are at the Langley-Adams Library, Town Hall, the post office and Groveland Curves.

Town positions open

Volunteers are needed to serve on town boards. There are vacancies on the Capital Improvement Committee and Conservation Commission, and a member is needed on the Board of Registrars. This individual needs to be a registered Republican. Three members are needed on the Affordable Housing Committee. Interested residents may call the Board of Selectmen at 978-374-0470.

Veasey Memorial Park news

Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St., seeks the following:

Instructors — Eric Clemenzi will host guitar lessons, Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class is for intermediate and advanced guitarists and bassists. The cost for the five-day session is $175; a $50 deposit is required to hold a spot. To reserve a spot visit www.ericclemnzi.com Artists — to showcase their work in the monthly continuing art series. Nonprofits — proposals requested for nonprofits looking for space. Separate cottage offers 3,250 square feet, plenty of parking, beautiful views. Will remodel to suit tenant. Call Megan Whithed at 978-521-9345. For more information, visit www.veaseypark.org or contact Megan Whithed, events manager, at 978-521-9345 or events@veaseypark.org.

Planning Board subdivision regulations

The Planning Board has its newest edition of subdivision regulations at the town clerk's office. Cost: $31, plus copies to purchase during office hours. The updated manual cover is pink, and the manual with the yellow cover is now out of date. Regulations are not available online.

Drivers needed by Council on Aging

Volunteer drivers are needed by the Groveland Council on Aging for seniors who travel around the Merrimack Valley for medical appointments, to do grocery shopping or take care of errands. The COA, along with Northern Essex Elder Transport, is seeking volunteers for a few hours a month, or more. NEET reimburses each driver 40.5 cents a mile for gas. Insurance is covered by NEET. For more information, call Nisha Burke at 978-372-1101.

Garden club selling rain barrels

The Groveland Garden Club is selling rain barrels as a water conservation project. The plastic barrels with brass fittings collect water from one's downspouts and can be used for watering one's gardens. The barrels are made by The New England Rain Barrel Company and cost $70. To order, call 877-977-3735 or visit www.nerainbarrel.com. When ordering, mention they're being purchased from the Groveland Garden Club. The deadline to order is May 30. The barrels will be available on June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Red School House, 11 Broad St., Groveland.

Electronics Recycling Fundraiser May 17

The Groveland Cub Scout Pack 113 is hosting a recycling electronics day Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Perry Park. Bring computer monitors, TVs, VCR and DVD players. The recycling will cost a small fee and the Cub Scouts will help pick up all items from those in need of aid. Pickup will be Friday, May 16, after 4 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser, contact Pattie Garzone at Garzone@comcast.net or 978-521-1222.