Naples news
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June 19, 2011 |
By Theresa Wardle
Thanks to those who were able to attend our last
meeting June 6. Please mark your calendars to
note we are meeting again Monday, June 27, at 6
p.m. to finalize plans for the community
potluck. Since we are NOT meeting on Monday,
July 4, we will then meet again on Monday, July
11.
Lots to catch up on – here we go:
We are starting community volleyball every
Wednesday night at 6:30 at the Naples School.
Everyone is welcome to play or just visit with
your neighbors/friends. It will be a great
chance to get together, let kids play and
perhaps even get a little exercise for those
interested. Please spread the word!
It’s the last few weeks of our slogan contest,
so write those ideas down and drop them off at
the Naples Fire Station, Naples General Store or
Moose Valley Farms. We will vote on the winning
slogan at the June 27 meeting.
Plans are shaping up for our Naples Community
Potluck, Saturday, July 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. We
plan to have live music, sack races, horseshoes,
a silent auction, good food and great company.
Be sure to bring a chair/blanket, some flatware
and something delicious to share with your
neighbors. Next step is to start advertising, so
watch for flyers. Also, please set aside any
items you no longer need but think some poor
sucker might want to buy!
Just kidding, but really we would appreciate any
items to resale and help increase the Naples
Community Group funds that in turn help our
community as a whole.
Who’s up for a community yard sale? We’re
looking at Saturday, August 27, on the Naples
Inn lawn (thanks to Jeneen for being so generous
with sharing her beautiful grassy area). Tables
will be inexpensive and it will be a great
chance to clean out your closets/garages before
fall, as well as make a little cash.
Shirley A. and Linda R. are still working on
plans for our Community Cupboard, which will
offer free food to those in need. We’re hoping
to be open a couple hours once a week and may
one day expand into offering more items. Fire
Chief Tony and his crew have offered to help
build shelves in a small room in the old church
that will be the home for our Cupboard. Let us
know if you may be able to volunteer a couple
hours every other month or so. Will keep you
posted.
There were some concerns about a recent increase
in inappropriate teenage behavior around the
school grounds after hours. We want to maintain
our safe and beautiful community, so it was nice
to have Deputy Jody stop by from the Boundary
County Sheriff Department. She reminded all of
us to call any time we have concerns about
possible inappropriate activity.
Be sure to mark your calendars for our first
Naples Italian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17.
As y’all know, our town is named after Naples,
Italy - known as the birthplace of pizza. They
host a huge festival every fall. So far, we’re
thinking of holding a pizza bake-off contest and
offering pizza slices for sale, baked goods,
Italian Sodas, wine tasting, a chance for kids
to stomp grapes in a wading pool, music and
more. Please share your ideas with us and help
us with the planning.
Congrats again to Naples Elementary School for
becoming a Magnet School. Thanks to staff,
teachers and volunteers who led the enrichment
classes every week. Students enjoyed cross age
classes in Claymation, Beginning Spanish, Young
Scientists, Drama, Painting I and II, Chef in
Training, Piano, Physics with Legos and World
Food and Culture.
Click here
for a document with frequently asked questions
about magnet schools for those wanting more
information. We are hoping to attract (hence the
word magnet) new students from the home school
community and even northern Bonner County. It’s
a fantastic opportunity and increased enrollment
will help us maintain our wonderful staff
despite more budget cuts ahead.
There was a great turnout at the Learning Fair
and everyone was impressed with all the student
work. Students, parents and staff also had fun
at the annual roller skating field trip - thanks
again to Welco, Lori F. and the Naples PTSA for
help with funding.
Remember "Soups’ On" every Friday and let them
know if you can help with cooking.
Finally, looking for anyone who wants to take on
the NCG secretary position, help with our
website or speak about our Potluck on JoJo
Baker’s radio spot Wed. July 6th. Let me know if
there is info about local business that folks
would like shared with the group.
Hope everyone is able to enjoy this beautiful
sunny weather ... for the moment anyway!
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