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Members of the Modern Woodmen of America Woonsocket Chapter recently helped raise money for the Woonsocket Band by providing matching funds for their bake sale/craft sale fundraiser at the spring concert.

With the band program growing through Band Director Jennifer Karlen, there was a need to purchase new percussion equipment – a new pair of Timpani (also known as kettle drums) and a new Concert Bass Drum!

The event, held on May 8, raised $2,338.25. This includes $1,000.00 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organization’s Matching Fund Program. 

The Matching Fund Program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual in need by holding fundraisers. Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to take part in social activities and community service projects to meet local needs. 

Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. For more information or to get involved, contact Sarah May at 605-350-5518, Sarah.M.May@mwarep.org.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

In support of the Letcher Teener Hawks VFW baseball teams, a Sports Attack Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine was purchased by Woonsocket Legion Post 29, Letcher Legion Tormey-Stach Post 93, Artesian Legion Jackson Hall Post 47 and Agtegra of Woonsocket.  The pitching machine allows the batter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding motion, acceleration and release, just like a live pitcher. The hitter sees when to stride and the angle of release, giving him an actual live-arm sense of timing and location. The pitching machine will throw right and left-handed curves, sliders, split fingers, knuckle and fastballs up to 70+ MPH.  The machine also supports fielding practice as the throwing head pivots instantly in any direction for ground balls, line drives, pop-ups and 250-foot fly balls. Coach Jonathan Linke says that the machine has been very helpful in making practices more effective in both building skills and use of time available, and definitely has had an impact on the players’ performance in games.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Woonsocket School and Community Library is honored to announce the donation of nine books in memory of longtime library supporter and avid reader, Melda Farris.

Melda’s love for books—especially Christian Fiction—was well known among family, friends, and fellow community members.  Her generous spirit and unwavering support of the Woonsocket Library made her a cherished friend to staff and patrons alike.

To celebrate her legacy and love of reading, the donated books now grace the library’s shelves, offering inspiration and enjoyment to readers for years to come.

The Woonsocket Public Library invites community members to stop in and explore the new titles.  Summer hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  

This heartfelt gift ensures that Melda’s memory continues to inspire the love of stories and the enjoyment of reading.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

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