[CCHS] Chit-Chat, Friday, October 7

Fri Oct 7 10:27:44 EDT 2005

*CHIT-CHAT*

A weekly publication of the CCHS Parents Association
Friday, October 7
2005-06 Edition

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+++++ *C.C. POOLS ANNOUNCES $1M CHALLENGE GRANT* +++++

Non-profit C. C. Pools, Inc. has received an anonymous $1 million 
challenge grant to
drive completion of the $9.5-million capital campaign for the Concord 
Carlisle
Community Swim & Health Center. All contributions received by *December 
31, 2005*,
will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1 million. The capital campaign 
for the Center
has received $7.5 million in contributions and pledges from over 900 
donors. When
complete, it will be given to the Town of Concord, the largest gift ever 
given to the Town.
The Center is 75 percent complete and will open its doors in January. It 
will be available
to everyone in Concord and Carlisle, including Town employees and their 
families.
Gifts in any amount are appreciated. All gifts are tax deductible. 
Checks may be mailed to
C.C. Pools, Inc., 66 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA 01742, or donate 
on line at the
secure web site, www.ccpools.org. *Call Kate Carr, C.C. Pools, Inc., at 
978-371-4936,
for more information.*

+++++ *RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (RAD) SYSTEM OFFERED* +++++

The Concord Police will be offering RAD, Rape Aggression Defense 
systems, Wednesday
evenings *October 5, 12, 19, 26, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. *at the Thoreau 
School gym (old
Alcott School). RAD is a self-defense course for females that offers a 
safety lecture, physical
defense strategies, and realistic training scenarios. All training is 
basic and easy to learn.
High-school-aged females are encouraged to participate in RAD. Class 
size is limited but
openings are still available. *To register or* *for more information, 
contact Det. Scott Camilleri
at 978-318-3414 or scamilleri at concordnet.org*.* *

+++++ *CCPI BOOK GROUP SERIES AT CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY* +++++  

Identify your parenting hopes and dreams, uncover negative scripts, and 
learn to communicate
more compassionately with your children. Find ways to bring out the best 
in your children
through your parenting techniques. On *Tuesday, October 18 from 7 to 9 
p.m.*, CCPI will present
the first title in our 2005-2006 book discussion series. Please join us 
for an introduction to
/Raising Resilient Children/ by  Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein. The 
discussion will be moderated
by Kathy Reticker, Early Childhood Specialist. CCPI is offering this 
free program at the Concord
Public Library, Main Branch. It will also be offered on *Thursday, 
November 3, at 9:30 a.m.* at the
Carlisle Public Schools Cafeteria. Reading the book is recommended, but 
not essential. *RSVP to
ccpigroup1 at yahoo.com*.

+++++ *FRIENDS OF CHEER TEAM PRESENT WORLD OF FASHION *+++++ 
*
*CCHS Friends of the Cheer Team is hosting "A World of Fashion" on 
*November 20*.
Save the  date! The event will begin with a fashion show from *3 to 5 
p.m.* featuring
models that include Cheer Team members, CCHS athletes, parents, and 
(we're hoping)
administrators, teachers, community leaders, and celebrities. 
Immediately following the
show will be a VIP reception with refreshments. "A World of Fashion" is 
being held in
conjunction with Simon Mall's "Evening of  Giving," when shoppers are 
invited to the
Burlington Mall, immediately following "A World of Fashion," for an 
evening of private
shopping and entertainment. Tickets to both "A World of Fashion" and 
Simon's "Evening
of Giving" are available at The Toy Shop and West Concord 5 & 10 in 
Concord. Tickets
for these two events may  be purchased separately at $10 per event. A 
combination
ticket covering admission to both events will be available for a limited 
time for a  cost of
$15. Volunteers for "A World of Fashion" are needed; you do not need to 
be affiliated with
the Cheer Team to volunteer. We currently need help in the following 
areas: modeling,
recruitment of teachers and local celebrities, corporate contributions, 
ticket sales, decoration
and setup, food and beverage service, wardrobe acquisition, hair 
styling, make-up, scripting,
tech crew, and  cleanup. *Please contact Mary Ann Gorman at  
GormanMAnn at aol.com* if
you are interested in  being part of this fun-filled community event.

+++++ *WINE TASTING SOCIAL TO BENEFIT CLASS OF 2006* +++++

Parents of the Class of 2006 are cordially invited to a Wine Tasting 
Social & Fundraiser
on *Saturday, October 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.* at the home of English and 
Robert Ball,
89 Crescent Road, Concord. This is the first, last, and only parent 
fundraiser ever held
for this class! Your $25 per person contribution will go directly to 
offset costs for planned
senior week activities. Come and learn about moderately priced wines 
from the experts at
Vintages in West Concord, socialize with other parents in the class, and 
hear about what
the class officers as well as teacher and parent advisors for the Class 
of 2006 have planned
for year-end activities. Contributions should be made out to "CCHS Class 
of 2006" and
sent to Jane Turner Michael, 39 Partridge Lane, Concord no later than 
*October 13*. Don't
miss the fun while supporting your child's class.* RSVP to Jane Turner 
Michael* today!
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*+++++ *CCPOPS SPONSORS COSTUME DESIGN WORKSHOP* +++++

Students, faculty, and parents are invited to a workshop with costume 
designer Frances
McSherry on *Wednesday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. in room A7*. No experience
required. Frances McSherry has been a costume designer in the New York 
and Boston
areas for the past 20 years. She received the 2003 IRNE Award for Best 
Costume Design
for New Repertory's production of /Sweeney Todd/. She was the resident 
costume designer
at Merrimack Repertory Theatre for five seasons. Off Broadway, she 
designed Sam
Shepard's /Curse of the Starving Class/. For the New York City Opera, 
she designed the
world premiere of  /X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X/. Her work has 
also been seen at
the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Glimmerglass Opera, the Sugan Theatre, 
and the Lyric
Stage Company. She currently teaches theater design and designs costumes 
at Northeastern
University. *Please call Susan Yanofsky at 978-287-0487 for more 
information*.

+++++* HARVARD OPPORTUNES A CAPPELLA GROUP AT CCHS* +++++

On *Saturday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.* in the CCHS cafeteria, Harvard 
University's premier
co-ed /a cappella/ group, the Harvard  Opportunes, including CCHS 
alumnus Gordon Kraft-Todd,
will be featured at a gala fundraiser to support the CCHS performing 
arts program. The community
is invited to enjoy "A Time to Shine," an evening of talented 
performers, fabulous desserts, and
fantastic raffle prizes. "A Time to Shine" is the major fundraising 
event of Concord Carlisle Patrons
of Performing Students (CCPOPS), a non-profit organization created to 
support the CCHS students
involved in the performing arts, including chorus, orchestra, band, 
dance, drama, and the musicals.
Membership in CCPOPS is open to anyone willing to help. Admission for 
the evening is $25 per
person and includes dessert and entertainment. Raffle tickets will be 
available at the event. For tickets,
go to ccpops.org, or *for more information call Diane Payne at 
978-287-5031 or email
president at ccpops.org*.

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