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BRISTOL BOY SCOUTS NEWS – May 2012

Bristol Bugle — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:39 +0000

BOY SCOUT TROOP 31:

Here are a few events coming up for the troop in May…

May 12th

Placing flags in the Bristol cemeteries for the Bristol American Legion and Elkhart County Food Drive Service Project @ the Salvation Army downtown Elkhart.

May 19th

What? Annual LaSalle Council – Pioneer Trails District Scout-O-Rama Event. Who can come? FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. Where? Civic Plaza downtown Elkhart.

Special Guests from our Hometown:

Bristol United Methodist Church Youth Pastor John Arvoy will be opening with prayer.

Bristol American Legion Post #143 participating in the Opening Flag Ceremony.

Bristol Police Dept. racing a Soapbox Derby Car against the Boy Scouts!!!

Bristol Boy Scouts hosting tomahawk throw & kettle corn.

Bristol Cub Scouts hosting gold panning station.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS…

6:00am-10:00am Pancake Breakfast @ Salvation Army . Walk-Ins Welcome.

8:30am Opening Flag Ceremony @ Civic Plaza

9am-1pm Cub Scout Packs providing Activity/Game Booths

9am–1pm EMS Activities & Displays

9am–1pm Boy Scout Troops providing Pioneering Booths

9am– 1pm Police Dog Demonstrations

2pm–4:30pm Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Race (bring your own chairs)

4pm – Done Boy Scout Soapbox Derby Race

Concessions available 10am-6pm

May 25th:

Troop Fish Fry @ Bristol American Legion Post #143. All-U-Can Eat Fish Fry!!! Come on out & support your Boy Scouts. They are working on raising money to help with camping trips they have planned for the summer months.

CUB SCOUT PACK 31:

Thank you Bristol & surrounding areas for your support during our Port-A-Pit Chicken fundraiser April 7^th! Your support is greatly appreciated & continues to help our Cubs continue learning, exploring, and experiencing what being a boy in Cub Scouts is all about!

It’s been a great Cub Scout year!!! Congratulations to all of the Cub Scouts moving up to their next rank and Thank You to all volunteers that helped make this another great year for our Scouts!

Upcoming May Events…

May 12th: Placing flags in Bristol cemeteries; May 19th: Scout-O-Rama

-Mrs. Chrystal Pedler,

Committee Chairman Troop 31

Upcoming Community Events – May 2012

Bristol Bugle — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:27:13 +0000

This column lists upcoming local meetings

and events that we have received notice of.

Pet Toe Nail Trim Fundraiser May 14 from 3:30—5:30 at Martin’s Pet & Garden, 116 West Jackson, Elkhart.
Pet Showcase Adoption Event April 28, 11—2 PM at Martin’s Paw Mart, Cobblestone Crossing, 4100 E. Bristol Street, Elkhart.
Humane Society Red Barn Sale 54687 County Road 19 May 11, 12, 25, & 26 10AM-4PM. DONATIONS: The Shelter is currently accepting donations of household items in working condition and clean, gently used clothing. No exercise equipment. Donations can be dropped off at the Shelter during the week from 9 am – 4 pm and on Saturday from 9 am – 3 pm. GENERAL INFORMATION: A large selection of quality items at great prices. All proceeds from the Resale Shop will be used for the care and feeding of the animals at the Shelter. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are always needed to help at the Barn Sale. Contact the Shelter for more information, 848-4225 or elkharthumanesociety.org
Nelson’s Chicken BBQ- Saturday-May 19 (10 am till gone) ½ chicken $5.50. Located at the Masonic Lodge in Bristol.
The Bristol Fire Department will be having its All-You-Can-Eat Jonah Fish Fry on Saturday, May 12 from 3:30-7:30 P.M. Tickets are $7.50 in advance or $8.50 at the door. Kids under 5 are free. Price also includes drinks and dessert. You can purchase tickets in advance at Bristol Fire Department. Jazzy Jumpers of Bristol will provide entertainment.
Middlebury Church of the Brethren will be hosting a Dan’s Fish Fry on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Come and enjoy all the fish and chicken you care to eat with applesauce, coleslaw, beverage and your choice of dessert. Serving times are 3:30-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children ages 6-12. 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door, but will be 50 cents more. Carry-outs are available. Proceeds will benefit outreach projects and the Middlebury Church of the Brethren Building Fund. The church is located at 507 Bristol Avenue in Middlebury. Call (574) 825-2955 for advance tickets.

Include updates, upcoming events and community news in the June 2, 2012 issue by calling our office at 848-1404 or emailing: Bristolnews@aol.com by May 29.

May Bristol Library Events

Bristol Bugle — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:26:50 +0000

COMMUNITY FOCUS MEETING The library is in the process of creating a new five-year long-range plan. We need you to help guide the future of our library. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, from 6-8 pm. Please call Daryl at the library (848-7458) with any questions.
HUNGER GAMES TEEN DISCUSSION GROUP For those who have read the book, we will be discussing The Hunger Games, Katniss (of course), and exploring the country of Panem. We will only be discussing book one, The Hunger Games, by Susanne Collins. Extra copies of the book are available at the library. Join us Monday, May 14th at the Bristol Public Library starting at 5 pm.
PLANT SWAP Now is the time to start preparing for our annual plant swap to be held Monday, May 21st from 6-8 pm. Get those extra plant starts and cuttings potted up to start rooting!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM June 1st Bristol Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Dream Big-Read” starts for all ages, 2-102. Register to participate in prize drawings, our annual Fun Fair, and the many exciting programs planned for June and July.
QUILT RAFFLE The Friends of the Library have received a “happy quilt” donated by Charlene Potterbaum. Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, May 7th. The drawing will be held on Saturday, July 9th, during the Homecoming book sale. Raffle tickets will sell for $1.00 a chance, or six chances for $5.00. Stop by the library to see the quilt and get your tickets!
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME has resumed on Mondays at 10:30 or Tuesdays at 12:30. Please call to register your 3-5 year old for “Flowers, Showers, and Sun”. This Spring Storytime includes outdoor activities–weather permitting. Call 848-7458 to enroll today.
TEEN PROGRAM The next teen program will meet for a movie or wii on Thursday, May 10 at 6 pm.
BOOK CLUB The Breakdown Lane by Jacquelyn Mitchard is the book featured for next month’s Book Club. We will meet at 12:00 on Wednesday, May 9th for an interesting discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.
SOUL, INK: Soul, Ink is a Writer’s Group hosted by the Bristol Public Library. We will meet Wednesday, May 16 Contact Desiree at 848-7458 for more information.
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS! Calling All Crafters (formerly Knitters) will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to work on their crafts in the library. Bring your current project. Don’t have one? No problem! Stop by and learn a new craft or two May 8!
HOMEBOUND SERVICES Remember we do have a Homebound Program for the ill or elderly who cannot access the library on their own. Please call 848-7458 for more information.