Friend David Mayes reminds us that Walpole Village School will host its second annual Benefit Auction at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 2 at the school’s new location in the former Long River Gardens building on Westminster Street in Walpole.  With this, its final fundraiser of the 2006-2007 session, the school hopes to repeat the success of last year’s inaugural auction night which raised nearly $10,000 to support the school’s move into its new, dedicated space.  The goal for this year’s auction is $15,000. 

 In what promises to be a wonderful night out, guests at the event will be treated to live music, an elegant selection of hors d’oeuvers, and the chance to bid on a wonderful array of items donated by local businesses, artists, and families.  Cocktails will also be available.  For information about the items up for bid, directions to the school, or to purchase event tickets, call the Walpole Village School office at (603) 756-4246, or visit the school at 75 Westminster Street. 

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ABOUT THE WALPOLE VILLAGE SCHOOL:  Incorporated in 1974, the Walpole Village School is a non-profit educational institution offering preschool, pre-kindergarten, and after-school enrichment programs.  Its child-centered program strives to achieve a balance between offering new experiences and incorporating students’ interests and abilities.  Built on a strong foundation of social skills, the goal of the school’s curriculum is to foster respect and compassion in a child’s decision-making processes. 

 Funding for the school’s programs comes from a combination of tuition payments, parent fundraising activities, and donations from local businesses and the public.  Tuition assistance is available.  The Walpole Village School does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, race, creed, color or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, tuition assistance and other school programs.