5 Things April 11 in Easton: Harlem Superstars at Southeastern

1. Movie Night - Life of Pi at Ames Free Library

Tonight at 6 p.m.:

A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.'

2. HELP Appalachia at Papa Gino's

Today at 4 p.m.:

Help us raise money (20% of the sales will be for transportation) for the Youth Ministry of the Easton Holy Cross who will be going this summer to Appalachia (one of the poorest regions in the US) to help fix homes for the families there. Many do not have working bathrooms, proper roofs or walls for their growing families.

"In the hills of central Appalachia, up winding, mountain roads, is a place where children and families face unthinkable conditions, living without what most Americans take for granted. Isolated pockets in central Appalachia have three times the national poverty rate, an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, the shortest life spans in the nation, toothlessness, cancer and chronic depression."

3. Harlem Superstarts at Southeastern

Tonight at 6 p.m.:

The public is welcome to attend the Harlem Superstars Showtime Basketball, a family fun experience, made possible through the collaborative efforts of Southeastern Regional Technical Vocational High School students from Marketing, Design and Visual Communications (DVC), Video Production and Graphics. These talented basketball players will play against the Southeastern Dream Team of students, teachers and staff. The fundraising event will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the high school gym on 250 Foundry St., South Easton. Proceeds will help defray transportation costs for a field trip to New York City designed to reinforce school studies for Business Marketing students.

The Harlem Superstars are talented basketball players whose main mission is to entertain kids and their families through show time basketball. Beyond their entertainment value, they provide a positive message to students on education, respecting others, setting goals, working hard, listening to parents and teachers, staying away from drugs and alcohol, character building and peer pressures.

The evening magic comes alive as the Harlem Superstars go through their series of antics and comedy routines, along with great basketball playing. Direct audience participation is an important aspect of every show with fan to player interaction, autograph sessions, tricks, music, slam dunks, dancing and high-fives, to name a sample of interactions you may see at the game.

Southeastern Dream Team selection of teachers and students has begun with Mr. Comeau, Mr. Rose, Ms. Fallon and Mr. Campbell.  Students who participated in selling tickets and promoting the event will complete the roster of Dream Team players to challenge the Harlem Superstars. SRVTHS Athletic Director Daniel Tripp will assume the role of Celebrity Referee.  

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $8 through the school store’s online website www.sersd.org/students/store, from Business and Marketing teacher Mr. Andrew Thurston or any Marketing student. Tickets may be available for purchase at the door for $10.

4. Ladies Night Out Style Swap at Easton Country Club

EWOT Night & Style Swap Easton Women of Today's Ladies Night Out & Style Swap will be held at Easton Country Club, Purchase St., Easton. Guests are welcome to purchase tickets in advance to the event on Thursday, April 11, from 7 pm - 11 pm.  Guests can shop from a variety of vendors while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Look over Bare Beans showing natural fragrances, Mark Cosmetics, Miche Bags, Fibi&Clo dazzling sandals, Designs by Michelle, 31 Bags, Little Origami Owl showcasing their living lockets, and others. Sponsors for the raffle already include Fire & Ice, Easton Health Solutions, Not Just Thaboule, Nail Elegance, and Raven's Nest. Your Destiny Revealed will be offering intuitive readings for a nominal fee. BodyWorks by Dawn will offer complimentary chair massages.    Last year guests could swap women's clothing, handbags, and accessories. A home decor component has been added this year which includes picture frames, candlesticks, vases, and similar items. The expert stylist and wardrobe consultant Trust in Tricia will be present to organize the boutique. Each person can turn in up to 20 items and then swap for up to 20 others items in either clothing or home decor. Items remaining will be donated to Project Hope and Penelope's Place.    EWOT's fundraising assists those in need, provides educational scholarships, and helps the community. For 15 years, funds have been provided to YMCA, Mainspring House, Easton Food Pantry, countless individuals, children, and families in need, and causes such as domestic violence awareness and breast cancer research.   Tickets are on sale for $20 tickets. VIP tickets are sold out. Please contact EWOT at 508-238-2531 or eastonwot@yahoo.com for ticket purchases which ends April 5.

5. Who from Easton is running in the Boston Marathon?

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