Friday Five: Walkathon, Memorial Day, Yard Sale, Blog

Walkathon - Today the Old County Road School Walkathon. Students, teachers, and staff of (OCRS) will participate in a walk-a-thon coordinated by the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Contributions raised by the event will go to general funds and used for various PTA initiatives. Families are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 8:45 a.m, rain or shine. 

Memorial Day notes - Smithfield Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. There is also no Trash Pickup on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. Trash pickup will be delayed one day the rest of the week.

Memorial Day Service - American Legion Balfour-Cole Post 64 along with Smithfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2929 and its Ladies Auxiliary, will hold a joint memorial service at the Veterans’ Memorial, Deerfield Park, Smithfield, on Monday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

A parade of colors will kick off the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with honor guards from the Smithfield Police Department and the Smithfield Fire Department.

As in past years, this ceremony will be solemn and inspirational for all. We expect participation from the Gallagher Middle School chorus as well as the Smithfield Chorus. 

Coyne Family Fire Fund - On the afternoon of Tuesday April 30th, Lt. John Coyne of the Smithfield Fire Department and his family lost their home due to a tragic fire. The Smithfield Firefighters, along with close friends of the Coyne's, have set up a fundraising page to help alleviate some of the financial burden that John and Dawn will face over the upcoming months. Although nothing can replace all that they have lost, every dollar will help. Through our love and support we can help the Coyne's through this critical time of need. For more information, visit http://smithfieldfire.com/coyne-family-fire-fund/.

McCabe PTO Yard Sale - Collections start this week for the McCabe PTO Cougars Yard Sale on June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All donations are tax deductible.

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