Catholic Bee

Brother Joe Owens has made arrangements with several schools to hold our annual Catholic Bee contestin Saint John’s Church Hall on Saturday April 9 between 1 and 3 PM. Your help is needed to serve ashosts and judges for the contest. This is approximately our 10th year for holding this event and your help isneeded and appreciaqted, not only by us but the contestants and their families.

Substance Abuse Poster Contest

Thank you to everyone who helped facilitate the Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest. It was abig success with 45 participants in the 8-11 division and 34 participants in the 12-14 division, for a total of79. The winners were announced at the school on March 18, and everyone who participated was given acertificate. The four winners (8-11 Alcohol Awareness: Isabella Huffman, 12-14 Alcohol Awareness: AnnaLittleton, 8-11 Drug Awareness: Chesca Basilio, and 12-14 Drug Awareness: Benjamin Evans) were eachgiven a $25 prize. Those winners are now having their posters sent off to State judging. We are working onthe rocketry contest. More info to follow.

Scavenger Hunt

The Council will be sponsoring a Summer Long Scavenger Hunt open to all students at St. Johns Schooland for family and friends of our members. Participants in the Scavenger Hunt will scour the locallandscape for items on the list. This will be a great way to encourage the kids to get out and enjoy thesummer with family and friends while learning about their community history, natural surroundings andother fun facts. Look forward to registration in May!! A small registration fee will be charged but cash prizes will be awarded. Have your note pads, maps and magnifying glasses ready and joy in the fun.