From the Mommy Desk….
The Paris Community Theatre is presenting Celebrating Springtime in Sound featuring the Paris Community Choir this Sunday, May 19th at 3pm. This fun concert will entertain the entire family and is being held at the First United Methodist Church, 322 Lamar Avenue. The Paris Community Choir was formed three years ago and is under the direction of Pat Fowzer.
The repertoire includes a lively concert opener by Benjamin Britten called “Jubilate Deo” which features Thomas Belew, organist/choral director at Central Presbyterian, on the organ.
Ms. Fowzer explains the program:
Poor Man Lazrus” by famed spiritual composer Jester Hairston has been around for some time, but we are enjoying playing with the dynamic changes and crisp consonants.
Another of our challenges has involved singing a different language. “Erev Shel Shoshanim” is based on an old Israeli folksong, and the choir will sing in Hebrew.
“Days of Elijah” was suggested by one of our choir members, and we have truly enjoyed singing this brisk tempo contemporary Christian song.
Every concert just has to have some fun or humor injected into it, and “Lambscapes” definitely fits the bill. I first heard the Turtle Creek Chorale perform this number, and I think our audience will love it. It is a delightful group of short selections that use the theme of ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb’ in every conceivable music history time period ranging from Gregorian chant to a setting by Schubert with the theme sung in German.
My favorite composer is John Rutter, and I try to always include one of his compositions in the concert. This year’s selection, “When the Saints Go Marching In”, is a fascinating departure from Rutter’s typical style.
Finally as a tribute to the Paris Community Theatre which supports the Community Choir so wonderfully, we always sing something from a Broadway musical. This year we will perform a medley from the wildly popular musical, “Les Miserables.”
Linda Flanary is the accompanist for the third year, and Sydney Young, Attorney at Law, as well as owner of Young Title Company is the corporate sponsor for this spring’s concert.
Tickets are only $6 and may be purchased at the door or reserved in advance through the PCT Box Office by calling 903-784-0259 or emailing pct@1starnet.com.
From one mommy to another,
Jenny Wilson
Jenny Wilson is a mother of three. She teaches a Mommy & Me class at Central Presbyterian Day School, is a member of the Paris ISD school board and serves on the board of Paris Community Theatre and Children’s Advocacy Center. She also is on the PCT Children/Teen Theatre Advisory Committee, the Aiken Parent Association Board, the PJH Parent Association and is a Sunday school teacher at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She also is a certified yoga instructor and owner of Everyday Yoga.
From the mommy desk…
It is another busy weekend in Paris, with lots of events that the whole family will enjoy.
First, an annual tradition in Paris in May is the Paris Art Fair at the Paris/Lamar County Fair Grounds sponsored by the YWCA. The Art Fair is Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. There are vendors, arts, crafts and fun activities for the kids. For more information call (903) 785-5221.
Another tradition in Paris is the Paris Optimist Club Annual Auction. This is the 32nd year of this very popular auction which benefits youth baseball at Woodall Field. The auction is held at the First Baptist church on Saturday evening, beginning at 6pm. The Silent Auction is from 5-9pm. The live auction is also telecast on FBC TV Channel 16 and KPLT AM 1490, you can call 903-785-6431 to bid.
Next is the final weekend of “Pirates of the Amazon” directed by Laura Hutchings at the Paris Community Theatre is. This 35 minute children’s play is perfect for the little ones and will delight the whole family. “Pirates of the Amazon” performances are on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 12th at 2:30pm. To reserve tickets call the Theatre box office 1-5pm weekdays at 903-784-0259 or email pct@1starnet.com.
And don’t forget the Farmer’s Market at Market Square (400 1st Street SW), is open on Saturday mornings with additional vendors and special events for children. Please call 903-784-9293 for more information.
From one mommy to another,
Jenny Wilson
Jenny Wilson is a mother of three. She teaches a Mommy & Me class at Central Presbyterian Day School, is a member of the Paris ISD school board and serves on the board of Paris Community Theatre and Children’s Advocacy Center. She also is on the PCT Children/Teen Theatre Advisory Committee, the Aiken Parent Association Board, the PJH Parent Association and is a Sunday school teacher at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She also is a certified yoga instructor and owner of Everyday Yoga.
From the mommy desk…
There is a lot going on this weekend in Paris for families. In addition to the rodeo, there is a bike rodeo, a Bonanza, a children’s play and the opening of the Famer’s Market season.
First, opening at the Paris Community Theatre is “Pirates of the Amazon” directed by Laura Hutchings. This 45 minute children’s play is perfect for the little ones and will delight the whole family. “Pirates of the Amazon” performances are on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 5th at 2:30pm. To reserve tickets call the Theatre box office 1-5pm weekdays at 903-784-0259 or email pct@1starnet.com.
Next, on Saturday at the Love Civic Center from 2-4pm is a bike Rodeo for kids ages 5-12. Inspired by PISD Crockett student Sahil Prakash’s Project Bike (Preventing Bike Injuries Keeping Everyone Safe) this event includes a bike riding skills course, bicycle safety inspections, helmet inspection and fitting and other games and prizes, including a bicycle and Helmet giveaway.
Also on Saturday, May 4th, from 2pm – 4pm is the Peoples Bank’s Bonanza to be held at 2805 Lamar Avenue. There will be hot dogs, a bounce house, an obstacle course, popcorn, cotton candy, and unbelievable door prizes. Register for door prizes which will include an iPad, 40″ Flat Screen TV, Xbox 360/Kinect, 6-Burner Gas Grill, and many other prizes. (you MUST be present at the Bonanza to win ALL door prizes!)
Finally, Saturday marks the start of the Farmer’s Market at Market Square (400 1st Street SW), with over 20 vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, Texas wine, pottery, goat cheese and more. The Farmer’s Market is open from 8am to 6pm Monday-Sunday (May-October) with special Saturday morning events for children. Please call 903-784-9293 for more information.
From one mommy to another,
Jenny Wilson
From the Mommy Desk…
Grab you little cowboys and cowgirls and head down to the 54th Annual Paris rodeo this weekend, May 2-4, at the Lamar County Fairgrounds. The 2013 Rodeo is sponsored by the Paris Rodeo and Horse Club (PRHC) and is dedicated to Casey Jeffery.
The weekend festivities kick off on Thursday evening (May 2nd) at 6pm with the Paris Rodeo Parade in downtown Paris. The Parade lines up at 5:30 pm and starts at the Rodeo Arena in the Fairgrounds, goes down North Main Street to downtown, around the Plaza and back North on Main Street returning to the rodeo arena. Kids will love watching all the horses go by!
On Friday, at 5pm at Cavender’s Boot City, there is a special autograph signing with the Rodeo Clown and the Rodeo Queen and princess.
The Rodeo starts at 8:00 pm nightly at the Paris Rodeo & Horse Club arena located at Paris/Lamar County Fairgrounds, 570 East Center Street in Paris, Texas. Advance tickets available at Cavender’s Boot City and Big Country Farm Center. Ticket Prices: Thursday & Friday Children $5.00, Adult $10.00; Saturday Children $6.00, Adult $11.00; children 6 and under FREE. Box seats are also available for $60/night or $125 /all 3 nights.
For more information, visit the PRHC website at http://www.parisrodeo.org.
From one mommy to another,
Jenny Wilson
Jenny Wilson is a mother of three. She teaches a Mommy & Me class at Central Presbyterian Day School, is a member of the Paris ISD school board and serves on the board of Paris Community Theatre and Children’s Advocacy Center. She also is on the PCT Children/Teen Theatre Advisory Committee, the Aiken Parent Association Board, the PJH Parent Association and is a Sunday school teacher at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She also is a certified yoga instructor and owner of Everyday Yoga.
From the Mommy Desk…
There are two “uplifting” events happening on Friday that I would encourage you to attend. The first is “Hope Floats” Balloon Release at the Children’s Advocacy Center located at 711 Pine Bluff Road at 10am. In 2012, the CAC received 172 children and conducted 184 forensic interviews. A balloon will be released to represent each of these children. Different colors will be used to signify the type of abuse the child suffered. Last year, the CAC reported:
Sexual Abuse (94)—red Physical Abuse (23)– blue
Witness (27)—orange Other (34)–purple
DEC (Drug Endangered Children) (6)—green
April is national Prevent Child Abuse Month. The Hope Floats balloon release supports the CAC mission of promoting hope and as the executive director of the CAC, Rebecca Peevy explains, “In spite of bad things that happen to kids, we work so that their hope will always “float”!
Next, between 5 and 6pm on Friday evening, local residents will gather at the Trinity Christian Academy parking lot (2060 FM 79) to welcome home Kristi Anthony. If you do not know Kristi’s story, in short, Kristi is a fifth-grade math teacher in the North Lamar ISD (and was my daughter’s 5th grade math teacher at Aikin Elementary when she was at PISD), who suffered the cardiac arrest on Nov. 16th. She spent about three weeks in Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, in a coma and was she awoke, she was transferred first to Zale Lizshy Rehab Center in Dallas and then in mid-January to Pate Rehab Center in Anna.
Kristi has three boys and is surely eager to get home. Her friends and family, and many, many in the community touched by her story are equally excited for Kristi to come home. Organizers of the “welcome home gathering” ask that you park at Trinity only on the white concrete or the acreage beside it, and encourage people to make signs and bring balloons that Kristi and her husband, Jay will see as they drive by on their way home.
Sometimes, I just really love this town!
From one mommy to another,
Jenny Wilson
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