Programs at the Thayer Memorial Library   Step dancing with the Claddagh Kids from the Irish Rhythm School     On Tuesday evening, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster Kathy Tamburri & the Claddagh Kids will provide a delightful evening of Irish step and square dancing. The Claddagh Kids, ranging in age from 3 to 17 will perform and demonstrate various dances and give the audience a chance to learn a few steps as well. Instructor Kathy Tamburri will share tidbits of cultural history about the dances throughout the evening. So put on your dancing shoes and celebrate the season. Great for the whole family. The Library is located at 717 Main Street and the phone number is (978) 368- 8928. Coyotes On March 27, at 7 p.m.: John Maguranis loves coyotes and has studied and researched their patterns of behavior here in Massachusetts and New England for many years. John’s power point presentation is packed with information and photographs of coyotes he has taken himself. He also brings a taxidermy coyote. Maguranis has been the Animal Control Officer in Belmont for five years. He has done research for the Eastern Coyote Ecology Project and has been invited by other New England states to educate governmental officials about coyotes. He is eager to answer questions and speak to concerns regarding coyotes. Ages 10 through adult. This program will be held at the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, 717 Main Street, (978) 368-8928. For more information on the Thayer Memorial Library and more complete events listing, visit the library page

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The Hannigan's Family Fund

     Matt and Maggie Hannigan along with their three children of Lancaster, Massachusetts lost their home on Dec. 25, 2006, to a fire.  The fire destroyed the inside of their home and the house has been condemmed. They will be able to have the insides of the house gutted and rebuilt but it will take three to six months for that to happen.  A fund has been established at the Workers’ Credit Union, 145 Main Street, Lancaster, MA. If you would like to make a donation to The Hannigan’s Family Fund stop by the Workers’ Credit Union or send a check made out to The Hannigan’s Family Fund c/o Workers’ Credit Union, 145 Main Street, Lancaster, MA.   
     A collection, including gift cards, is being also being coordinated by the Lancaster Police Union. Contributions can be sent to the police union at    MCOP #202, Lancaster Police Union, care of the Hannigan Fund, Box 337, Lancaster, Mass. 01523,  or dropped off at the police station.

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Special occasion cards to benefit Item Appeal
   The Item Appeal appreciates donations, which are used to help your neighbors who need asistance with food, fuel and rent. The Appeal works year-round, but during the winter the need is especially great given the rising fuel costs.

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