Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Summer Reading Program



Announcing the 2010 Summer Reading program. 






Click on the links below to download information about the program.
Successfully complete the program and get a free cone from Twist n' Shake.

Many of the titles are available at the Winthrop Public Library to borrow. If they don't have it, you may request the book through their inter-library loan and the NOBLE network. Visit the Winthrop Public Library's website for hours, directions and their online searchable catalog. Also, check out Noble for Kids with child-friendly links to fun web sites and activities. 

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Clothing Drive on Thursday, June 10 from 9 am until noon

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Recycling of textiles can help reduce our impact on the planet

It’s time to clean out your drawers and closets and recycle what you no longer have use for! We need your:

  • Clothing
  • All wearable clothing items, including coats and jackets
  • Shoes
  • Paired shoes (heels under 1.5”) and sneakers
  • Accessories
  • Pocketbooks
  • Scarves
  • Belts
  • Linens
  • Draperies & curtains
  • Sheets, pillowcases, bed spreads, blankets & towels
  • New & Used Toys
  • Small, stuffed toys


Everything must be free of wetness, moisture, grease, mold, solvents or food waste.

Thanks, but no thanks. We can’t take any:
Appliances, bulky toys, single shoes, shoes with heels over 1.5”, winter boots, skates, gummies or flip-flops, rugs, carpets, pillows, electric blankets, industrial uniforms, disposable clothing, hospital or medical garments; diapers (of any type). Also, do not include other industrial textiles such as, painters’ drop cloths, theatrical curtains, textile waste, wiping rags and shop towels. We can’t take JUNK!

All of Winthrop is invited to bring their donation. The Fort Banks PTO thanks everyone for their participation in this fundraising effort!