Wonderful World

with the Halcyon String Quartet

at The Waldo Theater & Waldoboro Library

Halcyon String Quartet's second annual family performance, Wonderful World, is coming to The Waldo Theatre on Friday, April 7th with showings at 1 pm and 7 pm. There will also be a free story hour at the Waldoboro Public Library on Saturday, April 8th at 10 am.

"This will be a joyful performance that's sure to bring back the fondest childhood memories while entertaining and engaging all ages," said Susan Hodder, Executive Director of The Waldo.

April's Women's Art Night

Monday, April 24th at 6 PM in the Art Room

Last month's inaugural meet up was a hit! Wine was poured, snacks were shared, and Pysanky style eggs were dyed; meanwhile, sparkling conversation and feminine energy bounced around the art room. Only one small tragedy was reported- a jar of egg dye inexplicably exploded into the lap of our art shepherdess, Anna, but really is it time well spent in the art room if you don't leave with a little evidence on your person? We think not!

Art is for everyone, and community is restorative! Join us this month for another lovely evening of potluck snacks, community, and art. No skills needed; just YOU!

One Month Left to Donate to Riley's Spring Auction!

In celebration of Riley’s 50th year we will be holding an online spring auction with items donated by Riley community members and local businesses. Are you an artist, maker or craftsperson? Do you have a skill you could use or teach someone to do? We want the auction to be inclusive and community led! Contact Caroline Saxe-Cobaugh at caroline.saxe.cobaugh@gmail.com with questions, donations or if you want to volunteer.

The teachers have come through with many generous donations, including artwork, musical performances and more. Parents, now it’s our turn! Get creative, this is not your typical auction, and any ideas or contributions are encouraged and nothing is too small.

If you're missing it,

we've probably got it!

Riley's Lost and Found pile has grown to shocking proportions and we would love reunite everyone with their belongings by Spring Break. We'll include a picture of the pile in next week's WHIMS, but for now please do us a favor and check the Lost and Found the next time you're on campus.

All items left over Spring Break will be donated!

Riley Community Book Club

Thursday, April 27th 9-10 am

Contemporary kids need to learn independence and responsibility, yet our old ideas of punishments and rewards are preventing this from happening. To stem this growing crisis of self-regulation, journalist and parenting expert Katherine Reynolds Lewis articulates what she calls The Apprenticeship Model, a new theory of discipline that centers on learning the art of self-control.

Blending new scientific research and powerful individual stories of change, Lewis shows that, if we trust our children to face consequences, they will learn to adapt and moderate their own behavior. She watches as chaotic homes become peaceful, bewildered teachers see progress, and her own family grows and evolves in light of these new ideas. 

Beautiful charcuterie board snack for March's book club gathering! And psst...a little birdie told us this board is going to be available in the Spring Auction..!