Waterloo’s theater program performing Matilda, directed by Kellyanne Wiles.
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Around Randolph: Waterloo kids take on Matilda
- Sandy Engle
“The arts make a bridge across this world in ways that nothing else can.” Julie Andrews
Before Covid my daughter and I journeyed to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to see Matilda. When we heard Waterloo students would be performing The Matilda Musical we knew we had to see this.
Both of us were awed by the well-cast and expertly choreographed performances by Waterloo students which ranged from 2nd to 11th grade. Despite not having enough funds to fix the stage lights, Robbie Wilmoth did an extraordinary job of spotlighting the performers. Each cast member sang with such clarity, and conviction, that many in the audience had tears of joy in their eyes.
Kellyanne Wiles is a talented and gifted director and we are pleased to learn that Waterloo’s theater program will continue in the future.
Randolph Historical Society will meet on June 19, 6 p.m. at the Randolph Town Hall. Topic will be the History of Quilting
June 1 from 9-4 p.m. there will be a Craft Fair at the Randolph Community Center. This is sponsored by the Waterloo Community Helping Hands.
PORTAGE COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS:
May 20, 4-5:30 p.m. Bingo for adults
May 21 & 28, 11-noon. Spring Story time
June 3, 4-5 p.m. Pokemon Club for kids/tweens
June 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Randolph True Crime Club
June 4 & 11 & 18, 11-noon. Summer Story time
June 4, 4-5 p.m. Chess for kids/tweens
June 5, 4-5 p.m. Toy Bingo for kids
June 9 & 16 & 23, 3-4 p.m. Summer Art Club for tweens/kids.
June 10, 11:30-noon. Visit with Princess Belle
June 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Randolph Book Club. Pick up a copy of Cemetery of Untold Stories at the circulation desk.
June 12, 11-noon. Learn about Nature for kids/tweens
June 13, 4-5 p.m. Pirate Knotical Adventure for kids/tweens
June 14, 1-2 p.m. Chair Yoga with Judith Hilinski
June 16, 1-2 p.m. Colors in Nature for Kids/Tweens
June 17, 3-5 p.m. Movie Night-Harold and the Purple Crayon
June 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Bingo for Adults
June 23, 1-2 p.m. Magic is Art-A Zap Entertainment Magician
June 24, 1-2 p.m. Sign Language for kids
Randolph’s Memorial Parade will start at the Randolph Administration building on Waterloo Road on May 26 at 10 a.m. The Randolph Fire Department’s Memorial Day Pancake breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. to noon at the Fire Department. Come join us for a wonderful way to honor those who have served to preserve our freedoms.
Despite the whirlwind of change around us we can always create a soothing and uplifting anchor within our homes and yards. Lori, the owner of Randolph Home Furnishings store is a wizard with intertwining colors and patterns and has expanded her interior design consultation business. A Girls Night Out event is scheduled at the store on May 29 from 4-8 p.m. Food trucks and a variety of fun vendors will be available. Free golf carts will shuttle to the store from the Randolph Community Center parking lot.
With the high price of food, you may wish to enlarge your garden spot. Blessed Assurance Acres at 3089 Pontius St. N.E. offers a diversity of edible and flowering perennials and are open Monday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Sat 9-2 p.m. They will be open all day on Memorial Day. Barton Family Farm’s annual vegetable/flower plant sale will be on May 26, 10-3 p.m. at 2943 Pontius St. N.E.
“Acting is magical. Change your look and your attitude, and you can be anyone.” Alicia Witt
For news, events or stories you would like to have published please contact Sandy Engle at 330-569-4801 or sandyengle83@gmail.com
Sandy Engle