Business Management Honor Student, Chris Gowen, wins Coca-Cola scholarship
LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Business Management Honor Student, Chris Gowen, of Thornton, was recently selected as 2012 Phi Theta Kappa Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
The award was presented at a "Flapjack Fundraiser" where $1,060 was raised for LRCS and LRCC's Phi Beta Lambda chapter, led by Gowen.
"It is an honor to be designated as a Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar," says Gowen who is maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average at LRCC. "I am very grateful to Phi Theta Kappa and Coca-Cola for their assistance with my tuition. Hard work and dedication truly do pay off."
LRCC's Spring Semester is just beginning. For additional information about any of LRCC's offerings, contact the admissions office at 524-3207 ext. 6798. One may also call toll-free 1-800-357-2992.
Lakes Region Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college that serves over 1,200 students annually. LRCC offers 23 associate degree programs including Nursing, Fire Technology, Energy Services, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, Automotive, and Marine Technology, as well as short-term certificate programs. In addition, LRCC provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to do their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. LRCC is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
Photo:
Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Business Management Honor Student, Chris Gowen, center, of Thornton; pauses with Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) Early Childhood Manager, Jennifer Doris, right, of Gilford, and Laura Irwin, left, of Woodsville, during the "Flapjack Fundraiser." Shortly after the fundraiser, Gowen found that he had been selected as a 2012 Phi Theta Kappa Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. (Courtesy photo)
The award was presented at a "Flapjack Fundraiser" where $1,060 was raised for LRCS and LRCC's Phi Beta Lambda chapter, led by Gowen.
"It is an honor to be designated as a Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar," says Gowen who is maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average at LRCC. "I am very grateful to Phi Theta Kappa and Coca-Cola for their assistance with my tuition. Hard work and dedication truly do pay off."
LRCC's Spring Semester is just beginning. For additional information about any of LRCC's offerings, contact the admissions office at 524-3207 ext. 6798. One may also call toll-free 1-800-357-2992.
Lakes Region Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college that serves over 1,200 students annually. LRCC offers 23 associate degree programs including Nursing, Fire Technology, Energy Services, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, Automotive, and Marine Technology, as well as short-term certificate programs. In addition, LRCC provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to do their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. LRCC is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
Photo:
Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Business Management Honor Student, Chris Gowen, center, of Thornton; pauses with Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) Early Childhood Manager, Jennifer Doris, right, of Gilford, and Laura Irwin, left, of Woodsville, during the "Flapjack Fundraiser." Shortly after the fundraiser, Gowen found that he had been selected as a 2012 Phi Theta Kappa Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. (Courtesy photo)
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Laconia Historical and Museum Society Annual Meeting and The History of Jazz Lecture Program
LACONIA — The Laconia Historical & Museum Society will hold its Annual Meeting and The History of Jazz Lecture Program on Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.
This brief meeting will be held at The Laconia Public Library just prior to our program. At this brief meeting, we will hear the report of the Nominating Committee and elect the officers for the upcoming year. After the meeting, the monthly program - The History of Jazz - presented by Jonathan Lorentz will be held.
For more information about the metting or this lecture program, call 527-1278, email @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit us at www.laconiahistorical.org.
This brief meeting will be held at The Laconia Public Library just prior to our program. At this brief meeting, we will hear the report of the Nominating Committee and elect the officers for the upcoming year. After the meeting, the monthly program - The History of Jazz - presented by Jonathan Lorentz will be held.
For more information about the metting or this lecture program, call 527-1278, email @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit us at www.laconiahistorical.org.
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Pitman's Freight Room Singles Dance Night with Tony Sarno's TS Review Band
LACONIA — Pitman's Freight Room will hold a Singles Dance Night with Tony Sarno's TS Review Band on Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m.
Blues/Rock artist Tony Sarno will perform with his band TS Review featuring Al Hospers on bass, Dana Bonardi on drums, and Tony on guitar and vocals.
TS Review plays rocking dance party favorites from the Rock and Roll and Motown catalog: The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Curtis Mayfield, Credence Clearwater Revival, and Elvis Presley.
Admission is $12. Pitman's Freight Room is a BYOB venue. Appetizers and door prizes included.
Blues/Rock artist Tony Sarno will perform with his band TS Review featuring Al Hospers on bass, Dana Bonardi on drums, and Tony on guitar and vocals.
TS Review plays rocking dance party favorites from the Rock and Roll and Motown catalog: The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones, Curtis Mayfield, Credence Clearwater Revival, and Elvis Presley.
Admission is $12. Pitman's Freight Room is a BYOB venue. Appetizers and door prizes included.
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Garden Club sponsoring trip to Rhode Island Flower Show
ASHLAND — The Ashland Garden Club is sponsoring a coach bus trip to the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show Sat. Feb 23.
The many horticulturist, landscapers, and hardscape professionals plan for a year to coax the right bloom time for different plants to overwhelm attendees.
Many garden exhibits are competitive and are judged by professional horticulture judges. The RI Federation of Garden Clubs present a Standard Flower Show titled "Hot off the Press" reflecting how newspapers have been used to note special events over time.
The art medium is flowers & plant material used to interpret the different titles and classes according to National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Show highlights are gardening and cooking demonstrations, lectures from Horticultural experts, garden marketplace, and expanded garden display areas.
The bus leaves at 7 a.m. from Hatch Plaza, Plymouth with pick up at Park & Rides in different locations on Rte. 93. It will return by 6 p.m.
Call 744-2103 for detailed information and to to reserve a seat.
The many horticulturist, landscapers, and hardscape professionals plan for a year to coax the right bloom time for different plants to overwhelm attendees.
Many garden exhibits are competitive and are judged by professional horticulture judges. The RI Federation of Garden Clubs present a Standard Flower Show titled "Hot off the Press" reflecting how newspapers have been used to note special events over time.
The art medium is flowers & plant material used to interpret the different titles and classes according to National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Show highlights are gardening and cooking demonstrations, lectures from Horticultural experts, garden marketplace, and expanded garden display areas.
The bus leaves at 7 a.m. from Hatch Plaza, Plymouth with pick up at Park & Rides in different locations on Rte. 93. It will return by 6 p.m.
Call 744-2103 for detailed information and to to reserve a seat.
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