Bricks for sale!

The Johnston Youth Soccer Program, in conjunction with the Johnston Community Center Association, is selling commemorative bricks as a fundraiser for the program and the new Athletic Complex. The Johnston Youth Soccer Program invites you to become a permanent part of the new fields by purchasing a commemorative brick for the new pathway. The brick can be engraved with a family name, player's name, business name or a special message. The four-by-eight-inch bricks are $125, and forms are available at the Parks & Recreation office at Memorial Park. For further details, call 272-3460.

Teen Ink

The Johnston Public Library will present Teen Ink Writer's Workshop at 3 p.m. on May 21. Teen Ink is a print and Web site publication that features teens writing. Participants may write poetry, short stories and more. Learn how to submit work to Teen Ink and read what other teens have shared. Participants have the option of having their work featured on the Mohr Teen Blog. For more details, contact 231-4980 ext. 15 or visit mohrteen.blogspot.com.

Sports Ambassador needs your help

Ferri Middle School eighth-grader Dylan Bessette will be traveling to Austria in July as a "Sports Ambassador" as part of the People to People Program. A fundraising dinner will be held on Saturday, May 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the G & A, over the Prada Club, off Atwood Avenue in Cranston, to help offset the cost of his trip. Tickets are $20, available at the door and include a meal and raffles. Bessette is the only Rhode Island student to make the trip as a Sports Ambassador. His trip will be from July 5 to July 15.

Nguyen makes honors

Congratulations to Thuong Nguyen of Johnston, who has been named to the third quarter honor roll at Fatima High School.

Earn While You Learn

Tri-Town Community Action Agency has openings for youth ages 14 and older who would like to spend the summer exploring career opportunities, getting work experience and earning money in the process. The program, funded by the Workforce Partnership of Greater R.I., begins in the second week of July and runs for six weeks. During this time, youth will learn about careers and how to prepare for them. They will also receive on-the-job training at local businesses, and tour businesses to see the skills required for employment. Students will also attend training sessions, where they will discuss job readiness issues and learn the skills necessary for future success in high-growth industries such as health care, finance, construction, marine trades, information, hospitality and green technologies. Space is limited. The program is open to 110 students living in Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster, North Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester. To learn more, call Tri-Town Community Action at 519-1929.

Attention teens!

The Johnston Public Library invites teens to have a say in their programming, the new library teen space, teen services, materials, events, book discussions and meet other new teens. This opportunity is perfect for a teen’s resume or community service project. The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board at the library will be June 5 at 3 p.m. For more information on the Teen Advisory Board, contact Michelle at 231-4980 ext. 15 or e-mail mohrteens@ymail.com.

St. Rocco raising funds

Through efforts by St. Rocco's Church and other local organizations, donations continue to be collected for the L’Aquila earthquake victims. As of May 10, $11,440.31 had been collected. To make a donation, contact Fr. Mario Titotto at St. Rocco's rectory, 942-5203; donations may also be dropped off at the rectory.

Did You Know?

The annual Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Memorial Weekend. The three-day event attracts approximately 50,000 people to browse and purchase the wares of the 150 to 200 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway on the Cranston/Warwick line. In Pawtuxet Park there is a food court, free family music entertainment and other entertainment venues for the children. The proceeds of the annual Arts and Crafts fair benefit the running of the annual Gaspee Days Parade, which will be held on June 13. The Arts & Craft Festival is open from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. in historic Pawtuxet Village.

If you would like to submit any items of interest, please e-mail Meri R. Kennedy directly at SunRiseScoops@aol.com. You may also address your items to Sun Rise Scoops, c/o Beacon Communications, 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889. Photos are also welcome.