The Bridge the Gap steering committee has been positively overwhelmed by the creativity and generosity of everyone on the Arlington community. If you have any pictures from recent events, please email Barbara.
Ottoson Middle School Chorus directed by Cori Gaffny
Benefit Music Variety Concert Sunday, June 6 at Arlington Town Hall
This afternoon of music featured:
The Ottoson Middle School Chorus
A unique quartet composed of Kevin Greeley
(Arlington selectman), Joe Curro (Arlington School Committee Chair), Tim
Ruggere (Ottoson Middle School Principal) and Charlie Skidmore
(Arlington High School Principal)
Judson Pierce’s (School Committee
Member) band Trial Run
Much more ...
Many thanks to everyone who organized, performed, participated, and supported this wonderful event. The music concert raised over $6,400!
Quartet with Curro, Ruggere, Skidmore, and Greeley
Just Another
Guru Music Gig Saturday, June 5 at Guido's Bar and Grill
The night is a fundraiser for the Arlington Public School’s music and art department. Many thanks to John Gearin who spearheaded the evening. The music concert raised over $500!
Stratton / Dallin Schools Blacktop Yard Sale
Saturday, June 5 at Stratton School
Many thanks to all the organizers; Karen, Sashia, Suchi, Pam, Leanne,
Ann, and Heather! The yard sale raised over $6,000!
Jason Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday, June 5
Many thanks to Gabrielle Lawrence and her neighbors in organizing this event. The yard sale raised over $3,000!
East Arlington Neighborhood Yard Sale
Saturday, June 5 at 62 Herbert Road, next to Magnolia playground
Many thanks to Sandra Miller and her neighbors in organizing this event.
The yard sale raised over $1,000!
Georgiawear Jewelry Trunk Show
Saturday, June 5 at Artwear
Many thanks to Georgia Gersh who organized the event and Gerry, the owner of Artwear, for donating 10% of her sales for the day. The trunk show raised over $450!
Tom Ferrante with Jen Trusdale, a professional jazz singer, and Lilia Ruben, a budding jazz singer.
Benefit
Jazz Concert with the Tom Ferrante Swing
Band
Thursday, June
3, at Arlington
High School Auditorium
The
Tom Ferrante Swing Band is a 12
piece band made up of New England's most highly experienced and
respected jazz musicians that plays the best music of the Big Band Swing
Era. They performed an amazing night of big band music.
The benefit concert raised more than $11,000!
Tom Ferrante's 12 piece swing band
Crafts and Jewelry Making Open Studio:
Make a Bracelet Tuesday, June 1, 3 - 5 pm and 7 - 9
pm, at Calvary Church
Many thanks to Susan Stewart for organizing this event. Here is a note from Susan:
The beading/bracelets was very fun. We made lots of great things (the kids were very creative). We had 18 or so for the afternoon session and 10 at the evening session. We raised about $100 on the spot and made inventory worth about another $100 for the yard sale.
Jammin' Java Bridge the Gap Event Saturday May 29, 3
- 5 pm Jammin' Java, 594 Massachusetts Ave
Lemonade / Bake Sale / Ice Cream Sale Saturday, May
29, 10 am – 12:30 pm 139 Scituate St, Arlington, MA
A Bridge the Gap fundraiser organized by the
Bannon Family. It was a beautiful day and they raised a total of $600
for Bridge the Gap! Here is a note from Linda Bannon:
We had so much help from neighbors and Brackett families who
baked and helped make it such a success. The kids had a great time and
really enjoyed helping to raise money for such a good cause.
Returnable Cans and Bottles Collection Event Saturday, May
29, 9 am - 1 pm Arlington High School
Spreadheaded by Gordon Jamieson. Over 8,000 cans and bottles were collected on netting over $400 for the BTG fund raising effort! Among those participating were AHS Save club students, APS teachers, APS superintendent Bodie, and SC chair Joe Curro. Additional additional cash donations were made during the event as well.
Outdoor Concert
and Open Mic Sunday, May 23, from 2 - 4 pm In the park between Robbins Library and Town Hall
The concert raised over $100! Many thanks to everyone who played at the concert and helped organize it.
Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale, by ACC Kindergarteners Saturday, May 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Pleasant and Addison St
The Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale were a huge success, raising a total of $976! Many thanks to the Arlington Children Center Kindergarteners and their parents.
PTO Ice Cream / Bake Sale Saturday, May 22, 10 am - 4 pm Jefferson Cutter House/Cyrus Dallin Museum lawn
The PTO Ice
Cream and Bake Sale was hugely successful. It raised over $7,000 for
Bridge the Gap! Many thanks to organizers Liz Dinolfo, Nili Pearlmutter
and Lisa Robinson for spearheading the event. It was a great community
effort. Here is a note from Lisa:
A huge thank
you to the Arlington PTOs, Arlington residents, and all the parents from
the Arlington Public Schools and Arlington preschools, who baked,
volunteered, supported, and spread the word. The level of participation
was inspirational. Thanks also to the many local businesses who
generously donated food, drinks and supplies.
Yard Sale Sunday, May 16
Many thanks to Amy Moyer who did an amazing job with her yard sale today. It raised over $2,740 for the Bridge the Gap!
Lemonade Stand May 8, Menotomy Rocks Park
Joji Ruccio and Lia McDonald Meteer both third-graders, raised more than $55 for Bridge the Gap!
Bishop Bear Fair Saturday, May 15
Picture from the Bishop Bear Fair where kids chimed in on their favorite 'special' in elementary school. All elementary specials (art, music, library and physical education) will be reduced or eliminated next year. Bridge the Gap can help save these programs.
