March 31, 2023

Thank you!
Thank you to the Duxbury community for coming out to support the Duxbury Elementary Playgrounds Project! This event raised $27,156 to build engaging, inclusive, new playgrounds at Chandler School and Alden School. Amazing!

2023 TEAM DUXBURY ROSTER
HIGH FIVES to our staff for taking the court to represent TEAM DUXBURY!

0 - Erin Wallace (Chandler)  
3 - Melissa Faherty (Chandler)   
5 - Jessica DiBona (Alden) 
7 - Leisa Nissi (Alden) 
8 - Amy Lugas (Chandler)   
10 - Heidi Aufiero (Chandler)   
11 - Katie Donovan (Alden)   
12 - Shannon Jones (Chandler)   
14 - Katie daGraca (Chandler)   
15 - Meghan Kelly (Alden)   
16 - Kate Dunn (Chandler)   
17 - Darcie MacDonald (Chandler)
18 - Dan Somes (Chandler)   
19 - Nick Tam (Alden)   
20 - Molly Strauss (Chandler)  
21 - Cara Jordan (Alden)   
22 - Matt Panchuk (Chandler)   
23 - Missy Magner (Chandler)  
24 - Profe Jared Collingwood (Alden) 
28 - Doug Sulkala (Alden)   
30 - Deb Ventura (Chandler) 
32 - Richard Henninger (Chandler/Alden)  
76 - Shannon Doel (Alden)   
Coach - Alden School Assistant Principal - Chris Gosselin
Coach - Chandler School Assistant Principal - Sue MacNeil  

OUR VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU to the staff members who volunteered their time so families could enjoy the game! We couldn't have done this event without you!

Also, thank you to community members Matt Dorn (referee), Tom Benoit (scoreboard), Chris Gosler and Amy Gosler (trainers from Strive Fitness & Performance in Duxbury) for offering their services for tonight's game!

National Anthem performed by Jess Caso, a Duxbury High School student, DSU coffee house performer and recent Dorothy in the Duxbury High School musical "The Wizard of Oz".

Alden School Volunteers
Abby Armstrong
Ritamarie Benoit
Kiah Coflin
Jeanne Desmond
Laurie Devine 
Mary Anne Federoff
Kathleen Hanlon
Erin Miele
Kate Murphy
Kelly Murray
Priscilla Nissi
Lia Puopolo 
Susan Riser

Chandler School Volunteers
Beth Caffrey
Julie Connor
Jessica Devine
Mary Duffy
Caitlin Fawcett
Susan Green
Nicki Hart
Meg Heinold 
Donna Hillary
Amy Holland
Jesse Keith
Caitlin Larkin
Emily Matisoff
Meghann McKissock
Elyse McPherson
Sara Milner
Kellie Powers
Myrsini Smith
Erin Wiesehahn

PTA Volunteers
After months of planning, we are excited for tonight's game! We hope you have a great time and will continue to support future Duxbury Elementary Playgrounds Project events. Thank you, Harlem Wizards Committee, for the time spent behind the scenes to make this event happen!

Sherri Hussar - Event Coordinator
Meredith Jefski - Merchandising
Caroline Panagiotopoulos - Concessions
Carey Dietz - Donations and Hotel
Diane Kildea -  Tickets
Joe Hussar - Ushers 

Also, thank you to the Duxbury Elementary Playground Project Committee for their recent efforts to raise $280K towards building the front playground at Chandler School! Follow us on social media for updates! 

JOIN US FOR FUTURE EVENTS

Soundcheck Concert
Join us for a concert with The Locals, High Pines and Mike Kane at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke on Saturday, May 13th. Tickets ON SALE NOW HERE $40/ticket! Doors open at 7:00.

Do not miss this amazing opportunity to see Duxbury-based High Pines, the Locals, and Mike Kane take the stage! 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to Duxbury Elementary Playgrounds Project (DEPP). The Filling Station food truck will be parked outside for snacks and dinner options. Event is 21+ and a cash bar.

Mike Kane 8pm - Mike Kane is a local solo acoustic musician playing all your favorite summertime happy hour singalong songs.

High Pines 9:15pm - High Pines is a three-piece band hailing from the South Shore. 

The Locals: 10:30pm - The Locals are a trio from Duxbury playing originals and covers with a great vibe.

Duxbury Fitness 5K
Registration is OPEN for the 4th Annual Duxbury Fitness 5K. Proceeds from the race  benefit the Duxbury Elementary Playgrounds Project! 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Adult - $25.00 pre-race / $30.00 race day

Student (age 11-18) - $20.00 pre-race / $25.00 race day

Child (age 10 and under) - $15.00 pre-race / $20.00 race day

The shirt deadline is the end of the day Sunday, May 14th. Please be sure to register before the deadline if you would like to ensure that you get a shirt.

AWARDS
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female:
1st place male and female in the following age groups:
10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

WALKERS WELCOME!! Running strollers please start in the back. No dogs please.