• There will be a series of fundraising events for Destination Imagination as three teams will be heading to the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., May 20-26.
Dairy Queen Day: Tuesday, April 23
• The Groton Dairy Queen is assisting with the fundraising efforts as a certain percentage of the sales from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 23 will be going to the DI program. In addition, DI members will be assisting at the Dairy Queen.
Pork Loin Pre-sales deadline is Thursday, April 25
• Whole and half pork loins will be available for pre-order. They could be used for the field, Mother's Day dinner, graduate's party meal, or any other occasion. Prices are $16 for unsliced 1/2 loin or $19 for a sliced 1/2 loin; $30 for a whole unsliced loin or $35 for a whole sliced loin. Make checks payable to Groton DI and drop off at the elementary or high school office by April 25. Decide your pick-up date of April 30th or May 6th. Items can also be purchased on-line through the Groton Daily Independent's website at 397news.com, click on DI fundraiser on the left hand side.
Split Pot Raffle at Kiwanis Track Meet: Thursday, April 25
• There will be a split pot raffle during the Groton Kiwanis Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, April 25, from noon to 5 p.m.
Dodge Ball Tournament: Sunday, April 28
• Joann Donley and Julie Milbrandt are in charge of the Dodgeball Tournament set for Sunday, April 28. Contact them at the elementary school to sign up. The cost is $20 per K-5 team and $30 for an open division team with a four-member teams.
Pork Loin/Ribs meal: Tuesday, April 30
• A pork loin and ribs meal will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. prior to the elementary spring concert. There will also be a basket and jar raffle. For $5 there will be a sandwich, chips, bar and drink. Extra sandwiches can be purchased for $3 and extra bars for $1. There will also be hot dogs available. New to this year's event is a rib meal which will be $8 per meal with seconds at $5.
Rummage Sale/Car Wash/Bake Sale: Saturday, May 4
• During the City-Wide rummage day on Saturday, May 4, there will be a rummage sale, car wash and bake sale at the elementary gym.
Pork Loin/Ribs meal: Monday, May 6
• A pork loin and ribs meal will be served once again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. prior to the high school music concert on Monday, May 6.
5K Walk/Run/Bike: Saturday, May 18
• Then a 5K walk/run/bike will be held Saturday, May 18, with registration at 7:30 a.m. and a start time of 8 a.m. Cost is $20 per person.
• Monday, May 20th: DI teams leave for Knoxville, Tenn.