http://block-island.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts by Gloria S. Redlich Sat, 25 May 2013 10:20:31 EDT Sat, 25 May 2013 10:20:31 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Block Island Times http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/the-time-is-right-for-a-spring-dance/1002512?source=rss ]]> Spring is in the air and the corridors of the Block Island School are abuzz with plans, mounting excitement and no little anticipation of a school dance for grades five through eight to be held on Friday, May 17. The event is the brain child of two student organizers — Alcy Stiepock MacKay and Andre Miller — with a little help from their Moms, Lisa Stiepock and Eileen Miller. Recently the students, their moms and ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/the-time-is-right-for-a-spring-dance/1002512 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Gloria S. Redlich) Opinion http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/the-school-scoop/998118?source=rss ]]> Each year a number of high school students from the Block Island School join their peers from schools around the country and travel to the nation’s capital to participate in the Close Up Program. It’s an opportunity for high school students to “experience their government in action.” The five-day excursion to Washington, D.C., included visits to “monuments, memorials and institutions.” However, it is meant to be ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/the-school-scoop/998118 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Gloria S. Redlich) Opinion