Entertainer Johnny The K, combining music and laughter with audience participation, recently performed in front of enthusiastic students at the Trahan School. Karla Branchaud of the Trahan PTC, provided these images.

For those who appreciate a variety of delicious food, there is no local event quite like A Taste of Tewksbury. Laste week, hundreds of residents gathered at the Tewksbury Country Club to sample the offerings of some of the town's best restaurants. The event is put on each year by the Tewksbury Rotary Club as a fundraiser for the group's scholarship program. According to Rotary officials, the event raised enough money to provide scholarships to five high school students. In addition to the terrific food, there were auction items, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Winning restaurants, as …

Nearly 20 community leaders, educators and parents gathered at Dewing Elementary School last week to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) and to assist the school in participating for the first time in the Read Across America program. The guest readers, who included members of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee, among others, read to Dewing students in the first and second grades. Members of the Read Across America Committee include co-chairs Kathy Carleton and Kathy McDErmott, as well as Elizabeth Robinson, Robyn Hakala, Donna Greene, Christa Covino and Kristen …

Dr. Seuss Day, marking the birthday of the late children's author Theodor Geisel, was celebrated last week at Heath Brook School. The fashion of the day was crazy hats and editor Bill Gilman was on hand to capture images of some of the craziest.

Tewksbury VFW Post 8164 recently hosted its 2011 Voice of Democracy Awards dinner. Teens participating in the Voice of Democracy contest for high school students and Patriot's Pen competition for junior high students were honored. Taking home the top prizes were Brian Grayson (Voice of Democracy) and Cassidy McAuliffe (Patriot's Pen). Each received a $50 prize and had their entry submitted to the district competition. According to VFW Post Commander Vinnie Oliva, each of the students who entered was awarded a check for $25 from the post just for participating. The theme for the 2011 Voice of …

Students from the Heath Brook School were delighted recently by a visit from "President Able Lincoln." "Honest Abe" was brought to life in the person of Joseph Kidawski, an actor who works for 'Historical Perspectives for Children.' Editor Bill Gilman was on hand and captured these images.

All they need is love ... and some decorating supplies. The children in Mrs. Vieira’s kindergarten class at the Dewing School put together decorative Valentine bags during their Valentine party on Monday. Paige Impink provided these photos from the event.

They true love is like a fine wine -- it grows better with age. But that expression really doesn't do justice to a love that joins together two individuals as one flesh over the course of a lifetime. In truth, true love is also like shoe leather, growing tougher and stronger over the years. And it's a lot like clay -- molded into shape with care but not reaching its true potential until be tested by the fires of life. A Valentine's Dance at the Senior Center on Feb. 12 attracted scores of local couples, including nearly 30 who had been together for more than 50 years. Seven of those couples …

It was a long time in the planning and execution but Walmart's Tewksbury location, 333 Main St.,  is now officially a Super Walmart, complete with full grocery section and other expanded offerings. The store celebrated with a Grand Re-opening last week. Among those in attendance at the event was Selectman Doug Sears and state Rep. Paul Adams. Danielle Bergeron, president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, provided the attached photos.

(Editor's note: The following information was presented by the administration of the Dewing School.) Keith Michael Johnson vitied the Dewing School earlier this month with his presentation of “Bubbleology – the Secret World of Bubbles." He gave two performances, one for the kindergarten and one for the first and second graders as part of the school's arts and enrichment programming. The program encompassed principles of science, math and fun! The children loved it!    

Wilmington hosted Tewksbury in the opening round of its annual holiday tournament, but the Wildcats weren't in a very giving mood during Tuesday action. The hosts built a 25-19 halftime lead and pushed it into double digits for most of the second half. Though a Redmen three-pointer helped them climb back into single digits with 3:30 to play, the Wildcats regained momentum and went on to a 62-52 win.

(Editor's note: The attached photos were submitted by the administrators of the Self Defense Institute.) The students of the Self Defense Institute had a great time showing off their skills at the recent "Tewksbury's Got Talent" talent show at the Wynn Middle School. The administrators of the institute submitted the attached photos from the event.

At Saturday's Santa Social at Krochmal Farm, Santa presented a check to an honoree of the Krochmal Cares for Kids Fundraiser held in November, Nicholas DiFelice. The fundraiser supports local children fighting life-threatening diseases. For more information about Nicholas and the fundraiser check here. Photographer Patrick Holloway was onhand and captured these images.

This year's annual Lowell Assembly of God Drive thru Nativity event was extremely well attended. A constant flow of vehicles passed through the church parking lot, kicking off the Christmas season with a live nativity show narrated by true professionals. From the 3 wise men to Heavenly Host to the manger scene with Jesus portrayed by an actual new-born baby. Photographer Maggie Judd attended the event and captured these images.

Did you miss the Mr. TMHS contest? Check out some highlight's of the show hosted by Jared Doherty and Shauna Larry. The contest included a formal wear contest, a pick up line competition, a talent contest, as well as a dance contest. Photographer Patrick Holloway was on hand and captured these images.

The Tewksbury Congregational Church held its annual Pie Social on Dec. 2. The event served as the kickoff to the church's Christmas Fair. The line up of pies were out of this world. Photographer Maggie Judd was on hand and captured these images.

Tewksbury offically kicked off the 2011 Holiday season with the 24th annual Lighting Of The Common on Friday. The event featured music from the Swinging Seniors and the arrival of Santa Claus by fire truck. Photographer Maggie Judd was on hand and captured these images.

(The following information was submitted by the administration of the Ryan School.) On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6th grade students at the Ryan School experienced a rite of passage as they competed in the annual Turkey Trot. Teams competed by earning points through a poster making contest, collection of donations for the Tewksbury Community Pantry, and a series of relay races (involving a frozen turkey, of course). Although the competition is for 6th grade only, 5th grade families were also invited to donate items to the Pantry.  Parent volunteers transported the three mini-vans full of donations …

It was a boisterous night of music and dancing on Nov. 18 at the Tewksbury Country Club. The Friends of the Patriotic Activity Committee sponsored the event, which serves as one of the major fundraisers for the group. The FOPAC helps to pay for community events such as the Fourth of July Fireworks display and the Memorial Day Parade. Editor Bill Gilman attended the event and captured these photos.

As the gall youth soccer season came to a close, the Tewksbury Girls U10 squad took on Lowell at the Sal Frasca Complex. Photographer Maggie Judd was on hand to capture these images.