Cavendish Update 11-8-19: Library Letter/Green Holiday/News/Events
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11/8/19 Cavendish Update
1. Letter from Cavendish Library
2. Cavendish Related news
3. Before you shop: Think green this holiday
4. Events
1. LETTER FROM THE CAVENDISH LIBRARY: Dear Patrons,
In light of recent events, the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is implementing new security measures. The library will be open exclusively to the school before noon and open for community patron use from noon until 7PM, Monday through Friday, Saturday noon til 7pm.
School age students will continue to be welcome in the library after school either as part of a structured program or with parent permission.
These new hours were agreed upon during meetings with the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library Board of Directors, Meg Powden school superintendent, and school principal Deb Beaupre, as well as community input.
We live in a time where nothing can be taken for granted and every action, however innocuous it may seem to some, may foment fear and anxiety in others. Therefore we have proactively instituted these new hours and policies. The Library will also be offering safety classes and behavior modification tips which will be compulsory for all staff and available to anyone interested. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is our first priority and we strive to continually keep abreast of new techniques and modalities for reducing and eliminating stressful situations.
Our library is an integral part of our community--providing so much more than books! Internet, news, movies, community events and research materials are necessary to a vibrant and thriving community. We are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals: library, school and town, at the ready to serve our needs and address situations as they arise.
We would like to thank the community for their support while we were able to create and implement a plan which gives maximum access to all patrons while trying to ensure the safest possible library environment.
As always, we welcome the input and feedback from our community members and we look forward to seeing you in the library.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
Congratulations to GM Boys Soccer: In a 4-3 overtime, Green Mountain Union High School boys soccer team became the state D3 champions when they beat Mill River High School on Saturday. Job well done. Vt Journal
CHS Newsletter: The Cavendish Historical Society Fall Scribbler II is now available at the CHS website.
Citizens to Deliver the Constitution on TV: Local residents have taken the initiative to invite their fellow citizens into the studio of Okemo Valley TV to read a section of the constitution. This project will result in a compilation of readings, which will then be televised and streamed online. The readings will take place during the afternoon of Friday, December 6 from 3-6, and Saturday morning, December 7 from 10-noon. Copies of the Constitution are available - thanks to Representative Peter Welch’s office- here at the station. To arrange a time to record, please contact us here at the station by calling 228-8808 or emailing Patrick, before December 2nd. People of all ages are encouraged to participate. The station is handicapped accessible.
3. BEFORE YOU SHOP-Think Green this Holiday Season: With Halloween behind us, holiday preparations are underway, particularly in Vermont, where anything that breaks up the gray and chill of “stick season” is a welcome relief . Also, many put their trees up Thanksgiving weekend, as it’s the last family gathering before people head south. In short, while this may seem like an unusual post for the beginning of November, it provides ample time for you to consider implementing some of the suggestions in the article.
As you plan your holiday, consider what can be recycled and repurposed post-holiday, as well as giving gifts that are meaningful, sustainable and affordable. As always, when possible, shop locally.
The Dish contains the full article, which includes sustainable gifting, where to recycle Christmas trees, lights and other items, and local shopping suggestions.
4. EVENTS
NOVEMBER. 8 (FRIDAY): From 9-10:30 a.m., please join the students of Black River Middle High School and Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Cavendish Town elementary schools as they come together with the community to honor the brave men and women of the military. The assembly will take place in Presidential Hall, the LES gymnasium. Gov. Phil Scott will be joining us at our Veterans Day program. Doors open at 9 a.m.
NOVEMBER 9 (SATURDAY): Christmas Packing party,10 AM at CTES. Come help pack boxes with gifts that bring smiles to children's faces and Operation Christmas Child will deliver these boxes in time for Christmas. We have the boxes and gifts, just bring yourself. Lunch and dessert is available too. This is a fun and meaningful service project for kids and adults. Invite your friends and stop in anytime between 10 and 1 to share some Christmas joy! Sponsored by Cavendish Baptist Church.
NOVEMBER 11 (MONDAY): Veteran’s Day. Legal Holiday town office and schools closed.
NOVEMBER 12 (TUESDAY): Cavendish Select Board Meeting. This meeting will start at 5:30 pm with a public hearing regarding adoption of the Town Plan.
NOVEMBER 15 (FRIDAY): Property taxes due.
• Turkey Bingo at CTES, 6-8 pm
NOVEMBER 27-29 (WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY): Schools closed for Thanksgiving break.
NOVEMBER 28 (THURSDAY): Happy Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 28-29 (THURSDAY-FRIDAY): Town Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER 7-8 (SATURDAY-SUNDAY): Indulgence Tour. Taste your way through Okemo Valley of Vermont. A dozen country inns inn-vite you inn-side to enjoy their holiday decorations and their inn-dulgent treats from noon til 5 each day. Savory pies, homemade soups, decadent chocolate cake, and more! $15 per person in advance (until Nov 27), then $20 per person. FMI: Julie at Golden Stage Inn 802-226-7744
For information on upcoming events, go to the Cavendish Connects Calendar. For area events, check the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce calendar.
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