Cavendish Update 12/9/22: Happening this Weekend
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12/9/22
1. Cavendish Info
2. Covid/Flu update
3. Events
1. HAPPENING TOMORROW
• Pop Up Streetscapes Sale: Cavendish Streetscapes will be holding a “pop up” sale at Singleton’s on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-4. A great opportunity to purchase locally-made bird houses and feeders from Cavendish crafts people.
• Mason House Pottery Open House: 384 Atkinson Rd in Cavendish. Mason House Pottery will be open Saturday December 10 from 10am to 4 pm with 20% off all pottery in the shop. Cash, check and major credit cards accepted.
• Christmas Tree & Wreaths Sale: Saturday and Sunday (9-5) at the Cavendish Fire Dept. 9-4 on weekdays while supplies last.
2. COVID/FLU: For local information on Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide.
Prevent Flu & Covid:
- Vaccinate. Vaccination clinics nearby for Covid and Flu-Fridays at Riverside Middle School in Springfield; 3-6pm, no appointment needed. Shots are free
- Wear a mask in crowded places, particularly in doors;
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, throw the tissue away, and wash your hands immediately;
- Avoid close contact with those confirmed or suspected of having the flu, COVID-19. Stay at home and away from others when you are sick
- Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, especially after sneezing, coughing or using the bathroom and before eating
Free Test kits for Covid: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807. Also pick up free masks and sanitizer when picking up a test kit.
Free masks & hand sanitizer: Available 24/7, 365 at the CHS Cares Closet, next to the steps of the Museum. Items are on the top upper left hand shelf.
Schools: One reported Covid case at GMUHS on 12/7.
Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 11/27-12/3 report reports low community levels statewide with no outbreaks in Windsor County. Nationally Covid is on the rise, with an increase in hospitalizations. Omicron subvariants B.Q.1 and B.Q.1.1 are now the dominant strains, which seem to be better at evading previous immunity as compared to other subvariants. The CDC is advising that people should consider wearing masks to prevent Covid, flu and other respiratory viruses, such as RSV. While VT cases are considered low, last week’s hospitalizations increased to 439 cases versus the 273 of the previous week. Total deaths for November were 22, down from October’s 30. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 781 Vermonters have died from Covid, with many more suffering the effects of long-covid.
Vermont Flu Surveillance Report. The 11/20-11/26 reports describes VT as having low levels of flu statewide. However, cases are increasing. Influenza A(H3N1) continues to be reported most frequently. 15.15% of PCR tests run this week were positive, a sharp increase compared to 5.39% the previous week. There are two reported outbreaks of flu in Windsor County. Nationally, seasonal flu activity is high and continues to increase across the country.
3. EVENTS
DECEMBER 10 (SATURDAY): See item 1
DECEMBER 12 (MONDAY): Cavendish Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Cavendish Town Office
DECEMBER 13 (TUESDAY): ARPA Committee Meeting, 5 pm, Cavendish town office.
DECEMBER 17 (SATURDAY): Stuff a fire truck food drive, 9-5 at Shaw’s Parking Lot, Ludlow. Sponsored by Proctorsvile and Ludlow Fire Depts. Benefits Black River Good Neighbors.
- A.C.T. Christmas Party at Calcutta’s, 87 Fox Lane, Ludlow. Free admission. Santa will be there from 2-8 pm to hand out free gifts to all children. Free Buffet from 4-7 pm. FMI: 413-636-9028 or info@assistingchildrentoday.org
DECEMBER 24 (SATURDAY): Christmas Eve
DECEMBER 25 (SUNDAY): MERRY CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 26 (MONDAY): Town office closed for Christmas holiday
DECEMBER 31 (SATURDAY): New Year’s Eve
JANUARY 1 (SUNDAY): HAPPY NEW YEAR!
JANUARY 2 (MONDAY): Town office closed for New Year’s