Cavendish Update 3/24/23: Tag Sale/Grants/News/Events
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3/24/23
1. Cavendish 13th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale
2. CCF Accepting Applications
3. Cavendish Info:
4. Covid update
5. Events
1. CAVENDISH 13th ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE: It’s hard to believe that this will be the 13th year of what started out as a special event for the town’s 250th anniversary. As you begin spring cleaning, put aside items for the Annual Town Wide Tag Sale, which will take place on July 29 (Saturday) from 9-2. Space is available for free on both of the town greens for Cavendish residents, property owners and businesses, along with non profit groups that serve the community. To register for a space on the green, or if you have questions, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com
2. CAVENDISH COMMUNITY FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2023 GRANTS: The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting grant applications for spring 2023 awards. The Fund has given grants twice each year for the past sixteen years. Grants will be awarded for cultural, educational, or artistic programs, projects, or events that benefit the people of Cavendish in some fashion.
The Fund considers applications filed anytime, but will only award spring 2023 grants to those who file by May 1st. The next round of grants will be paid in the fall.
This year for the first time anyone can file their application on line. Instructions for applying, and on-line filing can be found at www.CavendishCommunityFund.com. Please click on the Application tab.
Application instructions can also be obtained and applications can be submitted by emailingCavendishCommunityFund@gmail.com or by mailing to the Cavendish Community Fund, P.O. Box 154, Proctorsville, VT 05153.
Projects for which funds are sought must directly benefit the Cavendish community in some way. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends grant awards based on the quality and feasibility of each proposal. Grants are not expected to exceed $1,000 each and will depend primarily on the number of applications received and the amounts requested.
Past grants have been distributed to schools, churches, library, fire department and a variety of non-profits in Cavendish. If you have a project to benefit Cavendish and need financing, you can contact the Fund to discuss your idea.
For further information on applying, on eligibility, on any other aspect of the grant program, or for help completing an application, please call Douglas McBride at 226-7142 or Peter LaBelle at 226-7250.
3. CAVENDISH INFO
• Special Select Board Meeting: Monday, March 27th, at 6:00 pm Town Office Meeting Room: 37, High Street Cavendish Vermont. The agenda will include: Executive Session (Personnel) and Town Manager Search Discussion.
• GMUSD adopts complaint process for mascot concerns
• Eleanor Roosevelt Video Performance: Tomorrow March 25th at 1PM, the Cavendish Library will be hosting the video performance of @sherylfayepresents bringing Eleanor Roosevelt to life.
• Ham Bingo @ CTES: A family fun-filled evening of bingo, pizza and snacks starting at 6 pm on Friday, March 31 at Cavendish Town Elementary School. Play 10 rounds of bingo ($1 per card per round) and win a ham or one of the other terrific gift certificates. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the new playground equipment and the school’s new sign.
• VT Bears are out of their den: According to VT Fish and Wildlife, Vermont's bears have started coming out of their dens, and that means it is time for Vermonters to take some proactive steps to prevent conflicts and foster coexistence by taking down birdfeeders; make garbage inaccessible and dispose of frequently; compost bear country style ; use electric fencing to keep chickens and bees safe; clean grill after every use; make bears feel uncomfortable in your yard by yelling, banging pots and making noise from inside your house. Report bear encounters. FMI” 802-828-1000 or fwinformation@vermont.gov.
4.COVID: For local information on Covid, please see the Cavendish COVID-19 Resource Guide, which does provide information on Long Covid.
Vaccination for Covid and Flu- Doctor’s office or pharmacy.
Free Covid Test kits/masks & hand sanitizer: Available Monday-Friday at the Cavendish Fire Dept from 9-4. For weekends and off hours, call 802-226-7807. Pick up free masks and sanitizer when picking up a test kit. Masks and hand sanitizer are available 24/7, 365 at the CHS Cares Closet, next to the steps of the Museum.
Schools: None this week
Vermont Covid Surveillance Report: The 3/12-3/18 report indicates low community levels state wide with the exception of Bennington and Rutland counties which are rated medium. There have been 7 new Covid deaths, bringing the state total to 939, with 9 occurring in March.
5. EVENTS
MARCH 25 (SATURDAY): At 1PM, the Cavendish Library will be hosting the video performance of @sherylfayepresents bringing Eleanor Roosevelt to life.
MARCH 27 (MONDAY): Special Select Board Meeting at 6:00 pm Town Office Meeting Room: 37, High Street Cavendish Vermont. The agenda will include: Executive Session (Personnel) and Town Manager Search Discussion.
MARCH 31 (FRIDAY): Ham Bingo @ CTES. A family fun-filled evening of bingo, pizza and snacks starting at 6 pm on Friday, March 31 at Cavendish Town Elementary School. Play 10 rounds of bingo ($1 per card per round) and win a ham or one of the other terrific gift certificates. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the new playground equipment and the school’s new sign.
APRIL 6 (THURSDAY): Memory Café from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Ludlow Community Center Meeting Room, 37 Main St., Ludlow, Vt. This will be an ongoing event and will take place on the first Thursday of each month. This event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Joan Frangiose at 802-228-4145.
APRIL 7 (FRIDAY): Good Friday. Town Office Closed
APRIL 8 (SATURDAY): Free Easter Dinner. The Ludlow & Proctorsville Fire Depts., in conjunction with Black River Good Neighbors are providing an Easter Dinner, which can be picked up curbside at the Ludlow Community Center from 12-2. The meal includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, roll and dessert. To reserve your meal, call Angela at 802-356-3823 by April 1. Maximum 125 dinners provided
- Easter Egg Hunt: Weathersfield @ Hoisington Field 10:30 am, bring your own basket. Special area for 3 and under. Occurs regardless of weather.
APRIL 9 (SUNDAY): HAPPY EASTER