Cavendish Update 12/4/09 Events/News/Funds Awarded

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736

The 12/4/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Community Fund Awards Fall Grants
3. Upcoming Cavendish Events for 12/5-12/7
4. Special Community Luncheon

1. Cavendish Related News
John Brown Visited Cavendish in 1857

John Brown’s Abolitionist Legacy Vermont Public Radio’s interview with local historian Howard Coffin, includes discussion of Brown’s visit to Proctorsville.

Opportunities in Learning (OIL) Students Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

Jean Pierre Visits CTES 4th Grade

Coat Drive

Ski Magazine Equipment Testing at Okemo

2. Cavendish Community Fund Awards Fall Grants
The Cavendish Community Fund has announced the award of four educational and cultural grants for projects in Cavendish.

CCF will again help support the Cavendish Community Theater’s summer production. The theater has produced several plays over the past few years, all of which played to packed houses, and CCF is proud to be a major sponsor again in 2010.

Two projects were funded to benefit children who attend Cavendish Town Elementary School. A trio of teachers has developed curriculum for fourth, fifth and six graders that takes advantage of interactive learning using advanced technology at the school. CCF funded additional technology to advance these learning opportunities. In the other project, a local citizen will create a class this year to teach photography to Cavendish school children. This is a new venture that will train students in a variety of digital photographic skills.

Finally, CCF has funded materials specific to a multicultural educational program at Stepping Stones Preschool.

CCF has distributed funds to sixteen projects since 2007. By granting modest sums, it seeks to help local organizations concerned with the needs and quality of life in Cavendish. The Fund assists projects, programs or events that advance the educational or cultural life of Cavendish citizens. The Fund will announce the deadline for the next round of grant applications sometime early next year.

3. Upcoming Cavendish Events for 12/5-12/7
December 5 (Saturday): Re-Make It for the Holidays-Craft Workshop from 10-2 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School to benefit the Young Historian’s Program. Crafts include: Iris folding; boxes from greeting cards and paper beads. Cost is $5 and includes all materials. FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807
• Christmas Tree Sales at the Cavendish Fire Department 9-5 and at the Proctorsville Fire Station from 9-4 pm
• Summit Soapworks, 106 Main Street, Ludlow, will donate 25% of store sales to Stepping Stones Preschool. Store hours are 10-5.

December 6 (Sunday): Annual Lighting of Riley’s Tree and carol sing, 6:30 pm in front of the Cavendish Elementary School. Cookies and hot chocolate follow courtesy of the School’s Respect Club.
• Christmas Tree Sales at the Cavendish Fire Department 9-5 and at the Proctorsville Fire Station from 9-4 pm

December 7 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.

4. Special Community Luncheon
This month's Community Luncheon in Proctorsville will be a fun-filled holiday event! As usual, the luncheon will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month, December 17, at 11:30 am at St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville, but that's where the similarity ends!

Lunch will consist of roast pork loin with applesauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, mixed vegetables, a tossed salad, hot rolls, and fluffy holiday ambrosia for dessert. Hot coffee or tea or a cold beverage will be offered as well. We're expecting a group of kids from CTES to help us with carols and music, and we'll have lots of other nice surprises as well.

Come join us for an hour of fun and fellowship - and bring a neighbor with you! We wish you Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year, and we thank you for your continued support of this community outreach.

A suggested donation of $3.00 or $4.50 will help defray the cost of the meal.