Cavendish Update 7/9/10 News/Correction/Events

Please note that the Agenda for Monday’s Select Board Meeting was not received prior to the posting of the Update. It will appear on the Update website when it becomes available.

The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Correction
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Second Cavendish Concert on the Green
4. Fletcher Farms Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library
5. Adult Education Computer Classes at the Cavendish Library
6. Vacation Bible Camp/Program for Parents
7. Cavendish Events 7/9-7/15

1. Correction
Please note that the Household Hazardous Waste Collections listed on the July Cavendish Calendar for Saturday July 10 is not open to Cavendish residents. The next Hazardous Waste Collection, available to Cavendish, will be on September 11.

2. Cavendish Related News
Habitat for Humanity Accepts Applications-Includes Cavendish

Chittenden Bank to Change Name to People’s United Bank

Vermont Receives $46 M in Stimulus Money to Boost Broadband

FDA Expands Recalling Lots of Tylenol, Motrin Benadryl

3. Second Cavendish Concert on the Green July 14th
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association wants to remind everyone that the annual summer music series continues on Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. on the Proctorsville Green with the “Band Who Must Not Be Named!” (featuring members of Satin and Steel).

You’ll hear rock, funk, blues, soul and swing that will have you dancing in the grass. If you like small bands that sound big and you like acoustic music, you will enjoy this evening of talent from polished Vermont musicians.

This will be the second of six concerts that are free and open to the public and are held again this year on Wednesday nights in July and August. Everyone is encouraged to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones. Bring a comfortable chair, a blanket, maybe a picnic, or just kick back and relax on the grass.

As always, the concerts will be held rain or shine, and will move to the Cavendish town elementary school in case of inclement weather. FMI: Sharon Huntley at 226-8030.

4. Fletcher Farms Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library
Artwork done by current and former Cavendish students at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts is featured in Redfield Proctor Room at the Cavendish Library. The pieces on display were made at, started during, or inspired by a class at the Fletcher Farm School. Some of the classes represented here include: Tatting II, Painted Floor Cloths, Landscape Weaving - Off Loom, Mosaics: Trash to Treasure, Beginning Punch Needle Rug Hooking, Stained Glass Creations Using Old Window Frames, Primitive Folk Art Villages, and Quilting.

The Fletcher Farm School, Vermont’s oldest residential arts and crafts school, has been in operation for 63 years at the Fletcher Farm campus on Route 103 in Ludlow, VT. It is run by the Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen and the school campus is rented from the Fletcher Farm Foundation. Membership in Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen is open to all artists, crafts people and art supporters.

The beautiful artwork in this exhibit is a small window into the creative activities at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Visitors are welcome to visit classes at the school to see artwork in progress.

This gorgeous exhibit of local artistry will be on display during regular hours at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library.

5. Adult Education Computer Classes at the Cavendish Library
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be holding a second session
of an adult education basic computer class. This class is designed for adults who need to learn the very basics of computers from how to turn on a computer and mousing, to setting up and using e-mail and surfing the web. No prior computer experience is necessary. The course is free and open to the public and a limited number of computers are available. It begins on Tuesday, July 13 and runs for four Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 until August 3. Please contact Kata at 226-7503 to reserve a space.

6. Vacation Bible Camp/Program for Parents
Prepare for Takeoff!
Galactic Blast - A Cosmic Adventure Coming July 19-23
Educational Fun for Kids
Helpful Parenting Class for Adults

This summer’s Vacation Bible School at the Cavendish Baptist Church will be out of this world! Children ages 3 to 12 will have a blast learning through music, stories, science experiments, rec games and craft projects! This year’s mascot is Galileo the Gorilla who offers a “green” tip each evening to help kids learn to take care of our planet. This free program happens nightly from 5:00pm to 7:15pm on July 19-23.

Brand new this year is a parenting class for adults that will take place while children are involved in their activities. Anne Burge, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center of the Upper Valley, will be teaching the parenting seminar. Ms. Burge explains, “We remain committed to promoting sound sexual health practices by helping young adults develop relationship building skills that will benefit all areas of their lives. An important piece of that education is empowering parents to embrace their role as their children’s primary sexual health educator. Our Seminar, Intimacy & Sexual Expression Education (ISEE) for Parents, is the first step in equipping parents with the information and skills necessary to guide their children in our sexualized culture.” A healthy meal will be provided for all children and adults. This seminar is open to all parents, even if their children are not attending VBS. ISEE is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 20-22.

All activities and classes will take place at 2258 Main Street in Cavendish. For more information, please call (802) 226-7131.

7. Cavendish Events 7/9-7/15
July 9 (Friday): Farmer’s Market, Okemo Mountain School Campus on Main Street Ludlow 4-7 pm.

July 10 (Saturday): Drive in Movie Night. Come see the movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean” projected on the outside of the Cavendish Library building at 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the film will be shown in the library. FMI: 226-7503.

July 11 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807

July 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

July 13 (Tuesday): Free Adult Education Computer classes at the Cavendish Library 2-3 pm. FMI: See article 5 and call Kata 226-7503 to reserve a space.

July 14 (Wednesday): Free Proctorsville Green music series begins at 6 pm. Featured artist On the Rocks, featuring members of Satin & Steel. Proctorsville Sponsored by CCCA. Rain location is the Cavendish School.

July 15 (Thursday): Prize Day at the Cavendish Library. Participants in the Summer Reading Program receive a prize when they check out a book. FMI: 226-7503
• John Todaro will be speaking on Restoring Brownstones, part of the Fletcher Memorial Library’s Third Thursday Program.