Tuesday, October 06, 2009
additional info - Oct. News You Can Use
BALLROOM DANCING - Any adults interested in taking some ballroom dance lessons? Teenagers would be welcome also. I'm trying to arrange 6 - 8 weeks of lessons with an instructor who is simply wonderful. It will take place here in Berlin. Not sure how soon it will start, depends on instructors availability and your feedback. Ideal would be to sign up as a couple but could try to connect up singles who are interested. There will be a fee involved. I'm sure it will be impossible to pick a day of the week and time of day that will work for all but go ahead and let me know your preferences. When you get back to me, I'll provide more details.
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BES PARENTS - who's available to help with the Family Halloween Dancy Party?? - Please let me know so details can start being coordinated.
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Tuesday, Oct 6th 5:30-7:30 registration for Central Vermont Swim Club, Both competitive and non-competitive swim programs for youth ages 6-18 in the Central VT area. All participants must be able to swim at least one pool length (25 yards) without stopping or touching. Registration will be at First in Fitness in Berlin in the multi-purpose room off the main lobby. Email khealy@norwich.edu or call 793-7532 and leave a number you can be reached in the evening for more information.
SWIM NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM:
This program stresses the fundamentals of swimming and stroke development through the use of individual and group instruction, drills, laps and games. Swimmers have the option of participating in two fun swim meets held by the club. Individual swimmers may join the competitive program at any point during the season for an additional fee.
WHO: Swimmers who are not currently interested in competing.
WHEN: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 6-7:15 p.m.
DATES: October 26, 2009 – February 18, 2010
WHERE: First in Fitness, Berlin
FEE: $200.00
SWIM COMPETITIVE & NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS:
Led by certified swim coaches, these programs stress proper stroke mechanics, competitive swimming skills development, and endurance training for all participants through the use of individual and group instruction, timed drills and distance swimming. All swimmers can participate in two fun swim meets held by the club. Competitive swimmers have the option of participating in approximately six New England Swimming sanctioned meets during the season. These one or two day meets are held on the weekends and are generally located at facilities within one hour from Montpelier. All competitive swimmers have the opportunity to qualify for competition in the regional and championship meets held in February.
WHO: Swimmers interested in competing in meets & non-competitive swimmers
WHEN: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday TIME: times to be determined.
DATES: October 26, 2009 – February 19, 2009
WHERE: Norwich University, Northfield
FEE: Competitive - $435 (additional insurance & meet fees apply) Non-Competitive - $300
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Saturday, October 10 - Step Up for Kids Day at the Montpelier State House 1-2:30. Open House and live music with Jon Gailmor, Rik Palieri and Rebecca Padula. SPonsored by Kids Are Priority One Colaition and Every Child Matters 272-0795
Saturday, October 10 - Sugarbush annual Community Day Celebration 9am - 5pm Lincoln Peak http://www.sugarbush.com:80/funandevents/event.asp?id=713&utm_source=ecard&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Oct2009&utm_content=community-day&utm_campaign=it-begins
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Sunday, October 18 - Family Climbing Day at Petra Cliffs 10am-6pm FREE day of climbing for all ages and abilities, families and individuals. Donation, silent auction and raffle benefits Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Ages 3 and up. http://www.petracliffs.com 657-3872 105 Briggs St., Burlington
Also at Petra Cliff - Friday Night Kid's Club 6–9pm Parents, enjoy an evening out while your children burn energy, develop coordination, build self-confidence, and practice group problem solving under the supervision of the Petra Cliffs staff. Ongoing, every Friday night. Pre-registration required Cost: $25 per child (includes equipment)
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Is your child interested in playing violin or cello? Lessons take place once a week at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Jill Pruitt at the Vermont String School info@vtstringschool.org
Is your child interested in piano lessons? Please contact Marcia Bowles 223-2796 x107
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update: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS STILL NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS We're looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for serving Meals on Wheels to Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver following a designated route from 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
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BES PARENTS - who's available to help with the Family Halloween Dancy Party?? - Please let me know so details can start being coordinated.
~~~
Tuesday, Oct 6th 5:30-7:30 registration for Central Vermont Swim Club, Both competitive and non-competitive swim programs for youth ages 6-18 in the Central VT area. All participants must be able to swim at least one pool length (25 yards) without stopping or touching. Registration will be at First in Fitness in Berlin in the multi-purpose room off the main lobby. Email khealy@norwich.edu or call 793-7532 and leave a number you can be reached in the evening for more information.
SWIM NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM:
This program stresses the fundamentals of swimming and stroke development through the use of individual and group instruction, drills, laps and games. Swimmers have the option of participating in two fun swim meets held by the club. Individual swimmers may join the competitive program at any point during the season for an additional fee.
WHO: Swimmers who are not currently interested in competing.
WHEN: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 6-7:15 p.m.
DATES: October 26, 2009 – February 18, 2010
WHERE: First in Fitness, Berlin
FEE: $200.00
SWIM COMPETITIVE & NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS:
Led by certified swim coaches, these programs stress proper stroke mechanics, competitive swimming skills development, and endurance training for all participants through the use of individual and group instruction, timed drills and distance swimming. All swimmers can participate in two fun swim meets held by the club. Competitive swimmers have the option of participating in approximately six New England Swimming sanctioned meets during the season. These one or two day meets are held on the weekends and are generally located at facilities within one hour from Montpelier. All competitive swimmers have the opportunity to qualify for competition in the regional and championship meets held in February.
WHO: Swimmers interested in competing in meets & non-competitive swimmers
WHEN: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday TIME: times to be determined.
DATES: October 26, 2009 – February 19, 2009
WHERE: Norwich University, Northfield
FEE: Competitive - $435 (additional insurance & meet fees apply) Non-Competitive - $300
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Saturday, October 10 - Step Up for Kids Day at the Montpelier State House 1-2:30. Open House and live music with Jon Gailmor, Rik Palieri and Rebecca Padula. SPonsored by Kids Are Priority One Colaition and Every Child Matters 272-0795
Saturday, October 10 - Sugarbush annual Community Day Celebration 9am - 5pm Lincoln Peak http://www.sugarbush.com:80/funandevents/event.asp?id=713&utm_source=ecard&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Oct2009&utm_content=community-day&utm_campaign=it-begins
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Sunday, October 18 - Family Climbing Day at Petra Cliffs 10am-6pm FREE day of climbing for all ages and abilities, families and individuals. Donation, silent auction and raffle benefits Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Ages 3 and up. http://www.petracliffs.com 657-3872 105 Briggs St., Burlington
Also at Petra Cliff - Friday Night Kid's Club 6–9pm Parents, enjoy an evening out while your children burn energy, develop coordination, build self-confidence, and practice group problem solving under the supervision of the Petra Cliffs staff. Ongoing, every Friday night. Pre-registration required Cost: $25 per child (includes equipment)
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Is your child interested in playing violin or cello? Lessons take place once a week at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Jill Pruitt at the Vermont String School info@vtstringschool.org
Is your child interested in piano lessons? Please contact Marcia Bowles 223-2796 x107
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update: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS STILL NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS We're looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for serving Meals on Wheels to Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver following a designated route from 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
Friday, October 02, 2009
October News You Can Use
Friday, October 2nd - Native Tongue classic rock band at Gusto's in Barre http://nativetonguerocks.com
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Potatoes - did you miss the one and only pick your own potatoes day at Chappelle's? You still have a couple of options to purchase their fresh local potatoes. You can still drive to Williamstown and buy bags of potatoes from their warehouse in Williamstown (433-5930) over the next 6 months (prices vary according to the type of potatoes), or for a limited time you can buy some of their potatoes from our daughter, Minda, who picked extra and is selling them as a fundraiser for her trip to DC. at a cost of $5 for 10lbs.
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Is your child interested in playing violin or cello? Lessons take place once a week at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Jill Pruitt at the Vermont String School info@vtstringschool.org
Is your child interested in piano lessons? Please contact Marcia Bowles 223-2796 x107
Young Singers Chorus of Vermont is accepting new singers in grades 1-12. Visit http://www.madrivherchorale.org for more information.
U-32 Fall Concerts - High School October 14th at 7pm, Middle School October 15th at 7pm - both are free and open to the public. Prior to the Middle School concert will be the DC parent information night from 6pm - 6:45pm.
For planning purposes please note U-32 Concerts in December will be - MS on Dec 16 and HS on Dec 17th.
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Parenting workshops
MAKE IT ROUTINE! - A 3-part workshop on how to set up family routines to help with the more challenging moments of the day. Help in setting up schedules to assist in organizing your day-to-day activities. Tuesday evenings from 5-6:30pm at Children, Youth & Family Services / WCMHS Beckley Hill Road October 6th, 13th, and 20th. Childcare and snacks provided. If interested or you have any questions please contact: Gary Frankel 802-479-0169 x324 or Tammy Starr at 802-479-0169 x 302 cell 802-793-1409
Dads and Kids Playgroup - for children birth to five and their male grown-ups. A relaxed place where you can eat free dinner and play with friends. Come every week or just drop by when you can. Thursdays 6-7:30pm at the Family Center of Washington County's new location 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier, VT. Note this playgroup is not held on days when Montpelier Schools are closed or delayed (No Dads Playgroups on Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 25, Mar 18, April 20 and May 21. For further information contact CHristopher Robertson 262-3292 x115 To be added to the Dads Playgroup list, email fcwcdads@yahoo.com
Active Parenting Six week course for parents of 5-12 year olds will focus on: the purpose of parenting; instilling courage and self-esteem; understanding your child; developing responsibility; winning cooperation; family meetings and more! Fee $35 for one or $50 for a parenting couple. Class size limited, advance registration is required. On-site child care is available. Six Wedneesday evenings 6-8pm October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 and 11. Family Center of Washington County now located at 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier. 262-3292 x115
Healthy Babies, Kids and Families Program - Family Support Home Visiting. Through Family Center of Washington County. Services offered include: Supporting children's healthy growth & development, advocacy for families, help with housing, assistance finding suitable child care, guidance around nutrition, support during times of crisis, help finding and utilizing health care, parenting support and education, assistance with education goals, help accessing vocational training and employment and more. If you are interested in these services please contact: Dawn Donahue 262-3292 x 106 dawnd@fcwcvt.org
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Wednesday, October 7th - "Know what to do about the flu" forum will be held at the Barre Opera House 7-9pm. This is to brief local leaders and residents about preparations underway for the new flu - 2009 H1N1 influenza - along with the regular seasonal flu. State officials and public health experts will be on hand to discuss preparations the state is making - including plans for offering H1N1 vaccine to those groups most at risk for serious illness - as well as the actions communities and individuals can take to cope with the flu. More information can be found at http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/flu/index.aspx or by dialing 211.
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"Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves" a humorous video showing people the best way to cough and sneeze to lessen the spread germs (cough etiquette) http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html
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BAKED BEADS JEWELRY CLEARANCE October 9-11, 2009. Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm. Route 100 at 46 Carroll Rd (next to the Big Picture Theater) Waitsfield. Fashion accessory clearances with prices at over 75% off retail. Merchandise includes: scarves and pashminas; PJ pants; tights and leggings; gloves; socks; pouches; reading glasses; ribbon belts; Michael Stars long sleeve t's; previous season's earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, toe rings, and eyeglass chains; hair accessories; beads; and much more! Berlin PTNA will receive 10% from any receipts turned in from this event. Receipts should be placed in an envelope and sent to the school office labeled "PTNA Baked Beads".
Whether or not you have a child at Berlin Elementary School, please remember the PTNA is still collecting Campbell Soup labels and Box Tops for Education. We'd love to have you send them in with your student or if you don't have a student drop them off anyway (collection bin is in the lobby) or give them to a neighbor who has a child at the elementary school. Thanks so much!
Don't forget the next Berlin PTNA meeting is on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Genevieve - orders that were received by September 18th are expected mid October. You can still order on line http://www.genevieves.com using account number 5355 to credit Berlin Elementary PTNA.
The PTNA will be hosting the Halloween Family Dance on October 30th from 7-9pm and volunteers are needed.
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IN NEED OF COSTUMES?
October 10 & 11 Chandler Costume sale in Randolph - Over the years the Chandler Center for the Arts collection of costumes has outgrown not only its space, but also its needs. Volunteers have been working this fall to cull out pieces that are no longer needed for stage productions. As a result, with Halloween right around the corner, Chandler is holding a gigantic public two-day sale in the Chandler upper gallery Saturday, OCtober 10 from 9am-3pm and Sunday, October from 11:30 - 3:30pm. Just the right trick-or-treating costume can be put together in minutes, from piles and piles of trousers, dresses, tops, gloves, belts, shoes, purses, hats - you name it. And of course, for the play-dress-up crowd there is much potential. Volunteer and sale organizer Pauline Garner promises there will be tones of bargains for all. One can walk in with a few dollars in hand and go home as a king, a queen, a ballerina, a pirate, or whatever one's imagination conjures up. The proceeds of the sale will benefit Chandler's general operations. http://www.chandler-arts.org/
Also in Randolph is the Gifford Auxillary Thrift shop which is open during the week until 4pm and on Saturdays until 1pm. I think it opens at 10am. Located just past the hospital on upper Main Street, the thrift shop is known for having some fun items for Halloween.
If you travel further south, you'll find the "Listen" thrift stores. In October these two stores have an incredible amount of costumes and accessories for Halloween. Directions: White River Junction - Listen at River Point, located on Route 4 in WRJ next to the NH-VT bridge. Lebanon, NH - Interstate 89, to exit 18 east toward Lebanon. Turn left at stop sign onto Hanover Street. Store is located at 60 Hanover Street, on corner of Hough Street, across from Sacred Heart Church.
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Please note in October the Berlin School Board will meet Wednesday, October 21st at U-32 High School for a "carousel" meeting. Individual boards will meet from 5:30-6:30pm and 7:30-9pm while the full board will meet from 6:30-7:30pm.
Usually the Berlin School Board meets on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Berlin Elementary School Learning Center. Agendas and minutes can be found on the school website - see the link on the side bar on the main page. The public is welcome to attend board meetings and encouraged to find out more about the school budget while it's in it's planning stage.
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NO SCHOOL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OCTOBER 22ND AND 23RD - VT NEA DAYS, also No School on Wednesday, Nov. 11th as it's a parent teacher conference day - although many parents will be scheduling conferences on other days as they can't all fit on one day and to accomodate work schedules to some degree.
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Nine Mistakes Parents Make when their daughter is suffering from hurtful friendships. This is a 30 minute audio clip that our guidance counselor recommends. http://www.awaythrough.com/9maudio.htm
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FREE COMPUTER TRAINING http://www.180techtips.com/ offers 15 hours of free computer training in 180 easy to follow 5 minute lessons. This isn't a boring 15 hour lecture. This is the kind of relevant and uncomplicated computer training everyone needs. 180 free and simple 5 minute computer lessons that are emailed to you one day at a time from September to June.
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WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY RESOURCE INFORMATION
Did you miss the Button-Up workshop this week in Berlin? Find out where other free weatherization workshops are taking place:
http://efficiencyvermont.com/stella/filelib/For%20Publication%20Sept%20%2023%20Workshop%20List.pdf
A 30 minute DVD demonstrating simple weatherization measures to Button-Up you home is available for you to borrow either at Berlin Elementary School (on the table just outside the main office) or at the Berlin Town Office on Shed Road. (turn to the right after you enter the main door, DVDs are on the shelf of the hutch on the left). There are 5 copies at each location, just return the DVD after you have viewed it.
All local libraries also have a copy and may be viewed on their computers.You can still borrow a half hour long DVD on basic ways you can improve the weatherization of your home.
Local Energy Resource Page on our town website: http://www.berlinvt.org/Energy%20Resource.htm
http://www.energysmartvt.com/ - Lots of great information and links to other sites.
http://www.energysmartvt.com/cvcac/weatherization/qualification/
Check this page to see if you qualify for Central VT Community Action Council weatherization services which are offered free of charge for those meeting income and other qualifications.
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RETN (Regional Education Tech Network) http://www.retn.org Video on Demand ... I haven't had time to check this but I hear although you do have to register to make use of the site it's worth it to access the the videos. There is good local information and education information.
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CVT Sportsnet - your hometown sports specialists http://www.cvtsports.net/ Vermont High School and College Sports Coverage! Videos, photos, news coverage.
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SENIOR POTRAITS - don't forget that The Wiggoddess right here on Route 2 in Berlin has portrait services http://www.wiggoddess.com/ (yes, they have wigs too!) Check out the photos they have on line along with their pricing. Give them a call at 229-1112
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NEW Dollhouse Factory Outlet in BARRE!! Folks can SAVE 20-50% on factory seconds, overruns and MORE! Our business, REAL GOOD TOYS, has been making heirloom quality wooden dollhouses more than 30 years. Without any retail dollhouse shops in Vermont, we are now offering terrific discounts on handcrafted dollhouse kits, assembled & finished models, discontinued products, components, parts, panels and accessories – right from the source! Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm through the holiday season. Location: REAL GOOD TOYS, 10 Quarry St, Barre, VT 05641 Directions: Take Exit 6 off I89. Follow Route 63 East about 4 miles to the stoplight at Rte 14. Turn LEFT, go approx. 1 mile to Quarry St and turn RIGHT. The showroom can be seen immediately on your LEFT. 802-479-2217 http://www.realgoodtoys.com
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Potatoes - did you miss the one and only pick your own potatoes day at Chappelle's? You still have a couple of options to purchase their fresh local potatoes. You can still drive to Williamstown and buy bags of potatoes from their warehouse in Williamstown (433-5930) over the next 6 months (prices vary according to the type of potatoes), or for a limited time you can buy some of their potatoes from our daughter, Minda, who picked extra and is selling them as a fundraiser for her trip to DC. at a cost of $5 for 10lbs.
~~~
Is your child interested in playing violin or cello? Lessons take place once a week at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Jill Pruitt at the Vermont String School info@vtstringschool.org
Is your child interested in piano lessons? Please contact Marcia Bowles 223-2796 x107
Young Singers Chorus of Vermont is accepting new singers in grades 1-12. Visit http://www.madrivherchorale.org for more information.
U-32 Fall Concerts - High School October 14th at 7pm, Middle School October 15th at 7pm - both are free and open to the public. Prior to the Middle School concert will be the DC parent information night from 6pm - 6:45pm.
For planning purposes please note U-32 Concerts in December will be - MS on Dec 16 and HS on Dec 17th.
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Parenting workshops
MAKE IT ROUTINE! - A 3-part workshop on how to set up family routines to help with the more challenging moments of the day. Help in setting up schedules to assist in organizing your day-to-day activities. Tuesday evenings from 5-6:30pm at Children, Youth & Family Services / WCMHS Beckley Hill Road October 6th, 13th, and 20th. Childcare and snacks provided. If interested or you have any questions please contact: Gary Frankel 802-479-0169 x324 or Tammy Starr at 802-479-0169 x 302 cell 802-793-1409
Dads and Kids Playgroup - for children birth to five and their male grown-ups. A relaxed place where you can eat free dinner and play with friends. Come every week or just drop by when you can. Thursdays 6-7:30pm at the Family Center of Washington County's new location 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier, VT. Note this playgroup is not held on days when Montpelier Schools are closed or delayed (No Dads Playgroups on Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 25, Mar 18, April 20 and May 21. For further information contact CHristopher Robertson 262-3292 x115 To be added to the Dads Playgroup list, email fcwcdads@yahoo.com
Active Parenting Six week course for parents of 5-12 year olds will focus on: the purpose of parenting; instilling courage and self-esteem; understanding your child; developing responsibility; winning cooperation; family meetings and more! Fee $35 for one or $50 for a parenting couple. Class size limited, advance registration is required. On-site child care is available. Six Wedneesday evenings 6-8pm October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 and 11. Family Center of Washington County now located at 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier. 262-3292 x115
Healthy Babies, Kids and Families Program - Family Support Home Visiting. Through Family Center of Washington County. Services offered include: Supporting children's healthy growth & development, advocacy for families, help with housing, assistance finding suitable child care, guidance around nutrition, support during times of crisis, help finding and utilizing health care, parenting support and education, assistance with education goals, help accessing vocational training and employment and more. If you are interested in these services please contact: Dawn Donahue 262-3292 x 106 dawnd@fcwcvt.org
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Wednesday, October 7th - "Know what to do about the flu" forum will be held at the Barre Opera House 7-9pm. This is to brief local leaders and residents about preparations underway for the new flu - 2009 H1N1 influenza - along with the regular seasonal flu. State officials and public health experts will be on hand to discuss preparations the state is making - including plans for offering H1N1 vaccine to those groups most at risk for serious illness - as well as the actions communities and individuals can take to cope with the flu. More information can be found at http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/flu/index.aspx or by dialing 211.
~~~
"Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves" a humorous video showing people the best way to cough and sneeze to lessen the spread germs (cough etiquette) http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html
~~~
BAKED BEADS JEWELRY CLEARANCE October 9-11, 2009. Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm. Route 100 at 46 Carroll Rd (next to the Big Picture Theater) Waitsfield. Fashion accessory clearances with prices at over 75% off retail. Merchandise includes: scarves and pashminas; PJ pants; tights and leggings; gloves; socks; pouches; reading glasses; ribbon belts; Michael Stars long sleeve t's; previous season's earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, toe rings, and eyeglass chains; hair accessories; beads; and much more! Berlin PTNA will receive 10% from any receipts turned in from this event. Receipts should be placed in an envelope and sent to the school office labeled "PTNA Baked Beads".
Whether or not you have a child at Berlin Elementary School, please remember the PTNA is still collecting Campbell Soup labels and Box Tops for Education. We'd love to have you send them in with your student or if you don't have a student drop them off anyway (collection bin is in the lobby) or give them to a neighbor who has a child at the elementary school. Thanks so much!
Don't forget the next Berlin PTNA meeting is on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Genevieve - orders that were received by September 18th are expected mid October. You can still order on line http://www.genevieves.com using account number 5355 to credit Berlin Elementary PTNA.
The PTNA will be hosting the Halloween Family Dance on October 30th from 7-9pm and volunteers are needed.
~~~
IN NEED OF COSTUMES?
October 10 & 11 Chandler Costume sale in Randolph - Over the years the Chandler Center for the Arts collection of costumes has outgrown not only its space, but also its needs. Volunteers have been working this fall to cull out pieces that are no longer needed for stage productions. As a result, with Halloween right around the corner, Chandler is holding a gigantic public two-day sale in the Chandler upper gallery Saturday, OCtober 10 from 9am-3pm and Sunday, October from 11:30 - 3:30pm. Just the right trick-or-treating costume can be put together in minutes, from piles and piles of trousers, dresses, tops, gloves, belts, shoes, purses, hats - you name it. And of course, for the play-dress-up crowd there is much potential. Volunteer and sale organizer Pauline Garner promises there will be tones of bargains for all. One can walk in with a few dollars in hand and go home as a king, a queen, a ballerina, a pirate, or whatever one's imagination conjures up. The proceeds of the sale will benefit Chandler's general operations. http://www.chandler-arts.org/
Also in Randolph is the Gifford Auxillary Thrift shop which is open during the week until 4pm and on Saturdays until 1pm. I think it opens at 10am. Located just past the hospital on upper Main Street, the thrift shop is known for having some fun items for Halloween.
If you travel further south, you'll find the "Listen" thrift stores. In October these two stores have an incredible amount of costumes and accessories for Halloween. Directions: White River Junction - Listen at River Point, located on Route 4 in WRJ next to the NH-VT bridge. Lebanon, NH - Interstate 89, to exit 18 east toward Lebanon. Turn left at stop sign onto Hanover Street. Store is located at 60 Hanover Street, on corner of Hough Street, across from Sacred Heart Church.
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Please note in October the Berlin School Board will meet Wednesday, October 21st at U-32 High School for a "carousel" meeting. Individual boards will meet from 5:30-6:30pm and 7:30-9pm while the full board will meet from 6:30-7:30pm.
Usually the Berlin School Board meets on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Berlin Elementary School Learning Center. Agendas and minutes can be found on the school website - see the link on the side bar on the main page. The public is welcome to attend board meetings and encouraged to find out more about the school budget while it's in it's planning stage.
~~~
NO SCHOOL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OCTOBER 22ND AND 23RD - VT NEA DAYS, also No School on Wednesday, Nov. 11th as it's a parent teacher conference day - although many parents will be scheduling conferences on other days as they can't all fit on one day and to accomodate work schedules to some degree.
~~~
Nine Mistakes Parents Make when their daughter is suffering from hurtful friendships. This is a 30 minute audio clip that our guidance counselor recommends. http://www.awaythrough.com/9maudio.htm
~~~
FREE COMPUTER TRAINING http://www.180techtips.com/ offers 15 hours of free computer training in 180 easy to follow 5 minute lessons. This isn't a boring 15 hour lecture. This is the kind of relevant and uncomplicated computer training everyone needs. 180 free and simple 5 minute computer lessons that are emailed to you one day at a time from September to June.
~~~
WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY RESOURCE INFORMATION
Did you miss the Button-Up workshop this week in Berlin? Find out where other free weatherization workshops are taking place:
http://efficiencyvermont.com/stella/filelib/For%20Publication%20Sept%20%2023%20Workshop%20List.pdf
A 30 minute DVD demonstrating simple weatherization measures to Button-Up you home is available for you to borrow either at Berlin Elementary School (on the table just outside the main office) or at the Berlin Town Office on Shed Road. (turn to the right after you enter the main door, DVDs are on the shelf of the hutch on the left). There are 5 copies at each location, just return the DVD after you have viewed it.
All local libraries also have a copy and may be viewed on their computers.You can still borrow a half hour long DVD on basic ways you can improve the weatherization of your home.
Local Energy Resource Page on our town website: http://www.berlinvt.org/Energy%20Resource.htm
http://www.energysmartvt.com/ - Lots of great information and links to other sites.
http://www.energysmartvt.com/cvcac/weatherization/qualification/
Check this page to see if you qualify for Central VT Community Action Council weatherization services which are offered free of charge for those meeting income and other qualifications.
~~~
RETN (Regional Education Tech Network) http://www.retn.org Video on Demand ... I haven't had time to check this but I hear although you do have to register to make use of the site it's worth it to access the the videos. There is good local information and education information.
~~~
CVT Sportsnet - your hometown sports specialists http://www.cvtsports.net/ Vermont High School and College Sports Coverage! Videos, photos, news coverage.
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SENIOR POTRAITS - don't forget that The Wiggoddess right here on Route 2 in Berlin has portrait services http://www.wiggoddess.com/ (yes, they have wigs too!) Check out the photos they have on line along with their pricing. Give them a call at 229-1112
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NEW Dollhouse Factory Outlet in BARRE!! Folks can SAVE 20-50% on factory seconds, overruns and MORE! Our business, REAL GOOD TOYS, has been making heirloom quality wooden dollhouses more than 30 years. Without any retail dollhouse shops in Vermont, we are now offering terrific discounts on handcrafted dollhouse kits, assembled & finished models, discontinued products, components, parts, panels and accessories – right from the source! Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm through the holiday season. Location: REAL GOOD TOYS, 10 Quarry St, Barre, VT 05641 Directions: Take Exit 6 off I89. Follow Route 63 East about 4 miles to the stoplight at Rte 14. Turn LEFT, go approx. 1 mile to Quarry St and turn RIGHT. The showroom can be seen immediately on your LEFT. 802-479-2217 http://www.realgoodtoys.com
Thursday, September 17, 2009
POTATOES!
Sunday, Sept 20th 9am-5pm the annual Pick-Your-Own Potatoes at the Chappelle Farm in Williamstown, VT. No digging involved! The potato digger goes along and digs them up and you pick the size potatoes you want and the quantity you want. Only 25 cents per pound. Bring your buckets or sacks and wear your boots and old clothes.
Take Exit 5 and go down into Williamstown, go south on Rte 14 and look for the Potato signs. Barbara & Bob can be reached at 433-5930.
You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year.
(If you can't get to the pick-your-own day - you can purchase 10lb bags of potatoes for $5 from our daughter Minda who is raising money for her DC trip.)
Take Exit 5 and go down into Williamstown, go south on Rte 14 and look for the Potato signs. Barbara & Bob can be reached at 433-5930.
You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year.
(If you can't get to the pick-your-own day - you can purchase 10lb bags of potatoes for $5 from our daughter Minda who is raising money for her DC trip.)
September News
(whoops, I forgot to post this after emailing it out to folks at the beginning of the month...)
FAIRS & FESTIVALS - there are still a few more happening in Vermont this fall - closer ones include the Champlain Valley Expo goes until Sept. 7th and the Tunbridge World's Fair is Sept 17-20. Check out the complete list and details at:
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/buylocal/visit/fairs.html
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PICK YOUR OWN - http://www.pickyourown.org/VT.htm
APPLES
Liberty Orchard - 2408 West St, Brookfield 276-3161 Between exits 4 and 5 I-89 either Stone Road from north or Ridge Road from south to Crossover Rd to West Street Look for signs. Open late Sept through mid-October. Trees are low making it great picking for kids! Hours: Friday - Sun 10-5 and Monday - Thursday 1-5.
Vermont Technical College in Randolph - featuring McIntosh, Cortland and Liberty. Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Exit 4 off I-89, follow Route 66 up the hill to VTC, look for signs. 728-1207
POTATOES! - on a Sunday in September which has not yet been announced, will be the long standing tradition of potato picking at the Chappelle Potato Farm in Williamstown, Vermont. The Stridsberg family has been going behind the digger for probably 20 years picking hundreds of pounds of potatoes every year, mostly for their own use! The cost is well below what you pay in the grocery store. Bring your buckets or sacks and wear your boots and old clothes. We have one more child fundraising for their 8th grade trip to DC so if you don't want to pick the potatoes yourself or just can't make it there - you'll still able to buy potatoes at below store cost through us and help a good cause! Fresh & local - You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year. More information to come when the picking date is announced. 3242 South Hill Road Williamstown 433-5930
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CORN MAZES - trying to find your way out does work up an appetite so bring a snack or plan on buying one there! If you've never been, check out the websites as there is lots of information.
The Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville http://www.vermontcornmaze.com
Opens at 10am, last people to enter at 3pm, closes at 5pm. 1404 Wheelock Road 748-1399 Adults 16-59 $12, child 5-15 $9, seniors 60+ $9, 4 and under Free.
Hathaway Farm & Corn Maze in Rutland http://www.hathawayfarm.com/
Sunday through Friday CLOSED TUESDAYS 10am - 5pm out of maze by 6pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm - closing down at 11pm. Bring your flashlights if you go on Saturday night! Children ages 4-11 $7, adults 12 and over $9, seniors over 65 $7, youngsters 3 and under Free.
Sam Mazza's Corn Maze in Colchester http://www.sammazzafarms.com/corn_maze.shtml
277 Lavigne Road 655-3440 Open 7 days a week through October. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10-5. No maze tickets are sold within an hour of closing.
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September 3rd!! Any young singers looking to join an ensemble? This came to me from Stefanie who is Andrea Bonamico's sister (Andrea is the chorale director at U-32). Please note there is a fee involved.
Young Singers of Vermont Program To Launch Sept. 3 at Crosset Brook
The Mad River Chorale will inaugurate its newest educational outreach program on Sept. 3 with an informational meeting about the Young Singers of Vermont ensembles.
The meeting, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Crosset Brook Middle School on Route 100 in Duxbury, will be to explain to parents and guardians the basics of a program to provide musical instruction for students in grades 1-12 with goals of enabling youthful singers to pursue music as a career or simply enjoy it as a recreation.
Piero Bonamico, artistic director of the Mad River Chorale, said that plans are to have weekly rehearsals throughout the school years for several different ensembles based upon age. In addition, the Young Singers Choruses will perform alone, in conjunction with the Mad River Chorale and with orchestral support throughout 2009-10.
“Singers will graduate as musicians,” promised Bonamico, who with his wife, Andrea, will direct the program, and lead a team of professionals who are prominent as both musical instructors and performers throughout Central Vermont. The manager of the choruses will be Alexis Murphy-Egri, choral director for the Montpelier School District High School and Middle School. The accompanist will be Mary Jane Austin-Reynolds.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Crosset Brook for the Treble Ensembles of Grades 1-3 and 4-6. And on Sept. 12 at U-32 High School for the two Mixed Ensembles of Grades 7-9 and 10-12.
Other notable dates are: Oct. 11, Fall Concert; Dec. 13 & 23, Holiday Concerts.
For information, call 802-496-4781.
Stefanie Weigand, MRC & CO
Operations Manager (802) 496-4781
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September 4th-18th - Berlin PTNA "Genevieve" fundraiser.
· products include: plates, cups & frames - finished with your child’s artwork
· wrapping paper for all occasions
· handy household gadgets
· flower bulbs
· magazines
· candles
· gifts
· and more
This fundraiser supports the wonderful variety of programs PTNA helps bring to the students, families and staff of Berlin Elem. Some families prefer to make a monetary donation instead of ordering. Catalogues go home with elementary students 9/4 and can also be seen (and orders made) on line http://www.genevieves.com using account number 5355 to credit Berlin Elementary PTNA. Products ordered through students by 9/18/09 will arrive at the school mid October. Those ordered on line will be shipped directly to the person ordering.
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September 5th - Brookfield pancake breakfast and Trash & Treasures sale. Pond Village Church, 7:30am - 2 with breakfast ending at 10:30. Breakfast includes regular or blueberry pancakes, sausage, home fries, mixed fruit, & coffee or tea. $6 adults, $2.50 for kids 5-12 with a family maximum of $20.
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September 5th / 6th / 7th - Northfield Labor Day Weekend http://www.northfieldlaborday.org parade on Monday 10:30am arts & crafts, games & activities, food & merchandise, free admission, great entertainment
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September 10th - First meeting of year for Middle School Parent Teacher Council (MSPTC) at U-32 6:30pm - 7:30pm Agenda will be sent to those who are on that email list.
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September 12th - K9s and Company FREE on the State House lawn in Montpelier. Watch the dogs manuever through the agility course, visit booths with information on rescue breeds, many give-a-ways.
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September 14th - Berlin School Board meeting 6:15pm
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September 15th - School Photos at Berlin Elem.
NO EVENING ACTIVIES OR MEETINGS AT BERLIN ELEM. AS FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE DOING A DRILL AND HAVING HELICOPTERS LAND
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September 16th - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
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September 17th 6:30pm Berlin PTNA first meeting of the year. The discussion will include the upcoming year's activities and the open. We are looking for people to participate and everyone is invited, so please join us!
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September 19th & 20th 10am - 5pm FREE - Fall Harvest Festival at Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market in Williston http://www.upickvermont.com/festival.html Cider Making Demonstrations, No Strings Marionette show, petting zoo. The Pony rides and apple picking do have small fees.
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September 22nd evening - Open House at Berlin Elem. 6-7:30pm
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September 24th 6-8:30pm - Open House at U-32
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September 25-27 11am-5pm FREE Children's Literature Celebration at the Main Street Landing's Performing Arts Center and Border's in Burlington. Please look at this link for the schedule and much more information http://www.burlingtonbookfestival.com Readings, Signings and Q&As; Authors & Illustrators from the US and Canada; Drawing Fun with Harry Bliss. Featured Participants include: Mary Azarian, Harry Bliss, Elizabeth Bleumie, PJ Bracegirdle, Monique Polak, Susan Mitchell, Amy Seidle, Alan Silberberg; Rita Murphy, Stephen Huneck and MORE!
~~~
Tuesday, September 29th 7pm – “Button-Up” weatherization workshop at Berlin Elementary School in the Learning Center. PowerPoint presentation, view a 30 minute “Simple Weatherization Measures to Button Up Your Home” DVD designed for individuals with basic handyperson skills. This will provide step-by-step procedures for weatherizing a attic hatches or pull-down attic stairs, air sealing plumbing and wiring penetrations in the attic and basement, weatherizing bulkhead doors and other exterior doors, plugging air leaks along the box sills, and installing an interior storm window, among other tips.
~~~
September 30th - Berlin Emergency Operation Center meeting at the Four Corners Fire Station 6pm -8:30pm
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YOUTH CHESS CLUB RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER for central Vermont kids at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Each Wednesday at 5:30pm there is chess in the children’s library. Please call Robert Nichols for more information at 229-1207.
~~~
The new tennis courts have opened at U-32!
~~~
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS We're looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for serving Meals on Wheels to Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver following a designated route from 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
~~~
PIANO looking for home! I'm told there is a early 1900's piano in pretty good shape looking for a home.
~~~
FAIRS & FESTIVALS - there are still a few more happening in Vermont this fall - closer ones include the Champlain Valley Expo goes until Sept. 7th and the Tunbridge World's Fair is Sept 17-20. Check out the complete list and details at:
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/buylocal/visit/fairs.html
~~~
PICK YOUR OWN - http://www.pickyourown.org/VT.htm
APPLES
Liberty Orchard - 2408 West St, Brookfield 276-3161 Between exits 4 and 5 I-89 either Stone Road from north or Ridge Road from south to Crossover Rd to West Street Look for signs. Open late Sept through mid-October. Trees are low making it great picking for kids! Hours: Friday - Sun 10-5 and Monday - Thursday 1-5.
Vermont Technical College in Randolph - featuring McIntosh, Cortland and Liberty. Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Exit 4 off I-89, follow Route 66 up the hill to VTC, look for signs. 728-1207
POTATOES! - on a Sunday in September which has not yet been announced, will be the long standing tradition of potato picking at the Chappelle Potato Farm in Williamstown, Vermont. The Stridsberg family has been going behind the digger for probably 20 years picking hundreds of pounds of potatoes every year, mostly for their own use! The cost is well below what you pay in the grocery store. Bring your buckets or sacks and wear your boots and old clothes. We have one more child fundraising for their 8th grade trip to DC so if you don't want to pick the potatoes yourself or just can't make it there - you'll still able to buy potatoes at below store cost through us and help a good cause! Fresh & local - You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year. More information to come when the picking date is announced. 3242 South Hill Road Williamstown 433-5930
~~~
CORN MAZES - trying to find your way out does work up an appetite so bring a snack or plan on buying one there! If you've never been, check out the websites as there is lots of information.
The Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville http://www.vermontcornmaze.com
Opens at 10am, last people to enter at 3pm, closes at 5pm. 1404 Wheelock Road 748-1399 Adults 16-59 $12, child 5-15 $9, seniors 60+ $9, 4 and under Free.
Hathaway Farm & Corn Maze in Rutland http://www.hathawayfarm.com/
Sunday through Friday CLOSED TUESDAYS 10am - 5pm out of maze by 6pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm - closing down at 11pm. Bring your flashlights if you go on Saturday night! Children ages 4-11 $7, adults 12 and over $9, seniors over 65 $7, youngsters 3 and under Free.
Sam Mazza's Corn Maze in Colchester http://www.sammazzafarms.com/corn_maze.shtml
277 Lavigne Road 655-3440 Open 7 days a week through October. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10-5. No maze tickets are sold within an hour of closing.
~~~
September 3rd!! Any young singers looking to join an ensemble? This came to me from Stefanie who is Andrea Bonamico's sister (Andrea is the chorale director at U-32). Please note there is a fee involved.
Young Singers of Vermont Program To Launch Sept. 3 at Crosset Brook
The Mad River Chorale will inaugurate its newest educational outreach program on Sept. 3 with an informational meeting about the Young Singers of Vermont ensembles.
The meeting, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Crosset Brook Middle School on Route 100 in Duxbury, will be to explain to parents and guardians the basics of a program to provide musical instruction for students in grades 1-12 with goals of enabling youthful singers to pursue music as a career or simply enjoy it as a recreation.
Piero Bonamico, artistic director of the Mad River Chorale, said that plans are to have weekly rehearsals throughout the school years for several different ensembles based upon age. In addition, the Young Singers Choruses will perform alone, in conjunction with the Mad River Chorale and with orchestral support throughout 2009-10.
“Singers will graduate as musicians,” promised Bonamico, who with his wife, Andrea, will direct the program, and lead a team of professionals who are prominent as both musical instructors and performers throughout Central Vermont. The manager of the choruses will be Alexis Murphy-Egri, choral director for the Montpelier School District High School and Middle School. The accompanist will be Mary Jane Austin-Reynolds.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Crosset Brook for the Treble Ensembles of Grades 1-3 and 4-6. And on Sept. 12 at U-32 High School for the two Mixed Ensembles of Grades 7-9 and 10-12.
Other notable dates are: Oct. 11, Fall Concert; Dec. 13 & 23, Holiday Concerts.
For information, call 802-496-4781.
Stefanie Weigand, MRC & CO
Operations Manager (802) 496-4781
~~~
September 4th-18th - Berlin PTNA "Genevieve" fundraiser.
· products include: plates, cups & frames - finished with your child’s artwork
· wrapping paper for all occasions
· handy household gadgets
· flower bulbs
· magazines
· candles
· gifts
· and more
This fundraiser supports the wonderful variety of programs PTNA helps bring to the students, families and staff of Berlin Elem. Some families prefer to make a monetary donation instead of ordering. Catalogues go home with elementary students 9/4 and can also be seen (and orders made) on line http://www.genevieves.com using account number 5355 to credit Berlin Elementary PTNA. Products ordered through students by 9/18/09 will arrive at the school mid October. Those ordered on line will be shipped directly to the person ordering.
~~~
September 5th - Brookfield pancake breakfast and Trash & Treasures sale. Pond Village Church, 7:30am - 2 with breakfast ending at 10:30. Breakfast includes regular or blueberry pancakes, sausage, home fries, mixed fruit, & coffee or tea. $6 adults, $2.50 for kids 5-12 with a family maximum of $20.
~~~
September 5th / 6th / 7th - Northfield Labor Day Weekend http://www.northfieldlaborday.org parade on Monday 10:30am arts & crafts, games & activities, food & merchandise, free admission, great entertainment
~~~
September 10th - First meeting of year for Middle School Parent Teacher Council (MSPTC) at U-32 6:30pm - 7:30pm Agenda will be sent to those who are on that email list.
~~~
September 12th - K9s and Company FREE on the State House lawn in Montpelier. Watch the dogs manuever through the agility course, visit booths with information on rescue breeds, many give-a-ways.
~~~
September 14th - Berlin School Board meeting 6:15pm
~~~
September 15th - School Photos at Berlin Elem.
NO EVENING ACTIVIES OR MEETINGS AT BERLIN ELEM. AS FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE DOING A DRILL AND HAVING HELICOPTERS LAND
~~~
September 16th - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
~~~
September 17th 6:30pm Berlin PTNA first meeting of the year. The discussion will include the upcoming year's activities and the open. We are looking for people to participate and everyone is invited, so please join us!
~~~
September 19th & 20th 10am - 5pm FREE - Fall Harvest Festival at Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market in Williston http://www.upickvermont.com/festival.html Cider Making Demonstrations, No Strings Marionette show, petting zoo. The Pony rides and apple picking do have small fees.
~~~
September 22nd evening - Open House at Berlin Elem. 6-7:30pm
~~~
September 24th 6-8:30pm - Open House at U-32
~~~
September 25-27 11am-5pm FREE Children's Literature Celebration at the Main Street Landing's Performing Arts Center and Border's in Burlington. Please look at this link for the schedule and much more information http://www.burlingtonbookfestival.com Readings, Signings and Q&As; Authors & Illustrators from the US and Canada; Drawing Fun with Harry Bliss. Featured Participants include: Mary Azarian, Harry Bliss, Elizabeth Bleumie, PJ Bracegirdle, Monique Polak, Susan Mitchell, Amy Seidle, Alan Silberberg; Rita Murphy, Stephen Huneck and MORE!
~~~
Tuesday, September 29th 7pm – “Button-Up” weatherization workshop at Berlin Elementary School in the Learning Center. PowerPoint presentation, view a 30 minute “Simple Weatherization Measures to Button Up Your Home” DVD designed for individuals with basic handyperson skills. This will provide step-by-step procedures for weatherizing a attic hatches or pull-down attic stairs, air sealing plumbing and wiring penetrations in the attic and basement, weatherizing bulkhead doors and other exterior doors, plugging air leaks along the box sills, and installing an interior storm window, among other tips.
~~~
September 30th - Berlin Emergency Operation Center meeting at the Four Corners Fire Station 6pm -8:30pm
~~~
YOUTH CHESS CLUB RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER for central Vermont kids at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Each Wednesday at 5:30pm there is chess in the children’s library. Please call Robert Nichols for more information at 229-1207.
~~~
The new tennis courts have opened at U-32!
~~~
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS We're looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for serving Meals on Wheels to Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver following a designated route from 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
~~~
PIANO looking for home! I'm told there is a early 1900's piano in pretty good shape looking for a home.
~~~
Friday, August 28, 2009
News you can use
NOTE: An updated email of September events will be sent out in the next few days... just didn't want to miss the chance to remind you about the music sale!!
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Used Musical Instrument Sale Saturday, August 29th - bring in your instrument on Friday, August 28 4-7pm at the Bethany Church on Main Street in Montpelier. 80% goes to you and 20% to Central VT Share the Music. August 29th 9am - 2pm get a great deal on a "new to you" instrument. Call 229-0295 with questions.
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POTATOES! - on a Sunday in September which has not yet been announded, will be the long standing tradition of potato picking at the Chappelle Potato Farm in Williamstown, Vermont. The Stridsberg family has been going behind the digger for probably 20 years picking hundreds of pounds of potatoes every year, mostly for their own use! The cost is well below what you pay in the grocery store. Bring your buckets or sacks and wear your boots and old clothes. We have one more child fundraising for their 8th grade trip to DC so if you don't want to pick the potatoes yourself or just can't make it there - you'll still able to buy potatoes at below store cost through us and help a good cause! Fresh & local - You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year. More information to come when the picking date is announced.
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September 2nd - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
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September 10th - First meeting of year for Middle School Parent Teacher Council (MSPTC) at U-32 6:30pm - 7:30pm Agenda will be sent to those who are on that email list.
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September 14th - Berlin School Board meeting 6:15pm
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September 15th - School Photos at Berlin Elem.
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September 16th - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
~~~
September 22nd evening - Open House at Berlin Elem.
~~~
September 24th 6-8:30pm - Open House at U-32
~~~
Tuesday, September 29th 7pm – “Button-Up” weatherization workshop at Berlin Elementary School in the Learning Center. PowerPoint presentation, view a 30 minute “Simple Weatherization Measures to Button Up Your Home” DVD designed for individuals with basic handyperson skills. This will provide step-by-step procedures for weatherizing a attic hatches or pull-down attic stairs, air sealing plumbing and wiring penetrations in the attic and basement, weatherizing bulkhead doors and other exterior doors, plugging air leaks along the box sills, and installing an interior storm window, among other tips.
~~~
September 30th - Berlin Emergency Operation Center meeting at the Four Corners Fire Station 6pm -8:30pm
~~~
YOUTH CHESS CLUB RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER for central Vermont kids at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Each Wednesday at 5:30pm there is chess in the children’s library. Please call Robert Nichols for more information at 229-1207.
~~~
The new tennis courts have opened at U-32!
~~~
TOWN OF BERLIN - VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON A REGIONAL SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE
The Town of Berlin is seeking a Berlin resident to serve on a Regional Public Safety Services Study Committee that will study the consolidation of public safety services for communities in Central Vermont.
This Committee will consist of one elected official and one resident from the City of Barre, the Town of Barre, the Town of Berlin, and the City of Montpelier. The meetings will be hosted by the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce at their offices on Paine Turnpike in Berlin.
The Committee is expected to begin meeting in mid-September and is charged with developing a vision and frame-work for the consolidation of local law enforcement, firefighting, and ambulance services into a single regional public safety agency. Committee members will report the group’s findings to their elected officials.
Interested persons may submit a letter of interest to the Berlin Select Board c/o Town Administrator, Municipal Office Building, 108 Shed Road, Berlin, Vermont 05602, by September 3, 2009.
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Corinne and Jeff, I am wondering if you would be willing to send this note around to your email lists. It directly impacts Berlin residents in need and I am hoping that we can attract volunteer drivers to assist in the Meals on Wheels program. Many thanks. Pat McDonald
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS
Many people think that Meals on Wheels is a nationally run organization or a set of Federal programs that are similar to Medicare. Neither is the case. Meals on Wheels is a generic term to define organizations that have the primary function of providing meals for seniors in their homes. They are loosely affiliated organizations (usually staffed by volunteers) that are run by churches, civic-minded individuals, senior residence homes, and some local and state funded agencies. These organizations are run independently and are responsible for bringing on new volunteers to deliver meals and each sets its own rules, though most are very similar.
Berlin does not have such an organization and we have been fortunately that are seniors have been assisted by Montpelier's Meals on Wheels organizations (and others). More recently the numbers of seniors in need of such a services has increased and Berlin has been asked to establish a more formal relationship with the Montpelier Home Delivery Program (MHDP).
The MHDP currently serves 27 clients, 9 are residents from Berlin with 8 clients on the waiting list (2 in Berlin). MHDP advises that 10.5% of Berlin population are senors who live alone; 7.5% of residents in Berlin, age 65 and older, live below the poverty line; and according to the 2000 census data, there are 484 seniors in Berlin that could be eligible for the program.
MHDP is looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver Meals on Wheels by following a designated route from 10 a.m. until approximatley 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers.
Meals are prepared by NECI and meet the national dietary guidelines. They are prepared and frozen immediately. Each day these meals are either heated to temperature for hot meal clients and packaged in hot boxes for deliveries or are delivered as "frozen meals to go", which makes it possible to serve seniors out on the back roads of Berlin, where mileage and travel time make it ery difficult to plan regular routes for the limited number of volunteer drivers.
If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
We have been trying to put something together for Berlin for quite some time and are very pleased that MHDP is willing to have Berlin be included as a set-set of their program.
Many thanks!
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Used Musical Instrument Sale Saturday, August 29th - bring in your instrument on Friday, August 28 4-7pm at the Bethany Church on Main Street in Montpelier. 80% goes to you and 20% to Central VT Share the Music. August 29th 9am - 2pm get a great deal on a "new to you" instrument. Call 229-0295 with questions.
~~~
POTATOES! - on a Sunday in September which has not yet been announded, will be the long standing tradition of potato picking at the Chappelle Potato Farm in Williamstown, Vermont. The Stridsberg family has been going behind the digger for probably 20 years picking hundreds of pounds of potatoes every year, mostly for their own use! The cost is well below what you pay in the grocery store. Bring your buckets or sacks and wear your boots and old clothes. We have one more child fundraising for their 8th grade trip to DC so if you don't want to pick the potatoes yourself or just can't make it there - you'll still able to buy potatoes at below store cost through us and help a good cause! Fresh & local - You can also buy 50 lb sacks of various grades of potatoes from the Chappelle warehouse throughout most of the year. More information to come when the picking date is announced.
~~~
September 2nd - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
~~~
September 10th - First meeting of year for Middle School Parent Teacher Council (MSPTC) at U-32 6:30pm - 7:30pm Agenda will be sent to those who are on that email list.
~~~
September 14th - Berlin School Board meeting 6:15pm
~~~
September 15th - School Photos at Berlin Elem.
~~~
September 16th - U-32 Board meeting 6pm
~~~
September 22nd evening - Open House at Berlin Elem.
~~~
September 24th 6-8:30pm - Open House at U-32
~~~
Tuesday, September 29th 7pm – “Button-Up” weatherization workshop at Berlin Elementary School in the Learning Center. PowerPoint presentation, view a 30 minute “Simple Weatherization Measures to Button Up Your Home” DVD designed for individuals with basic handyperson skills. This will provide step-by-step procedures for weatherizing a attic hatches or pull-down attic stairs, air sealing plumbing and wiring penetrations in the attic and basement, weatherizing bulkhead doors and other exterior doors, plugging air leaks along the box sills, and installing an interior storm window, among other tips.
~~~
September 30th - Berlin Emergency Operation Center meeting at the Four Corners Fire Station 6pm -8:30pm
~~~
YOUTH CHESS CLUB RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER for central Vermont kids at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Each Wednesday at 5:30pm there is chess in the children’s library. Please call Robert Nichols for more information at 229-1207.
~~~
The new tennis courts have opened at U-32!
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TOWN OF BERLIN - VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON A REGIONAL SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE
The Town of Berlin is seeking a Berlin resident to serve on a Regional Public Safety Services Study Committee that will study the consolidation of public safety services for communities in Central Vermont.
This Committee will consist of one elected official and one resident from the City of Barre, the Town of Barre, the Town of Berlin, and the City of Montpelier. The meetings will be hosted by the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce at their offices on Paine Turnpike in Berlin.
The Committee is expected to begin meeting in mid-September and is charged with developing a vision and frame-work for the consolidation of local law enforcement, firefighting, and ambulance services into a single regional public safety agency. Committee members will report the group’s findings to their elected officials.
Interested persons may submit a letter of interest to the Berlin Select Board c/o Town Administrator, Municipal Office Building, 108 Shed Road, Berlin, Vermont 05602, by September 3, 2009.
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Corinne and Jeff, I am wondering if you would be willing to send this note around to your email lists. It directly impacts Berlin residents in need and I am hoping that we can attract volunteer drivers to assist in the Meals on Wheels program. Many thanks. Pat McDonald
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS TO BERLIN SENIORS
Many people think that Meals on Wheels is a nationally run organization or a set of Federal programs that are similar to Medicare. Neither is the case. Meals on Wheels is a generic term to define organizations that have the primary function of providing meals for seniors in their homes. They are loosely affiliated organizations (usually staffed by volunteers) that are run by churches, civic-minded individuals, senior residence homes, and some local and state funded agencies. These organizations are run independently and are responsible for bringing on new volunteers to deliver meals and each sets its own rules, though most are very similar.
Berlin does not have such an organization and we have been fortunately that are seniors have been assisted by Montpelier's Meals on Wheels organizations (and others). More recently the numbers of seniors in need of such a services has increased and Berlin has been asked to establish a more formal relationship with the Montpelier Home Delivery Program (MHDP).
The MHDP currently serves 27 clients, 9 are residents from Berlin with 8 clients on the waiting list (2 in Berlin). MHDP advises that 10.5% of Berlin population are senors who live alone; 7.5% of residents in Berlin, age 65 and older, live below the poverty line; and according to the 2000 census data, there are 484 seniors in Berlin that could be eligible for the program.
MHDP is looking for Berlin to form a volunteer group of about 8 - 10 drivers for Berlin seniors. These volunteers would be ask to deliver Meals on Wheels by following a designated route from 10 a.m. until approximatley 12.30 p.m. each day. In most cases, the meals need to be delivered 7 days a week, but the number of days per volunteers would depend on the number of volunteers.
Meals are prepared by NECI and meet the national dietary guidelines. They are prepared and frozen immediately. Each day these meals are either heated to temperature for hot meal clients and packaged in hot boxes for deliveries or are delivered as "frozen meals to go", which makes it possible to serve seniors out on the back roads of Berlin, where mileage and travel time make it ery difficult to plan regular routes for the limited number of volunteer drivers.
If you are interested in participating as a volunteer driver, please contact Pat McDonald at 476-8411 or by email at patmcdonald8411@charter.net. MHDP has advised that each volunteer will be subject to a background check and must have a vehicle, insurance and a valid drivers license. Volunteers do not receive mileage reimbursement. Once Berlin is able to get a group together, we will have a meeting with MHDP's Kimberley Lashua to discuss the program in more detail, answer all your questions, and finalize details.
We have been trying to put something together for Berlin for quite some time and are very pleased that MHDP is willing to have Berlin be included as a set-set of their program.
Many thanks!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Summer Update
FREE MOVIES- Have you been down to the Brookfield Town Hall for a movie yet? I have and had an excellent time. Thurstday July 23rd the family movie, "Babe" is showing. No charge for the show but they hope you'll buy some snacks or make a donation to their Town Hall Reconstruction project. Snacks cost $1 each - there is popcorn, candy bars, nuts, along with beverages (some drinks cost $1, a few cost more). They have padded chairs and tables set up there but you're welcome to bring your own camp chairs.
Directions: take Interstate 89 south to Exit 5. When you get off the exit turn left and then take the first road on the right which is Stone Road and it will take you right into Brookfield. There is a sandwich sign advertising the movie in front of the Town Hall which is on the right, parking lot on the left. Movie starts at 7:30 - go early if you haven't walked across the Floating Bridge lately (not currently open for cars).
For the rest of the summer movie schedule contact: brookfieldmovies@gmail.com (upcoming are "Ghost" on 3oth, a Paul Newman movie extravaganza on Sunday Aug 2, "I-Robot", "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory", and "To Kill a Mockingbird")
Subject: "Babe" tonite at 7:30
Dear Brookfield Movie Lover:
Tonight's movie is "Babe," a wonderful family film that came out almost 15 years ago, so chances are somebody in your family is new to "Babe."
When in recent memory was a G-Rated film nominated for Best Picture, along with Best Director and five other Oscars? And it won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects! If you have kids, you gotta bring them to Babe. And, if you don’t have young-uns? Come alone! This film is a visual treat, and the animals will steal your heart. No, it is not animated. And there are no scenes or dialog to make you squeamish. The settings (Australian countryside) are dreamy-lush. But the movie isn’t syrupy-sweet. Run-time is an hour and a half.
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Friday night JULY 24th music and fireworks at the Paquet Farm in Barre. There was a story on the history of the Paquet farm in today's Times Argus
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090723/NEWS01/907230364/1002/NEWS01
Native Tongue will play at 8pm, fireworks at 9:30 and Native Tongue will continue to play until midnight.
The family is in the process of converting a hay barn into a mini-museum featuring exhibits including family history, photos, art and relics from the old blacksmith shop – anvil and a working forge included – that will be open to the public during a six-hour celebration that will break up at midnight.
There will be a pig roast and barbecue – tickets are $13 for folks who are interested and an assortment of live entertainment that will be interrupted by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Gov. Jim Douglas is scheduled to put in an appearance, the pig roast is set for 6 p.m., and live entertainment includes a group of musicians from Spaulding High School, Williamstown's Bethany Carrier and popular local rock band Native Tongue http://nativetonguerocks.com
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Details of the Barre Heritage Festival which has events going on all weekend can be found at:
http://greaterbarrecommunity.ning.com/events This event includes a breakfast Saturday morning on the Aldrich Library lawn, a library booksale, a flea market on Depot Square, an afternoon parade on Saturday and lots of entertainment. There was an article with details also : http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090723/NEWS01/907230361
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Chess Tournament Saturday, July 25th for adults and kids at the Howe Library in Hanover, NH http://www.vtchess.info/Events/Howe_Quads_2009.htm No entry fee but please pre-register so they can start on time.
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Vermont Waterfalls http://www.vtfalls.com heard about this on the news recently that a guy has been going around photographing all of Vermont's waterfalls and he's put together a great website. In the future he may put together a guidebook.
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Get to know your bicycle at one of Onion River Sports FREE maintenance and flat fix clinics, every other Friday from 6 - 7:45 pm!
Join the ORS mechanics to get to know your bicycle. You'll learn:
- how to fix a flat tire
- minor bicycle maintenance
- bicycle upkeep and care
- and have a chance to ask our mechanics those burning bicycle questions...
Fridays: July 24, August 14 & 28
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FROM RESTORE IN BARRE: WANTED: plastic bags (especially shopping bags), egg crates (all kinds), bottle caps (all kinds, especially plastic and metal), label-free canning jars, five-gallon buckets.
There is an ongoing need for these items, please drop off anytime at The ReStore (see below):
Thanks,
Rachael Rice
Program Manager, The ReStore in Alliance with ReCycle North
34 Granite Street Barre, VT 05641
www.therestore.org p: 802.477.7800
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July 10-August 28 Vermont College of Fine Arts, the Green, College St. Eight free films will be shown on Friday evenings throughout the summer on the VCFA green, from July 10 to August 28. (In case of rain on Friday night, films will be shown on Saturday night.) For more information, including directions, please visit www.vermontcollege.edu/movies.
July 24 Lassie Come Home (G) 1943
July 31 The Incredible Shrinking Man (unrated) 1957
August 7 Jason and the Argonauts (G) 1978
August 14 Yankee Doodle Dandy (unrated) 1942
August 21 Howl's Moving Castle (PG) 2005
August 28 Iron Giant (PG) 1999
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Almost 20 Montpelier stores will be staying open on Friday nights till 8pm throughout the summer! So come on out. Run into friends on the street, run errands, window shop, see a movie and get a bit to eat! Every Friday downtown. Participating businesses include:
Riverwalk Records; Vermont Trading Company; Rivendell ; Bear Pond Books; The Knitting Studio; Artisans Hand; Salaam Boutique; Onion River Sports; Onion River Kids; The Shoe Horn; The Men's Store; Uncommon Market; Hunger Mountain Coop; Splash; Athena's; Capitol Grounds; Zutano
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THE 6TH ANNUAL ONION RIVER CENTURY RIDE - The Kellogg-Hubbard Library has teamed up with Onion River Sports to bring you one of the most beautiful century rides in the Northeast! The Onion River Century Ride hits the roads of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom on Saturday, July 25th. This spectacular ride through the heart of rural Vermont with food stops, support vehicles, and tons of wonderful volunteers for your riding pleasure and an end-of-ride BBQ.
Choose from three rides: the 111 mile full century, 110k (68 mile) metric century or NEW 23 mile loop. Registration begins at 7:00 am on day of ride. Enjoy clear streets with a police escort through town that leaves at 8:30 am from the Montpelier Rec Field. Six food stops approximately every 20 miles (for full century, less for metric and short loop); support truck for mechanical and emotional support along the ride; delicious end of ride BBQ.
Entry fee is $65 after 7/13 and includes 2 BBQ tickets. We have registration forms at the library and at Onion River Sports on Langdon Street or online at : www.onionriver.com/century. There is a fee of $7.50 to register online.
As part of this event we are raffling a Yakima Car Rack System which holds four bikes. Tickets are $2 apiece, 6 for $10 or 15 for $20. The Yakima Rack is on display in the front lobby at the Library. Tickets are on sale at the adult circulation desk.
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Once Upon a Child - $10 bag sale, Saturday, July 25th All day long - put as many clearance items as possible in one bag for just $10. 9am - 6pm. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Once Upon a Child supplies the bag. (they will not be buying items on Saturday, July 25th.) 38 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston 878-5434
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SWIMMING LESSONS - there are still some spots available in Berlin's second session of swim lessons from August 3rd - 14th. Monday through Friday in the morning for 45 minutes, $25 for first child, $20 for each additional child.
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August 17th - 20th a FREE 4-Evening Astronomical Adventure for local children and their families is coming to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. StarQuest is a series of four astronomical programs led by Fairbanks Museum Educator Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Each unique lesson is packed with the latest information from ongoing NASA missions and exciting activities like making and launching rockets, experimenting with light and gravity, and using telescopes every night! Participants do not need any experience with Astronomy or Science to enjoy and benefit from StarQuest: children aged five and older are greatly encouraged to attend with their families.
StarQuest in Montpelier will be at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library (135 Main St., Montpelier, VT) from Monday, August 17th until Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30pm until 9:30pm each night (to allow for telescope use at the end of each program). Since all four lessons are different, families will want to attend every session. No pre-registration is required. Best of all, there is no charge to participate in StarQuest: this program is completely FREE to children of all ages and the adults who accompany them.
For more information, contact Bobby Farlice-Rubio at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium: 802-748-2372 x111 or bfarlice-rubio@fairbanksmuseum.org
I hope many of you will take the time to participate. We've attended a StarQuest program and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Don't forget Berlin families are always welcome at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library - with proof of residency you may get a card which enables you to sign out materials, borrow the passes to the State Parks & ECHO, participate in "Listen Up! Vermont" (where you can download audio books from a website), sign up to make use of computers, participate in a variety of programming and more. http://www.kellogghubbard.org/ This fall there will be a special Berlin Day on a Saturday at the library - stay tuned for more details!
Directions: take Interstate 89 south to Exit 5. When you get off the exit turn left and then take the first road on the right which is Stone Road and it will take you right into Brookfield. There is a sandwich sign advertising the movie in front of the Town Hall which is on the right, parking lot on the left. Movie starts at 7:30 - go early if you haven't walked across the Floating Bridge lately (not currently open for cars).
For the rest of the summer movie schedule contact: brookfieldmovies@gmail.com (upcoming are "Ghost" on 3oth, a Paul Newman movie extravaganza on Sunday Aug 2, "I-Robot", "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory", and "To Kill a Mockingbird")
Subject: "Babe" tonite at 7:30
Dear Brookfield Movie Lover:
Tonight's movie is "Babe," a wonderful family film that came out almost 15 years ago, so chances are somebody in your family is new to "Babe."
When in recent memory was a G-Rated film nominated for Best Picture, along with Best Director and five other Oscars? And it won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects! If you have kids, you gotta bring them to Babe. And, if you don’t have young-uns? Come alone! This film is a visual treat, and the animals will steal your heart. No, it is not animated. And there are no scenes or dialog to make you squeamish. The settings (Australian countryside) are dreamy-lush. But the movie isn’t syrupy-sweet. Run-time is an hour and a half.
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Friday night JULY 24th music and fireworks at the Paquet Farm in Barre. There was a story on the history of the Paquet farm in today's Times Argus
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090723/NEWS01/907230364/1002/NEWS01
Native Tongue will play at 8pm, fireworks at 9:30 and Native Tongue will continue to play until midnight.
The family is in the process of converting a hay barn into a mini-museum featuring exhibits including family history, photos, art and relics from the old blacksmith shop – anvil and a working forge included – that will be open to the public during a six-hour celebration that will break up at midnight.
There will be a pig roast and barbecue – tickets are $13 for folks who are interested and an assortment of live entertainment that will be interrupted by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Gov. Jim Douglas is scheduled to put in an appearance, the pig roast is set for 6 p.m., and live entertainment includes a group of musicians from Spaulding High School, Williamstown's Bethany Carrier and popular local rock band Native Tongue http://nativetonguerocks.com
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Details of the Barre Heritage Festival which has events going on all weekend can be found at:
http://greaterbarrecommunity.ning.com/events This event includes a breakfast Saturday morning on the Aldrich Library lawn, a library booksale, a flea market on Depot Square, an afternoon parade on Saturday and lots of entertainment. There was an article with details also : http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090723/NEWS01/907230361
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Chess Tournament Saturday, July 25th for adults and kids at the Howe Library in Hanover, NH http://www.vtchess.info/Events/Howe_Quads_2009.htm No entry fee but please pre-register so they can start on time.
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Vermont Waterfalls http://www.vtfalls.com heard about this on the news recently that a guy has been going around photographing all of Vermont's waterfalls and he's put together a great website. In the future he may put together a guidebook.
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Get to know your bicycle at one of Onion River Sports FREE maintenance and flat fix clinics, every other Friday from 6 - 7:45 pm!
Join the ORS mechanics to get to know your bicycle. You'll learn:
- how to fix a flat tire
- minor bicycle maintenance
- bicycle upkeep and care
- and have a chance to ask our mechanics those burning bicycle questions...
Fridays: July 24, August 14 & 28
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FROM RESTORE IN BARRE: WANTED: plastic bags (especially shopping bags), egg crates (all kinds), bottle caps (all kinds, especially plastic and metal), label-free canning jars, five-gallon buckets.
There is an ongoing need for these items, please drop off anytime at The ReStore (see below):
Thanks,
Rachael Rice
Program Manager, The ReStore in Alliance with ReCycle North
34 Granite Street Barre, VT 05641
www.therestore.org p: 802.477.7800
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July 10-August 28 Vermont College of Fine Arts, the Green, College St. Eight free films will be shown on Friday evenings throughout the summer on the VCFA green, from July 10 to August 28. (In case of rain on Friday night, films will be shown on Saturday night.) For more information, including directions, please visit www.vermontcollege.edu/movies.
July 24 Lassie Come Home (G) 1943
July 31 The Incredible Shrinking Man (unrated) 1957
August 7 Jason and the Argonauts (G) 1978
August 14 Yankee Doodle Dandy (unrated) 1942
August 21 Howl's Moving Castle (PG) 2005
August 28 Iron Giant (PG) 1999
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Almost 20 Montpelier stores will be staying open on Friday nights till 8pm throughout the summer! So come on out. Run into friends on the street, run errands, window shop, see a movie and get a bit to eat! Every Friday downtown. Participating businesses include:
Riverwalk Records; Vermont Trading Company; Rivendell ; Bear Pond Books; The Knitting Studio; Artisans Hand; Salaam Boutique; Onion River Sports; Onion River Kids; The Shoe Horn; The Men's Store; Uncommon Market; Hunger Mountain Coop; Splash; Athena's; Capitol Grounds; Zutano
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THE 6TH ANNUAL ONION RIVER CENTURY RIDE - The Kellogg-Hubbard Library has teamed up with Onion River Sports to bring you one of the most beautiful century rides in the Northeast! The Onion River Century Ride hits the roads of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom on Saturday, July 25th. This spectacular ride through the heart of rural Vermont with food stops, support vehicles, and tons of wonderful volunteers for your riding pleasure and an end-of-ride BBQ.
Choose from three rides: the 111 mile full century, 110k (68 mile) metric century or NEW 23 mile loop. Registration begins at 7:00 am on day of ride. Enjoy clear streets with a police escort through town that leaves at 8:30 am from the Montpelier Rec Field. Six food stops approximately every 20 miles (for full century, less for metric and short loop); support truck for mechanical and emotional support along the ride; delicious end of ride BBQ.
Entry fee is $65 after 7/13 and includes 2 BBQ tickets. We have registration forms at the library and at Onion River Sports on Langdon Street or online at : www.onionriver.com/century. There is a fee of $7.50 to register online.
As part of this event we are raffling a Yakima Car Rack System which holds four bikes. Tickets are $2 apiece, 6 for $10 or 15 for $20. The Yakima Rack is on display in the front lobby at the Library. Tickets are on sale at the adult circulation desk.
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Once Upon a Child - $10 bag sale, Saturday, July 25th All day long - put as many clearance items as possible in one bag for just $10. 9am - 6pm. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Once Upon a Child supplies the bag. (they will not be buying items on Saturday, July 25th.) 38 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston 878-5434
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SWIMMING LESSONS - there are still some spots available in Berlin's second session of swim lessons from August 3rd - 14th. Monday through Friday in the morning for 45 minutes, $25 for first child, $20 for each additional child.
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August 17th - 20th a FREE 4-Evening Astronomical Adventure for local children and their families is coming to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. StarQuest is a series of four astronomical programs led by Fairbanks Museum Educator Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Each unique lesson is packed with the latest information from ongoing NASA missions and exciting activities like making and launching rockets, experimenting with light and gravity, and using telescopes every night! Participants do not need any experience with Astronomy or Science to enjoy and benefit from StarQuest: children aged five and older are greatly encouraged to attend with their families.
StarQuest in Montpelier will be at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library (135 Main St., Montpelier, VT) from Monday, August 17th until Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30pm until 9:30pm each night (to allow for telescope use at the end of each program). Since all four lessons are different, families will want to attend every session. No pre-registration is required. Best of all, there is no charge to participate in StarQuest: this program is completely FREE to children of all ages and the adults who accompany them.
For more information, contact Bobby Farlice-Rubio at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium: 802-748-2372 x111 or bfarlice-rubio@fairbanksmuseum.org
I hope many of you will take the time to participate. We've attended a StarQuest program and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Don't forget Berlin families are always welcome at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library - with proof of residency you may get a card which enables you to sign out materials, borrow the passes to the State Parks & ECHO, participate in "Listen Up! Vermont" (where you can download audio books from a website), sign up to make use of computers, participate in a variety of programming and more. http://www.kellogghubbard.org/ This fall there will be a special Berlin Day on a Saturday at the library - stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Summer is Here!
KITCHEN ITEMS TRYING TO FIND THEIR WAY HOME - have you been wondering where some of your food storage containers, trays, serving spoons, etc. have gone to? The school has a collection of them that they will donate away at the end of the month. Some items are from the recent school picnic, others are from earlier in the year or maybe even last year. Need to clean out. Please stop by the school as soon as possible to see if any of this is yours. Currently the items are located on a table near the kitchen in the gym.
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Who has a good copy of the second evening performance of Peter Pan at Berlin Elementary School? Lots of folks have been asking to purchase a DVD. I’d be glad to make the copies if I can get one to start with – I don’t mind converting the format. If I can’t locate the second night, I’ll go with the first night that the school recorded. Copies will sell for $5 each with money going to performances at school. Send me your name if you'd like a copy (Copies won't happen until in July as our daughter is getting married in a week)
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PHOTOS - PHOTOS - PHOTOS
You may be very interested in the "Phanfare" photos that U-32 has on line. They include not only athletic events but other special events such as 8th grade Step Up, Class of 2009 Graduation, 8th grade trip to DC, 6th grade unity day and more. http://albums.phanfare.com/u32 When on a photo if you right click you should be able to save the photo to your computer.
The Times Argus also has a great collection of photos of the U-32 Class of 2009 which can be purchased:
http://timesargus.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=777314&CategoryID=15780
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Berlin Elementary School 40th Anniversary - our current school was built in 1969. If you have ideas as to how to celebrate, please share with Corinne to pass along to the planners… and if you’re able to help, please mention that also!
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Vermont Things To Do http://www.berlinschool.org – great listing of places mostly in Central Vermont (see Calendar of Events on the side bar)
Corinne's Blog of Events http://socialenergy.blogspot.com
Summer camp opportunities http://sportsactivities.blogspot.com
Town website for news http://www.berlinvt.org
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Hike in Montpelier's Hubbard Park (there's information and a map on line http://www.montpelier-vt.org/parks/hubbard.cfm ) - there's even a tower to check out (whoops, tower closed for repairs)!
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Tour the State House - guided tours are FREE http://www.leg.state.vt.us/sthouse/sthouse.htm Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM Open year-round except state holidays. Guided Tours available on the half-hour, free of charge, July - mid-October: Monday-Friday, 10AM - 3:30PM, Saturdays, 11AM - 2:30PM
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June 20th Mini History Expo FREE- the Berlin Historical Society will be joining other Historical Societies from Washington County in a Mini History Expo on the porch of the Pavilion in Montpelier from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be no History Expo at Tunbridge this year. The next regular meeting of the Berlin Historical Society will be Tuesday June 23rd at 7 PM at Town Hall.Summer camp opportunities can be found at http://sportsactivities.blogspot.com
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Montpelier's CAPITAL CITY BAND concerts Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm beginning June 10, State House Lawn. Bring a chair, a blanket, a supper or snack, the kids, grandma & -pa and enjoy an old-fashioned FREE summer evening. Wednesdays, 7 pm, June 10 until mid-August.
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FREE BOWLING! Once again Twin City Lanes and Games on the Barre-Montpelier Road is offering one free game of bowling per day to students under of the age of 16 years old. A form needs to be filled out at Twin City Lanes and the child must have the card with them or they'll have to pay the regular rate. Cards are good June 1st through August 31st. Rental shoes are NOT included. Some restrictions apply such as not during leagues or special events. 476-6181 http://www.twincitylanes.com Opening time varies - Monday not until 4pm, Tuesday 9am, W - S noon.
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ORS/Community Connections Tuesday Night Bike Adventure Series at Morse Farm, 6 p.m. starting Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Join us for a summer of Tuesday night adventure challenges, on bikes. Each week will be different non-competitive activity: scavenger hunts, relays, skill building nights, etc. - all tons of fun, for kids of all ages and abilities. These are family-fun-bike-centric evenings, so bring the whole crew. These adventures will take the place of the kids’ race that used to kick off the Onion River Sports Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series events. There will still be a racing component for competitive kids, but we've created this adventure challenge to make Tuesdays more fun and more accessible for a wider variety of kids on bikes. We're also looking for interested parents to accompany these activities. Please e-mail thefolks@onionriver.com if you are interested.
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Saturday, June 27th MIDDLESEX- Super Gigantic Lawn Sale. Dishes, furniture, clothes, toys & much more. Middlesex United Methodist Church, 9am-5pm. (on Sunday the sale continues from 10am – 3pm)
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FOURTH OF JULY … A week of celebrations!
June 27th is when Waterbury will be celebrating the 4th of July with their parade and fireworks
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3rd of July is when Montpelier celebrates, just a little early, for the 4th of July!
· 1-3pm lawn party at Kellogg-Hubbard Library with live music;
· 1:30-4 Family Fun Day at the Montpelier Pool - free admission!;
· On State House Lawn 3-4pm No Strings Marionettes performs "The Treasure Hunt", 4:30-5:30 Starline Rhythm Boys, 7:30-8 Catamount Pipe Band, 8-9 St. Johnsbury Band
· 6pm PARADE, 9:30pm FIREWORKS.
· Looking to check out fireworks on the 4th, you may want to check out this listing: http://www.vtliving.com/events/4thofjuly/index.shtml
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July 4th will be when Randolph will have their big parade! This year the theme is “Making it in Vermont” After the parade head to Merchant’s Row for vendors and entertainment. The Kimball Library usually has a used book sale going on from 9am-1pm.
Other 4th of July events:
http://www.visit-vermont.com/events_fourth.html
http://www.vtliving.com/events/4thofjuly/index.shtml
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Unicycling - Whether you've been at it for a while or you're a beginner eager to learn, folks come together late Sunday afternoons in the Senior Center parking lot on Barre Street in Montpelier (across from Rec Center) It's a good idea to get on the email list to know for sure there are people heading there each week. http://vtunicycle.com/ Extra unicycles and safety gear available. This group continues to meet during the winter in the Rec Center.
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Books, DVDs, Computer Access & MORE! Berlin residents - don't forget that you're entitled to a library card at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library due to voter support in March. Just show proof of residency and you'll get access to their vast collection. If you haven't visited your library lately, please do - they would love to see you make use of the resources they have. http://www.kellogghubbard.org 135 Main Street, Montpelier 223-3338 (currently there is a used book sale happening at KHL)
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State Park Passes for FREE - Passes to Parks and Museums at the Library Vermont State Parks and the Department of Libraries have teamed up! Under a new program, “Check Out the Parks”—the Kellogg-Hubbard will offer a pass that can be checked out, like a book, for free admission to a state park. The passes are good at any of the state’s day-use parks and admit up to eight people traveling together in the same vehicle. In addition, museum passes to the Vermont History Center and the Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center can also be borrowed. Ask at the children’s desk or call 223-4665
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Kellogg-Hubbard Library Summer Story Time at the Berlin Fire Department! Books, music, songs for kids of all ages! The Kellogg-Hubbard Library is bringing story time to you in your community! Join us for a special summer story time on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30, at the Fire Department. Come hear stories and check out those fire trucks! We’ll bring library books for you to check out for some great summer reading at home. We’ll top off the hot summer morning with popsicles. Don’t miss the fun!
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FREE CYCLE in Washington County: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WashingtonCountyVermont/ - looking for a free item or have one to give away? Check this group out. We've received items such as tomato plants and a computer desk and given away items such as bikes and a microwave.
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Barre Heritage Festival July 23-26 including fireworks on Friday evening and a parade on Saturday, July 25th at 2pm http://www.barretown.info/
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a little out of the way but fun....
Free Movies at Brookfield Old Town Hall will run June 18 - August 20, every Thursday evening along with two special Sunday events. There are classics, family movies and ones for teenagers on the schedule. Most movies start at 7:30pm (with doors opening at 7:15) Refreshments will be sold with the proceeds - and any donations from movie patrons - benefitting the work on the Old Town Hall. For more info including a schedule of films and film times: brookfieldmovies@gmail.com. When was the last time you visited the Floating Bridge in Brookfield?!
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Shelburne Museum - offers Vermont residents 1/2 price admission, the reduced rate is $10 adults and $5 for kids 4-18. They're open 10am - 5pm daily http://www.shelburnemuseum.org Great exhibits - kids especially like Owl Cottage where there are some dress-up clothes, games, books, and activities, print shop, blacksmith shop, a carousel (merry-go-round) to ride on and so much more! Pack a lunch and spend the day! Free parking.
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Montshire Museum in Norwich, VT - great hands on exhibits throughout and water fun outside (bring a bathing suit or wear one under your clothes) along with trails to walk... so it's fun on a rainy or sunny day! Adults $10, kids 2-17 $8. Pack a lunch and have fun! http://www.montshire.org/ Free parking.
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SPORTS – SPORTS – SPORTS
VT Mountaineers Baseball Local family fun at a good price!!
Buy your tickets thru the Berlin Elementary PTNA and The Mountaineers will donate ½ the ticket cost to our Fundraising efforts.
Tickets are $4 each and are good for ANY regular season game.
Contact Trudy Marineau at 229-4030 or Donna Barr at 224-6575. Tickets will be sold all thru the season.
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U-32 SPORTS CAMPS opportunities for upper elementary grade levels:
Raider Girls' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 20th-24th 10am-12noon, (gr 8-11 12:30-2:30) contact Mark Mooney, Camp Director 676 Upper Road, East Calais, VT 05650 $90 (family discount available)
Raider Boys' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 13-17 1pm-3pm, (gr 8-11 3-5pm) contact Dan Gandin, Camp Director 229-6175 $90 ($80 ea. if more than one in family)
Raider Boys' & Girls' Soccer Camp students entering grades 5-7 June 29- July 2nd 9am - 12pm, (gr 8-10 July 27-30) contact Emmanuel Riby Williams 26 LaGue Lane, Barre, VT 05641 $85 (or $120 for family of two)
Raider Boys' Lacrosse Camp July 20-24 students entering grades 7-8 9:30-11:30am, (gr 9-11 12pm-2pm) contact Judd Levine, Camp Director 426-3051 $90 (family discount of $80 per player available)
**** and in South Burlington ****
VT All-Star Football Camps for players 5th - 12th grade July 27-31 South Burlington HS M-Th 5:30-8:45 and Friday 5:30-8pm. $$ http://www.vtfooballcamps.com Questions: 229-9653
PTNA FUNDRAISER PROGRAM:
Please continue to collect Box Tops coupons and Campbell's UPC codes over the summer as these are on going collection programs. If you should have questions, please contact Julie Pryce-Kelley, 223-1590.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - Box Tops coupons can be found on hundreds of food and paper products that we buy. Some companies include General Mills, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Nature Valley, Huggies, Ziploc, Hefty, Scott, Kleenex, Cottonelle and many others. Each coupon is worth 10 cents and when redeemed, we receive a check from General Mills. Please look for the pink Box Top coupons! For an entire list of eligible products, please see http://www.boxtops4education.com
CAMPBELL'S LABELS FOR EDUCATION - With this program, the portion of the label that is essential in the entire UPC code. Some are worth 1 point and some are worth 5 points. (If there is any doubt regarding what to submit, please send in the entire label). In addition to Campbell's soups and products, eligible UPCs can be found on products such as SpaghettiO's, Swanson broth, Prego sauces, Franco American items and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, cookies, crackers and breads. For V8 juices, please submit the cap. The UPCs, caps and bonus coupons are submitted to Campbells and the value is used to purchase school merchandise. For an entire list of eligible products, please see http://www.labelsforeducation.com
Bottled Water slide show: http://domino-11.prominic.com/A55971/mnwo/mnwomain.nsf/0/cfbd7ac1428dd980852575a70059ffb4/$FILE/Bottled%20Water.pps#20
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Who has a good copy of the second evening performance of Peter Pan at Berlin Elementary School? Lots of folks have been asking to purchase a DVD. I’d be glad to make the copies if I can get one to start with – I don’t mind converting the format. If I can’t locate the second night, I’ll go with the first night that the school recorded. Copies will sell for $5 each with money going to performances at school. Send me your name if you'd like a copy (Copies won't happen until in July as our daughter is getting married in a week)
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PHOTOS - PHOTOS - PHOTOS
You may be very interested in the "Phanfare" photos that U-32 has on line. They include not only athletic events but other special events such as 8th grade Step Up, Class of 2009 Graduation, 8th grade trip to DC, 6th grade unity day and more. http://albums.phanfare.com/u32 When on a photo if you right click you should be able to save the photo to your computer.
The Times Argus also has a great collection of photos of the U-32 Class of 2009 which can be purchased:
http://timesargus.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=777314&CategoryID=15780
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Berlin Elementary School 40th Anniversary - our current school was built in 1969. If you have ideas as to how to celebrate, please share with Corinne to pass along to the planners… and if you’re able to help, please mention that also!
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Vermont Things To Do http://www.berlinschool.org – great listing of places mostly in Central Vermont (see Calendar of Events on the side bar)
Corinne's Blog of Events http://socialenergy.blogspot.com
Summer camp opportunities http://sportsactivities.blogspot.com
Town website for news http://www.berlinvt.org
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Hike in Montpelier's Hubbard Park (there's information and a map on line http://www.montpelier-vt.org/parks/hubbard.cfm ) - there's even a tower to check out (whoops, tower closed for repairs)!
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Tour the State House - guided tours are FREE http://www.leg.state.vt.us/sthouse/sthouse.htm Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM Open year-round except state holidays. Guided Tours available on the half-hour, free of charge, July - mid-October: Monday-Friday, 10AM - 3:30PM, Saturdays, 11AM - 2:30PM
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June 20th Mini History Expo FREE- the Berlin Historical Society will be joining other Historical Societies from Washington County in a Mini History Expo on the porch of the Pavilion in Montpelier from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be no History Expo at Tunbridge this year. The next regular meeting of the Berlin Historical Society will be Tuesday June 23rd at 7 PM at Town Hall.Summer camp opportunities can be found at http://sportsactivities.blogspot.com
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Montpelier's CAPITAL CITY BAND concerts Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm beginning June 10, State House Lawn. Bring a chair, a blanket, a supper or snack, the kids, grandma & -pa and enjoy an old-fashioned FREE summer evening. Wednesdays, 7 pm, June 10 until mid-August.
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FREE BOWLING! Once again Twin City Lanes and Games on the Barre-Montpelier Road is offering one free game of bowling per day to students under of the age of 16 years old. A form needs to be filled out at Twin City Lanes and the child must have the card with them or they'll have to pay the regular rate. Cards are good June 1st through August 31st. Rental shoes are NOT included. Some restrictions apply such as not during leagues or special events. 476-6181 http://www.twincitylanes.com Opening time varies - Monday not until 4pm, Tuesday 9am, W - S noon.
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ORS/Community Connections Tuesday Night Bike Adventure Series at Morse Farm, 6 p.m. starting Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Join us for a summer of Tuesday night adventure challenges, on bikes. Each week will be different non-competitive activity: scavenger hunts, relays, skill building nights, etc. - all tons of fun, for kids of all ages and abilities. These are family-fun-bike-centric evenings, so bring the whole crew. These adventures will take the place of the kids’ race that used to kick off the Onion River Sports Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series events. There will still be a racing component for competitive kids, but we've created this adventure challenge to make Tuesdays more fun and more accessible for a wider variety of kids on bikes. We're also looking for interested parents to accompany these activities. Please e-mail thefolks@onionriver.com if you are interested.
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Saturday, June 27th MIDDLESEX- Super Gigantic Lawn Sale. Dishes, furniture, clothes, toys & much more. Middlesex United Methodist Church, 9am-5pm. (on Sunday the sale continues from 10am – 3pm)
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FOURTH OF JULY … A week of celebrations!
June 27th is when Waterbury will be celebrating the 4th of July with their parade and fireworks
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3rd of July is when Montpelier celebrates, just a little early, for the 4th of July!
· 1-3pm lawn party at Kellogg-Hubbard Library with live music;
· 1:30-4 Family Fun Day at the Montpelier Pool - free admission!;
· On State House Lawn 3-4pm No Strings Marionettes performs "The Treasure Hunt", 4:30-5:30 Starline Rhythm Boys, 7:30-8 Catamount Pipe Band, 8-9 St. Johnsbury Band
· 6pm PARADE, 9:30pm FIREWORKS.
· Looking to check out fireworks on the 4th, you may want to check out this listing: http://www.vtliving.com/events/4thofjuly/index.shtml
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July 4th will be when Randolph will have their big parade! This year the theme is “Making it in Vermont” After the parade head to Merchant’s Row for vendors and entertainment. The Kimball Library usually has a used book sale going on from 9am-1pm.
Other 4th of July events:
http://www.visit-vermont.com/events_fourth.html
http://www.vtliving.com/events/4thofjuly/index.shtml
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Unicycling - Whether you've been at it for a while or you're a beginner eager to learn, folks come together late Sunday afternoons in the Senior Center parking lot on Barre Street in Montpelier (across from Rec Center) It's a good idea to get on the email list to know for sure there are people heading there each week. http://vtunicycle.com/ Extra unicycles and safety gear available. This group continues to meet during the winter in the Rec Center.
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Books, DVDs, Computer Access & MORE! Berlin residents - don't forget that you're entitled to a library card at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library due to voter support in March. Just show proof of residency and you'll get access to their vast collection. If you haven't visited your library lately, please do - they would love to see you make use of the resources they have. http://www.kellogghubbard.org 135 Main Street, Montpelier 223-3338 (currently there is a used book sale happening at KHL)
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State Park Passes for FREE - Passes to Parks and Museums at the Library Vermont State Parks and the Department of Libraries have teamed up! Under a new program, “Check Out the Parks”—the Kellogg-Hubbard will offer a pass that can be checked out, like a book, for free admission to a state park. The passes are good at any of the state’s day-use parks and admit up to eight people traveling together in the same vehicle. In addition, museum passes to the Vermont History Center and the Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center can also be borrowed. Ask at the children’s desk or call 223-4665
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Kellogg-Hubbard Library Summer Story Time at the Berlin Fire Department! Books, music, songs for kids of all ages! The Kellogg-Hubbard Library is bringing story time to you in your community! Join us for a special summer story time on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30, at the Fire Department. Come hear stories and check out those fire trucks! We’ll bring library books for you to check out for some great summer reading at home. We’ll top off the hot summer morning with popsicles. Don’t miss the fun!
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FREE CYCLE in Washington County: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WashingtonCountyVermont/ - looking for a free item or have one to give away? Check this group out. We've received items such as tomato plants and a computer desk and given away items such as bikes and a microwave.
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Barre Heritage Festival July 23-26 including fireworks on Friday evening and a parade on Saturday, July 25th at 2pm http://www.barretown.info/
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a little out of the way but fun....
Free Movies at Brookfield Old Town Hall will run June 18 - August 20, every Thursday evening along with two special Sunday events. There are classics, family movies and ones for teenagers on the schedule. Most movies start at 7:30pm (with doors opening at 7:15) Refreshments will be sold with the proceeds - and any donations from movie patrons - benefitting the work on the Old Town Hall. For more info including a schedule of films and film times: brookfieldmovies@gmail.com. When was the last time you visited the Floating Bridge in Brookfield?!
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Shelburne Museum - offers Vermont residents 1/2 price admission, the reduced rate is $10 adults and $5 for kids 4-18. They're open 10am - 5pm daily http://www.shelburnemuseum.org Great exhibits - kids especially like Owl Cottage where there are some dress-up clothes, games, books, and activities, print shop, blacksmith shop, a carousel (merry-go-round) to ride on and so much more! Pack a lunch and spend the day! Free parking.
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Montshire Museum in Norwich, VT - great hands on exhibits throughout and water fun outside (bring a bathing suit or wear one under your clothes) along with trails to walk... so it's fun on a rainy or sunny day! Adults $10, kids 2-17 $8. Pack a lunch and have fun! http://www.montshire.org/ Free parking.
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SPORTS – SPORTS – SPORTS
VT Mountaineers Baseball Local family fun at a good price!!
Buy your tickets thru the Berlin Elementary PTNA and The Mountaineers will donate ½ the ticket cost to our Fundraising efforts.
Tickets are $4 each and are good for ANY regular season game.
Contact Trudy Marineau at 229-4030 or Donna Barr at 224-6575. Tickets will be sold all thru the season.
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U-32 SPORTS CAMPS opportunities for upper elementary grade levels:
Raider Girls' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 20th-24th 10am-12noon, (gr 8-11 12:30-2:30) contact Mark Mooney, Camp Director 676 Upper Road, East Calais, VT 05650 $90 (family discount available)
Raider Boys' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 13-17 1pm-3pm, (gr 8-11 3-5pm) contact Dan Gandin, Camp Director 229-6175 $90 ($80 ea. if more than one in family)
Raider Boys' & Girls' Soccer Camp students entering grades 5-7 June 29- July 2nd 9am - 12pm, (gr 8-10 July 27-30) contact Emmanuel Riby Williams 26 LaGue Lane, Barre, VT 05641 $85 (or $120 for family of two)
Raider Boys' Lacrosse Camp July 20-24 students entering grades 7-8 9:30-11:30am, (gr 9-11 12pm-2pm) contact Judd Levine, Camp Director 426-3051 $90 (family discount of $80 per player available)
**** and in South Burlington ****
VT All-Star Football Camps for players 5th - 12th grade July 27-31 South Burlington HS M-Th 5:30-8:45 and Friday 5:30-8pm. $$ http://www.vtfooballcamps.com Questions: 229-9653
PTNA FUNDRAISER PROGRAM:
Please continue to collect Box Tops coupons and Campbell's UPC codes over the summer as these are on going collection programs. If you should have questions, please contact Julie Pryce-Kelley, 223-1590.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - Box Tops coupons can be found on hundreds of food and paper products that we buy. Some companies include General Mills, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Nature Valley, Huggies, Ziploc, Hefty, Scott, Kleenex, Cottonelle and many others. Each coupon is worth 10 cents and when redeemed, we receive a check from General Mills. Please look for the pink Box Top coupons! For an entire list of eligible products, please see http://www.boxtops4education.com
CAMPBELL'S LABELS FOR EDUCATION - With this program, the portion of the label that is essential in the entire UPC code. Some are worth 1 point and some are worth 5 points. (If there is any doubt regarding what to submit, please send in the entire label). In addition to Campbell's soups and products, eligible UPCs can be found on products such as SpaghettiO's, Swanson broth, Prego sauces, Franco American items and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, cookies, crackers and breads. For V8 juices, please submit the cap. The UPCs, caps and bonus coupons are submitted to Campbells and the value is used to purchase school merchandise. For an entire list of eligible products, please see http://www.labelsforeducation.com
Bottled Water slide show: http://domino-11.prominic.com/A55971/mnwo/mnwomain.nsf/0/cfbd7ac1428dd980852575a70059ffb4/$FILE/Bottled%20Water.pps#20
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
May and more
BAKED BEADS JEWELRY CLEARANCE
May 22nd -24th, 2009 • Friday - Sunday • 10AM - 5PM
17th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA!
NEW! NEW! NEW! JEWELRY - SCARVES – PASHMINAS
OVER 75% OFF RETAIL!
Earrings $2! Bracelets $3! Necklaces $4! Rings $.25-.50! Toe Rings $.50!
Eyeglass Chains $4! Hair accessories $1-4! Beads $1/bag! Displays $10!
Scarves and Pashminas $5-9!
*** THE BERLIN PTNA RECEIVES 10% OF BAKED BEAD RECEIPTS ***
(receipts must be sent in to the Berlin Elem. School office ASAP after the event)
Same Tented Location • Route 100, 46 Carroll Road • Waitsfield, VT
(Next to the Big Picture Theater & Cafe)
CASH • CHECKS • MC • VISA
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U32 Cultural Links is sponsoring a Cultural Festival on Friday, May 22 from 6:00 to 9:00PM. Come to the high school and celebrate the richness of our world’s culture. See the global fashion show, enjoy African drumming and dancing, Ballywood dancing, fiddle music, jazz and a dance band, GuaGua from Burlington. There will be face painting, origami and tire rolling for all ages. Admission is free; ethnic food will be for sale. For more information, call Carolyn Shapiro 229-5676
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School calendar for 2009-2010 can be found at: http://www.wcsuonline.org/userfiles/file/WCSU%20Final%20Calendar%202009.2010.pdf
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SWIM LESSON SIGN-UPs continue. Community Swim Lessons to be held this summer are for students currently in kindergarten through sixth grade. Two weeks of lessons cost $25 per student ($20 per additional student in family). Initial paperwork to sign up was sent home and can also be found on the school website https://www.berlinschool.org/userfiles/file/newsandinfo/swim%20lessons%202009.pdf Group size is limited and sending in the paperwork is no guarantee that your child can be enrolled - you will be contacted.
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In Vermont you'll soon be able to check out something new at the library: a free park pass for the day - "Check out the Parks" program. At each of the 182 public libraries, there will be a free park pass for a day. People can sign it out like a book. The goal is to get more people interested in using the state's 52 parks and in getting a season pass. "From our point of view it's really an excellent opportunity to get more people into our parks and we are quite confident that if they can have a good experience or when they have a good experience they will be return customers not just this year but in future seasons as well," Vt. Forest Parks & Rec Commissioner Jason Gibbs said. The passes will be available at public libraries starting at the end of April.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 the Annual Potluck Dinner Meeting of the Berlin Historical Society will be held at the First Congregational Church of Berlin Parish Hall in Berlin Corner. The potluck dinner will start at 6:00 PM with the speaker program beginning about 7:00.
Our speaker was to have been Esther Swift who was going to give a talk on Berlin. However, she is unable to give her talk at this time so we are going to go to plan “b”. Norbert has generously offered to fill in for Esther and will give a presentation on Berlins old post offices and our historical cemeteries utilizing some of our collection of digital images that are stored on our computer. We thank Norbert for offering to fill in at this late date and we know his presentation will be enjoyed by all who plan to attend.
Cheryl Poor is coordinating plans again for the potluck menu so please contact her to let her know that you are coming and what you will bring. You can telephone her at 802-223-5306 or e-mail her at poorcheryl@myfairpoint.net.
Lets make this a good turnout. Spread the word and bring friends with you. See you there. - Richard Turner, Secretary
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Wednesday, May 27 U-32 Middle School Concert at 7pm (art work to see beforehand)
Thursday, May 28 U-32 High School Concert at 7pm (art word to see beforehand)
all are welcome to these concerts, the middle school one is usually rather full since all kids participate in either band, chorus, jazz band, guitar, strings... where as with high school only some kids are in the music program
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5th/6th grade production of Peter Pan will be on Tuesday, June 2nd at 1pm & 7pm & Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm.
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At the schoolwide picnic at Berlin Elementary School on Tuesday, June 16th 5/6 band, 5/6 jazz band and 5/6 chorus will perform at approximately 12:45pm.
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Shelburne Museum - 5th & 6th graders enjoyed a day up Shelburne Museum but you can't see it all in one day! Made me think that I should mention that Shelburne Museum offers Vermont Residents discounted admission - with the discount it's only $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 - 18. Their hours are 10am -5pm daily. Visit their website to find out more details: http://www.shelburnemuseum.org This museum is located in Shelburne, VT, south of Burlington, about an hour from Berlin.
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ECHO Museum discount -Vermont libraries, including our school library, has a discount card that can be borrowed to go visit ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center up in Burlington at a discounted price. With the pass, it's only $2 for each person in your party (regular price $7 children ages 3-17 & $9.50 for adults). Parking is $4, however the College Street shuttle is nearby and there is free parking within a short walk. K-12 classroom teachers with credential ID receive free admission. Hours are 10am - 5pm. http://www.echovermont.org
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U-32 SPORTS CAMPS opportunities for some elementary school grade levels
Raider Girls' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 20th-24th 10am - 12noon, contact Mark Mooney, Camp Director 676 Upper Road, East Calais, VT 05650
Raider Boys' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 13-17 1pm-3pm, contact Dan Gandin, Camp Director 229-6175 $90 ($80 each if more than one in family)
Raider Boys' & Girls' Soccer Camp students entering grades 5-7 June 29- July 2nd 9am - 12pm, contact Emmanuel Riby WIlliams 26 LaGue Lane, Barre, VT 05641 $85 (or $120 for family of two)
Raider Boys' Lacrosse Camp July 20-24 students entering grades 7-8 9:30-11:30am , contact Judd Levine, Camp Director 426-3051
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Adventures In Reading
https://www.berlinschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=116
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Summer fun at the fair and field days events: http://www.vtliving.com/fairs/
Corinne Stridsberg
May 22nd -24th, 2009 • Friday - Sunday • 10AM - 5PM
17th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA!
NEW! NEW! NEW! JEWELRY - SCARVES – PASHMINAS
OVER 75% OFF RETAIL!
Earrings $2! Bracelets $3! Necklaces $4! Rings $.25-.50! Toe Rings $.50!
Eyeglass Chains $4! Hair accessories $1-4! Beads $1/bag! Displays $10!
Scarves and Pashminas $5-9!
*** THE BERLIN PTNA RECEIVES 10% OF BAKED BEAD RECEIPTS ***
(receipts must be sent in to the Berlin Elem. School office ASAP after the event)
Same Tented Location • Route 100, 46 Carroll Road • Waitsfield, VT
(Next to the Big Picture Theater & Cafe)
CASH • CHECKS • MC • VISA
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U32 Cultural Links is sponsoring a Cultural Festival on Friday, May 22 from 6:00 to 9:00PM. Come to the high school and celebrate the richness of our world’s culture. See the global fashion show, enjoy African drumming and dancing, Ballywood dancing, fiddle music, jazz and a dance band, GuaGua from Burlington. There will be face painting, origami and tire rolling for all ages. Admission is free; ethnic food will be for sale. For more information, call Carolyn Shapiro 229-5676
~~~
School calendar for 2009-2010 can be found at: http://www.wcsuonline.org/userfiles/file/WCSU%20Final%20Calendar%202009.2010.pdf
~~~
SWIM LESSON SIGN-UPs continue. Community Swim Lessons to be held this summer are for students currently in kindergarten through sixth grade. Two weeks of lessons cost $25 per student ($20 per additional student in family). Initial paperwork to sign up was sent home and can also be found on the school website https://www.berlinschool.org/userfiles/file/newsandinfo/swim%20lessons%202009.pdf Group size is limited and sending in the paperwork is no guarantee that your child can be enrolled - you will be contacted.
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In Vermont you'll soon be able to check out something new at the library: a free park pass for the day - "Check out the Parks" program. At each of the 182 public libraries, there will be a free park pass for a day. People can sign it out like a book. The goal is to get more people interested in using the state's 52 parks and in getting a season pass. "From our point of view it's really an excellent opportunity to get more people into our parks and we are quite confident that if they can have a good experience or when they have a good experience they will be return customers not just this year but in future seasons as well," Vt. Forest Parks & Rec Commissioner Jason Gibbs said. The passes will be available at public libraries starting at the end of April.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 the Annual Potluck Dinner Meeting of the Berlin Historical Society will be held at the First Congregational Church of Berlin Parish Hall in Berlin Corner. The potluck dinner will start at 6:00 PM with the speaker program beginning about 7:00.
Our speaker was to have been Esther Swift who was going to give a talk on Berlin. However, she is unable to give her talk at this time so we are going to go to plan “b”. Norbert has generously offered to fill in for Esther and will give a presentation on Berlins old post offices and our historical cemeteries utilizing some of our collection of digital images that are stored on our computer. We thank Norbert for offering to fill in at this late date and we know his presentation will be enjoyed by all who plan to attend.
Cheryl Poor is coordinating plans again for the potluck menu so please contact her to let her know that you are coming and what you will bring. You can telephone her at 802-223-5306 or e-mail her at poorcheryl@myfairpoint.net.
Lets make this a good turnout. Spread the word and bring friends with you. See you there. - Richard Turner, Secretary
~~~
Wednesday, May 27 U-32 Middle School Concert at 7pm (art work to see beforehand)
Thursday, May 28 U-32 High School Concert at 7pm (art word to see beforehand)
all are welcome to these concerts, the middle school one is usually rather full since all kids participate in either band, chorus, jazz band, guitar, strings... where as with high school only some kids are in the music program
~~~
5th/6th grade production of Peter Pan will be on Tuesday, June 2nd at 1pm & 7pm & Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm.
~~~
At the schoolwide picnic at Berlin Elementary School on Tuesday, June 16th 5/6 band, 5/6 jazz band and 5/6 chorus will perform at approximately 12:45pm.
~~~
Shelburne Museum - 5th & 6th graders enjoyed a day up Shelburne Museum but you can't see it all in one day! Made me think that I should mention that Shelburne Museum offers Vermont Residents discounted admission - with the discount it's only $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 - 18. Their hours are 10am -5pm daily. Visit their website to find out more details: http://www.shelburnemuseum.org This museum is located in Shelburne, VT, south of Burlington, about an hour from Berlin.
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ECHO Museum discount -Vermont libraries, including our school library, has a discount card that can be borrowed to go visit ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center up in Burlington at a discounted price. With the pass, it's only $2 for each person in your party (regular price $7 children ages 3-17 & $9.50 for adults). Parking is $4, however the College Street shuttle is nearby and there is free parking within a short walk. K-12 classroom teachers with credential ID receive free admission. Hours are 10am - 5pm. http://www.echovermont.org
~~~
U-32 SPORTS CAMPS opportunities for some elementary school grade levels
Raider Girls' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 20th-24th 10am - 12noon, contact Mark Mooney, Camp Director 676 Upper Road, East Calais, VT 05650
Raider Boys' Basketball Camp for students entering grades 4-7 July 13-17 1pm-3pm, contact Dan Gandin, Camp Director 229-6175 $90 ($80 each if more than one in family)
Raider Boys' & Girls' Soccer Camp students entering grades 5-7 June 29- July 2nd 9am - 12pm, contact Emmanuel Riby WIlliams 26 LaGue Lane, Barre, VT 05641 $85 (or $120 for family of two)
Raider Boys' Lacrosse Camp July 20-24 students entering grades 7-8 9:30-11:30am , contact Judd Levine, Camp Director 426-3051
~~~
Adventures In Reading
https://www.berlinschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=116
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Summer fun at the fair and field days events: http://www.vtliving.com/fairs/
Corinne Stridsberg
