Berlin Community News

BERLIN NEWS TO KNOW MARCH 23, 2013
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Included below please find:
U-32 PERFORMANCE - DON'T MISS OUT
BERLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
LOCAL EMERGENCY SHELTER INITIATIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM
BEN & JERRY'S FREE ICE CREAM CONE DAY
KIDS LEARNING ABOUT GARDENING
SPRING CLEANING
FIREFIGHTER DOCUMENTARY AT SAVOY
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U-32 PERFORMANCE - DON'T MISS OUT
At the Regional One Act Competition STRIDER was chosen to go on to the State Competition!!  Therefore, there are now additional opportunities to see this outstanding one hour performance.
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Special Performance!
The award winning U-32 Theater program presents STRIDER by Mark Rozovsky, Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 PM at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier (above City Hall) sponsored by LNT and U-32 Theater
Tickets: $10.00 adults / $8.00 students and seniors – available at the door, cash or check only.
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Also, on Friday, March 29th, there will be a 3pm matinee performance at U-32.  This performance admission will be by donation.  Also note there will be pizza and other food concession available which will also help them raise needed funds.  All proceeds will go into the expenses of the production.
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The state competition is Thursday and Friday, April 5th & 6th in Randolph.  I don't know the details yet.
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BERLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Tuesday, March 26th at the Berlin Town Office at 7pm.  Items on the agenda include: Re-visiting "A Place to Pass Through" (history of the town of Berlin); update regarding cemetery indexing project; and upcoming potluck dinner meeting May 22nd with author Howard Coffin as guest speaker.
Also upcoming - Did you know that June 8th is the 250th anniversary of Berlin's Charter!
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LOCAL EMERGENCY SHELTER INITIATIVE
Are you able to donate two hours?  The American Red Cross has a program that came together after Tropical Storm Irene when it was so difficult to get around in the state because of roads and bridges being out and emergency services being in high demand.  They would like to see towns become better prepared and equipped to operate a local emergency shelter.  By gathering together 20 local individuals to participate in a two hour training and having the ability to store the equipment, Red Cross will provide a variety of the basics including cots and blankets and a radio to help us run an emergency shelter when needed.   It's estimated that by training 20 individuals you would be able to find enough available people when a need arises for folks to evacuate and a shelter needs to be opened.  The elementary school is designated as our primary local shelter and has a generator.  We'd like to see the training be scheduled soon and are looking for more people to participate.  Please let me know if this is something you feel you could help with.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM
Would you like to help the town in the event of an emergency or disaster? Berlin Emergency Management is looking to expand our team to prepare our emergency plans and to staff our local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of an emergency. We are looking for strong individuals with experience in operations, planning, finance and especially logistics. Logistics is about knowing people and where to find needed supplies and equipment and perhaps even facilities. Emergency management experience is not necessary, just a willingness to serve your town and help your neighbors. There are some (free) training requirements. The time commitment is up to you, from reviewing plans to working in the EOC during an emergency. We typically meet one evening a month at the Berlin Four Corners Fire Station and also do some additional training and exercises throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please let me know.  Hope to hear from you!
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BEN & JERRY'S FREE ICE CREAM CONE DAY
The tradition continues.  Free cone day this year is on Tuesday, April 9th.  Whether you are craving your favorite flavor or wanting to try some new flavors what a delicious way to get out and enjoy spring... no matter what the weather.  Nice little video clip about the start of this tradition:  http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day
I'm not sure of the hours but seem to recall it's lunchtime through early evening, will find out and make an update!!
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KIDS LEARNING ABOUT GARDENING
The UVM Extension Service offers the Junior Master Gardener program annually.  Registration is due by Friday, April 26th at the UVM Ext. Office at 617 Comstock Road in Berlin.  You don't need to have a large space to garden in, just a small plot will do or many vegetables can be grown in containers.

Cloverbud - ages 5 - 7

Beginner - age 8+ and who have had their own garden or have helped in their family garden for one or two years



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SPRING CLEANING
When you're doing your spring cleaning, considering donating items no longer needed to ReSource on Granite Street in Barre. They'll even come pick up furniture items in the Greater Barre area. Take a look at their newsletter for more details on what household items are most needed and also the solar energy work their Youth Build group is involved with! http://www.resourcevt.org/publicdocs/Mar_News_2013.pdf
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FIREFIGHTER DOCUMENTARY AT SAVOY
BURN is a powerful, action-packed documentary about Detroit firefighters, who are charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off. But BURN isn’t just about Detroit firefighters. It’s about all national first responders, whose budgets and pensions are on the chopping block. It’s about the people you hope will make it to YOUR house when there’s a fire. The theatrical trailer can be found at: detroitfirefilm.org
BURN will be playing in Montpelier on March 26th & 31st at SAVOY Theatre!
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