Berlin Community News

*
Sent by Corinne Stridsberg and also posted at: http://socialenergy.blogspot.com
*
If you're not already receiving this news by email, send an email to request this to corinnestridsberg@gmail.com
*
Check out the Berlin, Vermont Community News page on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berlin-Vermont/205922199452224


I'd like to have a News to Know be just about food that is produced locally here in Berlin - what do you offer, or buy from, folks here in Berlin?   Some of these products may be found at the Farmer's Market (does everybody know which vendors are Berlin folks?) and what other foods can be found in Berlin?



MONTPELIER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - JOB OPENING
THE 251 CLUB OF VERMONT
VERMONT FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
NORTH BRANCH NATURE CENTER (NBNC)
SECONDHAND SHOPPING GUIDES
GEAR SWAP AT KIDS CITY JUNE 8TH 10AM - 6PM

***
OPEN BARN DAY!  PEASE FARM STABLE IN MIDDLESEX
Sunday, May 19th 1pm - 4pm  Bring the family and join the fun.  Meet and groom their gentle therapy horses (and maybe offer them a carrot or two!); see VHAT lesson demonstrations in the indoor arena; walk the sensory trail; spend an afternoon at lovely Pease Farm and find out just what Vermont Horse-Assisted Therapy has to offer!  FREE!  Rain or shine.  307 Culver Hill Road, Middlesex, VT.  Directions - take Route 12 North from Montpelier approximately 4 miles to Culver Hill Road.  Left on Culver Hill.  Top of the hill on the left.

***
MONTPELIER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - JOB OPENING
We're HIRING again, part-time! Spread the word to folks that might be interested!
Outreach/Media Assistant
Desktop publishing of newsletters, flyers, brochures; website design and maintenance; local and social media submissions; regional outreach; a-v equipment oversight. Qualifications: relevant experience, advanced computer literacy, efficiency, reliability, interest in working with diverse populations and equipment at Senior Center. 16 early evening hours. Apply by June 5th with resume, letter, and contact info for 3 references. Email only to jclar@montpelier-vt.org.

***
THE 251 CLUB OF VERMONT
Are you a member yet of the 251 Club?  "Since 1954, an organization of Vermont enthusiasts whose objective is to visit the state's 251 towns and cities."   Explore Vermont!  Take photos showing where you've been. 
There are no forms to complete and you need not have visited all 251 towns and cities to become a member. Upon joining you will receive a Vermont map to guide you and a list of cities and towns in the state to check off as you visit. You will also be invited to meet other club members at two annual dinner meetings held in the summer and fall When you complete your 251 quest, we will send you a Plus membership card acknowledging your accomplishment, which will also be noted in The Wayfarer.
http://www.vt251.com

***
VERMONT FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
The summer will begin soon - check out the Fairs & Festivals listing and mark those calendars!  http://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/VT

***
NORTH BRANCH NATURE CENTER (NBNC)
The North Branch Nature Center out on Elm Street just past the pool always has lots of great activities going on so be sure to visit their website and look at the event calendar.  There are a variety of summer camps although some have already filled. On their website you can also find trail maps to help explore the area around their center and continuing over to Hubbard Park.
*
BirdFest2013 at NBNC Saturday, June 1, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, free for kids!
Join us for our second annual birds & birding festival! For a detailed schedule of events, vist the BirdFest website http://www.northbranchnaturecenter.org/birdfest.html

***
SECONDHAND SHOPPING GUIDES
Seven Days has a nice guide to secondhand shops in Northwestern and Central Vermont.  Needs a little updating but is quite handy.  Find it here:
http://www.7dvt.com/secondhand-shopping-guide
*
This second guide has stores listed by town: http://www.thrifthappy.com/vermont.html

***
GEAR SWAP AT KIDS CITY JUNE 8TH 10AM - 6PM
Save BIG on gently used baby furniture, strollers, carriers, books, toys and more during our annual Gear Swap!  If you have stuff that you'd like to sell, you can receive 100% of the resale price in store credit or 80% of the price in cash.  Register to be a consigner online and drop off your gear at our store between June 5th-7th. This is a fantastic event and a great way to add life to some great gear.  10 Farrell St, South Burlington  Full details at: http://www.kidscityvt.com/#!gear-swap/c20sg
Acceptable Items:
Activity mats, backpacks, bassinets, bike trailers & seats, bookcases, booster seats for table, bouncers, changing pads, changing stations, changing tables, cradles, diaper bags, dressers, doorway jumpers, exersaucers, front packs, gates, gliders, high chairs, mattresses, moses baskets, pack 'n plays & play yards, rockers (adult & toddler), room décor (lamps, wall hangings, clothing trees), strollers, student desks, swings (infant), table and chair sets, toddler beds, toy boxes, outdoor toys (swings, slides, sandboxes), ride on toys (trikes, scooters, wagons, toboggans), push toys (strollers, carts), twin beds, wooden step stools. 
We Cannot Accept:
Bathtubs, bedding, books, bottles, breast pumps, car seats, clothing, cribs, diaper pails, monitors, potty seats, shoes, indoor toys.
***
***