Friday, November 14, 2014

 

News to Know November 14, 2014

BERLIN NEWS TO KNOW  November 14, 2014
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This  communication is put together and distributed on a volunteer basis by resident Corinne Stridsberg simply in an effort to share information and build community, it is not from the town of Berlin.
Please share this with your Berlin friends and neighbors.  If you're not already receiving this news directly by email, send an email to request this to corinnestridsberg@gmail.com.
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Check out the "Berlin, Vermont" Community News page on facebook to find bits of current news, some not included here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berlin-Vermont/205922199452224

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The lantern parade mentioned below is a fabulous event to go to!!
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On Monday, Nov 10th there were four guests at the Berlin Elementary School Board meeting for the first draft of the budget.  I strongly encourage you to attend the budget forum planned for December 8th.  More information as it becomes available.
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This week I was asked if I knew with the holidays coming up if ClearChoice MD and CVMC Express Care (both on the Barre-Montpelier Road) are open on holidays. Here are the details:

ClearChoice MD at 798 US Rt 302 is open 7am-7pm all seven days of the week. There are only two days each year they are closed, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Every other day they are open for 12 hours (even Christmas Eve & New Years Eve).

CVMC Express Care at 1311 US Rt 302 is open M-F 10am-8pm and Saturday & Sunday 9am-7pm. This is 365 days a year.
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Below you will find:
LOCAL FOODS STILL AVAILABLE
BOOK FAIR SATURDAY
U-32 THEATER PRESENTS ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDED
LOST SPORTS WATCH
UPCOMING MEETINGS
PARADE!
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR FOR STUDENTS NEEDS DONATIONS
MONTSHIRE DISCOUNT

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LOCAL FOODS STILL AVAILABLE
Be sure to stop by or call our local food producers here in Berlin to see what you can still buy from them this fall & winter. They need your business! A few examples: Ellie's still has their own tomatoes, several kinds of squash, apples,& sweet cider; Dog River Farm has a great variety of vegetables & other products with their hours now limited to two days a week Fri. & Sat; and Rogers Farmstead has raw milk, eggs, & grains. Several have poultry and/or meats available including Burelli Farm and Wicked Bines Farm. Wicked Bines also has honey and eggs.
A listing of Berlin Local Foods can be found on the Berlin, Vermont facebook page.
In Montpelier the Thanksgiving Market will be on Nov. 22nd from 10am - 2pm at MHS. The indoor market has a change of location this year and will be either at Montpelier City Hall or MHS depending on the week. 
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BOOK FAIR SATURDAY
The Scholastic Book Fair is at Berlin Elementary. It will be open 9am - 4pm on Saturday, November 15th. Wide variety of books for kids and adults. The school gets credit based on sales to use for books for the school. 
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U-32 THEATER PRESENTS ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
The award winning High School Theater group, Stage 32, is proud to present Once On This Island, a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl, who rescues and falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death. Told with colorful costumes, energetic dance and lively music, this musical is great for the whole family. November 14 and 15 at 7:00 PM and November 16 at 2:00 PM at the U-32 High School Theater. Tickets $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students and seniors.

The Chronicle, U-32's student newspaper can be found on line. Many interesting reads in this week's issue, including one about "Once On This Island" which is the student production this weekend at U-32.http://www.u32.org/grades9-12/images/pdf/chronicle/chronicle_Nov_14.pdf
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TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDED
A "Traveling Nurse" has been hired by CVMC for 13 weeks starting Monday, November 24. He is from Southwest Virginia. He's looking for an efficiency apt. that is furnished or a room for that time in the area. If you have something available, or a suggestion, please email me and I'll connect you up.  Thanks - Corinne
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LOST SPORTS WATCH
Carolyn asked me to post this:
Lost at Berlin Pond on Sunday 11/9, a sports watch. My daughter's boyfriend took it and his heart rate monitor off and put them on top of the car and then drove off. Some kind person found the heart rate monitor and wrapped it around the sign post but the watch is still missing. If you have seen it, please call Carolyn at 454-7256.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Selectboard Monday, Nov 17th, and Development Review Board Tuesday, Nov 18th.   These are at the Town Office and both start at 7pm.
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PARADE!
Wake the Kids and Phone the Neighbors! The 5th Annual River of Lights Lantern Parade is happening in Waterbury, Saturday December 6th. At 5 pm sharp the parade leaves Thatcher Brook Primary School and travels 1/4 mile to Dac Rowe Park (just off exit 10). There will be a big bonfire and smaller warming fires, hot chocolate, and fire dancers. One thousand lanterns! Brazilian and African drum bands! Did I mention this would be BIG? Did I mention that it is FREE? In the time of year when darkness hangs heavy over our days... come see the lantern parade. You will be very glad you did. - from your Berlin neighbor, Peg Monley
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
On Saturday, December 13, 2014 the Wreaths Across America Ceremony will be held at Hope Cemetery at Noon. This ceremony takes place at the same time annually all across the nation. The Capital Composite Squadron happily extends an invitation to you, your family, your friends, and co-workers to join us as we honor the veterans of each branch of the armed services.
The Wreaths Across America program began over 15 years ago with the tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. It has grown to include 286 participating locations, including the Hope Cemetery in Barre. Wreaths Across America ceremonies throughout the country oversee the placement of more than 325,000 wreaths on the headstones of our nations servicemen and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
On behalf of this worthy program, last year, the Hope Cemetery received sponsors for 180 donated wreaths. It is our goal to lay a wreath at every veteran’s grave in the Hope Cemetery as a way to honor them. The Hope Cemetery is currently home to over 2,300 veterans graves.
Each wreath sponsorship is $15.00. Please contact us at capitalcomposite@yahoo.com if you'd like to sponsor a wreath. Wreaths Across America has obtained 501(c)3 status, making all donations tax deductible.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR FOR STUDENTS NEEDS DONATIONS
The Berlin Parent Teacher Neighbor Association (PTNA) could really use your help with donated gift items for the annual Holiday Bazaar at the elementary school.  The children shop for one item for each member of their immediate family.  Items are free thanks to generous donations.  These items can be gently used items, handcrafted, or perhaps items from a dollar store, or another place where you can find a good deal.  
In particular, gifts for teenage brothers and dads are always in need.  Some ideas include: IQ Wooden Puzzles, dress socks, ties, tools, Frisbee, flashlights, fishing tackle, gloves, & sports paraphernalia .  Other ideas: Mugs filled with a few items and wrapped in cellophane, a frame for a photo or artwork, card games, puzzles, books, ornaments, craft sets, scarves and puzzle books (Sudoku/Word Search/Crossword).
The PTNA could also use assistance on the day of the event to help children wrap the gifts, this will be on Wednesday, Dec 17th.  For more information contact Vera at 522-3603
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MONTSHIRE DISCOUNT
The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, with more than 140 exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology.  In a word - FUN!
If you have an EBT card, Medicaid card, or Free/Reduced Price School Meals letter, you may be eligible for the Montshire Museum of Science Warm Welcome Program.  They office $2 per person admission when you are able to show one of those cards or letters.  Limit 6 visitors.  They also offer a 6-person Montshire Membership (valid for 12 months) for $15 to any adult that shows either of those cards or letter.  See more details at:
http://www.montshire.org/images/uploads/pdfs/warm-welcome-admission-details-080414.pdf 
The museum is open 10am - 5pm seven days a week and only closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.  Regular Admission is $14 for adults & $11 for kids 2-17.  Summer Admission June 20 - Labor Day is $16 adults & $13 children.  Water exhibits are open in the summer and there is also a nature trail.  Membership levels vary, a four-person annual membership is $110.  If you become a member, note that membership is not transferable and at least one adult listed on your membership card must be present at each visit. The museum also offer gift certificates, discounted passbooks, and for members there is a care giver option.

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