Daily Archives: November 14, 2012
News from the Pierson Library
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Library News, Our Town |
|
Pierson Library will be closed in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday for two days: Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. The library will be open again on Saturday, Nov. 24. Have a happy and safe holiday! ***** November Book Display: Just in time for the holiday season, our latest book display is titled Comfort… Read More
The Readers Write
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Our Town, The Readers Write |
|
Schiavone thanks Shelburne, St. George Most of us know how welcoming Vermonters can be, but the first prize must go to the people of Shelburne and St. George. Thank you for actively taking part in our democratic process…and congratulations to Joan Lenes. We face some severe financial challenges and all of us need to stay… Read More
DoubleTree offers free lodging during holidays
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
|
Relatives of hospitalized patients qualify for accommodations The DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington in South Burlington is offering free lodging to relatives of patients staying in area hospitals and nursing homes during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Persons traveling more than 50 miles to visit hospitalized family members may received complimentary overnight accommodations Nov. 21, 22,… Read More
Shelburne School Directors meet to map out future
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Education |
|
By Gail Callahan During a Shelburne Community School Board meeting that ran just under 90 minutes, school directors heard from administration how the academic year was progressing while starting the path to budget season that will culminate with voters deciding the fate of a new spending plan during March Town Meeting. Shelburne Community School Board… Read More
Morning Garden celebrates Festival with Lantern Walk
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Education |
|
In its 12th year of celebration at Ms. Terri’s Morning Garden of Shelburne, children, parents, and friends of her Waldorf-inspired preschool take their magical, late-autumn Lantern Walk. The Lantern Walk commemorates the little-known European festival of Martinmas, named after the humble Saint Martin–a Roman soldier who put down his arms and gave his cloak to… Read More
Internship opportunity awaits interested college student
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Business |
|
Lt. Governor Phil Scott would like to put the word out to Vermont college students about a paid internship opportunity in the Lt. Governor’s office during the upcoming legislative session, from January-April. College students who have an interest in policy and want a great vantage point to observe state government at work are encouraged to… Read More
UVM Ag Business course gets new farmers off to good start
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Business |
|
A six-session business planning course for beginning farmers and agricultural business owners will be offered this winter through the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension New Farmer Project. The Building a Sustainable Business course, with its focus on helping participants develop well-crafted business plans rooted in their values and goals, will be held at four Vermont… Read More
Renaissance students vote
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Education |
|
By Tricia Kennedy Excitement was buzzing through the hallways of The Renaissance School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, as students chattered about the Presidential Election taking place that day. The school launched an all-inclusive mock election, which was anything but childish to the children of the K–8 Shelburne Farms based school. Voting booths were brought in… Read More
Shelburne Vineyard event benefits Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
|
3,000+ pounds of food donated to hungry neighbors Shelburne Vineyard reported the results of Saturday’s 4th Annual Wine and Food Festival Benefit for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf with a big smile! The beautiful fall weather, the participation of some of Vermont’s (and Shelburne’s) finest specialty food vendors, and the sponsorship of Vermont Tent Company… Read More
Art sale raises funds for Food 4 Farmers
| November 14, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
|
Shelburne printmaker Casey Blanchard and Food 4 Farmers co-founder Rick Peyser exchanged ideas at last weekend’s benefit and holiday art sale. Twenty percent of Blanchard’s sales were donated to Food 4 Farmers. Many local art and coffee lovers were on hand to enjoy Blanchard’s art and to lend their support to the non-profit organization that… Read More
Recent Comments