Volunteers Needed!

We are forming a Public Outreach Committee for the Weathersfield Proctor Library and need volunteer members! There will be several tasks available, such as:

· Creating flyers that promote programs and services

· Distributing flyers by hand and by mail

· Creating FaceBook events

· Updating our webpage with news and events

· Submitting programs to local newspaper event calendars

· Checking other local libraries’ upcoming events to make sure we do not have programs at the same time or on the same subject

· Visiting local organizations to explain what services the library provides

· Finding local groups and organizations that would like to work with the library to provide services and programs

· Finding local people that would like to present a program for the library to share their knowledge, skills, or experience with the community

You may volunteer for one or multiple tasks. Thanks!


We also have an ongoing need for volunteers in other areas as well:

· Circulation desk (check books/materials in and out)

· Shelving books & materials

· Shelf reading (to make sure books/materials are in proper place)

· Library coverage for when the librarian is sick, away, or at a meeting

o (duties include opening and closing library, running circulation desk, shelving books, and occasional computer assistance)

· Interlibrary Loan Assistant (delete records from computer system, package books and mail to loaning library)

· Programming Assistant (brainstorming program ideas, helping to organize events, being present at events to help with set-up and clean-up, supervise children, and occasionally run events solo)


Please contact us if you would like to be a library volunteer! Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Amity Aldridge
Library Director

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Weathersfield Proctor Library
PO Box 519/5181 Route 5
Ascutney, VT 05030
http://weathersfieldvt.org/proctor-library
library@weathersfield.org(802) 674-2863
Hours:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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FESTIVAL OF FOOD

Folks treated to great food at Habitat fundraiser

SPRINGFIELD--The last Sunday in October brought Springfield residents to the Springfield Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall to sample everything from chicken wings to creme brulee as part of the 15th Annual Festival of Foods, a benefit for the Greater Springfield Vermont Area Habitat for Humanity.

A total of 32 restaurants, grocers and individuals donated dishes to this year's festival. Over the course of a decade and a half, the festival has become a way for local restaurants to show off their culinary delights and for area residents to support Habitat, explained organizer Larry Pepin.

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Michael Gurney Proves That It Is Better to Give Than To Receive

When asked what he wanted for his ninth birthday, Michael Gurney asked for a lot - but not for himself.

When the invites went out to his birthday party guests, mostly from Weathersfield, toys, clothes, video games and sporting goods were not welcomed as gifts.

Instead, Micheal asked for non-perishable food items - cans, boxes and bags that would eventually become gift baskets for needy people in the Weathersfield area, donated as huge help to ongoing basket projects in area schools.
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Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department
Auxiliary


December 1, 2006

Dear Friends and Family,

For many years, the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department has been providing emergency services to our community. This protection has been performed by dedicated volunteers who live in and around our community. Our firefighters take great pride in ensuring that our neighbors enjoy the best safety we can offer to them.

The Auxiliary was formed, to assist our fire department, where ever needed behind the scenes, and of course is all volunteer. We do several fundraisers throughout the year, and in the past have done raffles, a hunters breakfast, and spaghetti dinner, as well as helped the fire department with their fundraising efforts, such as the annual yard sale and helping at Wellwood Orchards. These fundraising efforts raise money to purchase needed equipment and supplies for the department. When needed, the auxiliary works together to support the firefighters with food, water, coffee during lengthy calls.

We are in need of new members! Members can be male or female, and don

We are still looking for volunteers to help set up and also donations to be dropped off at the Center Church next Thurdsday and Friday morning, ( August 17 & 18). Please call me at 263-5891 if you have any questions or need help with getting donations to the church.
Thanks, Shirley Harlow