Christian-Muslim Interfaith Conversation at Tyson Church — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/14/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

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Get ready for another Strawberry Festival! Coming June 22!

4/11/16

First of all, I suppose I need to explain the picture that was in the Plymouth Press with my article.   No, that was not a bear at my feeder!  Terry sometimes finds interesting pictures that reflect something I have written, but in this case I guess it caused some concern and confusion.  I do appreciate Terry’s extra effort!

Tyson Ladies Aid would like to thank everyone who baked and purchased items at the Good Friday Bake Sale.  It was a miserable day, but folks turned out despite the cold and rain.  Just a heads-up about the Plymouth Strawberry Festival – a joint effort of Plymouth Emergency Services, Tyson Ladies Aid, and Tyson Congregational Church.  This year it will take place on Wed, 6/22 at Camp Plymouth State Park.

The church does the raffle piece, funds from which go into a special community fund that helps pay for the entrée at the Community Reach Out Luncheons and the money is also used to assist folks with special needs in our area.  These funds do not go to support church expenses. Volunteers will begin soliciting raffle items in the near future.  More details on the Festival will be forthcoming as the plans evolve, but mark your calendars!

Birthday wishes go out to Liza Ward (4/12), Cheryl Bishop (4/13) and Kathy Lynds (4/29).  Liza is at the Gill Home, 8 Gill Terrace, Ludlow 05149, so consider sending her a card.

I want to let everyone know about the special speakers we will be having at Tyson Church in conjunction with our reading ofThe Faith Club.  This book is helping us to explore the differences and similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity through the eyes of three women who began meeting after 9/11.  Mijidah and Ahas Coburn, practicing Muslims here in VT, will be joining us for our 4/24 service to provide more information about their faith.  They will stay for a potluck lunch afterward as well.  Our space is not huge, but we invite folks to join us.  Our Worship begins at 10:30 AM and the Coburns will speak during the sermon portion of our service.  It would be helpful to know how many might be coming, so please email or call if you do not usually attend our church.  We are so pleased to have this event and include others!

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VISIT FARM & WILDERNESS with the Plymouth Historical Society

Posted on 04/08/2016 by Betsy Tonkin

Mark your calendars. On Sunday, May 15th, at 11:30 AM, the Plymouth Historical Society, in partnership with Farm & Wilderness, will present a program on the history of the camp and its place in Plymouth’s history. One of the presenters will be Kristi Webb, granddaughter of the founders, Ken and Susan Webb. Having had a presence at Farm & Wilderness since childhood, Kristi has a wealth of knowledge about the camp and will offer her unique insights. Lunch will be provided and there will be time for questions, followed by a tour of the campus. RSVPs are required for lunch. More details will be available by the end of April.

For information and reservations (no later than May 8th), contact:

Robert Fishman

rlf254@gmail.com OR, if unable to access internet, by phone: 672-1201

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Tyson Ladies Aid Meets Today; Fletcher Memorial Library Children’s Programs — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/07/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

Bear at Feeder4/4/16

The birds at our feeder were not happy with me this morning because I forgot to fill it last night!  So, I dusted the inch of snow off and overloaded it up.  Ours hangs high from the ground off our dining room window, so the bears can’t get at it.  I wonder if they have gone back to sleep until spring comes again…..

The Tyson Ladies Aid meeting will take place this Thursday, but will be held at the Fire Station instead of the Community Room at Tyson Church.  It has been decided to try different venues.

We had an interesting book discussion last week and it always causes me to ponder when I hear other perspectives.  We will be reading a mystery for our next selection and I will share the exact title as soon as I learn it.  Our next meeting with be 5/12.  We have lots of fun, so consider joining us!

By the way, did you know that there are all sorts of enjoyable activities that are open to our youngsters at Fletcher Memorial Library!   I take our pre-school grandson, Landon, to the Toddler and Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM, where we sing, listen to stories and do a simple craft.  Sometimes we meet Jeremiah Bellows there, too!

Registration is needed for Crafty Tuesdays which is for grades K-6 from 3:00-4:00 PM.  School age students are invited to come to the library, choose a book, and read with Oreo from 3:00-4:00 PM the third Thursday of every month. Her next visit will be: April  21, 2016.  New is Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Club  for 3rd – 5th graders on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, except the 3rd Thursday.  To learn more you can reach Children’s Librarian Sasha Krawczyk at 228-3517 or skrawczykvt@gmail.com.

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Plymouth Book Group

Posted on 04/04/2016 by Betsy Tonkin

The next book for the Plymouth Book Group will be “The Golden Egg,” by Donna Leon. This is a mystery, one of a series, but each is a stand-alone story. The venue is Venice, the focus- a murder: both of which are neatly wrapped in Venetian culture, superb plot development, elegant prose, moral issues, interesting characters and wry humor. Sounds like a winner! If you have a personal copy or one from the library, please consider sharing it with others in the group.
The book discussion will take place on Thursday, May 12th.  We’ll meet as usual at 6:30 at the Community Center. All are welcome, whether you have read the book or not.
For questions, call Betsy at 672-3179 or email tbone6547@aol.com.

 

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Become the next Community Center Coordinator!

Posted on 04/01/2016 by The Plymouth Press

From Sandie Smalls, Town Clerk

The Town of Plymouth is looking for a Community Center Coordinator!

The major responsibility would be to promote the use of the building for various community purposes and to ensure its proper maintenance and security during the course of those activities. These responsibilities would include marketing the space for use by community groups and those who wish to offer services to the community; scheduling use of the space, marketing events, and classes; being responsible for opening and closing and ensuring that the building is secure; and serving as the Town’s primary contact for those using space in the building, including responding  to issues regarding utilities and maintenance.

If you are interested, please send your resume to the Town Clerk, 68 Town Office Road, Plymouth, VT 05056, or email it to clerk@plymouthvt.org, prior to Friday, April 15, 2016.

 

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Our Students Travel, Historical Society Elections, Book Club Meets — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/31/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

3/28/16

Well, Easter Sunday redeemed itself weather-wise too!  I hope that everyone enjoyed the day.  There were 18 of us at our house for brunch following church – friends and family and fabulous food.  Some ventured out for a walk afterward to work off the meal!

Our flower-decorated church was lovely, so a special thanks goes to Cindy Summer for doing a beautiful job with it.  The drawing by John DiGioia guided us as we lay our burdens down & picked up flowers representing new life.  Of course, the children stole the show as usual, as they listened to the book Don’t Worry Bear by Greg E. Fole about a butterfly emerging from a cocoon.

Don’t forget the Reading Group meeting at 6:30 this Thursday, where we will discuss Midnight in Broad Daylight about a Japanese family during WWII.  It was enlightening reading and should provide an interesting discussion.

The Historical Society is going to be electing officers at the 4/21 meeting.  It will take place at the Community Center at 7:00 PM that day.  Those interested in running for President, Treasurer or Secretary should respond to Betsy Tonkin at  tbone6547@aol.com to have your name included.  I am not sure what the mid-May program will be that is under consideration, but they are always interesting and informative.

Some of our students are traveling in foreign countries over vacation.  We wish them safe travel and well-being.  It is always wonderful to hear about their adventure, so hopefully they will share some stories with us upon their return!

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Two Rivers Supervisory Union’s Act 46 Study Committee to Meet

Posted on 03/29/2016 by The Plymouth Press

Plymouth Town Hall will be the meeting site for the March 30, 2016 gathering of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union’s Act 46 Study Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The meeting is open to the public.

There is an early-in-the-meeting opportunity for public comment. If you are interested in or concerned about the implications of Act 46 for the education of our children, you might want to attend.

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Are You on Our Town’s Email Lists?

Posted on 03/23/2016 by tbascom

'email' imageIf you are a full-time or part-time resident of Plymouth, or if you own property in town, you can sign up to one, two, or all three of our information-oriented email lists.

The Activity list provides information of Plymouth town activities and events,

The Official Information list provides updates on Plymouth meetings, official announcements, and other Selectboard authorized information,

The Emergency Only list provides only the most critical, public emergency notifications and updates.

To participate in any or all of those lists, send an email to Town Clerk Sandie Small, noting your preferences, at clerk@plymouthvt.org.

Also, if you are a current participant in one or more of those lists, and you have changed your email address, please let Sandie know the e-address to which you wish to have information sent.

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Early Spring Activities and Events — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/23/2016 by The Plymouth Press

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4/21/16

We are definitely coming into the “off season”.  The Echo Lake Inn is closed for meals and now the Inn at Water’s Edge will be taking a break as well.  Ten of us enjoyed a lovely meal there last Friday evening.

The reading group will be meeting on 3/31 at 6:30 PM at the Community Center to discuss The Light Between Oceans.  Join us even if you haven’t had a chance to read it!  I understand that the PeeWee ice hockey team, of which Calef Hepler is a member, has done very well.  The boys were second in a recent tournament and were invited to the sectionals in ME.  Way to go!

The Coolidge Open House on 4/9 from noon to 4:00 PM, will feature a talk by Carolyn Frisa from Works on Paper on “Preserving Family Archives“.  Diane Kemble will be offering a workshop on accordion books from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  There is a $40 fee for this one and pre-registration is needed.  Call 802-672-3389 for more information.

Oh, what fun we had with the youngsters in church on Palm Sunday!  The cacophony of sounds that resulted from the many “instruments” being played during the first hymn caused those of us who can’t really sing, to sing out loudly and boldly.  Notice I didn’t say beautifully – in any case, it was fun!  The exuberant waving of palms infected all of us, too.  Maundy Thursday’s service will be a bit more solemn, but hopefully no less meaningful.  Join us at 6:00 PM for a light meal and at 7:00 PM for time in the sanctuary.

Did you know that effective 6/25 Plymouth FAST TRASH and recycling on Town Office Road will be coming to an end?  It seemed like it was a long way off when first announced, but now it is nearly upon us!  You can receive a free recycling bin and learn more about pickups by calling ABLE Waste at 672-3569.  Don’t forget that VT residents can take unwanted electronics to the Ludlow Transfer Station, where I am told they will accept computers, monitors, printers & TVs for free.  There may be a fee for other e-waste items, however.  If you have been waiting for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection, get your items ready for the one in Plymouth from 9:00 – 11:00 on Saturday, 5/21.

Remember as you start your spring cleaning to set items aside for the big sale at the Community Center over the Memorial Day weekend.  More details to come…..

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How to Participate as a Vendor at the 3rd Annual Plymouth Town “Antiques and Treasures” Tag Sale

Posted on 03/16/2016 by tbascom

Antiques and Treasures post imageAll Plymouth residents are invited to participate as vendors in our 2-Day Memorial Day Weekend antiques and treasures tag sale to be held at the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on May 28 and 29, 2016.

To put items up for sale, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Securely attach a tag to every item. Each tag must have both (a) your initials, and (b) the price. (We cannot negotiate a price on your behalf, however you can change prices on your unsold items at anytime during the sale.) Please use 3 initials on your tags, to avoid possible duplication!

Note: We strongly suggest that you use actual tags – ideally, the kind with little strings – and attach them securely with safety pins or by tying the string to your item. We have learned that adhesive labels, tape, and safety pin-secured tags tend to fall off. If your tag falls off, or we cannot read what it says, we will not be able to sell the item.

  1. Deliver your antiques and treasures to the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on the following days and times:

Saturday, May 21, 9 am – noon

Sunday, May 22, 1 – 4 pm

Tuesday, May 24, 5 – 8 pm

Thursday, May 26, 9 am – noon

We will have racks for hanging items, and tables for display. You can also provide your own display, if you wish. And, in general, if you have a table to loan us, it will be a big help.

You are responsible for displaying your items. Table, rack, and floor space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, your items do not have to be segregated from other people’s items because the tags identify what belongs to you no matter where they are displayed.

  1. While delivering your items, sign up for a 3-hr shift to help staff the event. The Sale will be open from 9 am – 6 pm both days (Saturday and Sunday) May 28 and 29. We need at least 2 volunteers each day for each of the following 3-hour shifts:

9 am – Noon               Noon – 3 pm               3 pm – 6 pm

  1. Please plan to pick up what does not sell on the following dates and times. (If you cannot make one of these times, please don’t wait to the last minute to arrange another time with me.)

Tuesday, May 31, 9 am – Noon

Thursday, June 2, 3 – 6 pm

Saturday, June 4, 9 am – Noon

Anything unclaimed will be offered to Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation the week of June 6. Anything they do not want will be disposed of through the Plymouth Transfer Station on June 11th.

  1. Cost: There will be a small fee to participate as a vendor. The fee offsets the cost of printing flyers, making sandwich boards to advertise the event, and disposal cost. The fee is $5, and will be subtracted from your total sales. (So, if you don’t sell anything, you won’t pay anything. And if you sell less than $5, you will only pay the amount you sold. Everything over the first $5 will go to you.)
  1. Participants are partners in advertising the event. We will have a downloadable PDF of the event’s advertisement flyer available on May 1. You can use it to print your own flyers, if you wish. We will also provide printed flyers at Plymouth Town Hall starting on Monday, May 2. Please spread them around!

Questions? Contact Terry Bascom, Activity Coordinator: terry.bascom@yahoo.com, or 672.5390

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