Further support for the Salem Winter Fest

We received word today from Nancy Gadzinski at the Shoppe Off Broadway that she, Sue Keyes, and Betty Campbell "think it's great that the kids from the YC are having the fuel fund drive. As a show of support for their efforts, the Shoppe Off Broadway will donate any earnings made on the day of Winterfest to the YC to be forwarded to the fuel fund. Go kids!!!"

Thanks so much ladies! This means that everyone should make an extra effort to "shop the Shoppe" on January 29th because it will help raise extra money for the Salem/Shusan Fuel Fund. When the community pulls together, we can really make a huge difference...and have a lot of fun!

Agenda and notes from January meeting

January 11, 2011

7 PM

Courthouse Community Center

Welcome and introductions

1. Secretary's report--review and approval of minutes
2. Treasurer's report
3. Skiing and Bowling Clubs--progress: Skiing Club has gotten off to a great start with 32 kids involved, plus 6 extra kids who ride the bus to get to Willard Mt. Bowling Club has no progress to report at this point.
4. Snowshoeing--Keith Kelley
5. Pancake Breakfast--Saturday, Jan. 29th from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM--to benefit Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund. (see this post to read all about it!)
6. Winter Festival at S.A.W.--Saturday, Jan. 29th from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM--to benefit Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund. (see this post to read all about it!)
7. School internship/mentoring program--Natural Helpers
8. Dan Clary--bicycle ideas
9. Table Tennis Tournament: over April break, sponsored again by Cargill
10. Other ideas for Winter and Spring?
11. Old business
12. New business
13. Comments from guests
14. Other
15. Next regular meeting--Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7 PM at the Courthouse
16. Adjournment

Salem Winter Festival

A Winterfest to Benefit the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

*Sponsored by the Salem Area Youth Association, Salem Art Works and the Salem United Methodist Church*

· Salem youth work to raise funds to help folks heat their homes.

· This all-day and nighttime festival is FREE except for the food.

· Donations to the Fuel Fund will be thankfully received.

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served from at 7:30am to 10am at the Salem United Methodist Church, West Broadway,with a Pancake Breakfast; $5 for adults, $2 for children aged 10 and under. Pancakes, butter, maple syrup, sausages, coffee, milk and orange juice will be served.

Skating and sledding

At 10:00 am, the beautiful skating pond at Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Lane, will open for the winter season. The event is FREE. Skates and children’s snowshoes will be available to borrow. There will be music and a bonfire all day and into the evening. There is also a hill for sledding and trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking will be available behind Salem Art Works at 53 Stanton Hill Rd. Overflow parking will be available on Salem Art Works’ front lawn at 19 Cary Lane.

For more information call 854.7674

Donations to the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund are also welcome.

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The Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund was started by dedicated Salemite Mike Keyes two years ago, as a way for the community to provide for those in need of help with their heating bills. Local businesses and residents have been generous in their support of the fund. It has served many families since its inception. This year is proving to be a challenging year for heating budgets. It is time to build up the Fund to meet that challenge. Come to Salem, enjoy our free Winter Festival, and help spread the warmth!

January monthly meeting

Our regular Salem Area Youth Association meeting will be on Tuesday night, Jan. 11, at 7:00 pm at the Courthouse. We have a lot to discuss, especially the upcoming Pancake Breakfast and Winter Fest at S.A.W. - both to benefit the Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund.

Upcoming Winter Fest at S.A.W.

S.A.W. (Salem Art Works) and the Youth Association are planning a joint Winter Fest event on Saturday, January 29. The fun will begin at 7:30 am and go until 10:00 pm (with lights). All profits from the day will go to the Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund.
To start the day, there will be a pancake breakfast at the United Methodist Church, from 7:30 - 10:00 AM.

The winter fun--skating, snowshoeing, sledding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, bonfire, music etc.-- begins at 10:00 AM at S.A.W. and goes until 10:00 pm.

Vendors are invited. At least 10% of their take goes to the Fuel Fund. The event is free, but we will be accepting donations to the Fuel Fund all day.

So, put it on your calendars, and plan to come on out and join the fun!!

Bedlam Corners Store Update--courtesy of Debbie Earthrowl

Hello to everyone!
Many things are happening with the restoration of the store! First --- The next fundraiser is THIS Sunday, January 9, from 1 PM until 4 PM at the West Hebron Fire Department Dining Hall (on Route 30 right in the middle of the village of West Hebron). This will be a Roast Beef Dinner, and those who have been to the Hebron Fire Department Dinners know how delicious this will be! They are suggesting a $10 donation for the meal, and some of Jon Katz' photograph note cards will also be available for purchase. Each note card has been signed by Jon.
PLEASE publicize this to your friends and others on your e-mail lists!
Next --- an update on work at the store ... Don Coldwell, Marie, and others have continued to work on taking out pieces of floor, ceilings, and walls that need to be removed. Dan Johnson and his crew closed in one side of the roof yesterday, and I anticipate that the other side will be closed in today!!!!!!! This is very exciting because it will help prevent further damage from the weather. Paul Z. and his son worked to remove the rubble around the building to allow better access for work.
NEEDED -- people and/or trucks to move some of the furnishings and items that were salvagable to a storage unit in Salem. We will gather at the store beginning at around 10 AM on Saturday, January 8, to transport items. We could especially use a couple of folks that feel strong for a few of the items. (It would be a struggle for Marie and I alone!) Also, a truck with a bigger bed than my husband's "baby" truck would be great! For those of you who have electrical or construction items to donate, please contact Bill Clary. He is kindly coordinating all of that, and can let you know what would be useful and where to bring it.
Thanks so much! Thanks to everyone for your continued prayers and support! This is truly a community effort. There are many things going on behind the scenes that are also so helpful. If we were to put together a list of all who are contributing in one way or another, I think that we would all be shocked at the beautiful outpouring of care for Marie, Zack, and this store that has meant so much to so many over the years. Again, thank you for sharing this with others! Blessings in this blessed new year! Debbie (854-3203)