Thanks to Towns & Villages (setting a good example) from Lakeville Journal CT newspaper and to Trade Secrets Fundraiser for Women's Support Services in Sharon CT
May means many things starting to grow and 'summer season' resources and events happening. In the NWCT area that includes a special publication from the Lakeville Journal called Towns & Villages. I recall sharing a request with a former editor for that kind of publication to list all the area town information in one place that could be kept handy year-round.
I learned today that someone who did something similar in the past for the CT coastal towns was the one who officially got that ball rolling or did the format. However it came into being, I really appreciate it for 'putting all the towns under one roof' and in every home. The amazing amount of work it takes to run 'small towns' or larger ones (which total 169 in CT) for a total of about 3 million people is something worth applauding.
On top of the paid positions which have demanding and varied requirements, there are a plethora of Volunteers. So many cheers for the volunteers on all fronts. I had asked that the Lakeville Journal explore what it takes to volunteer in a school, at the fire department, or other area...and they chose to highlight various volunteers in some issues. The advertising did not come as readily for that, but at least the jist of the the towns services are well covered (with those handy dandy Phone Numbers...)
In the past there was a wonderful small publication (with a nice free distribution) called The Corner Market Directory which had many listings. Those in bold were paid advertising. I think it may have been online as well eventually, but both the founders have now passed. Still many people found it helpful as it bridged the CT/NY northwest corner of CT area. There's plenty online, but one needs to think about what one wants to look up. The idea of networking and appreciating who was doing what was part of what I liked.
Meanwhile there are special annual events each time of year. May includes the Trade Secrets event that benefits the Womens Support Services (formally Women's Emergency Services) which was one of 17 Domestic Violence Prevention programs with advocacy for victims. Their number in the office is 860-364-1080 (I'm sure they'd accept donations any time of year but they'll let you know details)...and for emergency help and support the number is 860-364-1900.
The Trade Secrets event is a stellar gardening forum which is held at Lion Rock Farm in Sharon CT. Find out more on their website at wss.org. The parking this year due to wet fields will be about 5 miles away in Limerock at the Race Track with shuttles going to the event.
I put the following on the Northwest Corner Chatter FB site (for the CT forum that has recently become public) about safety and domestic abuse. I would like to have shared some of this information with people at the Toastmasters Conference in Albany NY this weekend (at the Desmond Hotel) which may have a few tickets left. One of the reasons I joined that program was to help advocate for community networking and cover topics the media too often overlooks (and even many DV advocates cannot explore due to their funders or non-profit status which precludes criticizing the government...how weird is that in a free country?)
Here's my post which can also count as a toast for the conference and all gatherings in public and even in private... gather your thoughts and warm your hearts with feelings of being a miracle, special, worthy, includes, capable and connected...and 'Let's get this party started!'
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