School Council Volunteers Improve the Learning Experience for all Students
As the school year ends, families might be looking for ways to thank the educators who work with their children during the year but beyond the classroom is another group of volunteers that contribute to the entire school family behind the scenes: members of the School Council. All public schools have school councils which…
Irish Stewardship Concept Adopted by Millbrook Farm
In 2021, Burrenbeo Trust of Ireland launched The Hare’s Corner Project – an initiative to help farmers and landowners make more space for nature. he term comes from an old farming expression describing an unused corner of a field or a piece of rough ground that is left to nature, allowing hares and other…
The Conclusion of our Seniors Community Grant and Welcome to Summer!
Before jumping into the family programming that we will be offering this summer, I would like to thank everyone who participated in our Seniors Community Grant. We have had an overwhelming amount of support from our patrons and community members which has allowed us to put together our final book: Collecting our Stories. Our…
Blocks and Blooms Shines a Spotlight on our Beautiful Community
Blocks and Blooms provided a welcome excuse to wander through the community and explore its beauty. It was a really feel-good day for everyone; the visitors, the hosts, downtown businesses, and the whole community, featuring an air of hospitality and celebration. The weather was perfect and based on the smiles, visitors seemed to be…
Common Ground – July 2024
“Each Morn a thousand Roses brings…” Omar Khayyam Early summer in the valley has been all about the roses. A mild winter, lots of rain and a proper spring that didn’t turn hot right away have produced a profusion of roses. Some of these I had forgotten about as they rarely seemed to bloom.…
“You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
Everywhere I turn lately, I have been met with the thought “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” – at choir practice, in my devotions, the birds, my flowers, a small family gathering. What a great message to hear over and over. This past week I spent a few hours gardening. My body screamed in…