Candidates for VT Senate and House Debate on Thursday, October 25 in Heald Auditorium

On Thursday, October 25 at 7 PM eight candidates for the Vermont Senate and House will meet in a Candidates' Forum in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall.

The event, sponsored by FOLA, will concentrate on issues facing the state and local region.

Participating in the panel are six candidates for the Windsor County seats in the Vermont Senate and the two candidates vying for the Rutland-Windsor-2 (RW2) House seat that represents Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Screwsbury.

The participating Windsor County Senate Candidates will include:  Alison Clarkson, Dem; Randy Gray, Rep; Dick McCormack, Dem; Alice Nitka, Dem; Mason Wade, Ind; and Jack Williams, Rep. Invited, but not responding, was Wayne Townsend, Rep.

The RW2 candidates are Peter Berger, Ind; and Logan Nicoll, Dem.

The forum will be moderated by Ralph Pace. Brigid Sullivan will participate as time-keeper.

The forum will follow procedures limiting candidate response time and offering candidates an opportunity to express reasons for voting for them following the completion of questions from the moderator and audience members. The event will be video recorded by Okemo Valley TV.

For additional information, call (802)228-7239.

November activities for the FM Youth Library

Fall Story Time

Wednesdays

10:30-11:30 am

Best Suited for ages 5 and under

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for early literacy activities, STEM explorations, music and more!

Read With Sailor

Thursday November 29, 2018

3:00-4:00pm

If you haven’t been to the library to meet Sailor the Reading Dog, here’s  your chance. Sailor and his friend Arlene visit once a month and are always excited meet new friends. Sailor especially enjoys being read to and can’t wait to hear a new story or two. Reading to a dog is known to strengthen the readers confidence while providing an opportunity to practice literacy skills.

Creative Coloring Fridays

Everyone loves to color! Drop by the library anytime between 10:30am-4:30pm and let your creative juices start flowing. Coloring sheets for all ages and ability levels will be available as well as colored pencils, gel pens and markers. Use our supplies or bring your own from home. Bring a child, grandchild or even a friend and come relax and unwind at the library.

Monday Night Movie

Monday November 26, 2018

5:00-7:00

Walt Disney Studios ©Presents

The Incredibles II

Snacks Provided

November STEM Night

Monday November 19, 2018

5:00-6:00pm

Football Frenzy!

Are you a football fanatic or just learning about the sport? At this month’s STEM Night, we’ll investigate all things football and be challenged to create our own mini goal posts and kicking devices. Go team!

CLiF Kickoff and  VT Author Visit

To Ludlow Elementary

Thursday November 8, 2018

Grades PreK- 2^nd :

9:30-10:30am

Grades 3^rd-6^th: 10:30-11:30

Help Fletcher Memorial Youth Library and LES kick-off their rolls as joint recipients of a 2018-2019 Children’s Literacy Foundation Rural Libraries Grant. Vermont author and storyteller Michael Caduto will be on hand to provide students with two interactive storytelling presentations. Home school families welcome.

Crafty Tuesdays

3:00-4:00pm

Grades K & Up

November 6^th- Crafts will be @ 1:00pm due to ½ of school

Dia de Los Muertos Craft- Create a colorful craft to celebrate the Day of the Dead

13^th- Burlap Owls- Whoo likes Owls? If it’s you then you won’t want to miss this owl-some craft!

20^th-Turkey Windsocks- Gobble Gobble-it’s almost Thanksgiving. Make a cute Turkey decoration to hang up at home.

27^th- Foam Plate Printing- First you’ll draw a design on a special plate. Next, add some paint, press onto paper and violá- you have a one of a kind masterpiece!

Ludlow Rotary Joins Okemo Valley Chamber in Mixer, October 22

The Ludlow Rotary Club is looking forward to celebrating  ROTARY WEEK the week of October 21- 26th.  On the evening of Monday, October 22nd we are joining with the Okemo Valley Chamber in a joint Mixer to share highlights of our mission, our accomplishments, and local fundraising results. So Chamber members and friends of Ludlow Rotary mark your calendars for Monday, Oct 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 at DJ's Restaurant.  Best selling author, Dr. Linda Thomson, considered one of the world’s leading experts in the field of pediatric clinical hypnosis, will also be joining us.

Join us for light fare and a cash bar and conversation with your community neighbors. The program will begin shortly after 6 PM.  The 50/50 raffle that evening will be supporting the eradication of Polio, one of Rotary's longtime commitments.

Any questions please contact Rotary President Brigid Sullivan at 259-2274.

Candidates for VT Senate and House Debate on Thursday, October 25 in Heald Auditorium

On Thursday, October 25 at 7 PM eight candidates for the Vermont Senate and House will meet in a  Candidates' Forum in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall.

The event, sponsored by FOLA, will concentrate on issues facing the state and local region.

Participating in the panel are six candidates for the Windsor County seats in the Vermont Senate and the two candidates vying for the Rutland-Windsor-2 (RW2) House seat that represents Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Shrewsbury.

The participating Windsor County Senate Candidates will include, from left to right, Alison Clarkson, Dem; Randy Gray, Rep; Dick McCormack, Dem; Alice Nitka, Dem; Mason Wade, Ind; and Jack Williams, Rep. Invited, but not responding, was Wayne Townsend, Rep.

The RW2 candidates are Peter Berger, Ind; and Logan Nicoll, Dem.

The forum will follow procedures limiting candidate response time and offering candidates an opportunity to express reasons for voting for them following the completion of questions from the moderator and audience members. The event will be video recorded by Okemo Valley TV.

For additional information, call (802)228-7239.