Things To Do!

Summer is here - the weather is getting better every day and there are so many things to do in the communities around Joe's Pond - so here are just a few that I've had notice about and will share here.

Today the Cabot Historical Society building will be open for visitors from 1 to 3 o'clock. Our friends and members, David and Cindy Young will be there to welcome visitors - Amanda and I will be there for a bit to work on a few things, and we hope word is getting out that the building will be open every Saturday from one to three o'clock this summer. It will be open all day on July 4th - and there are new exhibits we hope you will stop by to see.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 28, there is an evening service at the Old North Church in North Danville. Liz Sargent let me know there will be special dulcimer music at the 7 p.m. service.

Then, on July 4th, North Danville Community Club will have a parade and so much more at their annual Fourth of July gathering. This is always a great event - good food, lots of music, fun floats in the parade, vendors, and fun for everyone.
 

This morning I had a note from Marti Talbot who is hoping to revive the custom of having luminaries along the shore of Joe's Pond to help celebrate this special Fourth of July. These were popular a few years ago, but like so many wonderful customs, became a thing of the past. A few of us remember how pleasant and beautiful it was to see a ring of flickering lights all along waterfronts on all three pond. She hope people will set them out on the 3rd when the fireworks will also be going off, weather permitting, and then light them again on the 4th. Marti points out that since we are being asked to restrict boating because of the Eurasian watermilfoil infestation (EWM), setting luminaries along waterfronts will be an added celebratory nod to this special Fourth - the 250th Anniversary of our Nation. Luminaries are available at Hastings Store in West Danville, or get in touch with Marti at  802-563-5022, and her cottage is at 1279 West Shore Road, if you want to pick some up from her. They are $1 each, and proceeds will go towards the expense of fighting EWM. The luminaries are fun and so pretty along the shoreline. They are the original fairy lights - the real deal, a candle in a white paper bag with a little sand to hold them in place! Fun for the family to put together and sent out - space them 3-4 feet apart along your dock and waterfront area. The more home owners who participate, the more beautiful the effect. If you have never experienced seeing our pond dressed up with a "ring of fire" you have a real treat in store. Let's make it happen! Happy 250th Fourth!