Sherburne Women's Club

We hope that everyone is enjoying the warmer weather that has finally arrived!  There are some extremely interesting and important messages for you this month, so read on and enjoy!

What's in This Newsletter:

• A Successful Fundraiser
• Book Club Meeting Dates
• Disbursements Meeting
• Community News

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Thank You for a Successful Fundraiser!

The SWC would like to thank the greater-Killington community for its generous support of the SWC Annual Fundraiser, which included raffle-ticket sales and a culminating raffle-ticket-drawing party, which was held at On The Rocs on Saturday, April 9th, 2011.  The SWC raised over $4100, all of which we look forward to giving away to local charities at our 2011 Disbursements Meeting at Jennifer Iannantuoni's house on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 PM (see details below).

The SWC extends a BIG THANK YOU to the entire community, with special thanks to all of the Sherburne Women's Club Board members, as well as to Jeannette MacKenzie, Hannah Abrams, Karen Anderson, and Christa Mohr for their efforts.  We would also like to thank Jamie Segarra, Ron Amadeo, Chris Franco, and his staff at On The Rocs for hosting the event.

Visit our Photo Gallery at www.swcvt.com/apps/photos/ to see photos of the evening, which will be posted soon.

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Book Club Meetings

Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 PM:  Book Club will be held at the home of Miriam Findeisan.  We will be discussing The House of Spirits, by Isabel Allende.  Mirium's phone number is 422-4458.  Don't forget to bring a snack to share!

Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30 PM:  We will meet at Jennifer Iannantuoni's house to discuss The Bean Tree, by Barbara Kingsolver.

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Disbursements Meeting

Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 PM

The Sherburne Women's Club will be holding its Annual Business Meeting at the home of Jennifer Iannantuoni on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 PM.  At this meeting, the club will vote on funds to be distributed.  All members are encouraged to attend and vote, as you all have worked so hard in helping to raise the funds!

At this meeting, there will also be an election for the 2011/12 SWC Board of Directors.  Please note that there are Board positions available.  If you would like to know more about joining the Board, please email Kim Evans at:  kim.j.evans@hotmail.com

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Community News

Special Town Meeting:

On May 8th, 2011 at 7:30 PM, a Special Town Meeting will be held at the Sherburne Elementary School.  The meeting is to vote on several Articles including the revised 2011 General Fund Budget.  In order to be eligible to vote on May 9th, you must register by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4th.

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Town of Killington Informational Meeting:

The Board of Listers will hold an Informational Meeting on Reappraisal on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00 PM in the Town Offices Conference Room.  Notices of Changes of Appraisal will be sent to property owners by May 13th.  The Listers will also be available to answer questions about the reappraisal and resulting property values on weekdays, Monday, May 16th through Friday, May 27th.

Property owners may appeal the value of their property by submitting a letter of grievance before May 27th.  Grievance hearings will be held from Friday, May 27th through Sunday, June 5th, from 9:00 AM to Noon and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day.  For additional information about the reappraisal, please contact the Listers' Office at 422-2248.

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Circus Smirkus:

Sponsored by the EDT, Circus Smirkus will come to Killington on August 14 & 15 for four shows at Pico Mountain.  This unique circus experience features talented youth performers, ages 8-18. 

Through the Circus Smirkus Homestay Program, community members are paired with Troupers, providing the child performers a safe and welcoming home during their time away and from the show site.  There is a need for families who can host the performers in their homes.  Hosts would provide meals, a quiet location to sleep and wind down after shows, and ensure transportation to/from Pico Mountain in a safe and timely manner.  The EDT is overseeing the Homestay Program and is in search of at least 15 Homestay Families to host at least two troupers each for the three nights of August 13, 14, and 15.

For more information, or if you're interested in hosting youth performers, please contact Meg Horrocks at the EDT at 422-2146 or Meg@town.killington.vt.us.

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