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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-Apr-Jun-Community-Newsletter.compressed.pdf1 Enfield Community Currents Brought to you by the Enfield Community Council 2015 April—June Free No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb Welcome spring! You’ll notice a familiar refrain running through many of this issue’s submissions - lamentations of an excessively long and cold winter and a pleading for a speedy and warm spring. I’m singing right along with them. While I am not the only one who spent much of February trying to hibernate, I know a lot of folks actually got out there to watch basketball games at the elementary school or drag themselves back out in the evening to attend meetings throughout the community. Still, I think we all agree that was one tough winter, and we feel as though we “survived” it. I’m hopeful by the time this reaches you it will have started to warm up, and we all get a chance to get outside and do a little yard work, get the beginnings of a garden together, and have that first evening campfire in the back yard. I’m personally looking forward to relaxing on the porch with a glass of iced tea. Speaking of gardening, now’s the time to consider planting a little extra of everything if you want to try vending at the Grange-sponsored Farmer’s Market this summer. Unlike larger markets, you don’t have to grow a truck load of anything - and if you always grow too much, you are a perfect fit for vending at the market! As for the rest of the community, consider making the market a weekly stop—as I often say, you can be in and out of there in less time than it takes to cross the parking lot at the mega-stores! The third annual Spring Faire is coming up on May 9th, and this year’s event will include a pig roast. Enfield Community Council is also looking for vendors for the event, so calling all crafters! If you are reading this, congratulations - you are one of many who do! Why does that matter? Because that means this newsletter is a great place to share upcoming events, news of interest to the community, and report on past activities. The newsletter is complied quarterly: January, February, March - April, May, June - July, August, September - October, November, December. I begin putting it together at the beginning of the month prior to the next edition - so, December, March, June, and September. My goal is to have it in mailboxes by the first day of the first month of each quarter, but there’s usually a hold up waiting for a submission or two, so the newsletter is often mailed a week late. I would rather it go to print a little late rather than leave something out. So, even if it’s last minute and you realize you wanted to submit something, give me a call (277-4547) - if I can squeeze it in, I absolutely will! Have a great spring, Debbie Teeter, Editor This newsletter sponsored by the Enfield Community Council (ECC) Cortney Bailey, President 279-4702 cbailey525@yahoo.com JoAnn Huddle, Vice President 227-7115 Deena Rambaum, Secretary 379-3420 deenarambaum@gmail.com Jennifer Hubbell, Treasurer Debbie Teeter, Newsletter Editor 277-4547 What’s Inside… From the Editor 1 EVFC Blood Drive 1 News from ECC 2 Youth Programming 2 Enfield Youth Basketball 3 Enfield Summer Camp, 2015 4 Camp Scholarship Donations 4 Enfield Valley Grange 5 AgStravaganza! 5 Town Historian 5 For the Farm Community 6 Senior Citizens Events 6 Senior Citizens 7 Button Up Enfield 7 Enfield Food Pantry 7 EVFC Ladies Auxiliary 7 Area Churches: 7 Agape Bible Church Enfield Baptist Fellowship Jacksonville United Methodist Living Water Christian Fellowship Calendar of Events 8 Regularly Scheduled Meetings 8 —————————————— Omissions from this publication are not intended The next issue will be compiled in June for publication at the end of that month. Contact the editor with information you’d like to see included. Red Cross Blood Drive At the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company Red Cross Blood Drive: The 3rd Tuesday of every other month (the odd months: May, July, September, etc.) 1:30 until 6:30 PM., walk-ins are welcome or call the American Red Cross at 273-1900 for an appointment. Next Blood Drive: Tuesday, May 19th 2 Enfield Community Council Programs Hello Fellow Enfielders - Well, we have made it through another winter. This one seemed particularly long (and cold) to me. What a blessing to be getting some warmer weather finally! Of course, warmer weather means major pick up time (at least at my house). It seems that every day as the snow recedes I see more items in the lawn that need to be picked up. Branches, dog toys, card board that got blown out of the recycling bin, etc... all needing to be collected. Please remember your neighbors at this time. Anyone with mobility problems could use a hand, even to just take a short walk outside without the fear of falling. Young people could help with lawn pickup (now before everything is buried in the grass that will start growing). And even though the nicer weather will help with depression caused by winter blues, please take the time to visit with people who can't get out and socialize. We have exciting activities coming up. On May 9th we will be holding the ECC Country Faire with pig roast. We have the Cinema in the Center again this summer. Keep checking with us for the dates. And of course the gorgeous scenery coming to life around us. Get out there and enjoy our lovely local parks! We are, as always, looking for volunteers and ideas. Do you know a vendor for the Country Faire? Is there a family friendly movie you would like us to show this summer? Would you like to help with moving forward with the community center? Please let us know! Feel free to contact me either by e-mail (cbailey525@yahoo.com) or phone in the evenings (607-279-4702) Happy Spring, Cortney Bailey, Enfield Community Council President Youth Programming News Happy spring! As the snow continues to melt and daylight returns, our winter session of programs is coming to a close. Since early January, Enfield youth have been busy cooperating and competing at Magic Monday’s game program. Tuesday’s Girls’ Circle continues to be a much loved safe space for exploring important topics and expressing ourselves through crafts. Wednesdays has found some hardy souls out in the snow and cold preparing for the Maple sugaring season at Enfield Sugar-makers group at Sapsquatch, an Enfield sugar bush. Thursdays at the Enfield Community Building, we’ve been learning all about birds, migration, tracking and other ways to know about the wildlife around us in Habitat Homies. Finally Fridays is still “where it’s at”, according to its many repeat participants. This is a youth-directed program involving crafts, games, and field trips, time to relax with friends and have fun conversations. Every program after school features healthy snacks and an opportunity for young people to share their voices, opinions and ideas for shaping our group experience. Thank you to all the youth who attended and to the families who support their kids’ participation! Four young women from Enfield were selected to be part of Girl Ventures, an exciting new program that brings together youth from all over Tompkins County for monthly special events focusing on positive self-image and expanding horizons for future careers. This month, we all attended Sister Friends, an elegant banquet luncheon at Ithaca College featuring inspiring speeches, songs, and performance by powerful women in our community. With the new season comes NEW after-school programs! Middle-School Aged youth will have daily chances to have fun after school, pursue their passions, play outside, and find artistic inspiration. The Enfield RYS program provides opportunities for young people to connect with friends, try new skills, and have a place where they can truly belong. For more information about upcoming programs starting in April, contact Lauren Salzman, Enfield Youth Program Manager at (607)272-2292 or las466@cornell.edu. Also, check out the website at http://ccetompkins.org/4h/rural-youth-services/ enfield ! 3 Enfield Community Council Programs Enfield Boys Basketball This year I had the opportunity to coach again at Enfield Elementary. This was my second year coaching at the school. My first year was very memorable not only because of the experience but also for the opportunity to coach my son Ja'Lyn Griffin and his friends. Since my son moved on to Boynton Middle School I was hesitant about coaching again. After some well thought out time, scheduling and coercing from parents of Enfield students, I decided to embark on the task of coaching again. I am so happy I did. This year's group of 3 rd and 4 th graders and some of my 4 th graders that are 5 th graders this school year have giving me memories that will last for many years to come. I look forward to my next group of 3 rd graders and to continue the amazing progress the incoming 4 th and 5 th graders have made and will make. I also can't wait to see this year's 5th graders have the opportunity to play 6 th grade basketball; to me it will be like watching my own son. Special thanks to all the current and past parents for giving me the opportunity to coach your son and for allowing your son to help bring the best coach I could be out of me. And to all the future Moms and Dads and boys I can't wait to get started and build even more special memories. Langston Griffin Enfield Girls Basketball Teams This year there was a combined 3rd and 4 th grade team and there was a 5 th grade team. The coaches were Khalil Bey, Jaimy Allen and Michael Inman. Thank you to all the coaches and any and all other parents that helped out at practices and games. Keanna Walton was a 5 th grade player this year: The basketball team has had so much improvement thanks to the great coaching that the coaches gave us. For example the 5 th grade team almost beat BJM team, the score was 14-12. That was a big improvement considering the fact that they won by 14 points the first time we played them. Marlea Monroe, a new 3 rd grade player, said that she had lots of fun playing basketball this year and will join the 4 th grade team next year. The boys teams had Langston Griffin as coach and Toni Podufalski assisting. On behalf of the Enfield Community Council I would like to thank all the coaches and parents for volunteering time for all the teams and for supporting the chidren of Enfield. To the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company a immense thank you for co- sponsoring the teams with their monetary donations (purchases uniforms and coaches shirts). Vera Howe-Strait with submissions by Keanna and Marlea Combined 3rd & 4th grade girls 5th grade boys Combined 3rd & 4th grade boys 5th grade girls 4 Enfield Community Council Programs Enfield Summer Day Camp Ah, I feel Spring is around the corner... and my thoughts are on summer camp. The Enfield Community Council has a summer day camp program for children ages 4-13 years old. It is a 6-week program that begins on July 6 and ends August 14, 2015. It will be held at the Robert Treman State Park’s lower level (the North Shelter). The campers start their day at 8:45 a.m. with a cold breakfast and have activities until 11:30 which is lunchtime (except for field trips, most lunches are hot food items). The daily activities include a combination of most of the following: sports, arts, science, sewing, cooking, journal writing, singing, hiking, literacy activities, swimming, outdoor education (the last activity is for campers 9 years old and up). We have access to open fields, creeks and the playground. There will be field trips to Hangar Theater, Sciencenter, Taughannock Park, Watkins Glen, miniature golf, Greenwood Park, bowling and some new trips. All fees are per child and based on resident or non-resident of the Enfield community. Resident fees: Before camp care (7:30 – 8:45) = $170.00, Base fee (8:45 – 3:00) = $375.00, After camp care (3:00 – 5:30) = $225.00; Non -resident fees: Before camp care = $170.00, Base fee = $450.00, After camp care = $260.00. I would like to take this time to explain the reasons for the increase in all the camp fees. Though it may seem a large increase when all fees are added together it is actually $128.34 per week. This rate is, if not the lowest, one of the lowest for camp fees in Tompkins County. The increase in fees from 2014 to this season is due in large part to the second year of minimum wage increase. Due to this all wages had to be increased. As in other areas of the service community other items have increased: admissions to sites, supplies, food, etc. Though the Community Council strives to have fees that are affordable to the community it is also imperative to be able to pay for all costs associated with quality programming. The Community Council is offering a prepay reduced rate for the BASE FEE ONLY( camp hours of 9:00 – 3:00). If the base fee is paid by May 31 the fee is $15 less. Completed applications and all fees are due in by June 15 to guarantee space at camp. If you currently receive temporary assistance or need help with the cost of childcare, you may be eligible for assistance through DSS. Please contact Vera Howe-Strait 280-2317/vstrait18@htva.net or DSS 274-5677 for further information. The DSS acceptance letter must be received by Vera Howe-Strait before camp starts. Camp applications are available at the Enfield Elementary School Main Office, Enfield After School Program, Enfield Town Clerk’s Office, townofenfield.org Please contact Vera Howe-Strait with questions, concerns and/or application. The Enfield Community Council strives to provide activities that are free or low cost. It is our goal that no one is turned away because of the inability to pay. Please contact Vera Howe-Strait if there are any issues regarding income and/or ability to pay. Could You Help Send an Enfield Youth to Camp? Over 60% of our campers come from local low-income families. We try not to turn away any child who wants to participate in our programs. We have gotten many more requests for help in paying for our summer camp the last 2 years so the Enfield Community Council is starting a scholarship fund to meet this need in our community. The 6-week camp season base fee is $375.00 per child; that’s $62.50 a week. Your donation of $375.00, will allow 1 camper to: · Participate in arts, science, sports, and craft activities. · Swim daily at Treman Park, opportunities for hiking, creek exploration, playground time · Go on many field trips that are scheduled: Taughannock Park, Greenwood Lake State Park, Watkins Glen swim pool, Sciencenter, Hangar Theater, bowling/mini-golf, Syracuse Zoo · Have a healthy breakfast, hot lunches and bag lunches for field trips · Make new friends, play outdoors, have fun and be safe The Enfield Community Council is a 501 C-3 not for profit organization - Your donations are tax-deductible. Please make checks/ money orders payable to Enfield Community Council, 168 Enfield Main Road, Suite 11, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please note “Camper Scholarship” in the memo line Thank you for your support of the Enfield youth, Vera Howe-Strait - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ____ I would like to donate $ _____ to go towards _____ (# of youth) camp fee. ____ I would like to donate an additional $_____ to go towards the before camp care ($170.00) and/or after camp care ($225.00) for an Enfield youth 5 ENFIELD VALLEY GRANGE Welcome Spring! Hope you are enjoying the warm sun, warmer temperatures, and seeing that “white stuff” disappear. “Thank You” to all that came and participated in the benefit Spaghetti Dinner for the Paul Carl family, on Saturday, Feb. 28th. A variety of gift baskets were raffled and also a huge bake sale was held to benefit the family (thank you to all those wonderful bakers who contributed). The event was a great success, and the monies raised will assist the family with medical expenses. Reminder, we still have 2 breakfasts left: April 4 th , and May 2 nd . Bring your hungry self and family, friends in for a fantastic breakfast. Guaranteed you will not go away hungry! Serving time 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Craft Club has been busy working on various projects. Anyone interested is welcome to stop in, the 1 st Sunday of each month from 1 – 3 p.m., to check it out. They have completed a table runner, and they are now working on a weaving project. For more information on what they are, or will be working on contact Sandra Trutt, 273-4884. We are in the planning stages of continuing our Farmers’ Market for this year. Keep watch on the Town of Enfield website (www.townofenfield.org) for updates for start date, day & time of operation, and weeks of operation. If you would like to participate in the Market please forward your email address and what you would be marketing to: daramini@aol.com. This information would enable us to keep you more current on all the details, and perhaps a part of our planning. Also, we are looking for market members to be involved in the structure of the market and to assist in soliciting more vendors. If you, or anyone you may know, is looking for space to host events such as; weddings, baby showers, receptions, family reunions, or any other event, the Grange can be a great place to host those special occasions. For information on Grange rentals please contact Sandra Trutt, 273-4884. Please keep watch on the Town of Enfield web site (www.townofenfield.org) for updates to Grange sponsored events. Community support is appreciated by joining us at our Grange meals and events throughout the year, and contributes to our Building Fund. Of course, donations are always appreciated and can be sent to our treasurer: Diane Aramini, 120 S. Applegate Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Please make checks payable Enfield Valley Grange # 295. Our meetings are held on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. If you think you might be interested in learning more about the Grange and what we do in our community, please feel free to sit in on one of our meetings. Respectively submitted, Diane Aramini, Treasurer Odds and Ends of Documents in the Enfield Town Files. Sue Thompson, Enfield Town Historian In our town hall, there is a folder called “List of Names of Persons Employed by Town Superintendent”. Among the many documents is a list of employees from 1910: Frank Lanning, Town Highway Superintendent, hired the following people: Ambrose Babcock, Glen Babcock, Fred Bowers, William Davis, Ben Fish, Edwin Ford, Floyd Havens, A.D. Hollenbeck, Silas Hubbell, Monroe Lanning, Arthur Loveless, Lewis Loveless, Bert Tucker, Fred Wright, Jesse Wright. They were listed as Teamster or Laborer and were paid starting at 88 cents per hour down to 16 cents per hour. In 1923, Frank O. Rothermich, Town Highway Superintendent, hired the following people: H. Bullard, W.F. Knapp, Walter Knapp, Nick Lange, C. Leonard, E. Owens, Herbert Palmer, C. Richards, Bert Truax, M. Truax, Fred Wright. They were listed as Teamster, Laborer, Engineer, Truck Driver. They were paid anywhere starting at 90 cents per hour to 40 cents per hour. By the 1950’s the town had cut its employment down to 4 or 5 people; it varied. On November 25, 1911 the Town Board authorized Hiram Rockwell, Enfield Highway Superintendent, to build a shed to house town highway equipment. This was built on the “Ferguson lot” recently purchased by the town (across from the current Town Hall). In 1930 another Town Barn to store highway equipment was built on that same property. There is also a book called “Oath of Office Register” varying in dates from the 1930’s to 1950’s. Officials of the Town were “dutifully” sworn in and signed this book for offices in 1930: Town Welfare Commissioner – Charles F. Teeter; Deputy Town Clerk – Elizabeth Bailey; Constable – J.G. Jones. (Note: some of these documents were “pinned” to the pages of the book – no paper clips here!). 1932 – Attendance Officer – Leslie Hine; Dog Enumerator – Leroy Whitaker. AgStravaganza! Saturday April 11, 10:00am-3:00pm The Shops at Ithaca Mall Learn about local agriculture at this FREE fun, family event! There will be educational exhibits and lots of farm-themed games, crafts and activities. Outside, climb on and learn about lots of big farm equipment, pet and learn about calves, sheep, lambs, and poultry. Inside, try some ice cream with the Dairy Princess and spin the Wheel O'Dairy, and then sample local foods from Kenton's Cheese, Littletree Orchards, Shtayburne Farm Creamery, Engelbert Farms, Glenwood Farm, PoleStar Farm, and Sunset View Creamery. Tons of children’s activities - make a clothespin critter, plant a seed, make a cow puppet, and share your favorite foods, then make a hand puppet to show them, play in the corn box, pet a bunny and check out baby chicks, watch some well-trained dogs at work! Everyone can learn what cows eat and about local foods, and if you are looking, find a farmer or some land with the LandLink folks! For more information, contact CCE-Tompkins at 272-2292. 6 For the Farm Community Successful Hops Production for Craft Brewing in the Finger Lakes: April 24 th from 9am to 4pm. Elks Club at 300 North Madison Ave Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Learn how to get started hops growing, how to develop a hops IPM strategy, marketing your harvest, using sheep to control weeds in the hops yard and what breweries are looking for. $45 dollars includes a buffet lunch. Please register (with payment) by April 18 th . For more information and registration http:// cceschuyler.org/events/2015/04/24/successful-hops-production-for-craft-brewing-in-the-finger-lakes 1st International Birch Sap & Syrup Conference: June 12-14, 2015 at Paul Smiths College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Purpose: to bring together people currently producing birch sap and syrup products to network and learn about the latest research and developments in this growing industry. It is also intended for sugar makers who have birch trees and are considering adding birch syrup production to their existing operations. To learn more about the conference and for a link to the registration form, please visit www.paulsmiths.edu/birch Silviculture & Agroforestry Short Course: July 24 - 28, Learn forest ecology and management techniques for eastern woodlands in this five-day course. Visit local old growth and heritage forests and farms and practice tree ID, stand assessment, marking, and felling techniques. Learn about forest medicinals, and visit farms practicing silvopasture and mushroom cultivation. For anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the management in northeastern woodlands and build their skills in forest mapping, stand assessment, tree selection, and removal of trees with minimal damage. $450 includes lunch each day, plus $50 for camping (optional). More info and sign up: www.fingerlakespermaculture.org or call 607.342.2825. Northeast SARE offer grant funding for innovative on farm research . You must already be farming and have a technical production issue you want to research or a marketing initiative you want to trial that has not been tried before. The deadline is Dec. 2, no late applications. You will need to name a technical advisor and Cooperative Extension can assist – contact CCE to review your grant ideas and for help with the application process. Following is the link to the grant info: http://www.nesare.org/Grants/Get-a-Grant/Farmer-Grant -- review it, especially the past grant awards for ideas.If you think you have a valid project, email Monika Roth at mr55@cornell for guidance or call at 272-2292. In person consulting will be available on Nov. 7 – 9 AM-noon or Nov. 17, 2-5 PM. Other hours by appointment. Enfield Senior Citizens 2015 Summer Trip Schedule Friday April 24 th , 2015: Corning Museum of Glass, Rockwell Museum, Harris Hill National Soaring Museum and Country Buffet for lunch. Bus departs from Enfield Fire Company at 8 a.m. Arrives 9:30 a.m. at Rockwell Museum for a guided tour. Departs 11:00 a.m. Arrives Country Buffet. Departs 3:00 p.m. Arrives Harris Hill National Soaring Museum for a guided tour. Back at Enfield Fire Company by 6 pm. – Price - $30 Sunday May 3 rd , 2015: Syracuse Central New York Regional Market and Spaghetti Warehouse for lunch. Bus departs from Enfield Fire Company at 7 a.m. Arrives at Regional Market in Syracuse at 8:30 a.m. Departs at 11:00 a.m. Arrives at Spaghetti Warehouse at 11:30 a.m. Departs at 1:00 p.m. Back at Enfield Fire Company by 2:30 p.m. Price - $25 Thursday June 18th, 2015: Niagara Falls Trip of a Lifetime. Maid of the Mist, lunch at famous Hard Rock Café, Aquarium of Niagara and overnight stay at Seneca Niagara Casino. Casino gives seniors $50 in Free Play, $20 in com points and an all day Trolley Pass. You can get on and off Trolley all day or night. Bus departs from Enfield Fire Company at 6 a.m. Arrives at Maid of the Mist boat ride at 10:00 a.m. Departs at noon. Arrives at Hard Rock Café at 12:30 p.m. Departs at 2:30 p.m. Arrives Aquarium of Niagara at 2:30 p.m. Departs at 4:30 p.m. Arrives at Seneca Niagara Casino. Departs Friday, June 19 th , at 1:00 p.m. Back at Enfield Fire Company by 5 p.m. Price - $150 Saturday August 1st, 2015: Springside Inn for lunch and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY – stage front tickets for matinee performance of Saturday Night Fever. Bus departs from Enfield Fire Company at 9:00 a.m. Arrives Springside Inn for lunch. Departs 1:00 p.m. Arrives Merry-Go-Round Playhouse at 1:15 p.m. Departs at 4:30 p.m. Back at Enfield Fire Company by 6 p.m. Price - $60 Friday August 7 th , 2015: Tour of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park and Canandaigua’s Pageant of Steam Festival. Bus departs from Enfield Fire Company at 8:30 a.m. Arrives at Sonnenberg Gardens at 10:00 a.m. for a guided tour. Departs at noon. Arrives at Pageant of Steam Festival in Canandaigua. Departs at 4:00 p.m. Back at Enfield Fire Company by 6 p.m. Price - $20 For more information, contact Suzie Carlisle – (607)564-3598 or Linda Crombie – (607) 220-3517 7 Enfield Food Pantry The Enfield Food Pantry is available to Enfield residents in need of help providing food for themselves and their family. NEW HOURS: The pantry is open 3-5 on the second Monday of evey month, 1-2 p.m. on the second Tuesday month, and 3 -5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. The pantry is in the Community Bldg, 182 Enfield Main Rd. and is a ministry of the Enfield Baptist Fellowship. The Town of Enfield provides the space and utility costs . Area Churches, Missions, & Activities Agape Bible Church 264 S. Applegate Road 607-273-7419/www.agape-ithaca.org Pastor Mike Corriero Pastor Chip Adams-Compton Agape is a non-denominational, charismatic fellowship, with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Our Purpose · To be a house of restoration, refreshing, and rest. · To worship the Lord and seek his face. · To share His love, and build up and equip God's people. · To spread the gospel both here and to the nations. 8:30 am Morning Service: A 70-minute service, with a short time of worship, followed by the teaching of the word of God. 10:00 am Morning Service: A service of around 2 hours and 15 minutes, with expressive charismatic worship, and opportunity for body ministry and testimony. Nursery and Children's Church are provided during the 10:00 am service. Jacksonville Community United Methodist Church PO Box 224, Jacksonville, NY 14854 607-387-6296/www.jcumc.com Reverend Nelson Reppert, Pastor We welcome visitors and invite you to join us at any time. The church is located on Route 96 in Jacksonville Center, Jacksonville. Worship & Meetings: Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. year- round (Sunday School & Nursery concurrent) Bell Choir, Thursdays at 6:30 pm Vocal Choir, Thursdays at 7:30 pm Enfield Baptist Fellowship 172 Enfield Main Road Worship/Sunday School Sunday 6:00 pm We are an American Baptist Church associated with American Baptist Churches New York State and American Baptist Churches U.S.A. We support missions throughout the world. Everyone is welcome. Please call 607- 273-5682 for updated times for our worship service. We are a small, caring fellowship of believers who sponsor the Enfield Food Distribution in cooperation with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and the Town of Enfield along with the help of many local volunteers. Volunteers are needed and welcome. Living Water Christian Fellowship 162 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca 607-277-6301 Rev. Chris Lynch, Senior Pastor Rev. Jim Clark, Youth Pastor The Living Water Christian Fellowship welcomes you! We are a full Gospel community fellowship. We believe and practice the gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12). Please check out our web site LWCFIthaca.com Regularly Scheduled Events: Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Youth Group, ages 13 & up 5:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Prayer 7:30 pm Wednesday Dance Lessons 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday last Sat of the month Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am Button Up! Enfield Watch for Events Coming Soon! It’s not too late to schedule your free DIY home energy improvement visit . Call Dave at 379-9739 “Come have lunch with us ”…. The Enfield Senior Citizens meet regularly on the third Wednesday of every month for a dish-to-pass luncheon. We meet at 162 Enfield Main Road in the Living Waters Christian Fellowship church at 11:00 a.m. and usually finish up around 1 pm. In addition to catching up with good friends, we also play bingo, we draw for a door prize, we provide birthday surprises and we share lots and lots of really good food. If you are a senior and want to meet our group, come join us at one of our luncheons. Just bring a dish to pass, your own plate and lunch utensils. Membership is $5 per year. This year our active Enfield Seniors plan to host one trip per month, including travel to Corning Glass, Niagara Falls Casino and lots more. Check out our busy schedule (previous page) for trip destinations, dates, prices, and details etc. Contact Suzie Carlisle, our Travel Coordinator, at 564-3598 or Linda Crombie, 220- 3517/lcrombie1@earthlink.net. Don’t delay sign up today! Linda Crombie, President Enfield Fire Company Auxiliary The auxiliary has been helping out the fire company with their chicken BBQ's and having our bake sales. We would like to thank everyone who purchased items and bought tickets for the themed raffle baskets. It's hard to believe that we are all done for this year. At this time, we do not have any events or activities coming up. We are just hoping the snow is finally done and we can all get ready for summer and gardens. Have a safe spring and wonderful summer. Pam Whittaker 8 Enfield Community Council 168 Enfield Main Road Suite 11 Ithaca NY 14850 Presort Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 780 Ithaca, NY The Enfield Community Council thanks the United Way of Tompkins County for its funding in support of the Council's outreach programs, including this newsletter. Please note that United Way and Community Council funds are used only for the Enfield Currents with no funds directed to the Town of Enfield newsletter costs and postage. Calendar of Events April 4 Grange Breakfast (pg 5) 11 AgStravaganza! (pg 5) 12 Chicken BBQ, EVFC 24 Senior’s Corning Trip (pg 6) May 2 Grange Breakfast (pg 5) 3 Senior’s Syracuse Trip (pg 6) 9 Country Faire (pg 2) 19 Red Cross Blood Drive, EVFC (pg 1) 31 Early Reg for Summer Camp (pg 4) June 15 Summer Camp Reg Deadline (pg 4) 18 Senior’s Niagara Falls Trip (pg 6) July 6 Summer Camp Begins (pg 4) Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings & Activities Craft Club at the Grange: 1st Sunday, at 1:00 p.m. Creative Dance Classes for Kids & Teens: Wednesday afternoons at Living Water Christian Fellowship, 162 Enfield Main Road Enfield Community Council (ECC): 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Community Building Enfield Valley Grange: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Grange Food Pantry: NEW DAYS & HOURS: 2nd Monday 3-5, 2nd Tuesday,1-2 pm & 4th Tuesday, 3-5 pm, at the Community Building Ladies Auxiliary: 1st Monday after 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Fire Station Ping Pong at the Grange: every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Senior Citizens: 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church; meetings include a dish -to-pass luncheon