Single Volunteers of the Upper Valley

"Making Friends While Making a Difference"

Past Events in 2008

Past Events in 2007

Annual Picnic

Family Place Kids Stuff Tag Sale

Vermont Symphony Summer Festival Tour

Relay for Life; June 2nd-3rd

Annual event to show appreciation for the volunteers that support the Bugbee Senior Center in White River. We were hoping that your group would be available to wait on tables for us, so that our regular volunteers can enjoy the evening off.

The event will take place on Thursday April 19th. We would need help starting at 4:45 PM and dinner and cleanup should be done by 6:15 or 6:30. We probably need 5-6 people if possible. It would work out well if your folks could be here around 4:30 to get ready to serve. Anyone that would like to eat would be welcome after dinner has been taken care of. Please contact Ransome to let him know you are coming so he can make sure that your 're entered into the volunteer door prize raffle to be held after dinner.

The volunteers really appreciate being treated to not volunteering and also like to set you up with their eligible grandchildren.

Contact: Ransom J. Ackerman Jr. - Volunteer Coordinator
Bugbee Senior Center
262 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: (802) 295-9068
Fax: (802) 295-2073
E-mail: Ransom@bugbeecenter.org
Website: http://www.bugbeecenter.org/
Corner of N. Main Street and Rt 4 & Rt 5

Contact; Lara-Beth Goodman, goodman@sover.net; 603-643-9763; http://www.five-collegesbooksale.org

3rd Annual Indoor Yard Sale for Disaster Relief -

Friday March 30-Saturday March 31, 2007

First Dibs on that perfect piece of jewelry, decor, treasure, toys and much much more.
Last year we had a lot of laughs helping out and they can use some fresh younger bodies to get it done.

The need in Alstead Flood -05 recovery is great. It is put on by the Hanover senior center.
We'll help with unpacking and arranging and repacking.
It is great shopping for those who help out.
We need good reusable items (excluding clothing, computers, and large items). Please bring (tax-deductible) donations to the Hanover Senior Center on Friday, March 30, from 12-6 p.m. We will also again be featuring jewelry (a big success in '06) which should be brought to the Hanover Senior Center as soon as possible to allow time for it to be individually priced.

When: Friday March 30, noon to 6:00 p.m. to set up, Saturday March 31, sale is from 9-2 (half price at l p.m.) with clean up directly after.
Where: Richard W. Black Community Center in Hanover (on Lebanon St. in Hanover, near the Co-op)

Call Maureen Hall 603-643-42l5 or Gail Schaal coordinator of the Hanover Senior Center, 603-643-5531, if you know you can help to let them know you'll be there but help is needed even if you won't know until the last minute.
Barbara is the SVUV coordinator, if you'd prefer to contact SVUV: email Barbara (I check this email account about once a week, and I do not usually read email on weekends.)

Northern Stage is a professional theatre company with shows starting in October through April. Ushers are needed for each show, if you haven't ushered before you will be trained before the show starts. You need to arrive one hour before show time and wear a white top and black bottom. Contact Northern Stage for more detailed instructions.
They are also looking for new House Managers! House Managers are responsible for coordinating communication between the Box Office, ushers, and the Stage Manager in order to get all show duties accomplished, late comers sat, problems solved, and the house open on time. While there are few additional duties to that of an usher, it does take confidence to give the ushers a briefing to explain any differences for the show, and to be willing to approach a complaining patron and bring them to the box office. If you are interested in learning more about this and/or willing to give it a try, please get in touch with me!

Contact:
Crystal Smart, Box Office Manager
802-296-7000, boxoffice@northernstage.org; www.northernstage.org
Northern Stage Theatre, White River Junction, VT

Past Events in 2006

		Blow-Out BBQ and 9th Annual Meeting Sunday August 27th, 2006 Celebrate Single Volunteers of the Upper Valley's 9th anniversary! Come to our end of the summer annual meeting BBQ picnic and Grill Raffle. You may be the lucky winner of the Vermont Castings Grill. We'll have tons of food and play games. Perhaps bocce, horseshoes, croquet, splashing in the river, or whatever you'd like to bring. SVUV will provide Hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, condiments and paper goods. Please bring items such as salads, chips, drinks, or desserts to share. Erwin Clifford Park Directions: Travel on Route 14 west out of Hartford to West Hartford, about 6 miles from the Rt. 5/Rt. 14 intersection in White River Junction. Turn left onto the Quechee/West Hartford road, crossing the White River via the West Hartford Bridge (metal bridge with construction next to it). Then turn left on Westfield Dr. and left again on Recreation Dr. Then follow the brown signs to Clifford Park. Public parking is available at the end of Recreation Dr. in the parking lot. Restrooms, tennis court, horseshoe pits, family picnic areas with grills, boating and fishing access, playground equipment, baseball/softball field, basketball 1/2 court, and nature trail. Hartford Parks Clifford park trail
		Raffle for a Vermont Castings Outdoor Grill Volunteers are entered into a raffle every time they participate in a SVUV project/volunteer activity and for attendence at SVUV social events. The more you volunteer the more chances you have to win prizes. The grand prize is a Vermont Castings Outdoor Grill The rules are: *Only officially registered SVUV members are eligible *Entry eligibility will begin on 8/15/05 and end on 8/27/2006. Project/Activity Coordinator is responsible for entry submissions at his or her event. * Volunteers will receive one entry for SVUV volunteer activities. * Members will receive one entry for attendance at official SVUV social activities. *The Coordinator is eligible to receive two entries per event. *All entries (including past winners) will be added for future raffles for that year (until August 2006). *Smaller raffle prizes will be held in November and May SVUV congratulates Barbara Sterling, the winner of the grill. Thanks to all who participated in a volunteer event or social during the last year.
		CHaD Outrun the Sun Half Marathon Saturday August 26 Hanover, NH This is another big event as 250-300 volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, traffic, water stops, registration tables, runner assistance at finish, info. tables, stuff registration envelopes (probably before the event) and other (Something for everyone). Because of vacations and other issues, please contact CHaD directly to help. This is an the first year for this fund raiser so let us help it to be a success. Contact Kim or call 603-650-3431 to sign up. Go the extra mile and Outrun the Sun in support of CHaD, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth! The Half Marathon: This unique point-to-point half marathon starts at 4:30pm on Parade Ground Road Green in Hanover Center, NH, gradually descends 600 vertical feet before reaching the finish on the Dartmouth Green in Hanover, NH. Runners are challenged to solicit pledges to help raise $100,000 for CHaD and complete the 13.1 mile course by sunset. The course is scenic and runner-friendly; perfect for first time half-marathoners and experienced runners looking to set a personal record. Registration for the half marathon is $45 and includes official race t-shirt and ticket for the Taste of Victory Block Party on Hanover’s Main Street. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 entrants and is non-transferable and non-refundable under any conditions. Lap Town 'til Sundown: Don't want to run 13.1 miles? Walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and others are invited to join the fun and help raise funds for CHaD as they lap the Dartmouth Green in Hanover, NH from 3:30-5:30pm sharp. Sorry no rollerblades or skate boards. You can do just one lap or set your own personal goal. Lap Town participants are also encouraged to solicit pledges to support CHaD. At the conclusion of the walking, we will cheer on the runners as they finish the half marathon then all are invited to join the Taste of Victory Block Party, Main Street, Hanover from 4:30-9:30. Registration for Lap Town 'til Sundown is $12, or $40 for a team of 4 or more, and includes a commemorative gift and light refreshments. Taste of Victory Block Party: Join us after the race on Hanover's Main Street for food, fun and entertainment galore! Music will be provided by local bands the NeoPhobes and WhereHouse. More details to come! All proceeds from this event will support CHaD’s efforts to bring world class medical care to the children of New Hampshire and Vermont. Held in Hanover, NH (Directions depend on task) Outrun the Sun Half Marathon Contact Kim or call 603-650-3431 to sign up.
		Stoaked Off Road Triathlon Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13 Storrs Pond, Hanover, NH This is a big event and sounds interesting. Lots of volunteers are needed for Parking, Registration, Refreshments and Time Keepers (Something for everyone). Because of vacations and other issues, please contact Chad directly to help. We've worked with him in the past and it has been fun. Let him know as soon as possible what you are interested in and when (or he can send you more detailed information) as there are some pre-race meetings in Hanover. Contact Chad Denning or call Chad at 603-526-6401 to sign up. Held at the Storrs Pond Recreation Area in Hanover, New Hampshire, the weekend's races will be split into 2 levels of competition. The first, held on Saturday, August 12th, will consist of a ½ mile swim in beautiful Storrs Pond, a 6 mile mountain bike ride on the trails of the local recreation area, and then finish with a 3.1 mile trail run. The second option for adult competition, taking place on Sunday, August 13th, will be a Nissan Xterra Point Series race and will feature a slightly more difficult course. Sunday's race will feature a ¾ mile swim, followed by a 12 mile mountain bike ride finished with a 4 mile trail run. The competition is open to athletes of all ages and athletic ability, so shake off that dust and get over to the Storrs Pond Recreation Area for some healthy outdoor fun! And if that's not enough to get you up and moving then how's this… Immediately following Saturday's race will be a POST RACE PARTY featuring great food and Vermont's best selling craft beer, Long Trail Ale! Now, we all understand the basic makeup of a triathlon, but what does 'Offroad' mean? The 'Offroad' style of this race refers to the journey athletes take across dirt path trails not usually used in traditional triathlon races, which means that athletes will be mountain biking instead of road racing, and trail running instead of running across pavement or dirt roads! Take all this into account and this is sure to make for quite an exciting set of races! Held at the Storrs Pond Recreation Area in Hanover http://longtrail.com/stoaked/ Contact Chad Denning or call Chad at 603-526-6401 to sign up.
		Saturday Breakfast for the Seniors Saturday July 22 We'll be making breakfast for the senior citizens at Roger's House in Lebanon. This is a great project for you early birds as we'll be starting at 7:30 a.m.. We will set up the tables, cook up the breakfast, serve and clean up for around 40 senior citizens. Menu, supplies, food all supplied by Lebanon Housing Authority. When: Saturday July 22, 2006: 7:30 a.m. Where: Roger's House-Lebanon, NH. Building to the right of City Hall (if facing the front steps) on the green in Lebanon.
		Tubing and BBQ Sunday July 16th, 2006 3:00-6:00 pm. We had a great time last year tubing down the river (eagle spotting, bridge swinging, cooler tipping, rapids (ha ha) running) and then relaxing and eating. Tubing starts at 3:00 p.m.- Picnic at 5:00 p.m. If tubing meet at Erwin Clifford Park in West Hartford, VT. at 3:00 p.m. From there we will carpool to the tube drop-off location. Please RSVP by Saturday, July 15 at 5 p.m. if you would like to rent a tube for you for $5.00 to $10.00. You are welcome to bring your own tube for floating. When we "land" at Clifford Park (around 5 pm) we will have a potluck picnic. The White River should be great this time of year, nice and refreshingly cool. Bring plenty of (plastic bottled) drinks while you lazily drift down the river in one of the best upper valley summer rituals. You do not need to be a swimmer to enjoy, but of course there will be times you will need to get in/out of your tube in the river. Recommended for maximum tubing enjoyment are waterproof sunscreen, old sneakers or secure sandals (sometimes you have to portage your tube and the river is rocky) and comfortable clothes over a bathing suit (the tube can rub on bare skin and if you bottom out the rocks can be dirty). SVUV will provide hot dogs, condiments and paper goods. Participants please bring a salad or dessert to share and your own grilling items other than hot dogs if you wish and your own non-alcoholic beverage. We will have coolers to keep your salad or dessert cold while we are tubing. For those interested in just the picnic, meet at Clifford Park at 5:00 p.m. Erwin Clifford Park Directions: Travel on Route 14 west out of Hartford to West Hartford, about 6 miles from the Rt. 5/Rt. 14 intersection in White River Junction. Turn left onto the Quechee/West Hartford road, crossing the White River via the West Hartford Bridge (metal bridge with construction next to it). Then turn left on Westfield Dr. and left again on Recreation Dr. Then follow the brown signs to Clifford Park. Public parking is available at the end of Recreation Dr. in the parking lot. Restrooms, tennis court, horseshoe pits, family picnic areas with grills, boating and fishing access, playground equipment, baseball/softball field, basketball 1/2 court, and nature trail. Hartford Parks Clifford park trail
		Vermont Symphony Summer Festival Tour Friday July 7, 2006 We handle parking for the outdoor concert. It is a magical evening with great music, under the stars and fireworks at the end. Arrive at 4 p.m. and get your T-shirt and help set up and direct parking in the field. While the concert is going on we enjoy the music, eat our picnics and relax. During the end of the concert fireworks we start directing cars out of the lot-- it usually takes less than half an hour to get the hundreds of cars out. When: Friday July 7, 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Where: Quechee Polo Grounds, Quechee, VT. Route 4 west between White River Junction and Quechee, turn at the Fat Hat store or at the gorge and park at the field. Rain time and location: 5:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Union High School on Rt. 4 in West Woodstock, VT. Unless it is going to be pouring they do not move it. Custom 2006 VSO T-shirts and water are provided. Bring bug spray, a chair or blanket and a picnic. We are in a field so sneakers are good to wear, but please no jeans. The theme this year is "Imagine That!" Evocative musical selections paint a picture, create a mood, and tell a tale. From a Russian ballroom to sunset over the Grand Canyon, from Hogwarts to the far reaches of the galaxy, Anthony Princiotti and the VSO take you on a journey of the imagination. VSO Concert listings
		Picnic in the Park and a Concert- The Musikkapelle brass band - Monday June 26th, 6:00 p.m. Colburn Park (Lebanon Green) Bring a chair or blanket and your picnic dinner and enjoy a warm SUMMER evening listening to this group from Austria. We'll be gathering at 6:00, the concert starts at 7:00, although they sometimes have a preview group. Admission is free. Colburn Park is the Lebanon park by City hall and Salt Hill and the Fire Station. Rain location is the Lebanon Senior Center (around the corner past the Exxon station). We'll be displaying our Single Volunteers of the Upper Valley T-Shirt (grey with logo as above) so you can find us.
		Relay for Life - Saturday June 10, 2006 This is an all night long event, where individuals and teams walk the track at the Lebanon HS, celebrate and remember and raise money. If you or anyone you know has been touched by cancer this is quite the event. They honor those lost and celebrate those living. We've helped for several years and end up doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Below are some specific jobs and some of us will be there at the times listed, and probably other times. Let Ken know when you can help. Specific jobs- Saturday June 10th: From 3:00 - approx. 3:50 help set that up and assist survivors for the survivor reception We'll be preparing for the luminary ceremony (starting at 10 PM) around 8:30. At around 9:30 we light the candles. Sunday June 11th: The last big effort is cleanup after the event. We do the last lap at 10 AM on Sunday. Generally people start picking up ~ 2 hours early, such as packing up tents, collecting trash, and loading vehicles. When: Saturday June 10, 4:00 p.m. to Sunday June 11 10:00 a.m. Where: Lebanon High School, Lebanon NH Exit 18 off I 89, head North and turn at the High School sign on your left.
		Covered Bridges Half Marathon - Sunday June 4, 2006 This is a 13.1 mile run through 4 covered bridges from Pomfret to Quechee, VT. The CBHM is a non-profit corporation formed specifically to organize running events and donate the proceeds to charity. In 2005, $29,000 was donated to local non-profit groups that are focused on youth activities and youth sports in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Helping with distributing T-shirts to the runners, collecting timing chips, unloading runners bags from the busses. Covered Bridges Half Marathon site When: Sunday June 4, 2006, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: Quechee Polo Grounds, Quechee, VT. Route 4 west between White River Junction and Quechee, turn at the Fat Hat store or at the gorge and park at the field (tell them you are volunteering). Custom 2006 CBHM staff T-shirts and water are provided. We are in a field so sneakers are good to wear.
		Spring BBQ - Wednesday May 24th, 6:00 p.m. Wilder Dam Picnic Area in Wilder, VT A great way to ease into the Single Volunteers if you haven't had an opportunity to join us. We'll let you know all about our big yearly raffle, and upcoming events. We are also having a raffle for something Summery at the BBQ for those in attendance. Hot Dogs, Rolls, Drinks cooking supplies provided. Bring a dish to share salad, fruit, appetizer, dessert) and your own grilling item if you don't want hot dogs. It will be held unless it is pouring in Wilder at 6:00 on the 24th. If it is we'll reschedule and let you know. The Wilder Dam Picnic area is off of Rt. 5 in Wilder, VT. Rt. 5 takes a 90 degree turn at the white church with the purple steeple clock in Wilder. Take a right or left onto Gillette St. Go over the one lane railroad bridge and follow the road as it curves left into the picnic area.
		March of Dimes Walk - Sunday May 7, 2006 Helping with registration, breakfast, set up and clean up for a money raising Walkathon. When: Sunday May 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Rain or Shine Where: DHMC, main entrance Contact Shannon at March of Dimes or call 603-228-0317 to sign up Because of advisory council absences this will be an on-your-own volunteering event.
		Northern Stage is hosting the Northern New England Primary Project Playwrights' Festival, affectionately shortened to "Project Playwright." Shows happen the weekend of April 21. We would be especially grateful for a few ushers for: Friday, April 21 at 7 PM show (arrive 6 pm) Saturday, April 22nd at 2 and 7 PM shows (arrive 1 or 6 pm) Sunday, April 23 at 2 PM show. (awards ceremony after) (arrive 1 pm) The plays were written by 5th and 6th graders, and all their little friends will be coming to see it, so there will be a vastly different audience! If you are interested in helping out with this great cause please email or call Northern Stage directly at 802-296-7000 x15 "Crystal Smart" or email boxoffice@northernstage.org Here's a "press release" better describing the program: The Northern New England Primary Project Playwrights' Festival program involved 5th and 6th graders from 10 local schools (chosen by low standardized testing scores). Two professional playwrights participated in two residency sessions at each school, culminating with each student writing a ten minute play. A winner and runner-up were selected from each school to have their play professionally produced at Northern Stage, allowing them to learn about directing, acting, design, and much more! All plays will be performed at each 2 hour performance- come cheer for the Audience Choice award and support your local schools!
		Five Colleges Book Sale - Saturday April 22, Sunday April 23, 2006 Helping with one of the largest used book sales in New England. Cashiering, Setting books out, Security, General Assistance. Jobs for sitting or moving around. This book sale raises money for scholarships for NH and VT students attending Wellesley, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Vassar and Simmons. SHIFTS & JOBS: Saturday, April 22: 9-11, 11-1, 1-3, 3-5. Sunday, April 23: 11-1:30, 1:30-4. CLEAN UP - Sunday, April 23: 4 P.M. REGULAR CASHIERS: HIGH VOLUME CASHIERS: EXPRESS CASHIERS: FLOATERS: SPECIALS TABLE: SECURITY – SEVERAL CATEGORIES: ALL DAY ANGELS: Sign up needed by April 15th. Where: Lebanon High School, Lebanon, NH
		COVER (of White River Junction, VT) is hosting a benefit concert and could use some ushers to help seat patrons. The event is Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Lebanon Opera House. Ushers would need to arrive at 7PM for the 7:30 p.m. show. The main attractions are folk music greats Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky. If you are interested, please email danielw@coverhomerepair.org. Daniel Weinreb, Volunteer Coordinator Cover Home Repair and The ReCover Store
		Volunteer Recognition Dinner -Wednesday April 19, 2006 Helping out at the dinner for the Bugbee Senior Center's volunteers. They would like 6-8 people to wait tables at the center and to help out a bit in the kitchen. When: Wednesday, April 19, 2006. We need to be there between 4:30 and 4:45 PM. Dinner is served at 5:00 PM. After dinner cleanup should be done by 6:30 Where: Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, VT, corner of N. Main Street and Rt 4 & Rt 5 Bugbee Center
		Tax Day Dinner - Tuesday April 18th, 6:00 p.m. At the Black Angus Cafe on Route 4 1/4 mile East of Quechee Gorge in Quechee. What you say-- Taxes are due on the 15th?? Not in New England not this year because normally taxes would be due on Monday the 17th as the 15th is on a Saturday, but because of the Patriot's Day Holiday in Massachusetts (where our tax forms go) we have until Midnight on the 18th!!
		Cabaret - Saturday April 8 7:30 p.m. Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT has graciously offered our group complimentary tickets to their next production "CABARET". Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. This is the last production of the season.You can find out more about Northern Stage, including directions, at www.northernstage.org
		Rummage Sale - Friday March 24-Saturday March 25, 2006 First Dibs on that perfect accent piece or household supplies. Proceeds go to help Alstead, NH Flood Relief. We'll help with unpacking and arranging and repacking. Last year it was a bonanza of shopping for those who helped out. When: Friday March 24, 3-6, Saturday March 26, 1-3 Where: Richard W. Black Community Center in Hanover (on Lebanon St. in Hanover, near the Co-op)
		Northern Stage Ushering for "The Lion in Winter" Our own local Northern Stage Theater (in downtown White River Junction , VT) is looking for some ushers for the upcoming show of "The Lion in Winter". Lisa Harrow starts as Eleanor of Aquitaine in this riveting story of love, passion, treachery...and wit! They are in special need of ushers on Friday, February 17 for the 7:30 p.m. show. Reminder: ushers need to show up one hour before show time. Please wear a white top and black bottom. For this show PLEASE CONTACT NORTHERN STAGE DIRECTLY if you are interested in ushering: 802-291-9009x15 or email Northern Stage. Their web site (with directions and more information) is at : Northern Stage If you usher, please let the know so we can keep track of how many hours we volunteer for them. Haven't ushered before? No problem, Northern Stage will train you the night of the performance. Main duty includes assisting patrons to their seats. Not only do you get to see the performance you are also helping a great organization in need! If this date doesn't work for you, feel free to contact Northern Stage and see if there are other days/times that they have open usher slots.
		Winter Pond Party - Saturday February 11, 2006 One of our fun annual events is the Hanover Recreation Pond Party. This year the theme is "Cartoon Characters in the Winter Olympics". The annual Occom Pond party is run by Hanover Parks and Recreation and the Town of Hanover to support youth activities. Everyone is welcome, there are usually hundreds of attendees. We will probably be helping with the Sugar on Snow operation, no tapping skills needed. (Pour hot maple syrup onto shaved ice for a traditional Yankee treat). Also see the parade led by the Dartmouth Moose, sofa on skis race, the snow sculptures and other happenings. When: Saturday February 11, 11-12 set up, 12-2:00 serve Sugar on Snow(cones) Where: Occom Pond, Hanover NH (DOC House, Rope Ferry Rd, opposite Hanover Country Club) http://www.hanovernh.org/stories/storyReader$892 for parking map
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