The World 11_07_18

Annual Williamstown Pumpkin Show! The school competition, which was judged by two awesome judges, George and Dashka
Kurjanowicz (Barre Town) included Williamstown, Northfield, Orange/Washington, Spaulding and St Monica-St Michael Schools, and the
winner this year was NORTHFIELD with honorable mention going to St Monica-St Michael School! Best carving prizes were awarded to
1st place: Isabella Boudreau (silly face), 2nd place: Mary Reardon (grimacing face), 3rd place: Charlotte Kellett and Bitty Lasner (tree).
Best children’s carving - Gretchen Mier (butterfly).
Applications Now Open for 2019 Goddard College /
PEN North American Centers Scholarship
Goddard College is pleased to announce that applications North American Scholarship will receive a one-time $2,000
are open for a $10,000 scholarship that will provide creative MFA Goddard Engaged Artist Award. In addition, all PEN
writers from anywhere in North America a pathway to earning members who are admitted to the BFA in Creative Program
a master’s degree in creative writing.
will receive a one-time $1,000 BFA Goddard Engaged Artist
The Goddard/PEN North American Scholarship, now in its Award.
third year, is the result of a partnership between Goddard’s Rob Spillman, PEN America Membership Committee
low-residency MFA in Creative Writing Program and PEN Chair, said, “PEN America is proud to be a partner on this
America, PEN Canada, and PEN Mexico, which together scholarship. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our members to
comprise the North American branches of PEN International, pursue their creative goals and hone their craft in an environment
that recognizes the importance of standing in solidarity
the world’s preeminent literary organization.
PEN members, who range from prominent published with threatened writers around the world and the need to
authors to student members, share the same commitment to advocate for the liberties that make free expression and great
literary activism and excellence that defines the Goddard
literature possible.”
MFA in Creative Writing Program. Members of any of these
Faculty and friends of Goddard College make this award
PEN Centers are eligible for Goddard’s new scholarship.
possible. “Several Goddard faculty members are PEN members,”
Georgiou said, “and have been active in PEN’s cam-
Applicants for the Goddard MFA in Creative Writing entering
in either the spring or the fall semester in 2019 are eligible
paigns to defend free expression and to promote emerging
to apply for this scholarship. The application deadlines for the
spring semester are Nov. 15 (VT residencies) and Dec. 1 (WA
literary talent from diverse and underserved communities. We
residencies). The application deadline for the fall semester for
conceived the Goddard/PEN North America Scholarship to
2019 scholarship candidates in either program location is recognize the values that Goddard and PEN share and to
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reduce the financial barrier that too often prevents even the
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“We selected PEN’s North Jan American 24 17:20 Centers Jan as our 31 08:27 partners
for this scholarship because Feb 23 PEN’s 03:09 mission of Mar champion-
The recipient of the 2018 Goddard/PEN North American
most committed writers from continuing their education.”
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ing free speech and the rights Mar of 24 writers 11:35 is profoundly Mar 31 aligned Scholarship was Steven Dunn, author of the novels Potted
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with Goddard College’s progressive Apr 22 13:49 educational Apr mission,” 29 20:58 Meat May 7 (Tarpaulin 22:09 Sky May Press, 15 07:48 2016) and water & power
said Elena Georgiou, director May of 21 the 23:49 Goddard MFA May in Creative 29 10:20 (Tarpaulin Jun 6 14:32 Sky Press, Jun 2018) 13 and 15:43 a Professional Member of
Writing Program. “At Goddard Jun 20 we 06:51 highly value Jun the 28 work 00:53 of PEN Jul America, 6 03:51 now in Jul his 12 second 22:48 year of Goddard’s MFA
socially engaged writers, and Jul therefore, 19 15:52 offering Jul the 27 opportunity
to any PEN member is Aug thrilling 18 03:49 to us.” Aug 26 07:56 Center Sep 2 22:37 USA Scholars Sep include 9 14:01Nicole Emma Meistrich
16:21 in Aug Creative 4 14:18 Writing Aug Program. 11 05:58Previous Goddard/PEN
PEN members who are Sep admitted 16 19:15 to the MFA Sep in Creative 2 22:53 (2018) Oct 2 and 05:45 Erik Rodgers Oct 8 (2017). 23:47 For more information,
Writing Program but who Oct do not 16 14:02 receive the Goddard/PEN
Oct 24 12:45 visit Oct goddard.edu.
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“Celebrating Our Ancestral Roots”: 8th Annual
Agricultural Literacy Week Features Traditions in Farming
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
(NOFA-VT), along with the Vermont Department of Libraries
and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets,
announces the 8th annual Agricultural Literacy Week,
November 10th through the 17th, 2018. The week-long celebration
occurs across the state to inform and educate people
about the economic and cultural importance of farms in
Vermont communities.
“Vermont Agricultural Literacy Week brings farmers and
community together to honor the working agricultural landscape,”
said Abbie Nelson, the director of food systems education
at NOFA-VT. “The variety of events for this year’s
theme of Ancestral Roots appeals to both children and adults.
The events will be fun, educational, and a fantastic way to
sprout new connections with our agricultural roots.”
For this year’s Agricultural Literacy Week, NOFA-VT is
proud to present “Celebrating Our Ancestral Roots”. The
theme focuses on the history, traditional practices, and contributions
of native agriculture in Vermont. Four main events,
listed below, will feature renowned Abenaki storytellers: sharing
aspects of their agricultural heritage at public libraries
around the state.
The week’s opening event is being held at the Vermont
Historical Society Museum, in Montpelier on Tuesday,
November 13th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m, featuring a new exhibit
called, “Seeds of Renewal,” curated by Dr. Fred Wiseman, an
Abenaki ethno-botanist. Dr. Wiseman and Chief Donald
Stevens will speak about the project as well as share Abenaki
stories and song. Light refreshments will be available. This
event is free and open to the public.
“The magic of Agricultural Literacy Week is that it engenders
new connections in the community,” said Joy Worland, a
librarian who hosts events. “It inspires exploration of ideas
beyond traditional library programming. It’s also super fun!”
NOFA-VT invites partners to present an evening of storytelling
during Agricultural Literacy Week in their communities.
For assistance in hosting an event, please contact Misse
Axelrod, NOFA-VT Farm to Community Mentor, at dmisse@
hotmail.com or call (802) 279-1548.
Brian Redmond, Jericho resident and son of Mark and Jennifer
Redmond, attained the rank of Eagle Scout on October 25,2018. His
grandparents, Mark and Dorothy Redmond in Montpelier, and Lee
and Marilyn Wallace in East Montpelier, are very proud of his
achievement!
Writers’ Wertfrei
“Writers’ Wertfrei” is a gathering of folks who are interested
in meeting on a regular basis to share what they have written in
a non-judgmental, value-free atmosphere. (Wertfrei comes
from the German Wertfreiheit which means value free, nonjudgmental.)
Meeting once a month, this gathering is open to all, whether
you are a published author or fledgling. From the Good Naked
Writing Workshops with author Joni Cole that the library has
hosted over the past year, has emerged an interested group of
writers who want to continue to share and explore writing on a
deeper level. You are encouraged to bring 3-5 pages of material
to share and receive feedback from others.
Facilitated by Judi Byron, the library’s Adult Program
Coordinator, the group will build on the energy, enthusiasm,
and encouragement that sharing one’s work with others brings.
November 17th, from 10-noon. The group will take a break
for the holiday season and resume in the New Year. For more
information and to register call 244-7036 or email judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.
NOVEMBER 2018
Full Beaver Moon: For both the colonists and the Algonquin
tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the
swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. This
full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.
New Moon Nov 7 11:02
1st Quarter Nov 15 09:54
Full Moon Nov 23 00:39
3rd Quarter Nov 29 19:19
Sat, November 10 Marine Corps Birthday
Sun, November 11 Veterans Day
Tue, November 13 World Kindness Day
Wed, November 14 Pickle Day
Wed, November 14 World Diabetes Day
Thu, November 15 America Recycles Day
Fri, November 16 Fast Food Day
Sat, November 17 National Adoption Day
Sun, November 18 Mickey Mouse Birthday
Wed, November 21 The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Thu, November 22 Thanksgiving Day
Thu, November 22 National Day of Mourning
Fri, November 23 Black Friday
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