Local Currency Update, Thanksgiving Edition
VFN generously supported the Onion River Exchange Harvest Party on 11.08.08, at the Moretown Town Hall. It was a lovely, friendly event, with delicious potluck food, and a fun, family-oriented contra dance with music by Knotty Pine, along with a silent auction and raffle. The turnout was lower than we’d hoped, probably due to many other events happening the same night (as usual), but it was fun.
If you haven’t joined ORE yet, I encourage you to do so. It may seem a bit complex at the very beginning, but once you get signed up and oriented, and have done your first exchange, you’ll think: why didn’t I do this sooner??? I personally have benefitted from having my lawn mowed and raked, and I’ve earned time (called “Community Credits”) by helping at local events, giving career counseling, and mending worn mittens! And I’ve met good new people in the process.
If you’re on Facebook, you can become an Onion River friend.
Next Local Currency workgroup meeting: Friday, December 5th, 8am at the Big Picture Theater. I hope to start planning for ORE information sessions in the Valley. Please come, at least for donuts and coffee!
Cheers~Kate
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