The Brandon Artists Guild would like to invite you all to join us for two exciting and fun events:
The Rockathon
Saturday, May 24th, 7:00 PM, at the Brandon Town Hall
A preview of 30+ artfully hand-painted rocking chairs & other items that rock
Cake and cold drinks will be served
ART ROCKS BRANDON AUCTION
Saturday, August 23rd, 7:00 PM, at the Brandon Town Hall
An auction of 30+ artfully hand-painted rocking chairs & other items that rock
Wonderful rockers for your porch!!
Proceeds from the auction help to buy art supplies for 8 of our local schools
Check out a small sampling below of rockers to be auctioned!!!
Joan Drew’s “Flower-Full Urn” rocker
Robin Kent’s “Vermont Panorama” rocker
Warren Kimble’s “Gone Fishin'” Rocker
LDFLA Blog Spot 
Salisbury, Vermont Historical Society Event, 26 June 2014
The Salisbury Historical Society presents the story of a 1957 Army
airplane crash that claimed four lives in the town of Chittenden and its
remarkable unconventional rediscovery over 50 years later. Hear about a
victims family and the father they never knew! Firsthand accounts
presented by Bill Powers & Brian Lindner.
When: Thursday, June 26th at 7PM
Where: Salisbury, VT Congregational Church
Some useful summer boating safety tips forwarded by Ben Fuller, chair of the Salisbury Selectboard and lakes supporter:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/recreation/boating/boating-safety-coast-guard
http://suite101.com/article/summer-boating-safety-tips-a122311
The LDFLA Blog is a great resource to learn about issues affecting the lake community. Want another tool to learn about what your other neighbors are doing and talking about? Salisbury and Leicester have recently joined the FRONT PORCH FORUM. FPF is an online blog that allows residents of a community to discuss issues of interest. See what else is happenign around your town and JOIN THE CONVERSATION! frontporchforum.com
Interesting article regarding the State Entomologist:
In the pantheon of least desirable jobs, Alan Graham’s deserves at least an honorable mention. Tapped to be state entomologist last February — he’s been with the Agency of Agriculture since 2001 — Graham is in charge of pest management, which often means going into Vermont’s buggiest bogs to count, catch and identify the tiny critters that sting, burrow or bite.
Full article here: http://www.7dvt.com/2013state-entomologist-alan-graham-tries-prevent-mosquito-borne-diseases
CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATORS ARE NEEDED. Would you consider becoming a pesticide applicator for the BLSG Insect Control District? If so, call the BLSG Insect Control District at 802-247-6779 and leave a message with your name and phone number.