Friends of the Bradford Area Community Center Annual Meeting
August 19, 2010
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2010 AT THE BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER AT 4:30 PM. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THIS OPEN MEETING.
BACC May Minutes
May 27, 2010
BACC Meeting 5/12/10
Called to order 4:28 PMPresent: Ona Ruchti, Dawn Rich, Margaret Raymond, John Bruss, Bruce Edwards, Kate Dobrowski, and Karen Hambleton
Minutes accepted and approved from April 14th meeting.
Director’s Report - Kate:
Farmers Market presented new by-laws to Selectmen; Cheryl Behr suggested refund incentive which was adopted. Next meeting May 17th, at 7:00 PM.
Natures Circle Day camp deadline is June 11th.
James Thompson of IAM NET installed virus software to computers.
Garden maintenance - Bradford Barter cleaned up, raised bed gardens and will plant flowers and vegetables around May 26th; Thanks to Mary Smith’s Brownie Troop for planting flowers in front of BACC.
Esoteric discussion group will meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month; Group is free.
Artist program still on hold.
Health- Ellen:
5/18th - Lunch and learn at LSRVNA on Newport Road. Topic “What is Private Duty?”
Senior News - Ona:
Ron Chase big hit at Mother’s Day Brunch.
Mary Derry - Group of stitchers made postcards of material - will have to be hand stamped.
KAP - Karen:
June 18th last day of school
General Business -
Elections finalized:
John Bruss, ChairÂ
Dawn Rich, Vice Chair
Bruce Edwards, Secretary
Meeting Adjourned at 5:25 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Edwards, Secretary
(unapproved)
Bradford Community Farmers’ Market
April 27, 2010
Bradford Community Farmers' Market
Spring Programs at BACC / Parks and Recreation
April 27, 2010
Baton Twirling Classes planned for May and June
The Bradford Batonnettes will start classes on Wednesday, May 5th with Donna Acker.
Class and registration will begin at 3:15 PM at the Bradford Area Community Center with classes continuing on Wednesdays during the months of May and June. Classes are for children 4 years old and up. The cost for the two month Session is $50 for the first child and half price for the second child. The batonettes will perform at the 4th of July parade.
Esoteric Discussion Group
This open forum discussion group will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6 to 8 PM at the Bradford Area Community Center. It is designed to communicate cutting edge concepts in this changing world. It is free and open to all, voluntary contributions are accepted. Bring your topic suggestions.
Moderated by Jane E. King, known for her expertise in Energy Medicine and Hypnosis.
For information call 526-6041 or 938-6228.
Archery Classes
Bradford Parks and Recreation Department is offering a spring program of archery classes for the four Fridays in May. They will begin May 7th and will be held at Brown-Shattuck Memorial field on Cilley Lane in Bradford, NH.
Beginners class will be from 4:00-5:00 PM and advanced
class will be from 5:00-6:00 PM .
The cost for the four classes is $45. Registration can be made in advance
by calling 938-6228.
Beginners: Ever wanted to shoot an arrow? Try target archery. Learn safety, form and get to use a real bow and arrows. Besides having fun, you will understand the importance of being careful and responsible for yourself and other archers. Equipment provided. Ages 7-Senior Citizens
Advanced Archers: Learn advanced shooting techniques, play safe games and enjoy sharing your sport with other archers.
Become an Expert Archer with the use of bow sights and other accessories.
Equipment provided or bring your own. Ages 8-Senior Citizens
Marcia E.Wyman - Founder and Director of the New England School of Archery, Inc. founded 1986. She is also the 2004 National Indoor Woman’s Recurve Bow Champion and is a Level IV National Coach.
Belly Dancing Update
The recent belly dancing classes scheduled for Mondays have been cancelled due to low registration numbers. However, please call the BACC at 938-6228 if you are interested in a Saturday introductory workshop.
Participants will be introduced to the cultural and exercise benefits of belly dancing.
French’s Park Clean-up
The Annual clean-up day will be held on May 15th from 9-1 pm at French’s Park. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own implements and garden gloves if possible.
Nature’s Circle Summer Daycamp Registration for Youth grades 1 thru 5
March 25, 2010
Registration is open for Bradford NH
Nature’s Circle Day Camp for Youth
Summer is almost here and school will be over before we know it. Do you need a safe, quality place for your child to learn new skills and have fun while you work?  Nature’s Circle Day Camp for Youth can help with a community–based, fun, educational and affordable program for your son or daughter. The Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp creates connections with nature through personal experience for children grades 1 through 5. Children are encouraged to expand their relationship to their environment and to connect with the community through fun outdoor activities. Participants will be learning new skills, meeting the people in their community learning about their environment and working as a team to solve problems. Children will also have the opportunity to improve their swimming skills or learn to swim. The home base for the day camp is the Bradford Area Community Center, 134 E Main St, Bradford, NH . Campers may register by the week. Cost is $ 140 / week non – residents  $ 130 / week for residents. Day to day spots are $35 and will be filled if there is space available on a first come first serve basis.
Camp begins July 5th and runs weekly through August 13th -
Hours are 9 am to 5pm
Please call Kate at 603-938-6228 or stop by the Community Center to register. Scholarships are available and based on need.
Bradford Area Community Center March 2010 Calendar
February 19, 2010
Monthly Calendar - March 2010
Mon. Mar. 1
1:00- 4:00 PM Bridge Group
3:30 PM - Watercolor Painting Class
5:30 PM - Girl Scouts #12579
Tues. Mar. 2-
9:00 AM - 12:00 noon - Fuel Assistance - Call 456-2207 for appointment
6:00 - 7:30 - Yoga Class - 6:00 - call Fran at 456-3099 for information
Wed. Mar 3
3:00 PM - Brownies
6:00 PM - Friends of BACC
Sat. Mar 6
9:00 - Writing Group
Mon. Mar 8
1:00 -4:00 PM - Bridge Group
7:00 PM - Rural Heritage
Tues. Mar. 9
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Yoga Class
Wed. Mar. 10
6:00 PM - Girl Scouts
Thurs. Mar. 11
4:30 PM - Parks & Recreation mtg.
Sun. Mar. 14
1:00 - 4:00 PM - Girl Scouts
Mon. Mar. 15
10:15 AM - Computer Class - with James Thompson - sign up with Kate at 938-6228
1:00 PM - Bridge Group
5:30 PM - Girl Scouts #12579
Tues. Mar. 16
9:00 AM -12:00 noon -Fuel Assistance - Call 456-2207 for appointment
6:00 PM - Yoga Class
6:30 PM - Voice Over Program - Register at 938-6228
Wed. Mar.17
3:00 PM - Brownies
5:00 PM - Bradford Area Community Center - Committee meeting
Thurs. Mar. 18
10:30-12:00 PM - Blood Pressure Clinic
5:30 PM - 4 H
Sat. Mar. 20
9:00 AM - Writing Group
9:00 - 11:00 AM - Bradford Barter Group
10:00 - Bradford Improvement Asso.
10:00 - 11:30 - 4 H rocketry
Mon. Mar. 22
1:00 PM - Bridge Group
Tues. Mar. 23
6:00 - 7:30 - Yoga Class - 6:00 - call Fran at 456-3099 for information
Wed. Mar. 24
6:00 PM - Girl Scouts
Mon. Mar. 29
1:00 PM - Bridge Group
Tues. Mar.30
6:00 PM - Yoga class
Wed. Mar. 31
3:00 PM - Brownies
For scheduling activities at the BACC, please call Director Kate Dobrowski at 938-6228
BACC Emergency Shelter Information
October 16, 2009
Come to the Bradford Area Community Center this winter if you have no electricity and need a warm place to stay with food and water. Some food will be provided. However, to be sure there is enough for everyone, feel free to bring your own to cook as well.
Check us out before the storm hits so you know you will have a place to stay in an emergency.
BACC
134 East Main St.
P.O. Box 276
Bradford, NH 03221
General Information:
BACC Administration Office at 938-6228
bradfordnh.org
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Farmers Market in Bradford on Thursdays 2010
May 22, 2009
The Farmer’s Market will be open from June thru October on Thursdays from
3:00 to 6:00 PM on the lawn in front of the Community Center Building. There will be vendors of fresh early vegetables, meats, preserved produce, baked items and homemade crafts and some demonstrations of hand work. Space is still available for additional vendors with items of interest for any of the Thursday afternoons until the end of October. Persons with talent in music or other entertaining skills will be encouraged to demonstrate. Applications for space are available at the office of the Community Center
(938-6228).
Residents and friends will find the Market a good place for family fun and a chance to try the items that their neighbors have been working hard to produce
Friends of the Bradford Area Community Center Annual Meeting 09.10.08
August 14, 2008
The Friends of the Bradford Area Community Center will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, September 10th, at 6 pm at the Bradford Area Community Center.
All are invited to this public meeting.
