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« on: July 27, 2017, 02:46:08 PM »
Hey Everyone, The 18th Annual Egg Run is happening next Saturday morning (August 5th) and we're looking for some volunteers. There are several types of jobs to choose from, including: course marshals, finish line/timing, breakfast helpers, registration/check in, t-shirt sales, and clean up crew. We're using a website to manage volunteer jobs this year, here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link : http://signup.com/go/njGTyRg2) Review the options listed and choose the job(s) you like. 3) Pick a job, and sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Thanks! -Colin Santee
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« on: December 08, 2016, 12:09:11 PM »
Hey Everybody! Join us at the Fairfax Community Center on Saturday, December 10th as we welcome the holiday season. This is our 10th annual Tree Lighting event, and we are more excited than ever! As always, this event is 100% free thanks to the help and generosity of a few local businesses. Dusty Trail Realty, Rainville's Collision & Repair, and Northern Mountain Associates provide more than just financial support for this event every year, and it wouldn't be possible without them. The next time you see Ann, Mark, or Nate, make sure you thank them! Activities Include: -FFW Band Holiday Concert -Photo with Santa -Holiday craft for all ages -Winter Hay Rides -Free cookies & Hot Cocoa -S.D. Ireland Decorated Mixer And something new this year... -Send a holiday message to recently deployed VTANG members The event starts at 4pm, but we won't turn the tree on until just after 5pm. For more info, check out our website: https://fairfaxrecreation.com/2016/12/08/tree-lighting/Hope to see you there! -Colin S.
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« on: November 07, 2016, 12:14:12 PM »
Hey everybody, I want to be clear that I'm not attempting to ruffle any feathers with this, but I did want to share it with you all. This is simply my perspective as a younger member of our community. Your opinions may be different than mine, and that's cool too. Anyway, here it is!
Why I support Dustin Degree
Growing up in Fairfax I met Dustin at various events around the county, but it wasn’t until my time as a legislative aide in the State House that I’d learn who he was as a public servant. As an aide to one of Dustin’s fellow senators, most of my responsibilities depended on establishing a working relationship with various elected officials. Dustin immediately went to bat for me, and helped me to foster those connections early on. Whether he was providing introductions, or convincing his colleagues to attend VSCSA (Vermont State College Student Association) press conferences in the Cedar Creek room, Dustin has continually acknowledged the importance of addressing Vermont’s ailing post-secondary education system and the affect it has on our economy.
Being a young Vermonter, many issues that influence my life are often resolved without consideration of a perspective like mine. The average age of a law maker in Vermont is old enough to retire, and while the wisdom that comes with that remains invaluable, it offers little insight into the experience of a recent college grad struggling to make a life in their home state. Affordability remains my number one issue in this election, and I know that Dustin will work for a more affordable Vermont for all of us.
Since finishing college, I have returned to my hometown of Fairfax, and I am currently employed in a position where I get to serve my community. I work for the municipality as the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, and my life can become chaotic between various community events. One aspect that is certain however, is knowing that I have a reliable volunteer in Dustin. As a young professional, Dustin serves as more than just a role model to me. He remains willing to act as a resource for the members of our county, even when it presents no immediate benefit for himself. He is truly a selfless public servant.
Dustin is my voice in Montpelier, and I am proud to offer my support to his re-election efforts.
Colin Santee, 25
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« on: October 20, 2016, 10:11:38 AM »
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, we are changing up our local celebration. Instead of the traditional Haunted House, we are going to host a Halloween Dance! Join us on Saturday, October 29th to boogie down with other ghouls and gals from the neighborhood! Costumes are encouraged, and we will award prizes to the people who wear theirs the best. We will have a live DJ playing tunes from 6pm through 9pm, and are asking $5 per person ($15 family rate). All proceeds will benefit renovations to the future Fairfax Community Center (aka the Baptist Building). Get your costumes ready, you won’t want to miss this party! Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 29th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Baptist Building (1210 Main St., Fairfax, VT 05454) $5 per, $15 family For more info check out- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/299067723806751/
Our website: https://fairfaxrecreation.com/halloween-dance/
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« on: September 19, 2016, 10:21:40 AM »
We are changing things up for this year’s Haunted House and will be setting the stage for YOU to show some Halloween spirit! On Saturday, October 29th and Monday, October 31st, we will open up 10 spots in our annual Haunted House to various groups across the community. Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, teams, clubs, are all encouraged to work together to come up with their own version of a Halloween horror! Multiple prizes will be awarded, and the group with the scariest booth will take home the first annual Scare-a-thon trophy! Space is limited, so sign up sooner than later!
The deadline to sign up for a booth is: Friday, October 7th. 2016 Haunted House Contest Guidelines can be found here: https://goo.gl/3LVMyMIMPORTANT DATES & TIMES • Deadline for Application: Friday, October 7th • Set-up time: Sunday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 27th • Dress rehearsal: Friday, October 28th from 7:00pm through 8:30pm • Haunted House Day 1: Saturday, October 29th from 5:30pm through 8:00pm • Haunted House Day 2: Monday, October 31st from 5:30pm through 8:00pm To sign up, or for more information please contact: Susannah Chamberlin Haunted House Committee Chair spn1945@gmail.com (802) 598-7961 or Colin Santee Parks & Rec. Dept. Director recreation@fairfax-vt.gov (802) 849-6111 ext. 20
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« on: April 25, 2016, 01:05:09 PM »
Join us on Saturday, April 30th for the first ever Spring Fever 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run!! This family friendly event will take participants down Hunt Street and through the Community Park & Bike Path before concluding at the BFA Fairfax Elementary School for a community brunch! The 5K Run/Walk will start at 9am, the Kids Fun Run will start at 9:45am, and the community brunch will start at 10am. Brunch only tickets are available for $5. Check out our website for more information! http://fairfaxrecreation.com/spring-fever-5k/
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« on: January 05, 2016, 05:50:03 PM »
I'd like to thank everybody involved in this process! You are all great people who put our community first, and for that, I thank you. Below is the official Press Release from the Parks & Rec. Department.
Town of Fairfax receives donation of ‘Baptist Building’ to act as future Community Center
On Monday, January 4th the Trustees of the First Baptist Church (part of the United Church of Fairfax) signed the deed completing the donation of the property at 1210 Main Street to the Town of Fairfax. The building, known as the Baptist Building, was donated on the condition that it is to become a multi-use community center, acting as a resource to all of the residents of Fairfax.
The Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) will work in collaboration with other community groups like the Citizens for Fairfax Community (CFC) to upgrade the building from its current condition to a condition more appropriate for daily use as a community center. While the building needs significant upgrades before it can be fully utilized, the project has been outlined in multiple phases to better allow for the usage of the building to increase gradually until the renovations are 100% complete.
The funding for Capital Improvement will not be generated through new tax revenue collected from the citizens of Fairfax. Various grant funding will be used to complete each phase of the project, starting with things as simple as adding internally light signage above exits, before eventually moving to things as complicated as rewiring the building’s entire electrical system. Local contractors and builders will be used as often as possible, as the mission of this project is to enhance the quality of life for those in our community by creating opportunities of all kinds.
The building will be operated through the Fairfax PRD and made available as a space for community members to use for various events. While the PRD will continue to use the building for events such as the Haunted House and Tree Lighting Celebration, both new programming and events will be offered that couldn’t have been offered in our community before due to lack of an adequate space. This project creates new opportunities for organizations and individuals alike, as private parties are highly encouraged to utilize the available space for their functions.
The Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations that have worked (over the approximate period of six years) to make this donation possible, specifically; former PRD Director Katrina Antonovich, Susannah Chamberlain, Mark Hunziker, Mary Taylor, Barb Duval, Rev. Elizabeth Griffin, Sally Sweet, Peg Gilbert and all others who were dedicated to making this dream become a reality.
Both the United Church of Fairfax and the PRD hopes that community members will donate what they can to help us preserve an important historic landmark in town while simultaneously supporting the future of our community through the development of our new community center.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact PRD Director Colin Santee via phone at (802) 849-6111 ext. 20 or by email at: recreation@fairfax-vt.gov
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« on: December 22, 2015, 09:51:39 AM »
If you had a photo taken with Santa at the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, your photos have been sent to the email address you provided the photographer at the event. If you haven't received your photos yet, please email me at: recreation@fairfax-vt.gov
Thanks to all who made the event such a success!
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« on: December 11, 2015, 10:49:02 AM »
Should be a good time! Don't forget to let me know if you are planning on submitting a gingerbread house for the contest!
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« on: November 19, 2015, 11:35:37 AM »
This year marks the ninth annual Tree Lighting Celebration here in Fairfax, and this year we are changing things up a little bit! On December 12th, the Fairfax, Fletcher, Westford (FFW) Band will be joining forces with the Parks & Rec. department to put on an amazing holiday spectacular! You can still expect the free cookies and hot cocoa that you've come to love, as well as the visit from Santa, and the decorated SD Ireland truck. However, this year we are introducing new activities to the event like the holiday concert and the Gingerbread House Contest! The entire event is free, including entry to the contest. To enter, simply email me (Colin Santee) at "recreation@fairfax-vt.gov" with you name, age, and phone number to get signed up. We will have an adult (17 & up) and a youth (16 & under) category, with winner selected from each. We will also award the most creative entry with a special prize as well. For more information on this event, check out our event page on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/896988247015962/Who: The Fairfax Parks & Rec. Dept with the FFW Band What: 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration and Gingerbread House Contest When: Saturday, Dec. 12th from 4:00pm until 5:30pm Where: The Baptist Building, 1210 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454 Why: To foster community solidarity through a completely free event Thanks for reading, we hope to see you there!
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« on: October 28, 2015, 10:08:30 AM »
Who: Fairfax Parks & Rec. Department What: 4th Annual Haunted House When: 5:30pm-8:00pm (Friday, Oct 30th & Saturday, Oct 31st) Where: 1210 Main Street, Fairfax (Baptist Building) How Much: $5 per person/$15 per family of four + It's that time of year when the streets of Fairfax will soon be crawling with kiddos dressed up as their favorite superheroes, cowboys, princesses, and zombies. For the Fourth year, the Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a Haunted House at the Baptist Building (the future Fairfax Community Center!) for two nights from 5:30pm through 8:00pm. Come on down either Friday, the 30th or take a quick break from trick-or-treating on Saturday the 31st. Cost is $5 per individual, or families of four or more at $15 (all proceeds will help to offset the associated expenses of transforming the Baptist Building into our new Community Center). Be warned! This event may be too spooky for the whole family, however if you are unsure that your little one can handle it we will let you do a walk through so you can make a the final call. The Rescue Squad will be hosting a smaller event on Saturday, the 31st that is more appropriate for the younger members of our community. Below is a link to the facebook event page. Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/906477439422015/
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« on: October 06, 2015, 12:16:27 PM »
Fairfax Select Board approves donation of Baptist building for use as Community Center
On Monday, October 5th the Fairfax Select Board approved the donation of the Baptist Building (1210 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454) on the condition that it becomes a multi-use community facility. This is great news for the Parks & Recreation department, as we will finally have a space of our own to grow the recreational opportunities that we provide for the community.
The Baptist building has long been identified as a possible Community Center, and now that the building is owned by the Town the necessary improvements to preserve this historic building can finally begin to take place. The Parks & Recreation Department has developed a multi-phased plan that outlines the necessary updates to the building for it to become a year round Community Center.
The funding for this project will come from various sources, however none will be generated through new tax revenue. The Citizens for Fairfax Community (CFC) is a local 501(c)3 organization that will work in collaboration with the town to secure grant funding for this project. The new facility allows for the Parks & Recreation department to increase the programming offered to the community, in turn generating more revenue for the project. A capital campaign is currently being developed in order to further support this project.
We at the Parks & Recreation department would like to thank all who have worked to make our decade long dream become a reality. The future of recreation is bright in Fairfax thanks to you!
More information will be made available here on our website shortly.
If you have any questions, please call Parks & Recreation department Director, Colin Santee at (802) 849-6111 ext. 20
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« on: July 01, 2014, 11:01:24 AM »
Looking forward to the fun events this week!
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« on: July 01, 2014, 10:58:35 AM »
I believe that this failure was inevitable, high rent or not. Having worked in the food service industry I always pride myself on being the perfect customer, but I just couldn't believe the service there. I'm not sure if it was only my experience, but I was continually disappointed with the lack of attentiveness towards the few customers there each time I went. Don't get me wrong, the people were VERY friendly and I wish them the best, but it seemed as if they weren't there to "work."
The real question, what happens next? Should the space continue to be a restaurant, or should it see some new life?
(Fairfax has four pizza places and no public gym or studio center, just saying...)
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