Submitted by Margo Caulfield
On Oct. 12, 1761 King George III signed the charter that created Cavendish. For our 250th anniversary of this signing, a four-day celebration is taking place. While some activities have had to be changed or modified because of the flood, there are a lot of free events to come and enjoy. The forecast is amazing – sunny and 71 degrees! Below is more information and some new additions from last week, so please be sure and read the list. Since not everyone is on-line, please print and make copies for friends, family and neighbors who might not be.
Oct 7 (Friday): Dance to Yankee Chank, Mark Sustic caller, starting at 7 am at the Cavendish Elementary School. Note that donations are being collected for Sgt. Stocker’s family, the Air Guard member working in flood recovery who died suddenly from an apparent heart attack.
Oct. 8 (Saturday): The parade will be on Depot Street in Proctorsville, starting at 10 am. The Grand Marshall is the author and historian Sandra Stearns. Ending at the Proctorsville Green, there will be a variety of activities including games/toys of the settler’s era; face painting with Jessica; cotton candy; popcorn; music and a few speeches.
11:30-1pm: BBQ at the Cavendish School. Please bring a side dish (salad, coleslaw, beans etc.) if you can. Our grill master will be Etienne Ting.
1-3 pm: The Cavendish charter and other historical documents will be on display at the Cavendish Library.
Oct. 9 (Sunday): The churches will hold open houses and receptions from noon to 2 pm.
2-4 pm: The authors of “The Inventor’s Fortune Up for Grabs” will be at Crows Corner (yes, they are once again open) on Depot Street. The authors, Suzanne Gay Beyer, and John S. Pfarr, will talk about the Cavendish connections to the expansion bracelet. Note that this story will be featured on Nov. 9 on the Discovery channel’s “The Will.”
Oct. 10 (Monday): There will be a potluck supper at the school at 5 pm. This will be followed by a discussion of the history of the Cavendish churches.
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