Moving In Step - Calendar of Events

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting on Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 at the Town Offices to register new voters and to make changes to the checklist.

Greetings!

Only six days until March! Will it come in like a lion, or a lamb? We shall see. We shall see.

This week we have a very long newsletter for you. As the days get longer and the weather is more cooperative, there's always more that gets added to our calendar. People to see. Places to go. Things to do. You know how it is ...

Many, many thanks to all of the people who have contributed to this week's issue. We couldn't do it without you.

	Weekly Community Quote
"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other." ~ Millard Fuller

'Heating Up' for March

March rolls around each year with more than the usual anticipation of the warmer days of Spring's arrival. The weather may warm up ... but things have been known to 'heat up' as thoughts turn to the Annual Town Meeting.

This year's Town Meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of March, the 8th, promptly at 7:00 pm in the Nelson Town Hall. The voting of the candidates for town offices and the School Board will close just before Town Meeting begins. The polls will be open for most of the day beginning at 11:00 am in order for you to cast your vote for your candidate.

For the past few weeks we have published the names of the candidates and the office for which they are running. This week is no exception to that habit, and you can see the list at the bottom of this week's newsletter.

If you have not yet seen the Town Warrant Articles for this year, you can preview them here.

This year's Town Meeting will be one for the record books soon enough. Make sure your voice, and your opinion, is heard by attending the Town Meeting.

	Moving Sale!
As we get ready to bid our farewells to Ron and Vangie McCormick, Nelson residents for over 40 years, we can do so in person by attending their Moving Sale beginning Friday morning. The McCormicks will hold the sale at their home at 244 Murdough Hill Road from 10:00 am until 4 pm, on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Let's wish them well!

Nelson Community Forum Update

Karen Tolman

The Final Report for The Nelson Community Forum, which was held last September 17 and 18, 2010, is ready for you to download at www.movinginstep.org. A hard copy is also available at both the Town Offices and the Library (along with a flash drive from which you can download a copy onto your laptop).

Please take a look at it and read about the actual thoughts and ideas that were expressed during the course of the Forum. Review the steps that were taken to move the resultant action plans forward to see if you might be able to contribute to one of the committees. And, then, send a big round of applause to Candyce Fulford who transferred the many flip charts that we filled up with our words of wisdom into this document.

It's an impressive report that demonstrates, not only the thoughtfulness and insightfulness that the folks of Nelson have in caring for our town, its future and its people, but that the folks of Nelson are a pretty nifty group of people who came together to work together in a most civil and congenial manner. A lot of very meaningful work was accomplished and will continue to be accomplished as a result of this Forum. Enjoy. It's a good read!

Download the Final Report in pdf form >>>
Download the Final Report in doc form >>>

Both copies of the document are slightly over 2MB in size, so allow time for downloading.

	Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship
The Monadnock Localvores are now accepting applications for the Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship. This program is for children grade 1-12 who are interested in learning more about farming. Please click below for the scholarship application and more information. Applications are due by March 1. Application Scholarship information

GaMe NiTe @ the LiBrArY

In spite of an impending storm, 14 people turned out for Game Night in February. There were two Scrabble games going and a full table playing Mexican Train Dominoes. Once again a good time was had by all.

We encourage you to join us in March. Please come and bring your favorite game if you like, or get your favorite card game going. We'll just see what develops. GaMe NiTe is March 1st at 7:00 until 9:00 pm.

Let's make use of the Library as a space for Nelsonites to gather during the dark of the winter. We hope to see you there!

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Date: March 12, 2011
5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Join us at the Nelson Congregational Church for a delicious St. Patrick's Day Dinner of Corned Beef, Cabbage, potatoes, Irish Soda bread, beverages and more! This is yummy traditional St. Patrick's Day Fare, so wear your Green!

Cost of Admission: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 10
For more info contact the Nelson Congregational Church at 847-3280

And then, let's dance!
Also on March 12th, The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Nelson 2nd Saturday Contra Dance, featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with Craig Edwards and Cathy Mason on twin fiddles and Henry Yoshimura on guitar.

Dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with a short workshop beforehand.
Beginners and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout the evening.
Admission is $8 or $6 for students and seniors.

The dance takes place in the historic Town Hall in Nelson, NH.
For more information call 603.762.0235 or visit www.monadnockfolk.org.
The Monadnock Folklore Society has presented contra dances and concerts of traditional music since 1982.

4th Annual PTO Auction

The 4th Annual Nelson School LIVE Auction will be on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Nelson Town Hall. Nelson's own Chris Wallenstein, auctioneer, will emcee the event, donating his time and expertise once again.

The students and the staff of Nelson Elementary School sincerely hope you plan to attend this year's event. We also thank the many residents of Nelson who have donated so many items to ensure that the 4th Annual PTO Nelson School LIVE Auction is a mighty success!

Recent donations:
The Use of 4 Kayaks
Ceramic floor tiles (Enough for a 12 by 12 room!)
Optical computer mouse
Mia Capelli haircut

There will be more auction items listed in the weeks to come.
If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the PTO AUCTION website, and download a Donation Form.

Questions?
Contact:
Nelson PTO Auction
Call Jessica Walker (603) 847-9007

Elections for Town Offices Soon

Committee Reports

Karen Tolman

Six town-wide action plans were begun as a result of The Nelson Community Forum, held last September 17 and 18, 2010.

1.    Create a Resource Directory
2.    A Gathering Place
3.    Establishing a Committee for Natural Resources Education
4.    Community Activities
5.    Regionalization
6.    Expanded Use of Public and Private Spaces

A brief report from each committee can be found at the Moving In Step website, as well as an invitation to offer your help to any of them.

Read More >>>

*** MISSING SOMETHING? ***
You can always check the Online Calendar.
Feel free to add your own events for approval.

Candyce Fulford
Moving In Step Email Committee Chair

"Moving In Step is a network of your friends and neighbors with all kinds of talents and skills who wish to help meet the needs of the Nelson and Munsonville communities."