The Walpolean

Just had an email from Ray Boas asking me to let you know that the Walpole Clarion has been posted online.  Be “ahead of the curve”!  Read it today. – Lil

The Walpole Artisans Cooperative, a local arts and crafts not-for-profit gallery on Main Street in Walpole, NH, is looking for new members. Artists and craftsmen who are interested in applying for membership are encouraged to visit the gallery, to look at the displays and talk to the artist on site. Seeing the space first hand reinforces the positive impression that members and customers have the minute they step in the door.

Interested artists can pick up an application and ask questions in person. Applications are also available online at: http://www.walpoleartisans.org and the group wants everyone to “like us” on Facebook.

The cooperative’s artists and craftsmen are linked together in like-minded purpose and kindred spirit. The members are the heart and soul of this retail gallery. They work in the shop, they set the cooperative’s policies, they serve on committees, organize events, challenge each other to fulfill the creative drive inside each of them and have fun doing what they love.

The retail shop has been described as a “magical” place. One visit to the gallery will confirm that this adjective says it all: great lighting; an intimate setting; a variety of mediums; and most of all a smiling member artist on site everyday to enhance the “art” experience for customers who are looking for something unique and handcrafted. There are no paid employees in this shop; the members do it all. New members are juried into the gallery by a group of member artists who look at the applicant’s work and evaluate the applicant’s interest in being a working member.

Some of the many benefits of membership include:

 The members are the shop, they make all the decisions, set the hours, pay the bills and do the advertising

 The commission for sales is substantially lower than a “for profit” gallery. The rate varies with the number of days per month the artist works, but is as low as 15%

 Members can participate in an annual “Tour” in November to showcase their work in one of the best tours in the area

 The cooperative is a member of local Chambers of Commerce in Keene & Bellows Falls

 Members sponsor and participate in community events

If you are interested in being part of this group applications are available at the shop as well as online at the cooperative’s website: http://www.WalpoleArtisans.org.

Shop hours are Wed-Sat: 10:00 – 5:00 and Sun 11:00 – 4:00. Phone 603 756-3020

Ryan Owens, Executive Director of the Monadnock Conservancy, brought the story that appeared in the Union Leader regarding the Hooper Golf Course becoming a conservation area.  i had hoped to share it here but was unable to see the whole story because I am not a subscriber to the Union Leader.  Here is the link so readers might have better luck than I did. – Lil

http://www.unionleader.com/Walpoles-Hooper-Golf-Course-becomes-conservation-area

Thank you Rebecca Sethi for letting us know about this.  I, for one, did not know about this.  It missed my “radar” I guess. – Lil

Join the Friends of Hooper Institute April 26 at 6:30 for the annual meeting. We will gather at the Institute to discuss our current projects and future dreams. You don’t need to be a member to attend and if you like what you hear, you are welcome to join. Members can be as active as they choose. The Friends of Hooper Institute was founded in 2014 to support and extend the work of the Hooper Institute in the community.

On Sunday, May 1st from 1-4, the Hooper Institute will be hosting an open house to celebrate spring and the successes of the past year. There will be a Maypole, May baskets to create and displays to learn about the Community Garden.

Jenn Breismeister wanted to bring these event to you attention. – Lil

Susan Kershaw asked me to share, – Lil

March 23 — Holy Wednesday Communion, Noon
A half-hour service that invites us to remember Jesus’ last days before dying on the cross.

March 24 — Maundy Thursday Communion service, 7 p.m.
We hear the Gospel story of the Last Supper and the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. The Communion service is followed by the traditional stripping of the altar of candles and linens, and the veiling of the cross to symbolize the abandonment and solemnity of Good Friday.

March 25 — Good Friday liturgy, no communion, Noon
The Book of Common Prayer liturgy is the most solemn of the year and invites us to remember Jesus’ death.

March 27 — Easter
We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with glorious flowers, joyous music, and great excitement!
An Easter Brunch follows the service. Bring something to share and join in this time of fellowship.
The Lenten-now-Resurrection Gardens will be ready for pick-up.