October Happenings

October has arrived and the CAFC is ready with two family-friendly events.

Christmas Under the Tent on Saturday, October 9

Chester Andover Family Center

908 VT RT 103S in Chester

Empty Bowl Dinner on Wednesday, October 13

American Legion Hall

635 VT RT 103 in Chester

Christmas Under the Tent, from 10-3, on Saturday, October 9, is your holiday shopping destination. Tents will be set up in front of the CAFC and will be filled with the most affordable holiday items you can imagine. Do you need decorations? How about décor for your holiday table? You know you need a fancy holiday sweater for a family get-together that will be perfect for ZOOM or in person. Toys, cards, gift wrap and books, you will find it all under the tents.

As always, there will be music, free books for the children and a free hot dog lunch for shoppers.

Save October 9. You do not want to miss this special shopping day.

Our Third Empty Bowl Dinner, from 4:30-7, on Wednesday, October 13 will be at the American Legion Hall. This is a special evening for families to enjoy dinner out and support the CAFC at the same time. We will be serving soup, bread, salad and dessert, all donated by local businesses and restaurant chefs. Admission is by donation, and you also get to take home a hand-painted ceramic bowl, painted at the Endless Creations Studio by your friends and neighbors. Live music by the Milkhouse Heaters and our famous Basket Raffle will be ongoing during the dinner.

Takeout will be available.

Gather your children, neighbors and friends and join us at the Legion from 4:30-7. Be ready to dine, visit, and enjoy the music.

All donated proceeds from the Empty Bowl Dinner and XMAS Tent sales will benefit the CAFC Food Shelf and Financial Assistance programs.

For more information about these events, contact us at 802-875-3236 or email us at cafc302@gmail.com