HAPPENINGS AT THE HALL Third Place Coffeehouse – Noon to 4pm every Sunday, starting February 9. There is your home place, and there is your workplace. This new, weekly gathering the Hall is a chance for local people to get together in a third place, with your friends and neighbors. Enjoy meeting new people or gathering with your closest friends. Grab a coffee or tea. Play games, tell stories, solve the world’s problems. Think of it as your chance to turn off the phone and the TV, get off the couch, and exercise your conversational muscles. Third Thursday Potluck and Open Mic – PLEASE NOTE: We’ve been bumped to April 10 due to a scheduling conflict this month. Normally Third Thursday Potluck and Open Mic occur on the third Thursday of each month. The monthly potluck and musical gatherings at the Van Zandt Hall are gaining momentum. Enjoy a meal and good conversation with friends and neighbors, followed by music, stories, poetry, comedy, whatever. Bring a dish to share. The Saturday Public Market – Public Markets will be held every first and third Saturday of the month until October. Swing by for treats, art, crafts, and other treasures. To rent a table, email market@southforkvalley.org or call 360 594-7728.
Volunteer at the Hall
Join a fun group of volunteers to help with programs and events at the Van Zandt Community Hall and Josh Vander Yacht Park. Volunteers will decorate, set up and clean up for Hall events, join work parties in the Park, and contribute ideas for new ways to build community. All ages welcome! To join this fun and dedicated group, call Pam at (360) 739-9381 or email volunteer@southforkvalley.org.
The Van Zandt History Project
Did you know there used to be a branch rail line up the Van Zandt Dike, just east of Schornbush Rd? A few locals even claim there is a small rail car up there to this day. The South Fork Valley Community Association (SFVCA) is documenting the history of Van Zandt and the Community Hall, from its early days as a school through present day. We are collecting memorabilia, photos, and stories and we need your help. Do you have something to share? Please contact history@southforkvalley.