Florence Bank Community Choice Grants: Get Out the Vote!

Dear Crocker Farm Families,

The PGOs of the ARPS PGO (CF, WW, ARMS, & ARHS) are campaigning together in the hope of getting at least the minimum 50 votes to earn money through the Florence Bank grants program. Each Florence Bank account holder is eligible to vote once for the community organization of his or her choice. 

The ARPS PGO is urging Florence Bank customers to consider voting for the "Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO," the name of our joint 501(c)3 organization.  

You can vote in the following ways:
1. Online: Visit Florencebank.com/Vote to view the online voting site cast a vote online. Please note: The ARPS PGO does not appear among the list of organizations in the auto-complete dropdown menu on this website, but you can type in "Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO" in the organization box to vote for the PGOs.
2. Facebook: Visit Facebook.com/FlorenceBank, click on the Customers' Choice Community Grants tab to learn more about the program and cast your vote.
3. Paper Ballots: See attached templates. Ballots are available through the PGOs or at any Florence Bank location. 

Voting is open through Dec 31, 2016, but why wait. Please vote today.  

Thank you!

Two-Day Ski, Skate and Winter Gear Sale: Jan 6 & 7

Sell Your Outgrown or Lightly Used Winter Gear on Consignment to Support the Amherst Historical Society & the Crocker Farm PGO.

Clean out your garage and basements and earn extra money from your unwanted winter gear. The Historical Society will be accepting lightly used winter sports equipment to resell, either as donations or on consignment, during its 2-day ski, skate, and snowboard sale. Consignors earn 50% of all revenue from their sold items. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Society’s partner in this event: the Crocker Farm Parent-Guardian Organization.

Consignments will be accepted only on Friday, Jan. 6, 4 to 6 p.m., at Crocker Farm School. The Society reserves the right to refuse any consigned or donated items not in usable condition. The 2-day ski, skate, and snowboard sale runs Friday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crocker Farm Elementary School. (280 West Street). The Winter Gear Sale features both new and used equipment at rock-bottom prices so that the entire family can afford to get the equipment they need. Experts will be on hand to help individuals buy just the right item and the right size.

The Amherst Historical Society reserves the right to refuse any consigned or donated items not in usable condition. You must pick up your money or unsold items after the sale ends on Saturday afternoon, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded and uncollected funds will be considered a donation.

For information, contact Bonnie MacCracken at 413-256-6857 or at  amhersthistory.org

Winter Coat Drive & Clothing Share - Coming Soon

Collection boxes for the Coat Drive are now out in the main Crocker Farm lobby in the parent-pickup/preK foyer. All sizes are needed. Warm coats, boots, & snowpants are especially in demand.

The Crocker Farm PGO is still seeking volunteers to help with the distribution setup afterschool on Nov 29th & with staffing on our distribution days, Nov 30th & Dec 1st. If you can help for an hour or two, or more, please contact Tracy at tmz23@zafian.com.   

School & community families are welcome to look for what they need during the distribution days.  At Crocker Farm, the giveaway of what's been collected will happen during school hours on the 30th & 1st, and we'll have afterschool hours on the 30th. 

For other locations, please check the flyer for dates/times. 

Thank you.  

 

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