Dreaming Forward

Mar 20, 2026

I guess it’s official, Friends-

Whoever “they” are, they tell us that Spring has just arrived in our neck of the woods.

I’m unconvinced. Although earlier this week, I might have concurred…. especially seeing lovely sights like this:

In this week’s news:

Farm Gratitudes
This Weekend at AuSable Valley Central School
Hope Kitchen Menu
Library Events
Grange Happenings
More Lovely Livestock Pics

Farm Gratitudes

We are SO GRATEFUL for Robyn at the Keeseville Free Library! First, she has rearranged her public area setup so that we could place a freezer inside, and fill it with quarts of our Sand River Community Farm Chili, Beef and Cabbage Stew, and Creamy Tomato Soup. (BTW, they are ALL Gluten-Free!)

And she regularly reminds her patrons to help themselves to a quart, plus she encourages them to bring one to a neighbor who might need a meal and/or some company. We Love how our intrepid Library Director brings light and love to our “small but mighty” Library, and how so many of our neighbors are taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

Last night we were overwhelmed with Gratitude at the AuSable Valley Grange, as over three dozen folks gathered for the very first Sand River/Fruition Seeds/Grange collaboration meal. The Grange celebrated their emergence from hibernation by welcoming us to their cozy space, and we shared fellowship and conversation over a delicious dinner of our totally farm-sourced Chili, Corn Bread and Sauerkraut. Afterwards we were mesmerized by Petra’s gracious and articulate invitations to not only remember our childhood gardens, but imagine our future gardens as well.
We played games and sang songs. We were mesmerized by Petra’s compelling stories of community, relationships, and caring for each other. As we opened our hearts to possibilities of what our gardens might look like in a few months, we discovered the generous gifts of seed packets with which to begin that adventure. Strangers were transformed into friends, and we learned about each other’s dreams for our seeds.
We cannot adequately express our Deep Gratitude to Fruition Seeds, who made this event and evening such a magical and heart-warming experience for us and so many of our neighbors. THANK YOU MATTHEW AND PETRA, we LOVE you!!

Learn More About Fruition Seeds Here

This Weekend at AuSable Valley Central School

This weekend the AuSable Valley Players are presenting "Seussical," a fantastical musical that weaves together Dr. Seuss’s iconic stories—primarily Horton Hears a Who!, Horton Hatches the Egg, and Gertrude McFuzz—into a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and imagination.
The show, which features a full live pit orchestra, runs March 20 at 7pm and March 21 and 22 at 2pm. Tickets start at $12. Buy at the door, online at avcs.seatyourself.biz or scan the QR code in this poster:

Hope Kitchen Menu

This week’s community supper is going to be a good one! Chef Ben is making a hearty black bean soup and corn bread, yum! Join us this Friday, March 20 from 5 to 7pm at 124 Hill St in Keeseville. All are welcome and there is no charge to eat.

Library Events

Here’s a useful and insightful workshop where you can learn some effective methods of communicating with and empowering the teen in your life:
Join us this Saturday March 21 from 10-11:30am. Reserve your place by calling 518-585-7424 or send an email to Emma, emma@preventionteam.org
What in the world is 3D Paper Art, and how is it made?

Come find out at a Workshop with Sue Ann Walton-Godlewski on Saturday March 28^th from 10am to Noon. Call the library to register, 518-834-9054.

Grange Happenings

Make sure you are an informed voter! This event on Saturday March 21 at 1:30pm is sponsored by the Democratic Committee of Chesterfield. Do you have a question for the candidates? See the poster below for how to submit it before the Forum.

Pop-Up Food Pantry Next Sunday

If you (or anyone you know) could use some extra groceries, please mark your calendars for Sunday March 29. From 1 to 3pm, come on over to the Grange and pick up whatever food or supplies you need. No limitations, no judgement! There will also be snacks, drinks, and camaraderie. This event is sponsored by the Grange and For The Common Good, whose message is You deserve to eat, and we care about you!