Cavendish Update 11/21/25: News/Events
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TURKEY BINGO @ CTES TONIGHT @ 6 PM
Christmas Trees and Wreaths for sale at the Cavendish Fire Department along with maple syrup.
Looking for Winter Gear: The Annual Okemo Mountain Ski Swap starts today at the Round House at Jackson Gore-4-7 and continues Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-1. Okemo also opens this weekend.
Turkey Trot: Ludlow’s Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27): 8:30 am registration for walkers, runners, strollers, dogs at Dorsey Park. Donations of cash, canned goods and new toys for Black River Good Neighbors. Prices for winners. FMI: 802-245-4944.
11/21/25
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Events Calendar
1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Respiratory Weekly Report: The Vermont health department’s Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont reports Covid concentrations in Ludlow waste water are very low as of Nov.15. As of Nov. 8, flu levels remain minimal in Vermont. Flu season has the potential to be bad this year. Check out Flu Season Could be Nasty
• CHS Fall Newsletter: The Cavendish Historical Society’s fall newsletter is now on-line.
• Joanne Ranney: Joanne M. Ranney, 88, of Cavendish, VT passed away on November 12, 2025. She was born in Cavendish on February 21, 1937, daughter of William and Dorothy (Blanchard) Pelkey. Joanne attended Duttonsville School and Chester High School where she graduated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on November 22, 2025, at the Cavendish Baptist Church. Reverend Abraham Gross will officiate.
• Okemo Valley Women’s Club Tree of Remembrance: The Okemo Valley Women’s Club (OVWC) will once again be sponsoring their annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser this holiday season. This event provides the opportunity to remember loved ones through a donation to the OVWC. All donations go directly to charitable initiatives, primarily addressing important local community needs. A portion is also set aside for scholarships of local students pursuing post-high school academic programs. Following tradition, there will be two Trees of Remembrance this year: one in Ludlow, in Veterans Park, and one in Cavendish, on the Green. The tree lightings, along with some holiday singing, will be on Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:15 p.m. in Ludlow, and 6 p.m. in Cavendish. To participate in this fundraising effort, please mail your donation, payable to “Okemo Valley Women’s Club” to OVWC – Tree of Remembrance, P.O. Box 100, Ludlow, VT 05149. Please print the name of the person to be remembered on a separate piece of paper forwarded with the check, or note the name directly in the memo section of the check.Once received, the name(s) of your loved ones will be published in The Vermont Journal during the holiday season to honor their memory.
• North Star (Ludlow Health Center) Sliding Scale Fee: As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) North Star (Ludlow Health Center) is required to provide care to everyone, no matter their ability to pay. Many people are feeling a financial pinch right now, and there is absolutely no shame in asking for help. Our sliding-scale discount program is here for exactly that reason and many patients qualify without realizing it. If you’re worried about medical bills or need help with an outstanding balance, please apply for financial assistance. Find the forms here. If you’d like help with the forms, Valley Health Connections can guide you: 802-885-1616. Visit https://valleyhealthvt.org/ to learn more. If you’ve signed up for a Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, you might see that North Star Health providers aren't shown as in-network. We still accept Humana Medicare Advantage plans, but since we’re considered out of network, your copay could be higher. If this is a hardship for you, please contact Valley Health Connections to learn about your options which may include enrolling in a traditional Medicare plan or applying for our sliding scale financial assistance.
2. EVENTS
NOVEMBER 21 (FRIDAY): Turkey Bingo at CTES 6-8 pm
NOVEMBER 27 (THURSDAY): HAPPY THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 28 (FRIDAY): Town Office Closed
DECEMBER 8 (MONDAY): 2ND Public Hearing on Proposed Cavendish Sub Division Bylaws. 6 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
- Cavendish Select Board Meeting 6:30 pm at the Town Office
DECEMBER 20 (SATURDAY): Stuff a Fire Truck to benefit BRGNS food shelf Singleton’s in Proctorsville and Shaw’s Ludlow 9-5
DECEMBER 24 (WEDNESDAY): Christmas Eve
DECEMBER 25 (THURSDAY): MERRY CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 31 (WEDNESDAY): New Year’s Eve
JANUARY 1 (THURSDAY): HAPPY NEW YEAR