The Leeds Civic Assoc. has rescheduled the annual village-
wide Tag Sale for Saturday, June 16, from 8:00 – 12.
We are expecting large crowds so please put out your treasures
and welcome mast for our visitors.
We will post a large sign at the intersection near Clementine
and we encourage you to post signs at the entrances to your
streets where possible.
43 riders enjoyed the 3rd Annual Bike Ride for the Leeds Hotel Bridge that was held May 20th. Starting at Chart-Pak the 25 miles route went to Outlook farm and back and the 50 mile route went the 25 mile route came back to Chart-Pak and then went to Conway.
Even thou it got hot later on in the day-it was perfect weather early in the morning when the riders started out and no one going to complain after the rainout last year. Many of the riders commented on how easy it was to follow the paint that marked the route-and the smiley faces that meant a hill was coming up
James Montgomery representing the Mass Bike organization asked riders to fill out forms and gave t-shirts and numerous bike accessories away if you registered with MassBike.
Joe’s Garage in Haydenville which I’m told is a very good place to go if your into bikes, had a group of riders. Also a few riders were there and told us about a another bike ride for cancer victims called Steph’s Wild Ride, coming up June 2nd-I’m told it’s long ride but doesn’t have the hills like our does
The two people that are responsible for putting on this great fund raiser are Alice Badecker and Stephy Cho. Beside organizing, advertising, promoting, getting donations for all the food and drink, they also went over all the routes(10, 25, 50 miles) and picked up and swept where they thought it need it- they did this the night before from 5 til 10:30 pm- 5 and ½ hours.
We are hoping that all the people that helped out this year will return next year and if you missed the fun this year…look for the ride next May. It is usually run during Bike Week. Remember we are raising funds for the historic preservation of the Leeds Hotel Bridge that connect Water Street and Main street.
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The Leeds Civic Association is starting to plan for its Third Annual Leeds Hotel Bridge Bike Ride to benefit the preservation of our beloved Hotel Bridge. As in past years there will be multiple route options, as well as, maps and food for the riders. The date for the ride is May 20, 2012, and since we learned our lesson sitting in the downpour last year, we have scheduled the rain date to be May 27, 2012. Keep an eye out for more information about this fun event!
Drag out all that good stuff from the basement, attic, and garage that you no longer need and sell it to someone who does. To help publicize this annual event the LCA will erect a large “Village-Wide Tag Sale Today” sign posted at the beginning of Florence Street (Rt 9 entrance). The LCA will also run a “Village Wide Tag Sale” notice in the Gazette and Hampshire Life. If your street is setting up a “Tag Sale” you are encouraged to add your own creative signs at each entrance to your street.
To commemorate Earth Day this year the Leeds Civic Association (LCA) will be organizing not only the traditional litter patrols but also teams of friends and families to spruce up our various little parks and green pockets around the village. We’ll need volunteers to plant flowers and shrubs and help with general clean up chores. Please join us for this healthy and satisfying community effort. For more information contact leedscivic@gmail.com
It’s that time again to celebrate the end of long nights, cold days and woolen undies by joining your friends and neighbors for the annual Leeds Pizza Party. This year the event will be held at the Beaver Brook Country Club on Rte 9 in Haydenville. There will be music, food, raffles and a few new twists so be sure to mark the date on your calendar. Ticket prices are reasonable for individuals and families with discounts for LCA members. Come prepared to laugh, dance and munch a welcome to the spring season.
