Welcome the coming of spring at the Celtic Spring Fling at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rev. Arnold Isidore Thomas, regional bard of song, will lead this enjoyable musical adventure. The Green Mountain Celts will be joined by Tenpenny Bit and bagpiper Iain MacHarg. Come tap your toes and enjoy another entertaining evening of music for all ages.
Proceeds from this year's event will raise much needed funds for Ecolé Vocational Jean Despagne Félix Elementary School in Haiti.
Haitians are suffering a very difficult time in their history. As of now, there is no gasoline, diesel or propane and it's getting worse. Shops are running out of food and supplies and people are staying home for safety as protests and armed gangs become more prevalent and unpredictable.
Ecolé Vocational Jean Despagne Félix Elementry School is located in the southern
mountains of Haiti and though they are relatively safe from the current violence they are negatively affected by the inability to raise the necessary funds to pay teachers and purchase much needed supplies. The school enrolls 370 students in grades one through nine and employs 18 teachers. It costs $300 to support one student for a year.
Donations accepted at the door will support Ecolé Vocational Jean Despagne Félix Elementry School in Haiti. Checks may be made out to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and "Haiti" printed on the memo line.
Good Shepherd will also hold a forum on Haiti on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10:30 am, directly after Sunday morning service. This event is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the school and general situation in Haiti.
Contact person for information: Joanne Ranney, 802-238-5686 or ranney@gmavt.net
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Route 15 near the junction with Brown's Trace Road (across from Allegiance Trucks)
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