Westport
in Brief!
EverythingWestport.com
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Quick
Article Index . . .
Westport Rivers 15th annual
Holiday Open House.
Call goes out to Westport
women.
Two job openings for Allens Pond
Wildlife Sanctuary's Stone Barn Farm property.
|
Westport
Rivers 15th annual Holiday Open House. EverythingWestport.com Saturday, November 26, 2011 Click here to view the
hi-resolution photo album 30 photos. Need Adobe Flash to view album? Click here!
Inset: Hosts Bob and
Carol Russell with sons Bill and Rob always put on a good holiday show, and
this year they had sunny, 60 degree weather to showcase one of the more
scenic farms in Westport. Hundreds of area
residents took some time off Saturday from Black Friday shopping sprees to
relax, and the popular Westport vineyard was just the place to be.
Left: Crisp and crunchy locally-grown
apples from Dartmouth Orchards. Center: Wine tasting in the winery. Right:
Chef Wayne Gibson of The Southcoast Local Diner mixes
it up as he prepared the pulled chicken and pork sandwiches.
Left: Josh Pereira (http://www.joshpereiramusic.com/joomla/),
lead singer and guitarist of New England based rock band 'Fighting the Influence' provided
the entertainment. Right: warm temperatures and good
food filled the picnic tables with holiday revelers.
Above: free
vineyard hayrides, music, hot cocoa,
popcorn, kettle fires; small fee for wine-tasting; food for sale by South Coast Local (fantastic chowder & loads of BBQ);
great Gift Baskets from
Westport Rivers Vineyard; wine for your Holidays grown right here on their
farm; Dartmouth Orchards - hot
cider drinks (yum); Shy Brothers Cheese - amazing local farmed cheese; and Golden
Touch - Alpacas (adorable)
and their woven socks and such.
Left: Artisan Amy
Thurber of Doves Foot Pottery in Dartmouth was on hand displaying her ceramics
at the Vineyard's Holiday Artisan Show
in the Russell Gallery. The show
runs from November 16th through December 31st. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Artisan Show.
Left: Leo Brooks hawking
Shy Brothers artisan cheeses, locally produced. Right:
omnipresent hay bales provide stadium seating for the afternoon's concert
with Josh Pereira.
Above and below: Nicole
Charbonneau of Westport Rivers Vineyard performs the wine tasting chores
inside the house that award-winning wine built.
Call goes out to Westport women. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, November 27, 2011 The Bristol
County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting applications to
seat new Commissioners. Currently, the commission is focused on obtaining
applicants from cities and towns from which the group does not currently have
representation. These towns include Acushnet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton,
Mansfield, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Taunton and Westport. The Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women
exists to advance women toward full equality and to promote opportunities for
all women. The commission draws on the experience of people from diverse
backgrounds throughout Bristol County, and reports its findings to the
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women annually. The commission also
recommends solutions to problems facing the women of Bristol County. The commission’s appointing authority, the
Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, welcomes applications from
anyone interested in achieving the commission’s goal of providing an
effective voice for women. Applications should be submitted electronically to mcsw@state.ma.us
or by mail to The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, Charles F.
Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, 6th Floor,
Boston, MA, 02114.
Two job openings for Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary's Stone Barn
Farm property. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, November 27, 2011 Allens Pond Wildlife
Sanctuary has two job postings; one for a part-time Administrative Assistant
and one for a Live-In Caretaker at their Stone Barn Farm Property. Contact
Jennifer Costa at 508.636.2437 or email: jcosta@massaudubon.org. Allens Pond Wildlife
Sanctuary Part-time Office Assistant/ Bookkeeper The
Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Allens Pond
Wildlife Sanctuary seeks a self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
individual with office administration experience to serve as Office Assistant
on a part-time basis. Under the direction of the Sanctuary Director, the successful
candidate will perform a variety of administrative duties including some
which may be complex or confidential in nature, and assist in various
additional projects related to the work of the sanctuary. Responsibilities include: processing routine
financial matters of the South Coast Sanctuaries (Allens
Pond and Great Neck) management units including accounts receivable and payable
and financial record keeping; accounting for all income and expenses
associated with fundraising events; maintaining
files and office supplies; ordering gift shop inventory and handling sales; greeting
visitors and members and providing excellent customer service; answering
phone calls and responding to or routing inquiries; examining and routing
mail; supervising office volunteers; participating in staff and Mass Audubon
Administrative Team meetings; and assisting with other aspects of sanctuary
operations as needed. As a member of
the Sanctuary team, the Administrative Assistant will play an important role
in delivering our annual Duck Derby event in August as well as other public
events. Qualifications: High school
diploma required, plus 3 years of relevant office management and accounting experience;
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related field preferred.
Applicant must enjoy working with the public; be comfortable working in a
fast-paced environment with changing priorities and recurring projects; be
able to focus on administrative tasks despite frequent interruptions; and be
able to work productively with others in a shared office environment.
Candidate must have strong computer skills and experience using a variety of
software products including MS Office, Quickbooks,
and Adobe programs; applicants should specify which programs they have used
and in what capacity. Success in this position requires excellent
communication skills, flexibility, the ability to maintain an organized
office, and the ability to work well with staff and volunteers. Must possess
a valid driver’s license. Team players with a demonstrated commitment to the
environment, a good sense of humor and a flexible attitude will be given
first priority. This
position requires working 10-20 hours a week throughout the year on a
flexible schedule, potential for up to 40 hours during some weeks of July and
August, occasionally during weekends and evenings. Benefits: Partial benefits
package To
inquire about this position: Send
resume and cover letter to: Allens Pond Wildlife
Sanctuary Live-in Caretaker - Allens
Pond Wildlife Sanctuary Massachusetts
Audubon Society’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
seeks a self-motivated and detail oriented individual with property maintenance
experience to serve as Caretaker on a part-time basis. Under the direction of
the Property Manager, the Caretaker will work closely with the director,
other staff, and volunteers year-round to perform a variety of security,
custodial, and maintenance duties for properties and buildings.
Responsibilities include maintaining an active presence on sanctuary;
addressing building maintenance needs that include tasks relating to
carpentry, roofing, painting, cleaning, plumbing, and electricity; responding
to weather-related issues by removing fallen trees, snow, and/or basement
water; maintaining machines, equipment, vehicle(s), and organized storage
areas; mowing designated areas; providing support for ecological management,
education, and stewardship projects and the staff, interns, or volunteers
involved in them; removing and disposing of trash and vegetative debris;
maintaining trails, visitor structures, and signage; and greeting, informing,
and interacting with public. As a member of the Sanctuary team, the Caretaker
will play an important role in delivering our annual Duck Derby event in
August as well as other public events. Qualifications: High school
diploma required; proficiency in carpentry or other related trade preferred,
plus 3 years of relevant experience. Advanced maintenance/grounds skills
desired, including knowledge of building systems, landscaping, and use of
power tools and machinery. Individuals with demonstrated initiative and prior
experience as a janitor or carpenter, especially maintaining and repairing
older buildings will be considered. Success in this position requires strong
attention to detail, excellent verbal and written/ electronic communication
skills, and an affinity for organization. Applicants must be able to identify
maintenance problems and their solutions, be comfortable working in a
fast-paced environment with changing priorities and recurring projects, be
able to focus on maintenance tasks despite frequent interruptions, be able to
multi-task and work independently, enjoy working with the public, be a team
player, communicate well with other staff and volunteers, be in good physical
condition, and have their own vehicle. Requirements include a valid driver’s
license, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, self-motivation, ability
to walk/run on grounds, and ability to move materials and equipment weighing
over 50 pounds. Certification in First Aid/CPR desirable. Flexible schedule
needed. Must live and sleep on-site. This
position requires working 8 hours a week throughout the year on a flexible
schedule. Benefits: Partial benefits
package To
inquire about this position: Send
resume and cover letter to: © 2011 Community Events of Westport. All rights
reserved. EverythingWestport.com |
