Happy Thanksgiving & Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2024

 

I would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with warmth and moments of gratitude surrounded by loved ones. If you would like some turkey cooking safety tips, please read below. 
Small Business Saturday is coming up this weekend. I will let you know what you can do to support the community by shopping small.

Here are the sections in this week's email:

  • Thanksgiving Cooking Tips & Safety
  • Outpouring of Support This Thanksgiving
  • Small Business Saturday
  • Community Events
 
Thanksgiving Cooking Tips & Safety

Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings joy, unity, and gratitude. The process begins with selecting the perfect bird, carefully preparing, and envisioning the meal to come with friends and family. As the turkey roasts, its rich aroma fills the house, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that draws family and friends to the kitchen.

I'm sure many of you have your own family recipe, but feel free to consider the roasting tips below.  
Click here for turkey fryer fire safety advice
May your Thanksgiving be filled with good company as we all cherish these moments of togetherness and celebrate the blessings that make life special.
 
Outpouring of Support This Thanksgiving
I would like to thank everyone who collaborated to support the Hockanum Valley Community Council (HVCC) ahead of its Thanksgiving giveaway. The Scouts, Avery Street Church’s youth group, and countless others embraced the holiday spirit and contributed to HVCC’s mission of feeding those who are in need.
Whether it was packing more than 300 bags, collecting thousands of pounds of food, or ensuring the shelves at HVCC are stocked, we are grateful that young people and our community as a whole are making such a meaningful difference.
 
Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, which takes place two days after Thanksgiving, shines a spotlight on locally owned businesses. It encourages folks to shop small and support their communities during the busy holiday shopping season.

By participating, you can find unique, personalized gifts while contributing to the local economy and keeping money within the community. Small Business Saturday fosters a sense of connection, strengthening neighborhoods and ensuring that local businesses, which are often the heart of their communities, continue to thrive. 
Click here to find participating businesses near you
 
Community Events

The Friends of Rockville Public Library will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, December 14 from 10 A.M. -1 P.M.

Early pickup is available upon request on Friday, December 13 from 2 P.M.-3 P.M. You can order two pound trays of cookies for $16 by calling the library at (860) 875-5892.