MONKTON — 5 Town Friends of the Arts is now accepting grant applications for its Spring round of community grants. The community grants program helps fund activities and events in the fine arts, performing arts, and other cultural experiences to enrich the lives of people living in Monkton, New Haven, Bristol, Lincoln and Starksboro.

One goal of 5-TFA is to expose children and teens to arts and culture, so preference will be given to projects that meet that goal. Previous recipients have been libraries in the five towns, schools seeking funding for special events or artists in residence, theater programs and other community groups with great ideas in need of funding.

Applications are due on or before March 15 and can be downloaded from the organization website: www.5townfriendsofthearts.org

Please send completed applications to [email protected] (preferred) or mail c/o AOM, 25 Main St. Bristol, Vermont 05443

For more information, email: [email protected]

The Monkton Central School PTO is raising funds and collecting supplies to improve accessibility and ensure our garden can be enjoyed by all, including those with mobility challenges. Did you know our garden is a source of fresh produce for our cafeteria? We grew 80 pounds of food last year! We’re aiming to double our production with the garden expansion.

There a several options if you’d like to help.

• You can make a donation to purchase accessible raised beds. We hope to install these 32-inch-tall raised garden beds, making gardening easier for everyone in our community. Our donation goal is $2,000. Your donation can support the following needs: $5 buys a seed packet or seedling from Red Wagon; $10 buys a tray of starts from Full Belly Farm; $20 buys a pound of seeds from American Meadows; $50 buys a yard of Monkton compost/soil; $100 will go toward a raised bed; $300 buys a raised garden bed
• Contribute Tools & Supplies. We’re in need of trowels, rakes, soil, seeds, mulch, and other gardening essentials. Check out our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37ASZ4FWP0ZL3?ref_=wl_share
• Get Involved! Every little bit helps. Whether it’s a financial donation, gently used tools, volunteering to help build the garden, or just spreading the word, your support makes a difference.

Get in touch! Email the Monkton PTO at: [email protected]

We welcome donations through Venmo, PayPal or check.

Venmo: @MonktonPTO.

PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/monktonpto

Check: Make out to “Monkton PTO” and mail to Monkton Central School, 1036 Monkton Road, No. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473

Let’s grow together!