LUDLOW, Vt. – Volunteers of Ludlow Streetscapes are excited to announce that they are having a Holiday Wreath Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 18, in front of Brewfest Beverage Co. on Main Street in downtown Ludlow, starting at 10 a.m. The 16-inch wreaths will also be decorated with a bow, giving a nod to the winter greens hanging baskets the organization provides on the decorative lampposts that adorn the downtown corridor during the winter season. The sale will continue as weather permits and while supplies last.
Over 20 years ago, a group of volunteers worked together to plant a few trees in the village and town. As the scope of planting expanded, so did ideas and plans on how they could positively impact the community. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of officially titling the group “Ludlow Streetscapes, Inc.” By creating a nonprofit status to make donations tax deductible and holding community events to raise money for fixtures and decorative features, they felt it would ensure a look of vitality to the town and village and foster a sense of pride in its appearance.
Most known for the decorative hanging baskets and bridge hayracks, the group, which has at times struggled to maintain these commitments, is experiencing a spark of new energy. They hope to not only continue these decorations, but honor past accomplishments by revitalizing those works that are now in need of some attention. Funds raised by the wreaths will go towards Streetscapes’ efforts of making Ludlow a beautiful place to live, work, and play.
Volunteers are also planning to have some refreshments available to warm you up. They invite everyone to stop by and learn more about the organization directly from folks that are giving their time and energy to its cause. A huge thank you to the William Raveis Vermont Properties Team for sponsoring this event. If you are not in need of a wreath or able to stop by on Nov. 18, but would like to learn more about Ludlow Streetscapes, please visit www.ludlowstreetscapes.com.