December 2024
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are thinking what a big year 2024 has been for Our Town Leeds.
If you are a new member, welcome! We are focused on building community in our wonderful, small but fast-changing town. Our big idea is to ensure that the post office stays in Leeds with a physical space that meets USPS standards, and to create a library that can offer materials, programs, internet access, and space.
But there’s no reason to wait until we have a building to strengthen the sense of community! Here’s what’s been happening since midsummer:
● We have a new logo! We’re working to turn it into a magnet so we can all proudly declare our love for our town, Leeds. Watch for more information.
● Story Hour is back, taking place on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Leeds Community Church. Bring your little ones for a story and playtime.
● Speaking of the Leeds Community Church, the church and OTL collaborated to host our first Open Mic night on October 25, and it was a blast. Neighbors shared music, poetry, stories, and a lot of great baked goods. We’re thinking this could be just the ticket for fighting the midwinter blues, so keep an eye out.
● We connected with a professor of architecture and civil engineering at Central Maine Community College who assigned to his class the challenge of developing a concept design for a building to house a library and post office in Leeds. The students delighted us with a range of approaches, and we’re looking forward to seeing their final projects in December.
● We have raised over $56,000 in just the past year through memberships, events, and grants. Thank you! The support you have shown helps us raise more money to make this big idea a reality. We still have a matching opportunity. Gifts up to $1,255 will be matched dollar for dollar.
Join us, won’t you? There are so many ways you can help. Please consider:
● Renewing your $10 annual membership for 2024 (Click here to renew!)
● Making an additional contribution, knowing your gift will be matched
● Following Our Town Leeds on Facebook and Instagram, and sharing our content on your accounts
● Joining a committee: Communications, Finance & Fundraising, or Library
● Donating your time and skills – many hands make light work!
● Attending our regular meetings, 6:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at the Town Office
● Hosting a House Party to spread the word
● Inviting Our Town Leeds to make a presentation to your local organization
● Spread the word to friends and family who may want to get involved!
Thank you for joining Our Town Leeds as a member. We can’t fix all of the world’s troubles, but working together, we can make life in our wonderful small town a little better.