Schmanska Benches

As Covid restrictions are lifting and summer weather is setting in, we hope you’re all getting back to doing the things you love. If you’re looking for a fun community project, how about helping us build and decorate 5 more bench-tables for Schmanska Park! We’re planning a relaxed and flexible summer schedule with all activities happening at the Schmanska Park Barn. Here’s our tentative plan:

Lumber Delivery
Monday, June 21, 8 – 10am

Help us move 50 2x4s from the delivery truck into the barn. Delivery is tentative, so call Dave at 802.373.4790 to confirm details.

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Prep Lumber
Wednesday, June 23, 4 – 7pm

We’ll set-up a work area outside the barn, move the 2x4s outside, cut the lumber to length, sand the edges, and then store the prepped lumber in the barn.

The OEENC will provide a miter saw, electrical cords, 2 sets of sawhorses, a palm sander, and sandpaper. We could use more sawhorse sets and power sanders, so bring those with you along with your own safety gloves and eye protection.

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Prime Lumber
June 24 – July 8 in the evening

We’ll set-up a work area outside the barn, move the prepped lumber outside, prime the lumber, and then store the primed lumber and tools in the barn.

The OEENC will provide paints, brushes, buckets, and clean up material, make sure to wear painting clothes and bring your own gloves.

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Paint Designs
TBD for a Saturday in the second half of July, 10am – 2pm

We’ll set-up a work area outside the barn, move the primed lumber outside, paint designs on the lumber, and then store the painted lumber and tools in the barn.

The OEENC will invite kids, artists, and community groups to design benches. We will also provide paints, brushes, buckets, and clean up material, make sure to wear painting clothes and bring your own gloves.

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Assemble Benches
TBD for a Saturday in late July or early August

We’ll set-up a work area outside the barn, move the painted lumber outside, assemble the benches, and distribute them throughout the park.

The OEENC will provide fasteners and power drivers. We could use more screw guns and power drivers so bring those with you along with your own safety gloves and eye protection.