Want to help make Bethel village safer for walking, biking and riding? Ready to get outdoors, get active, and meet some neighbors? Join Bethel for All for a village “walk survey” this April. Pizza or goodies and fun for all!
Scroll down for full details on dates and meeting places, accommodations, volunteer time credits, and what to expect.
Come to one of our four scheduled events to walk with a group and help identify priority street and sidewalk improvements, or check out a kit at the library and go on your own.
Scheduled Walk & Talks
Join a scheduled walk (or several!) in April and go with a group. Click links for full details on each event. People of all ages and abilities are welcome at each event.
April 7: Village Walk & Talk with Bethel for All. 5:30-7:30 PM. ~1-mile walks in the village, followed by pizza and chat indoors. Meet at Town Hall.
April 12: Village Walk & Talk with Bethel Energy Committee and Bethel Conservation Commission. 5:30-7:30 PM. ~1-mile walks in the village, followed by pizza and chat indoors. Meet at Town Hall.
April 16: Accessible Walk & Talk. 9:00-10:30 AM. ~1/2 mile walk in the village, followed by coffee, tea and treats indoors. Meet at Town Hall. Accommodations and assistance available to those needing help.
April 16: Family Fun Walk/Bike: 2:00-4:00 PM. ~5K walk or bike around the Peavine Boulevard Loop, with a scavenger hunt for kids. Prizes and fun for all!
DIY Option (check out a kit)
Want to walk on your own or with a group of friends? Pick up a DIY kit and go when it’s convenient for you!
Check out a kit at the Bethel Public Library and go anytime you like, now through April 17. Library hours are Monday 2-7 PM, Wednesday 1-7 PM, and Thursday 1-7 PM.
Each kit contains instructions, forms, a clipboard and a pen. Choose a route to walk, take notes, and share your priorities.
Please wear bright or reflective clothing and stay safe!
Details, Accommodations and Volunteer Credits
What to Expect and Bring
Each walk will go at a slow and relaxed pace. The village walks will go either from Town Hall to the Wall/Rt. 107 intersection, or Town Hall to the school. The accessible walk will offer shorter options for people who don’t want to walk as far.
We will go rain or shine, so please dress for the weather and be ready to be outoors for 60-90 minutes. Wear bright or reflective clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle if you like.
At the end of each walk, we will gather to share observations and thoughts on priorities. Stay for pizza or goodies and great conversation.
Accommodations
We welcome people of all ages and abilities and particularly encourage people with disabilities to join us. We will do our best to provide accommodations and flexible options at each event..
If you don’t want to walk, we will offer a stationary option at each walk. You can stay at the start location and help collect traffic data, or share your ideas on a map.
The Accessible Walk on April 16 (9 AM) will use a shorter route. We will have volunteers who can help push wheelchairs or offer additional help.
If you need additional assistance or accommodations, please call the Town Office to request (234-9340) or email bethelvtstrong [@] gmail.com.
Bonus! Earn Volunteer Time Credits in the White River Time Exchange
We appreciate you volunteering your time to help make Bethel safer and more vibrant! As a thank you, we’re glad to offer time credits through the White River Time Exchange. You can use the credits to get free services or assistance from other neighbors with things like house or yard work, writing or website building, childcare or errands.
To get your credits:
Visit https://whiteriver.timebanks.org/ and create a free account. Once your account is approved, you can set up your profile.
If you come to a scheduled walk, give us your name at the end and we will record your time credit for you.
If you use a DIY kit and go on your own, contact us through the time exchange. Click “requests,” find Bethel for All’s walk survey request, and click “contact Bethel Strong / Bethel for All about this request.” Send us a message with the number of hours you volunteered and we will record the exchange.