Thompson Together

What is Thompson Together, Inc. all about? 

We are a diverse group of Thompson residents working together since 2002 to organize fun events, accomplish projects, or address a need within Thompson that benefits all residents of our town.  Do you have an idea for an event or a project that you’d really like to see happen within our town?  If so, give us a call to share your idea.  We are always looking for new members, new ideas, or even just volunteers interested in helping at one or more of our events.  We meet on the second Tuesday of the odd months at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.  New faces are always welcome to attend! 

Here is a list of our current activities: (see more details further down the page)

1. Cemetery reclamation, mapping, and inventory project
2. Roadside and river clean-up (annually in April)
3. Town-wide tag sale (annually in June)
4. Thompson Community Day (annually in October)
5. Youth Services

Cemetery Project

Thompson Together (TT), with the support of The Last Green Valley, is coordinating an effort by volunteers to improve the condition of Thompson’s cemeteries.  Did you know that Thompson has 23 cemeteries? These are taken care of by various individuals, committees, and some by the Town itself.  Many have fallen into disrepair or have been overwhelmed by brush and trees.  Volunteers are needed to step forward to help with this very worthwhile cause.  Interested people should call the number above.

Youth Services (Can You Come Play)

Riverside Park is the site for after-school and summertime recreational activities for local youth of all ages.  Organized games (baseball, basketball, and others) are the attraction, but forming friendships while learning mutual respect and anti-bullying messages are the additional benefits.  What began as the generous donation of time from a husband and wife team has grown into a popular activity that includes summertime lunches provided by TEEG's free lunch program.  It is hands-down fun and beneficial for the kids, and we welcome your involvement and additional ideas.     

• If you have another good idea, we want to hear about it!   Maybe we can help you bring it about.  Contact us.   
• Please note that all funds raised by Thompson Together at any of our events go to the continued funding of all of our events.
• Thompson Together, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 corporation.  All donations are tax-deductible.

April Roadside and French River Clean-up (annually in April)

For more than a dozen years, this month-long clean-up effort leaves us with one of the cleanest towns around.  You’ll see volunteers walking the roadways all month long collecting the winter’s accumulation of trash, and we also find big items such as tires, furniture, and appliances that are hauled away with the help of the Town’s trucks.  While we encourage residents to police their neighborhood roads all year long, we still need volunteers for the big April push.  The French River clean-up takes place on one Saturday during the month, but each year we leave behind more and more stretches of clean river.  If you’d like to lend a hand for either of these cleaning efforts, give us a call.   

Town-Wide Tag Sale (annually on the first Saturday in June)

With the good weather comes the sport of bargain hunting at tag sales, and TT has a great way to make sure your sale gets better visibility with the large crowds that come to town for the day.  Consider advertising in the easiest way by placing an ad with us!  We will list your home’s location on our town map which we then sell on the day of the event for a small fee.  This type of town-wide sale is catching on in other towns around the area, and previous sellers have told us how happy they are with the results.  Please call us if you’d like to get on the map.

Thompson Community Day (annually in the first weekend of October)

On the first weekend in October, residents flock to Riverside Park at noon for our Saturday afternoon event of family fun, complete with activities, food, local and school performers, and a chance to meet the various groups and businesses that are active in Thompson.  If you’d like to join the fun or set up a booth to get the word out about your own group or business, we welcome you to join us for the day.  If you’re interested in helping with planning or in volunteering for the day, we’d be very happy to have your help.  Please call us at the number above for more information.

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