Community Events

NECCA to be featured on national TV

BRATTLEBORO - On Thursday, June 26, the New England Center for Circus Arts will be featured on NBC’s The Today Show, highlighting the school’s silver circus class, for students age 60 and above.
Producer Kayla Steinberg, a camera crew, and reporter Chloe Mela spent two days filming...

Summer reading challenge underway, butterfly atlas workshop coming up

BRATTLEBORO - Brooks Memorial Library’s adult summer reading challenge is now underway. Adults can participate by enjoying the library, learning about community science, and completing the challenge card to win prizes. Pick up a challenge card at the circulation desk; complete five squares by...

Window Dressers program offers no-cost, low-cost options to insulate drafty windows

WILMINGTON- Drafty windows? High heating bills? Want to have a warmer home and save money?
Nonprofit Window Dressers can help. Their insulating window inserts fit inside existing windows to let in all the sunlight and views while keeping more heat inside. The inserts are high quality and...

Trio steals into hall for free show

WILMINGTON - Dave Solazzo is wanted by the authorities. His blatant disregard for traditional harmonies has offended the jazz police one too many times. He knows the rules. He has studied the traditional piano trios of Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, and Bill Evans, but time and again he has been...

A free dinner and a chance to talk about town’s future

WINDHAM- On Tuesday, June 17, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, all Windham community members are invited to gather at the Windham Meeting House for a free community dinner and the opportunity to be an active participant in sharing and developing ideas for the future vitality, quality of life, and...

Collectors club hobby show

BRATTLEBORO - Tri Town Collectors Club announces its free hobby show, with give-aways, featuring comic books, coins, paper money, vintage to modern sports cards, Pokémon, postcards, and other collectibles.
The event takes place at the Brattleboro Holiday Inn on Saturday, June 14, 9 am to...

Field day a success at school

WARDSBORO - On Friday, June 6, the elementary school hosted a field day and community picnic for students, parents, caregivers, and family members. Field day included many activities and games, ending with a giant water slide, powered by the Wardsboro Fire Department and their water trucks. This...

All invited to ice cream social

BRATTLEBORO- Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, and The Brattleboro Retreat invite all to the first LGBTQ+ Pride ice cream social on the Brattleboro Common on Sunday, June 15, from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak will speak. Guests...

Juneteenth celebration set

BRATTLEBORO - The Windham County Vermont branch of the NAACP is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 19, from 5 to 7 pm. This will be an outdoor, family-friendly event with entertainment, the history of Juneteenth, and an overview of the community work of the NAACP.
Samirah...

Monthly senior meal at the hall

HALIFAX - On Friday, June 20, at 12 pm, the monthly senior meal will be served at the Halifax Community Hall. The menu is pea salad, baked chicken, mixed rice, butternut squash, cheese, bread, and dessert. A $4 donation will help support this monthly event. The historic hall, located at 20 Brook...