Community Events

Meeting to talk about legislative reapportionment

DOVER- An apportionment and redistricting discussion will be held in Dover this month, and students and the general public are encouraged to attend.
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos and the 2010 chair of the Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board, Tom Little, will participate in a...

Democrats plan caucuses

WINDHAM COUNTY- During September, Democrats will be caucusing in each town to reorganize their town committees. Vermont requires that political parties caucus between September 10 and September 30 for the purpose of reorganizing their town committees and selecting the committee officers who will...

Medicare information session

WILMINGTON- Ken Weissman from Senior Solutions will present an unbiased information session about the Medicare system on September 12.
The class is for Vermonters who are new to Medicare and for family members who help these beneficiaries. Current Medicare participants who would like a...

Opiates in the community put in focus

BRATTLEBORO- Strolling of the Heifers has announced the schedule for its Brown Bag Lunch at the River Garden series.
Coming up is a special “Opiates and Our Community” series. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Brattleboro Fire Department are partnering to deliver a four-day series on the...

Grace Cottage offering a variety of wellness classes for the fall

TOWNSHEND- Grace Cottage will offer a variety of wellness classes for a range of fitness levels and personal preferences. Class choices are yoga, tai chi, and Strong Bones. Class fees are subsidized by the health care center so that more people in the community can afford to attend. They range in...

Reiki training seminar coming

BENNINGTON- Reiki for All will be held Wednesday, September 11, from 1 to 3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bennington, 108 School Street.
Ever wanted to learn about reiki, an ancient, gentle, hands-on healing technique? Reiki helps to calm and relax while also giving ...

Senior lunch

READSBORO- The senior luncheon at the First Baptist Church of Readsboro will be held on Wednesday, September 11, at noon. The menu will be shepherd’s pie, broccoli salad, and pudding.
Bingo is available before the meal. All ages are welcome to attend. A donation from seniors and $4.50...

It’s time for a peculiar pizza party

WILMINGTON- Join Bartleby’s Books for Pete’s Peculiar Pizza Party on Saturday, September 14, at 4 pm.
It’s a party, a party, a perfect pizza party. That’s what Pete the Cat thinks as he piles the pie high with his favorite topping—pepperoni. But then his friends come over and add their own...

Will Melton will discuss the book about his father’s experiences in WWII.

Historical society welcomes book editor

WILMINGTON- The Historical Society of Wilmington will host Will Melton on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 pm, at the Barber House Museum, 5 Lisle Hill.
When historian Herman Melton reached age 89, his son Will convinced him to postpone his latest writing project and chronicle instead his...

Exhibitors sought for crafts fair

DOVER- The Dover Holiday Craft Fair is celebrating its fifth year. Artists and crafters are being sought to join the festivities on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The fair takes place at the Dover Town Hall. Contact Jeannette Eckert for an application form at (802) 348-7910 or...