Community Events

Children enjoying an activity at the Bennington Museum.

Community Day coming to the Bennington Museum

BENNINGTON - Bennington Museum is hosting a Community Day on Saturday, September 6.
From 10 am to 2 pm, celebrate going back to school with a visit to Bennington Museum. Have a piece of birthday cake to celebrate Grandma Moses’ 165th birthday, offered from noon until it’s gone. Meet...

Szpila to lead Sunday service

MARLBORO – Rob Szpila will lead The Marlboro Meeting House Sunday service at 10 am. His message will center on the virtues of hope. The driving question will be: “How do we discern what is good in trying times?”
All are welcome to attend. A stair lift is available. Refreshments...

Historical society annual potluck

NEWFANE - The Historical Society of Windham County will host its annual potluck and storytelling program on Friday, August 22, at 6 pm, at NewBrook Fire Station, on Route 30. Bring a dish to share and catch up with neighbors and friends; drinks will be provided.
At 6:45 pm, former...

Project management certificate

VERMONT- The Community College of Vermont will offer a new project management certificate, beginning in the fall semester.
The new certificate is one of the college’s 27 certificate programs designed to provide a comprehensive offering of high-value credentials that prepare students for...

Back-to-school bash on Sunday

WHITINGHAM - The Jacksonville Church is hosting a back-to-school bash on Sunday, August 24, from 1 to 4 pm, at Town Hill. There will be a school supply giveaway, food, and games.
To volunteer or donate contact the Jacksonville Church at (802) 681-8416.

Pettee Memorial Library will host an information session on obtaining a GED/high school diploma.

GED information session

WILMINGTON - On Tuesday, August 26, from 6 to 7 pm, Pettee Memorial Library will host an information session led by Interaction: Youth Services and Restorative Justice, on obtaining a GED/high school diploma.
Topics covered will include: the difference between a GED and a high school...

Aura Shards

Preservation Society to host dinner, concert

ATHENS - The Athens Historic Preservation Society is hosting dinner and a concert, featuring Aura Shards, on Sunday, August 24, at the 1817 Brick Meetinghouse, Meetinghouse Road.
At 5 pm, Kamila’s Kitchen will serve traditional Afghan food for purchase. Kamila has been serving the...

Rabbi to host conversation of hope

WILMINGTON - On Tuesday, August 19, Rabbi Michael Cohen of the Arava Institute will present “Cultivating Hope in an Era of Conflict,” at 6:30 pm at Memorial Hall, 14 West Main Street.
Join us for an evening with Rabbi Michael Cohen, of Manchester, who has spent decades working with...

Caro Diallo

Master African dance teacher returns to Bratt

BRATTLEBORO - After an 11-year hiatus from teaching in Brattleboro, master Senegalese dancer and teacher Caro Diallo is returning. Diallo taught African dance for 10 years and was the central teacher of the Abene Festival, prior to 2014.
Diallo will teach dance every Sunday evening,...

Xavian Meneguzzi, 5, from Brattleboro, plays checkers with his grandpa Jonathan Weis at a past game night.

Community Church to sponsor second game night

GUILFORD - The Guilford Community Church will be sponsoring a second family game night at Guilford Community Park from 6 to 8 pm, on Wednesday, August 20. Open to the public, all ages are welcome at this rain or shine event.
Organizer Sue Owings encourages families to bring a picnic supper...