Soup fest and silent auction

NEWFANE - The sixth annual Soup Fest and Silent Auction fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 29, at the NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30.  The event will help raise funds for the Historical Society of Windham County’s West River Railroad Museum.  
It won’t be necessary to ride the 36 miles of trouble to sample homemade soups from Brattleboro to South Londonderry. Restaurants from “up the gauge” of the West River Railroad line that are catering: The Whetstone Station, of Brattleboro; The Top of the Hill Grill, of Brattleboro; Rick’s Tavern, of Newfane; Harmonyville Store, of Townshend; The Dam Diner, of West Townshend; Wardsboro Country Store, of Wardsboro; West River Provisions, of Jamaica; Family Kitchen & Pizzeria, of Winhall; and The New American Grill, of South Londonderry.
Doors open at 4 pm with a suggested admission donation of $5 to $10. Bidding and the 50/50 raffle open at 4 and end at 5:30 pm. Soup and bread will be served at 5:30 pm, with desserts to follow. Seating will be held under the cover of the garage bay with all bay doors open. Takeout will also be an option. The auction will be spread out in the main hall to allow ample social distancing.  
Questions? Call (802) 365-7766 or email  info@historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org. Visit www.historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org for more information.

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