Leisure

Mayor will make his mark

WILMINGTON - Join Bartleby’s Books for a book signing with southern Vermont’s own Archer Mayor, author of the highly acclaimed Joe Gunther detective series. The 32nd book in the series, “Marked Man,” was just released and excitement is high to see Mayor in person after last year’s virtual-only...

Scouts from local Troop 461 will be holding a car wash fundraiser Saturday.

Clean car, happy car

WEST DOVER - Scouts from local Troop 461 will be holding a car wash fundraiser Saturday, October 9, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the West Dover firehouse on Route 100. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help fund the troop’s activities for the year as they work toward their Eagle Scout rank.

Craft talk

BENNINGTON - Poetry at Bennington will continue Wednesday, October 6, with Justin Phillip Reed, who will read his poetry over Zoom, from 7 to 8:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Reed will also host a virtual “craft talk” earlier that day from 3 to 4 pm. For more information on...

Church holds service with pets

WILMINGTON - St. Mary’s in the Mountains, at 13 East Main Street, invites both humans and animals to its annual celebration of all of God’s creation during the “Blessing of the Animals” service, on Sunday, October 3, beginning at 10 am.
While it may seem unusual for a Sunday morning...

Raw, acoustic

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music will present folk and pop singer-songwriter Dar Williams plus Crys Matthews, on Saturday, October 2, at 3 pm at Cooper Field, 39 Sand Hill Road. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating in socially-distanced pods on the field. Tickets...

Participants and pets pose at the 2019 Walk for Animals.

Walk for Animals at Retreat Farm

BRATTLEBORO - The Windham County Humane Society will hold the 18th annual Walk for Animals at the Retreat Farm, Saturday, October 9. Registration begins at 10 am. At 11 am, participants and their canine companions will walk a two-mile loop through downtown. Social, well-behaved dogs who enjoy...

Wilmington Wags kickoff event

WILMINGTON - Calling all local dog owners. On Saturday, October 2, from 1 to 3 pm, owners and their canine friends are invited to stop by the Visitor’s Center, at 21 West Main Street, for the Wilmington Wags kickoff event. Get connected to the “Dog Friendly Downtown” effort, and support this...

Story time back at local library

WILMINGTON - Story time is back at Pettee Memorial Library. Join every Monday at 10:30 am for songs, stories, crafts, games, and yummy snacks with friends new and old. For more information call the library at (802) 464-8557.

Benefit concert coming

DOVER - Singer-songwriter Seth Yacovone will be performing solo acoustic guitar Sunday, October 10, 2 to 4 pm, at Dover Town Park on Route 100. The concert is to benefit the East Dover Volunteer Fire Department. Originally from Morrisville, Yacavone has been playing guitar since he was 8, and...

Stratton Mountain will be holding its annual fall festival beginning October 9.

HarvestFest coming to mountain

STRATTON - Stratton’s HarvestFest will bring flannels and fall cheer with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of mountain biking and scenic lift rides.
HarvestFest Weekend at Stratton Mountain will begin Saturday...