Leisure

Spooky writing workshops tackle ghosts, monsters

BRATTLEBORO - Hooker-Dunham Theatre is offering two spooky writing workshops this October, hosted by GennaRose Nethercott.
The first, “Ghost Lab,” will take place on Sunday, October 24, at 2 pm. Like many people, ghosts spent more than a year confined to their home, floating from room to...

FAFSA application virtual walkthrough

VERMONT - Whether new to filling out the 2022 FAFSA or just have questions, mark a calendar for the free, live, online Vermont Student Assistance Corporation “Shows You How” webinar, simulcast to Facebook on Tuesday, October 26, from 6 to 7 pm. VSAC outreach counselor Carrie Harlow will walk...

Open house at academy

CHARLEMONT, MA - This year the Academy at Charlemont’s in-person, on-campus open house is on Sunday, October 24, from 1 to 3 pm. Hear what student panelists have to say about their academy experiences, chat with faculty and admissions staff, and take a walk through campus.
Those planning...

Kids art programs beginning

NORTH BENNINGTON - Sage Street Mill and Soulspace announce fall after-school studio-based arts and wellness opportunities for kids. Young artists ages 6 to 12 have a unique opportunity to experience regular weekly access to studio space and nature trails in order to explore and build their skills...

Show celebrates land, community

BRATTLEBORO - On Saturday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, Nimble Arts, in collaboration with Circus Minimus, will host the second annual Circus in Place. Three shows will be performed daily at 12, 2, and 4 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.nimblearts.org.
This all-ages event...

Early Black state poet to be honored in Guilford

GUILFORD - The Brattleboro Words Trail is collaborating with community partners to host an official unveiling of a state historic marker recognizing the achievements of the nation’s first African-American poet Lucy Terry Prince, and her husband Abijah Prince. The two were early Black landowners...

Much ado

BRATTLEBORO - The New England Youth Theatre’s Summer Shakespeare film project makes its worldwide premiere with “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Latchis Main Theatre on Sunday, October 17, at 1 pm. The film features 12 student actors and crew members, ages 12 to 18. Tickets are $10 at www.neyt....

“The Green Knight”

DOVER - On Monday, October 18, the Dover Free Library will present “The Green Knight.” Showtime is 5 pm. Runtime is 129 minutes. The film is rated R. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

A scene from BMAC’s 2018 domino toppling extravaganza. Photo by Michelle Frehsee

Domino toppling weekend at Latchis, BMAC

BRATTLEBORO - Dominoes will dominate downtown for one weekend, with two events celebrating the art and science of domino toppling.
First, domino toppling sensation Lily Hevesh will attend the screening of the documentary film, “Lily Topples the World,” about her rise as an internationally...

Church tag sale

JACKSONVILLE -The Jacksonville Community Church on Route 112 will host a rummage and tag sale Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be a selection of all seasonal clothing with a large selection of XL sizes. Social distancing will be encouraged and masks will be...