Community Events

People gather to watch a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new extension of the waiting area of the emergency department at Grace Cottage Hospital last year.

People gather to watch a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new extension of the waiting area of the emergency department at Grace Cottage Hospital last year.

Hospital hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

TOWNSHEND –The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s new Outpatient Rehabilitation Services building on Wednesday, December 18, at 12 pm. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, a one-hour open house will be held to give attendees an...

Deborah Lee Luskin

Eighth annual supportive writing circle

NEWFANE - The eighth annual “Writing to the Light,” a supportive writing circle led by writer and educator Deborah Lee Luskin, will take place in person Sunday, December 15, at the Moore Free Library, 23 West Street. The workshop will start promptly at 1 and end at 4 pm. No registration is...

Next senior meal

HALIFAX- Friday, November 20, is the next senior meal, serving at noon at the community hall.
Menu items include baked ham, potato, veggie, applesauce, roll, and dessert. All are welcome. Seniors age 60 and older are asked for a free will donation of $3. Those under 60 are asked for $4....

Input wanted on prevention efforts

WINDHAM COUNTY - West River Valley Thrives is reaching out to community members of Newfane, Brookline, Townshend, Windham, Jamaica, Wardsboro, and Marlboro to gather vital input on shaping the future of youth prevention efforts in the area.
Thrives invites all community members to join a...

Tips for dealing with waste during the holidays

BRATTLEBORO - With the holidays on the horizon, many are bracing for increased amounts of trash, recycling, and composting. Gifts and gatherings can produce a lot of waste, as much as 25% more than usual, and Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) would like to assist in detangling the...

From left to right: Deerfield Valley Lions Club President Wanda Walkowiak, secretary Kate Follet, Jenevieve Penk, The Dover School Principal Tracey Gamache, and Kristen Williams.

From left to right: Deerfield Valley Lions Club President Wanda Walkowiak, secretary Kate Follet, Jenevieve Penk, The Dover School Principal Tracey Gamache, and Kristen Williams.

Lions Club supports new theater group

DEERFIELD VALLEY - The Deerfield Valley Lions Club showed their support of the newly formed River Valley Youth Theater Group by presenting a $500 check. Several students from their prior play of “Peter Pan” gave an enjoyable musical snippet to the Lions Club in September. They were accompanied by...

Festivities at a past event Photo credit: Craig Hunt

Festivities at a past event Photo credit: Craig Hunt

Event celebrates start of holiday season

TOWNSHEND - Neighboring communities are invited to celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, December 8, in the village center.
From 10 am to 3 pm that day a craft fair will be open downstairs in the Townshend Town Hall. From 12 to 4 pm, there will be a Festival of Trees upstairs in the...

Mountain Medical Services is located at the base of Mount Snow.

Mountain Medical Services is located at the base of Mount Snow.

Walk-in medical clinic opens for season

DOVER - Mountain Medical Services, a walk-in medical clinic located at the base of Mount Snow, is opening for the season on Saturday, December 7.
Mountain Medical Services is owned and operated by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, a member of Dartmouth Health, and operates seasonally,...

Nature programs for families and children

BRATTLEBORO - The Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) will offer two special programs this month.
On Saturday, December 7, BEEC will offer “Hike & Seek: Family Adventures,” from 10 am to 12 pm. Join BEEC and The Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro on a free guided outdoor...

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Church offers service of lessons and carols

BRATTLEBORO - A service of lessons and carols will be offered Sunday, December 8, at 4 pm, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Avenue, at the corner of Putney Road.
In addition to readings for the season and congregational singing of Advent carols, St. Michael’s Choir will offer...