community events

Free screening of “Six Minutes to Midnight”

DOVER - On Tuesday, October 12, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “Six Minutes to Midnight,” starring Judi Dench, Eddie Izzard, James D’Arcy, and David Schofield. Showtime will be 5:30 pm. Runtime is 99 minutes. The film is rated PG-13. This event is free and open to the public...

Hoist a stein at Mount Snow on Saturday.

Oktoberfest back on the mountain

DOVER - Mount Snow Oktoberfest is back on Saturday, October 9, from 11 am to 5 pm. This year’s version will be scaled back, but will still offer the beer, schnitzel, and music that participants love. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare....

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.

Plates, authors, history at Brooks

BRATTLEBORO - The Brooks Memorial Library is hosting events this week.
The library will begin the 40th annual Design-A-Plate workshop. It will be a take-home project again this year. Pickup starts Friday, October 1. Drop off plates by Wednesday, October 13.
On Saturday, October 2,...

The I/O Ensemble will perform at the Clark Art Institute Saturday, October 2. Photo by Keith Forman.

Free admission, events at Clark Art Institute

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA - Several events will be happening at the Clark Art Institute this weekend.
On Saturday, October 2, The Williams College Percussion Ensemble will perform Eliza Brown’s 2018 piece “Masque-Rondeau,” under the direction of Matthew Gold, as a part of the group’s continuing I/O...

“The Farewell”

DOVER - On Monday, October 4, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “The Farewell.” Showtime is 5:30 pm. The runtime is 90 minutes. This film is rated PG. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

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...

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...