Community Events

Pet vaccination clinic coming

JACKSONVILLE- The town clerk of Whitingham will sponsor a pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 7, from 10 am to noon at the Jacksonville firehouse. Dr. Miles A. Powers, of East Dover, will be vaccinating both dogs and cats. The town clerk will be present to issue licenses.
This...

Meckle benefit

DOVER- A dessert social benefit for Kenny Meckle, who has been diagnosed with cancer, will be held on Saturday, February 29, at 6:30 pm at the Dover Town Hall.
There will be a Chinese auction and a silent auction with more than 100 items, including Mount Snow lift tickets and vehicle...

Abbie Corse at the Corse Farm with some dairy cows.

Talk on local dairy farming

Whitingham- Do you buy Organic Valley or Cabot dairy products? Then chances are you’ve sampled milk from contented local cows. For over 150 years, the Corse family has operated a dairy farm in Whitingham. On Monday, February 24, at 6:30 pm, Abbie Corse will visit the Whitingham-Halifax Lions at...

Not all deposits are financial

Brattleboro- Brattleboro Savings & Loan is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, February 24, from 10 am to 3 pm, at 221 Main Street in the community room.
According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with...

Story time yoga during school vacation week

NEWFANE- RiseVT Windham County awarded a grant to the Moore Free Library in Newfane to provide Story Time Yoga during the week of school vacation, February 17 to February 21. Families and caregivers are invited to bring children of any age (children over 10 can come on their own) from 10:30 to 11...

Petitions are in and candidates are ready for Town Meeting elections

Whitingham
There are several contested races in Whitingham — two for school director and one for selectboard.
Trevor Berry and Lesa J. Trowt are running for a one-year seat on the Twin Valley Unified School Board. Neither has served on the board before. Sharon K....

Rotary is accepting grant applications

DEERFIELD VALLEY- The Rotary Club of Deerfield Valley is accepting grant applications for charitable and community service organizations.
Applications received by the Saturday, February 29, deadline are reviewed by the fund board and a decision is made within two weeks. Funding priorities...

Devault joins Gathering Place in new role

DOVER- The Gathering Place has hired a new Care and Services Director to oversee, lead and grow adult day and home care services.
Christine Devault, RN, has over 23 years experience in the medical insurance industry. Devault’s career began with various entry level positions and then...

Sign up now to begin training for bereavement support

BRATTLEBORO- Hospice will hold a seven-week training for bereavement volunteers, Mondays from 5 to 8 pm, March 2 to April 13. This is a chance to be trained and work as a bereavement volunteer for one of the most helpful and exciting organizations in the area. Bereavement volunteers provide...

Special Valentine’s brunch planned

READSBORO- The Friendly Mission Circle will host a festive Valentine brunch as the monthly senior community lunch. All are invited to attend the meal on Thursday, February 12, at noon at the First Baptist Church of Readsboro. Seniors are asked for a suggested donation of $3.50, others are asked...