Community Events

Local churches take part in national prayer day

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Four local churches will participate in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3. Services will be at Whitingham Church from 8 to 9 am with refreshments following; Readsboro Baptist Church from 11 am to 12 pm with a light lunch following; Jacksonville Community Church from...

Free movie night

DOVER- On Monday, April 30, the Dover free library presents the feature film “The Post” staring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. Showtime for this film is 5:30 pm. Runtime is 116 minutes. This film is rated PG-13.
On Tuesday, May 1, the movie night feature film is “The Greatest Showman”...

Forest service to hold meeting for input on plans

MANCHESTER- The US Forest Service is hosting an open house public meeting for anyone interested to learn about the proposed Somerset Integrated Resource Project located on the Green Mountain National Forest, Manchester ranger district.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, from 6...

Are you feelin’ lucky?

READSBORO- The Readsboro Inn is kicking off season two of Texas no hold ‘em free poker games. Open to all players from beginners to pros, this free event happens every Tuesday with the first game starting at 6 pm and the second at 7:30 pm. For more information call (802) 423-7077.

Help options

BRATTLEBORO- On Friday, April 20, at 12:30 pm, members of The Hive, a grassroots mutual support network dedicated to creating spaces for people to support each other to survive and thrive outside of systems and services, will discuss alternatives to calling 911 when handling emotional and mental...

Free screening on disappearing desert lions

BRATTLEBORO- On Saturday, April 21, at 7 pm, CLAWS Conservancy presents a free screening of “Vanishing Kings: Desert Lions of the Namib” hosted by National Geographic explorer Dr. Andrew Stein.
The award-winning documentary by Will and Lianne Steenkamp follows five male lions in their journey...

Poetry, pie at library

DOVER- The Dover Free Library is inviting all local poets to participate in a poetry reading and pie-eating event on Saturday, April 21, at 12 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a pie to share. All ages welcome.
For more information call (802) 348-7488 or visit www....

Support group for food addicts

TOWNSHEND - Grace Cottage is offering a free support group for the community called “Overcoming Addictive Food Behavior,” starting Wednesday, April 18, and meeting for 11 weeks. Registration is required.
The group will be facilitated by behavioral health specialist Caroline Chase and health...

Tag, food sale items sought

READSBORO- The fellowship group of the First Baptist Church of Readsboro met recently to make plans for a tag sale and food sale to be held on Saturday, May 19, at the church. They welcome good clean items excluding clothing. The food sale will include baked items, savory dishes, candies, and...

Movie nights at the library

DOVER- On Monday, April 9, the Dover Free Library presents the feature film “Lady Macbeth,” starring Anton Palmer, Christopher Fairbank, Cliff Burnett, Cosmo Jarvis, Fleur Houdijk, Florence Pugh, Golda Rosheuvel, Naomi Ackie, Paul Hilton, and Rebecca Manley. Showtime is 5:30 pm. Runtime is 90...