Community Events

Barbara Crane, “On the Fence: Cat’s Gift,” Polaroid Polacolor Type 808

Celebrate 25 years with Vermont Center for Photography

BRATTLEBORO- All are welcome to join on Saturday, October 14, from 6 to 9 pm, to celebrate and recognize the 25 years that Vermont Center for Photography has been operating as a hub for the photographic arts.
Come enjoy food, drinks, live music, and an inaugural silent auction fundraiser...

University of Hartford local graduates

WEST HARTFORD, CT- Congratulations to the University of Hartford Class of 2023. Local graduates include Caroline Mehner, of West Wardsboro, VT, and Samuel Thibault, of Williamsville, VT.
Visit www.hartford.edu for more information.

Waste facility now open

BENNINGTON- The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance has opened the region’s new household hazardous waste collection facility to the public.
The facility, now open through October, provides residents of southwestern Vermont an opportunity to safely dispose of items like cleaning...

Housing projects receive grants

BRATTLEBORO- The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has awarded funding to three projects in the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust’s homeownership center. Two received missing middle-income funds and one received Vermont affordable housing tax credits. The tax credits will yield equity...

Rachael Trill

Conflict resolution services available

Brattleboro- Have a conflict with a neighbor? Looking for restorative practices training for a group or business? Youth Services offers a new restorative practices program, Circle Up, to provide community conflict support through circle facilitation and training in restorative practices.
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State offers assistance to BIPOC businesses and entrepreneurs

VERMONT- Gov. Phil Scott and officials from the Department of Economic Development and Vermont Professionals of Color Network recently announced a new partnership to provide technical assistance and development services to Black, Indigenous, and persons of color business owners and professionals...

Insight photography classes for youth

BRATTLEBORO- Insight photography classes this fall have something for everyone from those new to photography to those comfortable working in manual mode. Classes are open to youth 11 to 18 years old. Class fees are on a sliding scale and all equipment is provided. Reach out with any questions at...

Make a pit stop during the Gallery Walk this Friday

BRATTLEBORO- “The Long Way” an exhibition of new drawings by artist and musician Aron Namenwirth, will open with an artist’s reception from 5 to 9 pm at 118 Elliot Street during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on Friday, October 6.
Drawing and painting have been a practice Namenwirth has...

Beer tasting for a good cause

WILMINGTON- River Valley Market and RVQ Smokehouse will be having a beer tasting on Sunday, October 8, from 2 to 5 pm. Sample Vermont craft beer from Foam Brewery, 14th Star, Lawson’s Finest, and Mount Holly. Enjoy pulled pork sliders and brisket chili from RVQ Smokehouse.
Organizers are...

Windham County 4-H club members racking up wins at the Big E. Photo by Mary Fay.

Big wins at the Big E for Windham County 4-H club members

WINDHAM COUNTY- Ten Vermont 4-H horse club members recently returned from West Springfield, MA, where they competed in the 4-H horse show and other equine events at the Eastern States Exposition. The 4-H horse events took place September 21-23.
The Windham County 4-H club members who...