Community Events

Holiday reading

JACKSONVILLE- On Sunday, December 16, at 3 pm, the Whitingham Free Public Library, invites community members to join for a reading of “A Christmas Memory,” written by Truman Capote, followed by holiday refreshments. This event has become a holiday tradition at the library and is free and open...

Community lunch Wednesday

READSBORO- The December senior community lunch will be served on Wednesday, December 12, at noon, at the First Baptist Church, 7030 Main Street. Seniors are encouraged to come and enjoy a bit of Christmas celebration with friends. The menu includes roast pork, potato, gravy, squash, holiday...

Bank collecting toys for kids

WILMINGTON- The holidays are here and along with the bustle of the season comes the time of year to give back. Shoppers donate spare change, offices host food drives, and groups of family and friends come together to volunteer. Community Bank NA is once again joining the festive spirit this year...

Tree of Warmth seeking winter clothing contributions for needy

WILMINGTON- People’s United Bank, Wilmington branch, and its Women In Leadership chapter invite the public to participate in the Tree of Warmth spirit of giving event.
All that is needed to participate is to bring in handmade, new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to drape...

Restaurant toy drive

The Last Chair, 267 VT Route 100 in Dover, is participating in Toys For Kids. Bring in a new, unused toy between now and Saturday, December 15, and get a free appetizer. Limit one appetizer per family. All toys collected will go to Vermont families. For more information call (802) 464-1133.

Abenaki artifact library talk

WARDSBORO- On Tuesday, December 11, at 7 pm, at the Wardsboro Library on Main Street, there will be an Abenaki artifact presentation with Chief Roger Longtoe Sheehan.
Sheehan is chief of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, based in southern Vermont. He and his wife Linda will talk on various Abenaki...

Blood pressure clinic

TOWNSHEND- On Thursday, December 13, Grace Cottage Family Health will host a free blood pressure clinic, run by Community Health team member Bill Monahan, RN.
Those over 50 who have been told they have high blood pressure or who do not know their blood pressure are encouraged to attend....

Free breakfast

WILMINGTON- Brattleboro Savings & Loan is celebrating the grand opening of the downtown branch by offering free breakfast from 7 to 10 am to community members who stop in Thursday, December 13 to Saturday, December 15. For more information call (802) 464-2330.

Turn in your receipts from participating merchants to the Deerfield Valley Southern Vermont Chamber of Commerce through December 24 to earn a $5 coupon.

Shop local, earn rewards

WILMINGTON- Holiday shoppers are once again invited to join in the annual “Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” holiday shopping campaign sponsored by Wilmington Works along with the town of Wilmington event fund. Keep shopping dollars local and earn rewards that can be spent in any participating shop in town...

Holiday cookie exchange

JACKSONVILLE- The annual holiday cookie exchange will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 1:30 pm, in the downstairs of the Whitingham church.
Participants are asked to bring three dozen cookies to swap and some for snacking. Juice will be provided. All are welcome.
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