Community Events

Community club potluck

HALIFAX- The Halifax Community Club will host a community potluck dinner from 5 to 7 pm, on Saturday, June 23, at the Community Hall, 20 Brook Road.
Anyone who lives in or near Halifax, has family or friends in the community or participates in community activities such as tai chi, yoga...

Dance party, contest

WILMINGTON- Salsa in all its forms will be part of the 2018 Salsa Contest and Dance party, presented by Wilmington Works. The event takes place Saturday, June 16, at Historic Memorial Hall. Starting at 4:30 pm, salsas made by local chefs will be available for judging. For $5, visitors will get a...

Annual car show

BENNINGTON- On Saturday, June 16, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Vermont Veterans’ Home and the State Line Car Club invite the public to enjoy the classic cars that will be on display at the Veterans’ Home campus at 325 North Street. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Rain date...

Wilmington Works hopes a business plan competition will spur a new business in the village.

Competition could net business $20K

WILMINGTON- Starting May 24, Wilmington Works is kicking off a business plan competition: “Make it on Main Street: The Wilmington Downtown Business Challenge.”
The competition invites entrepreneurs to submit their idea for a brick and mortar business between Thursday, May 24, and Sunday,...

Don’t miss Thursday mornings with the Romeos

WILMINGTON- The parking lot at North Star Pizza on Route 100 in Wilmington is nearly full around 8 am any Thursday. North Star is not open for business but a group of older gents meet there each week as part of the Deerfield Valley’s aging in place initiative. During the winter months 12 to 14...

Water greeter training workshop at Memorial Hall

WILMINGTON- On Friday, May 11, from 3 to 7 pm, all are invited to participate in the Southern Vermont Greeter Training Program Workshop at Memorial Hall. This event is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the town of Wilmington and the Lake Raponda Association. The focus of this...

Looking for new members

WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Trails Committee is seeking additional members to replace some respectfully retired trail soldiers from the line of duty. The committee is seeking members who enjoy having fun working on trails in the woods with a lighthearted group, and is encouraging interested...

Historian shares information on local cairns

WILMINGTON- The Historical Society invites the public to learn about cairns from historian and enthusiast Spencer Crispe.
On Wednesday, May 9, at 7 pm, Crispe will be offering a presentation about local cairns and sharing what he has discovered. This presentation is free, open to the...

Adult dental care day this Saturday

BRATTLEBORO- United Way of Windham County’s eighth annual adult dental care day takes place Saturday, May 5. Registration starts at 7:30 am at the Elks Lodge #1499, 75 Putney Road. Windham County residents in need of fillings and extractions will receive care from local participating dental...

Clean up on Green Up

Green Up Day in Jacksonville and Whitingham WHITINGHAM- Spring has arrived and with it, Vermont’s annual Green Up Day. The first Saturday in May many towns throughout Vermont will receive a spring cleaning. Jacksonville and Whitingham volunteers should meet at the Town Hill...