Community Events

The NewBrook Fire and Rescue sign

Fire department holds auction

NEWFANE - The annual silent auction to benefit NewBrook Fire and Rescue will go live Saturday, November 30, through Monday, December 9. This year’s auction will be dedicated to the current fundraising effort to help pay for the new firetruck that has been ordered to replace aging equipment. The...

An example of a sponsored placard.

Winter season sponsorships offered

WILMINGTON - The MOOver is offering winter season sponsorships to individuals, families or companies who wish to have their name put on a bus this winter.
For a $300 donation, a sponsor can name the bus and have their last name and hometown applied to a 12-inch by 12-inch placard mounted...

Grace Cottage Hospital

Help support hospital this Giving Tuesday

TOWNSHEND – After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy during the season of gratitude. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, December 3.
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is asking for Giving Tuesday donations for the purchase...

“Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” holiday shopping campaign kicks off

WILMINGTON - Starting Sunday, December 1, holiday shoppers are once again invited to join in the annual “Eat, Sleep, Shop Local” holiday shopping campaign and earn rewards for shopping and dining with local merchants.
Shopping locally benefits the community and the small businesses that...

The West Dover Congregational Church Loose Knit Group have been packaging bags each Friday for children that don’t have enough to eat.

The West Dover Congregational Church Loose Knit Group have been packaging bags each Friday for children that don’t have enough to eat.

Group supports food insecure children

DOVER - During the busy Thanksgiving holiday, please remember that there are local children who do not always have enough food to eat.
They do have food at school Monday through Friday but on the weekends, food may be scarce. It’s hard to believe that in this beautiful community there are...

Radio club offers testing opportunities

TOWNSHEND - The West River Radio Club will offer testing opportunities for those who are ready to obtain or upgrade their Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license on Saturday, December 7, at 10:30 am at the Townshend Town Hall, 2006 Route 30.
Participants wishing to take any exam...

Thanksgiving Day service

BRATTLEBORO - A Thanksgiving Day service for the community is planned for 10:30 am, Thursday, November 28, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 57 Putney Road.
The service includes readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures...

Smiling Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts hold information sessions

SOUTHERN VERMONT - This year Girl Scouts launched their campaign, “Your Year of Friendship,” celebrating the adventure, discovery, and fun of new friends. Girls in kindergarten to third grade and their caregiver are invited to explore what Girl Scouts are all about.
Come explore what Girl...

Participants take part in an activity table during a past Small Business Saturday.

Participants take part in an activity table during a past Small Business Saturday.

Festive activities for Small Business Saturday

BENNINGTON - The Better Bennington Corporation will hold a festive celebration for Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30, from 1 to 4 pm. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to support local businesses while enjoying family-friendly activities, holiday cheer...

Solid waste facility finishes its first year

BENNINGTON - Having just ended its first full season, the Bennington County Household Hazardous Waste collection facility reported over 30 tons of waste accepted from 327 households and six small businesses.
A total of 61,280 lbs of waste was collected during this year’s 23-week season...