Community Events

Game show at the Hooker-Durham Theater

BRATTLEBORO - “Thorn In My Side” returns to the Hooker-Dunham Theater and Gallery on Thursday, January 18, at 8 pm.
“Thorn In My Side” is an original, award-winning game show created by Ben Stockman, Colin Hinckley, James Gelter, Jesse Tidd, and Shannon Ward. Each month, three contestants...

Public invited to celebrate new art and entertainment space

WILMINGTON - Arthouse, located in the heart of Wilmington’s downtown historic district, will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, January 13, with an intimate art exhibit called “Generations,” live music by the Jacksonville Blues Band, a “Power of the Gong” workshop taught by...

Illustration of The Townshend Country Store.

Illustration of The Townshend Country Store.

West River Community Project celebrates support, expands programs

TOWNSHEND - The West River Community project and West Townshend Country Store wanted to take a moment to thank the community for their support throughout the past year. As they look back upon 2023 and welcome in 2024, they reflect on some of their achievements of the past year and looking toward...

Hospice to host Death Cafe

BRATTLEBORO - On Saturday, January 20, from 1 to 3 pm, Brattleboro Area Hospice will be hosting a Death Cafe at Putney Friends Meeting. This event will take place at 17 Bellows Falls Road.
At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat snacks, drink tea, and discuss death. The...

Coffee chat with legislators

WILMINGTON - There will be a Legislative Coffee Chat on Monday, January 8, at The Village Roost. Join members of the chamber, community, and local officials for coffee and discussion with state officials. Coffee and treats will be available for purchase. The event runs from 8 to 9:30 am. Rep....

Senior meal at First Baptist Church

READSBORO - Start the new year by joining the group of faithful at the First Baptist Church monthly senior meal. It will be held at noon on Wednesday, January 10. The menu will be beef stew, cole slaw, rolls, and apple cherry crisp with ice cream. All are welcome to come and bring friends....

Club for readers and introverts

DOVER - It’s as simple as bringing a book, sitting down, and reading with friends. Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 500 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in person and online to read together in...

Pasta-making demonstration

WILMINGTON - Pettee Memorial Library Cookbook Club will host an event called “Pasta Shapes and Sauces.” The event is Wednesday, January 10, at 6 pm. Attendees will see a pasta-making demonstration with Joe Santosuosso, try their hand with a ravioli press, and talk about their favorite pasta...

Weekly winter workshops

BRATTLEBORO - Registration for winter session weekly classes is open. No matter someone’s age or aspiration, New England Center for Circus Arts has programming that fits.
They have juggling, tumbling, aerial yoga, aerial fitness, fabric (aerial silks), trapeze, trampoline, and much more....

Primary medical care offices have achieved national recognition

BENNINGTON—Southwestern Vermont Medical Center announced its primary care offices in Vermont—SVMC Northshire Campus, Deerfield Campus, Pownal Campus, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics—have achieved national recognition for providing personalized, effective, and efficient primary care.
The...