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Cantrip

An evening of music

DUMMERSTON - Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of Celtic music by high-energy bagpipes, fiddle, and guitar trio Cantrip as part of the 2021 Next Stage “Bandwagon Summer Series” on Saturday, September 11, at 5 pm at Scott Farm, 707 Kipling Road. Special guests include...

Meatball and veg senior meal

HALIFAX - The next senior meal will be Friday, September 17, at noon, at Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road. The menu will consist of meatballs in a special sauce, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, and dessert. All seniors are welcome.
A free-will donation of $3 is asked but not mandatory....

Photo by Laura Corbet.

ANUFF meeting in afternoon

WEST TOWNSHEND - The wildlings of A Neighborhood Uniting For Fuelwood will be holding a rare afternoon session at 1, Saturday, September 11, at Shaun and Katie’s place on 1676 Windham Hill Road.
There’ll be a need for chainsaws, splitters, wheelbarrows, mauls, and pickup trucks. Parking...

Presentation on being executor

BRATTLEBORO - Taking Steps Brattleboro will present “Being an executor: What you need to know” with presenters Amelia W.L. Darrow, Esq. and Robert Szpila on Thursday, September 16, 4 to 5:30 pm at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center.
This event is free, however registration is required...

Methodist tag sale weekend

WARDSBORO - The structural restoration project for the Methodist Church will hold a tag sale fundraiser on Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the garage adjacent to the Wardsboro Public Library. In addition, the library will hold its monthly book...

First Baptist senior brunch

READSBORO - The senior community lunch at the First Baptist Church will be held on Wednesday, September 8, at noon. The meal will be a brunch including pancakes, hash browns, tiny franks, taco salad, and fruit.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations of $3.50 are suggested. For orders or...

Brewers festival returning to Mount Snow this Saturday

DOVER - The 26th annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival, a renowned celebration of beer, music, and food, is back Saturday, September 4, from noon to 5:30 pm. This year’s version will be scaled back to maintain safety protocols but a great time and fantastic beers are still promised.
Enjoy 20...

Sci-fi film showcases VT talent

MANCHESTER - The Western Terrestrials’ film “The Ballad of Ethan Alien,” a 75-minute sci-fi musical created entirely during the pandemic, will be shown at Town Green on Wednesday, September 8. Special musical guest Bob Stannard will make an appearance.
“The Ballad of Ethan Alien” is a film...

Julian Gerstin Sextet

Concerts mark holiday weekend

WINDHAM COUNTY - Labor Day weekend will be marked by myriad concerts around Windham County.
On Friday, September 3, from 5 to 7 pm, the Williamsville-based music duo, Bard Owl, will play the West Townshend Farmers’ Market. Bard Owl has been playing the region since 2016, offering sweet...

Garlic festival celebrates crop

BENNINGTON - On Saturday, September 4, Bennington will transform into “Garlic Town, USA” in celebration of all things garlic and the Vermont harvest.
All of downtown Bennington will be open to the public. Free entertainment will occur all day long at the Splash Pad. Restaurants will have...