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Wednesday July 11, 2012

Today

Music/Dance

Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Wednesdays: Zumba Fitness, 12-1; Modern Dance Beginning, 4-5:30; Belly Dance, 5:30-7; Capeoira, 7-9. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.

Zumba Dance Fitness: 4-5 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Exercise Room, below lobby, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Led by Christina Conger. A Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Fee. Information: christina.conger@gmail.com.

BMC Celtic Music Sessions: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Advanced. 7-8 p.m., Intermediate. Learn traditional jigs and reels, and other dance music of Scotland, Ireland and New England. Wednesdays. Fee. Instructors: Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy. Call for further information: Brattleboro Music Center, 802-257-4523 or bmcvt.org.

Irish Music: 6:30-9:30 p.m., J.D. McCliment’s Pub, Route 5, north of Putney Village. Hosted by Roger Kahle, Lissa Schneckenburger and Ethan Hazzard-Watkins. Bring instrument to join in or just listen. Information: 802-257-9234.

Drum Class: 6-7 p.m., Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., Brattleboro. Taught by Namory Keita from Guinea. For all levels. Each

Wednesday. Information: www.namorykeita.com.

West African Dance Class: 7-8:30 p.m., The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. Workshop with Pape Ba of Senegal, West Africa. For all levels. Presented by African Dance Vermont. Live drumming. Sliding scale $12-$15, work exchange available. Wear loose clothes, bring water. Live drumming. Information: 802-258-6475 or www.africandancevermont.com.

Community Jazz Jam Session: 8-10 p.m., Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Studio 222, Brattleboro. Every Wednesday. Run by pianist Eugene Uman. For all musicians and instruments. $3 donation requested from players and listeners. Information: 802-254-9088, info@vtjazz.org. Film

Women’s Center Film: 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way (behind KFC on Putney Road), Brattleboro. Film: "Codes of Gender," hosted by the Women’s Freedom Center. Film explores the claim that gender ideals are the result of ritualized cultural performance. Information: 802-257-5600.

Kids

Preschool Playgroup: 9:30-11 a.m., Bellows Falls Baptist Church. Birth to age 5. For children and their parents or caregivers. Snacks, stories and seasonally-themed activities. Information: Tracy Binet-Perrin, 603-762-5069.

Brattleboro Playgroup: 9:30-11 a.m., Living Memorial Park. For children 0-5 years old with parent or childcare provider. Free snack and simple craft/project provided. Led by Sandy Stark. Sponsored by Early Education Services. Weather permitting. Information: 802-254-3742.

Retreat Farm Petting Farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 350 Linden St., Brattleboro, on Route 30. Visit animals, rain or shine. Costs: Age 2-11, $5; age 12 and older, $6; under 2 years free. Information: 802-257-2240 or info@theretreatfarm.com.

Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Walpole, N.H., Town Library, Ages 2 1/2 to 5. Crafts and stories. Information: 603-756-9806.

Rhyme Time: 10:30-11 a.m., in the Meeting Room next to Children’s Room, Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. For children under 5. Stories, songs, and fun. Information: 802-254-5290 ext. 110.

Boys & Girls Club: 3-7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

Summer Reading and Owls: 6:30 p.m., Townshend Library, 1971 Route 30, Townshend. Michael Clough of Southern Vermont Natural History Museum to present "Owls of Vermont" as part of the "Dream Big -- READ" summer series. Live owls, touchable artifacts and demonstrations. Information: 802-365-4039; www.townshendlibrary.org.

Windham County Activities for Youth: See the Youth Services’ H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth! guide to after school and other activities and programs at www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.

Museums

Tasha Tudor Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 974 Western Ave., West Brattleboro. New exhibit featuring dresses from Tasha Tudor’s historic costume collection. Members free; adults, $5; seniors over 65, $3; ages 6-12, $3; under 6 free. Information: www.tashatudormuseum.org.

Windham County Museum: Noon-5 p.m., Route 30, Newfane. Special exhibit: Diorama of the West River Railroad by artisan Doug Cox. Ongoing exhibits: Civil War collection and battlefield souvenirs, early Vt. furniture, textiles, and portraits, the story of the highwayman, Thunderbolt, early 20th century Windham County photographs. Free admission. Open Wed., Sat. and Sun.

Brooks Memorial Library: 224 Main St., Brattleboro. Check out free museum passes to local area museums: Eric Carle, MASS Mocha, Springfield, Shelburne, Norman Rockwell, Bennington, etc. Reserve online at www.brooks.lib.vt.us, click on "Museum Passes" button. Information: 802-254-5290.

Outdoors/Recreation

Paneurhythmy: 8-9 a.m., Living Memorial Park, Guilford Street, Brattleboro, at the flat area near the top of the hill. Paneurhythmy is a simple sacred circle dance. Each Wednesday and Sunday (weather permitting) until the fall equinox. Free. Information: Rupa Cousins, 802-387-5276.

Swimming: Living Memorial Park, Brattleboro. 11-11:30 a.m., Seniors. 1-4 p.m., General swim. 4-6 p.m., Swim team and parent tot. 6-8 p.m., Family swim and teens. Information: Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept., 802-254-5808.

Seniors’ Walking Program: 11 a.m.-noon, Brattleboro Senior Center, in the gym, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Every Wednesday. Information: 802-257-7570.

Red Clover Rover Fun Run: 6:30 p.m., Upper Dummerston Road, across from Brattleboro Country Club. Rain or shine. Free. All ages and abilities welcome. 1-, 2-, or 3-mile out and back run. Refreshments provided. Information: 603-363-8420 or freidsam2001@gmail.com.

Meals

Dummerston Senior Meal: Noon, Evening Star Grange, Dummerston Center. Sponsored by the Senior Solutions. Prepared by Linda Hellus. Menu: Hot dogs, homemade baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, and a rhubarb dessert. Suggested donation: $3, 60 and over; $4, under 60. Take-outs available, walk-ins welcome. Library books available. Information, reservations or take-outs: 802-254-1138.

Miscellaneous

Blood Pressure Clinics: 10-11 a.m., Bellows Falls Senior Center; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dummerston Center Grange; and 1-1:30 p.m., Elliot Street High Rise, Brattleboro. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vt. & N.H.

Wednesday Farmers’ Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Next to Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Fire-grilled organic pizzas; growers, chefs, and bakers. EBT and debit welcome. Open every Wednesday through October. Information: 802-254-8885; www.brattleborofarmersmarket.com.

Kids’ Clothing Swap: 5-8 p.m., St. Peter’s Catholic Church, North Walpole, N.H. Bring outgrown clothes, trade for clothes that fit. Adult clothing donations welcome, choose without trade. Activities for children. Second Wednesday each month. Sponsored by the Southern River Valley Helping Hands Parents Group.

Ongoing Events

Worn Again Thrift Shop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, Main Street, Saxtons River. Clothing, costume jewelry, footwear, housewares, books, some gift items and more. Some free items. Sponsored by West River Missions. Open Wed., Fri. and Sat.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 9 a.m.-noon, Wed. and Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30, West Townshend. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, footwear; and toys.

The Artist in Each of Us: 10 a.m.-noon, Putney Cares Activities Barn, 54 Kimball Hill Road, behind Noyes House, Putney. Every Wednesday. For all interested seniors, regardless of experience. Variety of materials provided. By donation. Co-sponsored by Putney Cares and Westminster Cares. Information: 802-387-5593 or putneycares@svcable.net. Transportation available.

Hospice Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Experienced Goods Thrift Shop for Brattleboro Area Hospice, 77 Flat St., Brattleboro. Selling quality clothing, books, housewares, furniture and more. Seeking donations, 802-254-5200.

Peer Support Group: Noon-1 p.m., Wednesdays, at Women’s Freedom Center. For women addressing issues of abuse in intimate partner relationships. For directions, 802-257-7364.

Al-Anon: Noon, Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. For those affected by someone else’s addiction. Information: 802-257-5600.

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: 1-6 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, Bellows Falls. 1-3 p.m., Sandwiches, fruit and hot beverages. 1-5:45 p.m., Food shelf available, sign in by 5:46 p.m. Information: 802-463-2217.

Free Water Testing: 1-2 p.m., The Home Depot, 22 Ashbrook Road, Keene, N.H. Bring sample. Tested for PH levels, TDS "Total Dissolved Solids," water hardness, and iron. No charge. Information: Dianne, 603-355-2113, ext. 301. Every Wed.

Recovery Chat: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Less formal group, conversation, games, sharing. Information: 802-257-5600.

Women’s Support Group: 3-4 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Wednesdays. Led by Jane Wheeler, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Information: 802-257-5600.

Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group: 5-6:30 p.m., Brattleboro Area Hospice, 191 Canal St., Brattleboro. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Led by Cheryl Richards. Information: 802-257-0775.

Knitting Circle: 6-8 p.m., Knit or Dye, 41 Main St., Brattleboro. Every Wednesday. All experience levels welcome. Bring knitting, crochet, spinning, or other craft and questions for other knitters.

Overeaters Anonymous: 6-7 p.m., Samuel Elliot Apartments, Hi-Rise, at 107 Elliot St., Brattleboro, second floor, Community Room (Press red button COM to get in). Information: Jude, 802-254-1149.

Meditation Sitting: 7 p.m., Shambhala Meditation Center, 28 Williams St., Brattleboro. All welcome. Information: 802-257-1984. Every Wednesday.

Changing Tides Mental Health Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Tyler Conference Room. Free confidential peer support for those with mental health conditions. Information: Karen, 802-579-5937.

Putney Al-Anon Group: 7 p.m., the Putney Friends Meeting House, Route 5 north of Putney village. For friends and relatives of alcoholics. Every Wednesday. Information: VT 866-972-5266 (toll free); www.vermontalanonalateen.org.

Transcendental Meditation Program: 7:30 p.m., Maharishi Invincibility Center, 24 High St., Midtown Mall, Brattleboro. Free introductory lecture on the TM Program. Every Wednesday and by appointment. Information: 802-246-1020. See www.tm.org and www.davidlynchfoundation.org.

AA, Big Book Discussion: 8:30-10 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5600.

AA Hotline: Toll free, 1-877-851-0181.

BCTV

Brattleboro Channel 8: 7 a.m., Equal Pay Conference - Welcoming Remarks; 8 a.m., Democracy Now! Live; 9 a.m., 3 Mile, Chernobyl, Fukushima: What’s the Link?; 9:45 a.m., Rep. Bernard Sanders at All Souls Church in Brattleboro; 11:40 a.m., Secret of the Seasons; 12 p.m., Marker Ceremony, Vernon’s Unknown Soldier; 12:50 p.m., Brattleboro Citizens Breakfast; 1:30 p.m., The Road to Recovery: Families are the Frontline; 2:30 p.m., 3 Mile, Chernobyl, Fukushima: What’s the Link?; 3:20 p.m., Rally to Support Vermont: Close Vt. Yankee; 6 p.m., Al Jazeera News; 6:30 p.m., Grill Dog Presents: Mexico; 7 p.m., Democracy Now!; 8 p.m., Division 1 Softball Semifinals: Brattleboro at BFA; 9:45 p.m., VTrans Weekly, On The Road; 10 p.m., Japanese Knotweed Workshop 2012; 11:30 p.m., Write the Book: Julia Alvarez.

Brattleboro Channel 10: 8 a.m., Jamaica Selectboard Mtg.; 9:45 a.m., 5:45 Live: Midweek Update; 3:40 p.m., VTrans Weekly, On The Road; 4 p.m., Brattleboro Special Selectboard Mtg.; 8 p.m., 2012 Leland & Gray Graduation; 10 p.m., Dummerston Selectboard Mtg.

Thursday

Music/Dance

Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Thursdays: Core Yoga Fit, 9:30-11:15, Partnering, 2:30-4; Ballet Barre, 4-5; Martha Graham, 5-6:30; Zumba Fitness, 6:30-7:30. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.

Zumba Dance: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Main Street Arts, Saxtons River. Latin-inspired music and moves. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members. Taught by Amanda Gilbert Hodgson and Rachael Shaw. Information: info@mainstreetarts.org or 802-869-2960.

West Swing Lessons: 6-10 p.m., The Putney Inn, Exit 4 off I-91, Putney. Lessons with DanceVermont and Karen Graham. Every Thursday. Information: 802-387-5517.

Open Mic: 7-10 p.m., Marina Restaurant, Route 5, Brattleboro. Hosted by Kevin Parry. Every Thursday. Free. To sign up for a 20-minute slots, call 802-257-7563. Information: www.kevinparrymusic.com.

Live Music: 7-10 p.m., West Dover Inn, Route 100, West Dover. Jim Flynn plays every Thursday. Free. Information: 802-464-5207.

Live Jazz: 7-10 p.m., Rick’s Tavern, Route 30, Newfane. Information: 802-365-4310.

Yellow Barn Concert: 8 p.m., Yellow Barn, The Big Barn, Putney. Works by Haydn, Lunsqui, Harvey, Schoenberg, and Dvorák. Admission $18. Season sponsor: Vermont Public Radio. Box Office, 802-387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org.

Kids

Story Hour: 10 a.m., Butterfield Library, Westminster. Information: 802-722-4891.

Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Westminster West Public Library. Program of books, songs and activities for toddlers and preschoolers. No charge. Information: 802-387-5737 or 802-387-4682.

Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Putney Public Library. Every Thursday. For ages 2 and up. Songs, stories, and crafts for little ones and their caregivers. Information: 802-387-4407.

Children’s Story Hour: 11 a.m., Village Square Booksellers, 32 Square, Bellows Falls. Pat Fowler reading. Reservations: 802-463-9404.

Preschool Storytime: 1:30 p.m., Walpole, N.H., Town Library, ages 2 1/2 to 5. Crafts and stories. Information: 603-756-9806.

Boys & Girls Club: 3-7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. 5:30 p.m., dinner. Information: 802-254-5990.

Museums

Outdoors/Recreation

Senior Bowling: 9:15 a.m., Brattleboro Bowl, Putney Road, Brattleboro. Every Thursday. Bowling for seniors. Information: 802-254-2710 or 802-387-5757.

Strength Training for Seniors: 9:30 a.m., Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Cost: $3 per class; $5 for two. Instructor: Cyndy Gray. Works on building strength on all major muscle groups followed by stretch and relaxation. Information: 802-257-7570.

Meals

Newfane Senior Meal: Noon, Newfane Congregational Church. Sponsored by Senior Solutions. Menu: Cheese puffs, gelatin salad, chicken wings, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and a strawberry dessert. Suggested donation: $3.50 for 60 and over; $4 under 60. Information or reservations: 802-365-7870.

Miscellaneous

Blood Pressure Clinic: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Newfane Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vt. & N.H.

One-on-One Computer Coaching: 1-5 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. Offered by the library and the VTel Community Broadband Team. Free computer skills training program. Learn about computers, how to blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Hour long sessions. Sign up at 802-885-9222 or www.vermontel.com/tech.

Townshend Farmers’ Market: 3:30-6:30 p.m., Townshend Common, junction Route 30 and 35. Fresh seasonal vegetables, berries, eggs, grass-fed meats; fresh baked goods, handmade soaps, hand blown glass, hand carved chairs; dinners. Rain location in the white church. Information: 802-869-2141 or visit Facebook.

Puppet Performance: 5 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals perform. Life-size, handcrafted puppets and marionettes. Free, open to public, all ages welcome. Information: 802-463-4270, bfyouth@sover.net or visit www.rockingham.lib.vt.us.

Open House: 5-7 p.m., Timson Hill Preschool, 13 Timson Hill Road, Williamsville. Explore one-room schoolhouse setting. Becky Graber with stories and songs, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free ice cream. Information or reservations: 802-348-6319.

Putney Free Health Clinic: Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Putney Medical Office, Main Street, Putney. Free, open to all. Information: Putney Family Services: 802-387-2120.

Windham County CERT Meeting: 7 p.m., Putney Firehouse. Civilian Emergency Response Team meeting. New volunteers welcome. Refreshments. Information: Gaila Gulack at ggulack@hotmail.com.

Ongoing Events

Meditation Sittings: 7-7:45 a.m., Vermont Insight Meditation Center, in the Neighbor’s Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Drew, 802-257-1213.

Recovery Chat: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Less formal group, conversation, games, sharing. Information: 802-257-5600.

Craft Workshop: 2-4 p.m., Gassetts Grange, Jct. 10 and 103S, Chester. Every Thursday. Free. Refreshments. Information: Bonnie, 802-875-3500.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Second Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Tyler Conference Room. Information: Bruce Gilman, 802-251-0928.

Spring Forest Qigong: 5-6 p.m., Medicine for the People, 133 Main St., No. 7, Putney. Exercise and meditation class. Meets every Thursday. Details: 802-387-3028, ext. 1.

Narcotics Anonymous: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5600.

Bingo: 6:30-9 p.m., Gassetts Grange, Jct. 10 and 103S, Chester. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Every Thursday. Refreshments. Information: 802-875-3500.

Southern Vermont Scrabble Club: 6-10 p.m., Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St., Brattleboro. All equipment provided. Fee $3 to help cover room rental. First-timers play free. Every Thursday. Information: Ed at ed.liebfried@gmail.com or 971-344-8730.

Dedicated Dads Making a Difference: 6-8 p.m., Early Education Services, 122 Birge St., Brattleboro. Free fathers support group. Dinner and child care provided. Information: Josh Miller, 802-254-3742, ext. 172.

Toastmasters: 6-7:30 p.m., at Marlboro College Graduate Center, Room 2E, 28 Vernon St., Brattleboro. Toastmasters International. Improve communication, leadership skills, running effective meetings, and learn to think on your feet. Nurturing environment. Second and fourth Thursdays. Visitors welcome. Refreshments. Information: www.brattleboro.freetoasthost.ws.

Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brew Barry Conference Room 3, 17 Belmont Ave. Information: Lee, 802-258-4869.

Meditation Group: 7-7:45 p.m., The Center for Mindful Inquiry, third floor of old Paramount building, Main Street, across from High Street, Brattleboro. Entrance in alleyway. Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Group. Each Thursday. All welcome. Cushions and chairs available. Information: 802-257-1984.

Al-Anon: 7-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Tyler Conference Center, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Toll free, 1-866-972-5266.

AA, Food and Fellowship: 7-11 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. 7-8 p.m., potluck dinner; 8-9 p.m., step meeting; 9-11 p.m., fellowship and sharing. Information: 802-257-5600.

Zen Meditation: 7:30-9 p.m., in Guilford. No charge. Beginners welcome. Information: 802-257-9425.