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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 comfortable,
Yellow Barn Community Concert: 8 p.m., Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro. Works by Ravel and Ginastera. Admission free. Information: 802-387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org.
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. 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: Noon-6 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Programs, activities, special events and use of facilities available for ages 10 to 18. Information: 802-254-5990.
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., Townshend Library, 1971 Route 30, Townshend. Children are welcome to wear PJs or nightgowns to the next-to-last "Dream Big -- Read" summer program. Bring favorite stuffed animals. 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 Vermont 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 Lunch: Noon, Evening Star Grange, Dummerston Center. Sponsored by the Grange and Senior Solutions. Chefs: Sallie May and Larry Lynch Jr. Indoor picnic with hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, broccoli salad, chips; slices of tomato, lettuce, and sauerkraut; chocolate chip cookies and ice cream or watermelon. Takeouts available at 802-254-1138 on Wednesday morning. Suggested donation: $3, 60 and over; $4, under 60. All welcome. Reservations not necessary.
Miscellaneous
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.
Blood Pressure Clinic: 11:15 a.m.-noon, Melrose Terrace Community Room, West Brattleboro. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vt. & N.H.
Identity Theft Presentation: 2 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Presented by the Internal Revenue Service and the Vermont State Police. Free, steps to take if identity has been stolen and useful prevention tips. For individuals and businesses. Speakers followed by question and answer session. Information: Christine Speidel of Vermont Legal Aid, 802-885-5181. Library: 802-463-4270.
Guilford Reads: 6:30-8 p.m., Guilford Free Library, Guilford. Discussion of "Bull Run," a novel that explores the first major land battle of the Civil War through the experiences of 16 different characters. Books at the library, the Town Office, the Historical Society and the Guilford Community Church. No charge. Information: 802-254-6545.
Local Voices: 7-8:30 p.m., Moore Free Library, 23 West St., Newfane. A group of local writers who meet the last Wednesday each month. Open to all aspiring writers, or those interested in hearing what local writers are doing. Information: Meris Morrison, Librarian, 802-365-7948 Tues.-Fri., 1-5 p.m., or moorefreelibrary.org.
Putney Progressive Caucus: 8 p.m., Putney Town Hall. Nomination of candidates for justice of the peace. All interested Progressives welcome. Information: Anne Fines, 802-387-4330.
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.
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.
Meditation Sitting: 7 p.m., Shambhala Meditation Center, 28 Williams St., Brattleboro. All welcome. Information: 802-257-1984. Every Wednesday.
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: 7:20 a.m., Action Conversations: Bellows Falls; 8 a.m., Democracy Now!, Live; 9 a.m., Words of Peace: "P. Rawat in Brazil"; 9:30 a.m., My Vineyard Vacation 2012; 10:15 a.m., Concrete Quilt; 10:30 a.m., New England Cooks: Chef Jeffrey Lang, The Alchemist; 11:30 a.m., The Road to Recovery: Partnering with Youth; 12:30 p.m., Pulse of Brattleboro, Go Skateboard Day; 1:30 p.m., Brattleboro Citizens Breakfast; 2:05 p.m., Riverbank Church: Heroes and Villians: Samson 1; 2:56 p.m., Shine: Spirit Bear; 3 p.m., The Art of the Press Release: Putney; 4:30 p.m., Library Lecture: Douglas A. Wissing; 5:45 p.m., 5:45 Live Midweek Report; 6 p.m., Al Jazeera News; 6:30 p.m., Marijuana Resolve: Gateway to Health; 7 p.m., Democracy Now!; 8 p.m., New England Cooks: Chef Jeffrey Lang, The Alchemist; 9 p.m., The Rhema Word; 10 p.m., Agape Christian Fellowship: Political Witchcraft; 11:30 p.m., Community Medical School: Depression and Stress.
Brattleboro Channel 10: 9 a.m., Putney Selectboard Mtg.; 10 a.m., 5:45 Live Midweek Report; 10:15 a.m., Jamaica Selectboard Mtg.; 12:30 p.m., Montpelier Connection with Jeanette White; 1 p.m., Brattleboro Development Review Board; 2:30 p.m., True North Reports: (R) Candidate for Vt. Atty. Gen. Jack McMullen; 3 p.m., Townshend Selectboard Mtg.; 5 p.m., Brattleboro Selectboard Mtg.; 8 p.m., Brattleboro Planning Commission Mtg.; 11 p.m., Green Mountain Care Public Hearing: Brattleboro.
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 Hersant, Ravel, Bridge, and Tchaikovsky. Admission $18. Information: 802-387-6637 or info@yellowbarn.org. Tickets: Box Office, 802-387-6637.
Theater
Live Performance: 7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre, corner of Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. Theresa Rebeck’s "Mauritius." A rare find propels a young girl into a hurricane of deception, manipulation, violence and survival. Mature language. Directed by Sam Pilo. Thursdays $12 (students and two-fers $6). Toll free box office 877-666-1855. Information: www.actors-theatre.info; actorstheatre2@gmail.com.
Kids
Story Hour: 10 a.m., Butterfield Library, Westminster. Information: 802-722-4891.
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.
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.
Boys & Girls Club: Noon-6 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Programs, activities, special events and use of facilities available for ages 10 to 18. Information: 802-254-5990.
Preschool Storytime: 1:30 p.m., Walpole, N.H., Town Library, ages 2 1/2 to 5. Crafts and stories. Information: 603-756-9806.
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.
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.
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.
Meals
Williamsville Senior Meal: Noon, at the Williamsville Hall. Seasonal luncheon with Chef Stephanie. Door prize. Library books available. Information: 802-348-6301. Sponsored by Senior Solutions and the Williamsville Hall Committee.
Miscellaneous
Blood Pressure Clinic: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jacksonville Municipal Center. 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.
Parenting Workshop: 2-4 p.m., The Greater Falls Prevention Coalition (GFPC), Bellows Falls. Free workshop, "Guiding Good Choices." Led by GFPC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator. Support and skill-building for parents of children ages 8-13. Childcare and light food available. Every Thursday for five weeks starting July 26. To register: Deb Witkus at 802-463-9927 ext. 212 or gfpc4parents@gmail.com.
Parenting Workshop: 2:30 p.m., Sprout Natural Parenting, 57 Elliot St., Brattleboro. "Baby Wearing" with Michelle Stephens. Learn about different baby carriers available. Free. To sign up: 802-254-2600.
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. Thursdays through Oct. 11.
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.
Dummerston Democrats: 7 p.m., at the Historical Society, 1523 Middle Road, adjacent to the Dummerston Town Office. Democrats in Dummerston to caucus to nominate candidates for Justice of the Peace. Information: 802-257-1020.
Owls of Vermont: 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, Main Room, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. See live owls presented by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Learn about owl species of the Northeast. Touchable artifacts, slide show and interactive demonstrations. Free. All welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library and the Children’s Room. Information: 802-254-5290 ext. 110.
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.
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.
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.
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. Welcoming environment stressing fun, friendship while respecting the rules and customs of competitive play. 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.
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.
