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Tuesday
Music/Dance
Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Yoga, 9:15-10:15; Tap, 4-5:30 p.m.; Modern dance intermediate, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.
Rumba Dance Series: Brattleboro Ballroom at the Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. Fifth class of a five-week series. Technique, turns, partnership, combinations in American Waltz. Beginners: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Drop-in, $10 for one class; $15 drop-in for both. Air conditioned. Carry dance shoes. Information: 802-348-6671 or ray@shallwedance.biz. Kids
Preschool Playgroup: 9:30-11 a.m., Saxtons River Elementary School, in the gym. Birth to age 5. For children and their parents or caregivers. Snacks, stories and seasonally-themed activities. Information: Tracy Binet-Perrin, 603-762-5069.
Playgroup: 10-11:30 a.m., Athens Community Church. Free and open to ages 0-5. Led by Early Education Outreach Coordinator. Information: 802-258-1673.
Storytime: 10:45 a.m., Guilford Free Library, Guilford. Cathi Wilken or Laura Lawson Tucker to present a program of songs, fingerplays, books and activities for babies, toddlers and older siblings. No charge. Information: 802-254-6545.
Infant/Toddler
Boys & Girls Club: Noon-6 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Programs, activities, special events and use of facilities available for 10-18 year olds. 6-9 p.m., The Junction, Older youth drop-in, 15-22 years old. Information: 802-254-5990.
InterPlay: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Cascading Brook Studio, 216 Williams St., Brattleboro. Information: Judith Reichsman, 802-254-1149, or Stephanie Petkanas, stephaniepetkanas@att.net, rgsart@sover.net or 802-380-4241. Rooted in the transformational power of play, combining movement, storytelling and voice. Wear comfortable clothing. First class is free.
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
Guilford Historical Society Museum: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Guilford Center Road, Guilford. New exhibit featuring Civil War memorabilia. No charge. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays and by appointment, 802-257-0147.
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
Gentle Yoga for Seniors: 9-10 a.m., Putney Cares Activities Barn, 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Tuesdays, $7 per class, with Eva Greene. Classes focus on alignment, balance, and self-acceptance. Information: 802-387-2125.
Qi Gong in Putney: 4:30-6 p.m., second floor
above Front Porch Cafe, in the center of Putney. Learn simple self healing exercises to improve health. Benefit from group healing energy. Tuesdays. Fee. Information or to register: bonniebloom1@gmail.com.
Meals
Congregate Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 a.m., Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, muffin, fruit, juice, yogurt. Suggested donation for seniors over 60, $3.50. All others, $6. Information: 802-257-1236.
Miscellaneous
Blood Donor Day: 1-6 p.m., NewBrook Fire Department, Route 30, Newfane. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. All donors receive a limited edition Fenway Park 100th Year celebration T-shirt. Information or appointment, visit online at redcrosblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Rockingham Library: Closed for construction through Sept. 3, Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. For further information: www.rockingham.lib.vt.us.
Healing Meditation Group: 6 p.m., Jamaica Healing Arts & Wellness Center, West Jamaica. Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, Aug. 21, Sept. 4 and 18, etc. Sitting at 6:30 p.m. Free. Led by Margaret Miller. Information or directions: Margaret@margiesmuse.com or 802-874-7201.
German Lesson/Conversation: Community Room, Dover Free Library. Weekly German Club hosted by the Library. 6:30 p.m., beginners’ lesson. 7 p.m., Fluent speakers and beginners participate in social conversational German. Information: 802-348-7488.
Tropical Bugs and Birds: 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. "Bugs and Birds in the Tropics." Kelly Price, amateur entomologist and state game warden, will speak about his trips to Central and South America in pursuit of insect diversity and his work with professional entomologists. Photographs of insects, birds, the tropical landscape (principally Costa Rica). Sponsored by Southeastern Vermont Audubon Society.
Ongoing Events
Meditation Sittings: Vermont Insight Meditation Center, 7-7:45 a.m., in the Neighbor’s Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Rose, 802-246-1244.
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.
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.
Al-Anon: Noon, Retreat Healthcare, conference room of Starting Now, Anna Marsh Lane, Brattleboro. Open meeting with flexible format.
Caregivers Support Group: 1-2 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Room B, off cafeteria. Contact: Andy Hall, 802-257-8342.
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.
Bereavement Support: Brattleboro Area Hospice, Brattleboro. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Information: 802-257-0775.
The Neighborhood Market: 4-6 p.m., Elliot Street Cafe parking lot, Elliot Street, Brattleboro. Similar to a CSA, people agree to pay farmers for a 15-week share of fresh, local and affordable produce. Payments made weekly, monthly or by season. Cash, check or EBT. Activities, cooking demos, taste tests and cooking classes. Information: Hanna Jenkins, 802-258-8902 or theneighborhoodmarket@gmail.com. Sponsored by Post Oil Solutions.
Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic: 5:30-7 p.m., 81 Belmont Ave. Free health care to those without health insurance.
Depression Support: 5:30 p.m., each Tuesday, Healing Grace Ministries, 55 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro. Free. For anyone feeling depressed, isolated or afraid. Information: 413-824-6381 or 802-368-7561.
Food Shelf Open: 6-7 p.m., Putney Community Center, Christian Square, Putney. Information or to donate: 802-387-8551.
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brew Barry Conference Center 2, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Jain, 802-251-0331.
Paths to Recovery Al-Anon: 6:30-7:30 p.m., every Tuesday, Deerfield Valley Health Center, junction Rt. 9 West and Rt. 100 South, Wilmington.
Meditation: 7-8 p.m., Putney Friends Meeting House, Route 5, Putney. Awakening Through Love, weekly mediation group. Teaching followed by guided meditation. All welcome. Led by Julie Forsythe, a Guiding Teacher in the Foundation for Active Compassion. Handicapped accessible. Every Tuesday.
Support for Discouraged: 7 p.m., each Tuesday, Healing Grace Ministries, 55 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro. Free. For anyone feeling discouraged, unfocused, or overwhelmed. Information: 413-824-6381, 802-368-7561 or healingwaters55@yahoo.com.
Augustine (SLAA) Fellowship: Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Tyler Conference Room. Information: 802-236-0096 or gordonslaa@yahoo.com.
Nar-Anon Family Groups: 7-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave., Meeting Room B in the Cafeteria, Brattleboro. For friends and loved ones of drug abusers. Meets every other Tuesday. Information: Susan, 802-257-6915.
AA Hotline: Toll free, 1-877-851-0181.
BCTV
Brattleboro Channel 8: 7 a.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Mass; 8 a.m., Democracy Now!Live; 9 a.m., Community Medical School: Your Home Away from Home; 10:35 a.m., Riverbank Church Mad Men: A Study in Galatians; 11:15 a.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian; 11:30 a.m., New England Cooks: Fireman Bill Maddalena; 12:30 p.m., Living & Dying; 1 p.m., Athens Community Christian Church; 1:40 p.m., Riverbank Church: Heroes and Villians: Samson 4; 2:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Mass; 3:30 p.m., Eckankar: Under the Spread of Holy Wings; 4:40 p.m., Kate O’Connor: Do The Impossible; 5:23 p.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian; 5:45 p.m., 545 Live Broadcast; 6 p.m., The David Pakman Show; 7 p.m., Democracy Now; 8 p.m., Agape Christian Fellowship: Judge Not?; 9:30 p.m., Pulse of Brattleboro, July 2012 Gallery Walk; 10:23 p.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian; 10:30 p.m., 1st Wednesdays presents Prof. Jane Carroll.
Brattleboro Channel 10: 7 a.m., Brattleboro Planning Commision Mtg.; 9:31 a.m., Newfane Selectboard Mtg.; 1 p.m., Guilford Selectboard Mtg.; 1:45 p.m., Sen. Sanders on Vt. Gas Prices Hearing.; 3 p.m., Dummerston Selectboard Mtg.; 4:12 p.m., Republican Primary, U.S. Senate Candidates; 4:30 p.m., Bill Sorrell, Vt. Attorney General at BCTV; 4:59 p.m., TJ Donovan, Candidate for Vt. Attorney General; 5:23 p.m., True North Reports: (R) Candidate for Vt. Atty. Gen. Jack McMullen; 5:52 p.m., Republican Primary, U.S. Senate Candidates; 6:10 p.m., Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting; 10 p.m., Sen. Sanders on Vt. Gas Prices Hearing.; 11:15 p.m., Guilford Selectboard Mtg.
Wednesday
Music/Dance
Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Belly Dance, 5:30-7. 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.
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. Final summer playgroup for this year. 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.
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.
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.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. Menu: Meatball grinders (or portobella grinders), coleslaw, marinated carrots, mixed vegetables and peach shortcake with real whipped cream. Sugar-free shortcake also available. Takeouts available at 802-254-1138 on Wednesday morning. Suggested donation: $3, 60 and over; $4, under 60. All welcome. Reservations not necessary, notification of larger groups appreciated.
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.
Guilford Reads: 6:30-8 p.m., Guilford Free Library, Guilford. "Red Badge of Courage," during the American Civil War, a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, flees from the field of battle. Books available at the library, the Town Office, the Historical Society and the Guilford Community Church. No charge. Information: 802-254-6545.
Irene Stories and Photos: 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, Meeting Room, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. "Good Night Irene: Stories and Photos of the Tropical Storm," with author Craig Brandon. Photo show and talk about Tropical Storm Irene of 2011. Free. All welcome. Arrive early for best seating. Information: 802-254-5290.
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.
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: 6:30-7:30 p.m., United Church of Winchester, 97 Main St., Winchester, N.H. New group to meet Wednesdays. Religious Ed Room, use rear entrance. Handicapped accessible ramp at the parking lot. Door propped open (weather permitting) for easy access. Information: Ann, 603-762-6061.
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.
