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Wednesday August 22, 2012

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

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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.

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.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.

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.

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: 6:30-7:30 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.

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

BCTV

Brattleboro Channel 8: 8 a.m., Democracy Now!Live; 9 a.m., Senior Moments; 9:30 a.m., John Milton: Paradise Lost, Book XI: Adam’s Vision; 11 a.m., Agape Christian Fellowship: Living with Eternity in Sight; 12:21 p.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian; 12:30 p.m., New England Cooks: Fireman Bill Maddalena; 1:30 p.m., Living & Dying; 2 p.m., Agape Christian Fellowship: Judge Not?; 3:19 p.m., Kate O’Connor: Do The Impossible; 4 p.m., Community Medical School: Your Home Away from Home; 5:45 p.m., 5:45 Live; 6 p.m., Al Jazeera News; 6:30 p.m., Words of Peace: "Celebrate This Day"; 7 p.m., Democracy Now!; 8 p.m., 1st Wednesdays presents Prof. Jane Carroll; 9:21 p.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian; 9:30 p.m., The Artful Word: Shelburne Farms Old Time Farm Fest; 10:15 p.m., John Milton: Paradise Lost, Book XI: Adam’s Vision; 11:45 p.m., Top of the Hill Grill: Interview with Jon Julian.

Brattleboro Channel 10: 7:05 a.m., Organic Politics with E.Peyton: Campaign Super with Denise Ward; 7:30 a.m., Dummerston Selectboard Mtg.; 8:42 a.m., Republican Primary, U.S. Senate Candidates; 9 a.m., TJ Donovan, Candidate for Vt. Attorney General; 9:25 a.m., Bill Sorrell, Vt. Attorney General at BCTV; 10:30 a.m., Newfane Selectboard Mtg.; 2 p.m., True North Reports: (R) Candidate for Vt. Atty. Gen. Jack McMullen; 2:30 p.m., Townshend Selectboard Mtg.; 5 p.m., Ask the Experts with Rep. Anne O’Brien: Health Care Reform in Vermont; 5:30 p.m., Brattleboro Planning Commission Mtg.; 8 p.m., Jamaica Selectboard Mtg.; 9:30 p.m., Sen. Sanders on Vt. Gas Prices Hearing.; 10:40 p.m., Montpelier Connection: Conversation on obesity with Dr. John Bookwalter; 11:02 p.m., Organic Politics with E.Peyton: Campaign Super with Denise Ward; 11:30 p.m., Montpelier Connection: Conversation on obesity with Dr. John Bookwalter.

Thursday

Music/Dance

Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Modern dance beginning, 5-6:30 p.m.; Zumba fitness, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Flamenco, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.

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.

Kids

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

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

Williamsville Senior Meal: Noon, Williamsville Hall. Prepared by Chef Stephanie. Summer medley of dishes. Sarah Corey of Senior Solutions to speak about 4 Squares Vermont. Door prize. Library books available. Sponsored by Senior Solutions and the Williamsville Hall Committee. For ride or information: 802-348-6301.

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.

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.

Guilford Food Pantry: 5-6:30 p.m., at Broad Brook Grange, 3490 Guilford Center Road. Pantry is open Thursdays (except the first Thursday of the month).

Broadband Information: 5:30 p.m., at the Municipal Center, 230 Main St., Brattleboro. "Target Community Tour" about broadband availability to unserved locations of Brattleboro, Guilford and Vernon. Hosted by Gov. Peter Shumlin’s Connect VT initiative and the Vermont Telecommunications Authority. All welcome. Information: www.broadbandvt.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.