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Music/Dance
Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. 4-5:30 p.m., Modern Partnering. 5:30-7 p.m., Belly Dance. 7-8:30 p.m., Ballet/Hip Hop Fusion. 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.
Women’s Chorus Open Sing: 7-8:30 p.m., All Soul’s Church, West Brattleboro. Brattleboro Women’s Chorus Open Sing and start of 17th Fall Session. All women and girls age 10 and up are welcome to join for the evening sing or all fall. Session fee.
Square Dance Fun Night: 7-9 p.m., Keene Recreation Center, Washington Street, Keene, N.H. Free. For beginners, learn basic square dancing. Lessons held Wednesday nights through May 2013. Hosted by Monadnock Squares, Western Square Dance Club. Information: Roger, 603-352-3976; or Jim, 603-355-1875.
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.
Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Walpole, N.H., Town Library, Ages 2 1/2 to 5. Crafts and stories. Information: 603-756-9806.
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.
Lectures
Training the Brain: 7-9 p.m., Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., Brattleboro. Learn about the power and potential of the mind, body and emotions, and new techniques to increase mental acuity. Free talk. For anyone dealing with health or memory issues or are a health professional. Sponsored by the Northeast PNI Institute for Healing. Information: 802-254-8032, www.nepni.org. Handicapped accessible.
Alzheimer’s Education: 7-9 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. "Know the 10 Signs," free family education program to increase awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. Information or to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.
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.
Meals
Dummerston Community Meal: Noon, Evening Star Grange, Dummerston Center. Sponsored by the Senior Solutions. Prepared by Linda Hellus and helpers. Menu: Pork roast and onions, oven potatoes, vegetables, and pudding with whipped cream. 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
Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls. 9-10:30 a.m., free breakfast; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., food pantry open, except during lunch; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free lunch. Day shelter, shower, fax, phone, food pantry. Information: 802-463-2217.
Book Fair: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Youth Department’s Back-to-School Scholastic Book Fair. Funds raised go toward the Youth Library collection and programs. Specially priced books and educational products. Information: 802-463-4270; bfyouth@sovernet.net.
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.
Babywearing Workshop: 3 p.m., Sprout Natural Parenting, 57 Elliot St., Brattleboro. Learn how to comfortably and safely wear your baby in different baby carriers. Bring carriers and questions. Free workshop. Space is limited, contact Sprout at 802-254-2600 or e-mail sproutparenting@gmail.com.
Wilmington Farmers’ Market: 3-6 p.m., at the Wilmington Antique and Flea Market property. Home-grown, handmade and handcrafted items. Information: Sally Gore, 802-464-3345 evenings. Wednesdays through Oct. 17.
Free Device Workshop: 5:30 p.m., Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce, 5 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Hosted by U.S. Cellular. Free and open to everyone, not just U.S Cellular customers. Hands-on assistance with features, tips and tricks of their specific device. Information or to register: 802-463-4280.
Beginner Spanish Class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Hilltop Montessori School. Sept. 12-Oct. 10. Information: 802-275-2694 or info@EscuelitaSpanishSchool.org. Registration required.
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.
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: 7:30 a.m., BCTV Open Studio: Windham Housing Trust; 8 a.m., Democracy Now! Live; 9 a.m., Marijuana Resolve: Cassandra Gekas for Vt. Lt. Gov; 9:45 a.m., Recognition of Robert Gannett: Town Mtg.; 9:53 a.m., All About Owls, Grafton Nature Museum program; 10:50 a.m., Less is More: The Life and Work of Douglas Patsy; 11 a.m., BCTV Open Studio: BMH Pres. Steve Gordon; 11:30 a.m., Agape Christian Fellowship: The Least of These; 12:45 p.m., A Visit to Your Local CSA: Jericho Settlers’ Farm; 1 p.m., New England Cooks: Soups; 2 p.m., The Rhema Word; 2:36 p.m., SIT Study Abroad Uganda: Development Studies; 3 p.m., Community Medical School: The History of Radiology; 4:01 p.m., Recognition of Robert Gannett: Town Mtg.; 4:10 p.m., Trees an Evening of Poetry and Dance; 4:57 p.m., Wendy Wilton Candidate for Vt. Treasurer; 5:30 p.m., Eye of the Storm, Spybird Theater; 5:35 p.m., Recognition of Robert Gannett: Town Mtg.; 5:45 p.m., 5:45 Live: Midweek Report; 6 p.m., New England Cooks: Soups; 7 p.m., Democracy Now!; 8 p.m., Al Jazeera News; 8:30 p.m., The Cause of Multiple Sclerosis: Who? Why? How?; 9 p.m., Trees an Evening of Poetry and Dance; 9:50 p.m., Less is More: The Life and Work of Douglas Patsy; 10 p.m., BCTV Open Studio: BMH Pres. Steve Gordon; 10:30 p.m., Community Medical School: The History of Radiology; 11:31 p.m., Words of Peace: "True Success."
Thursday
Music/Dance
Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hip Hop. 5:30-7 p.m., Modern dance beginning. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.
International Gentle Folk Dancing: 4-5:30 p.m., Putney Cares Activity Barn, 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Thursdays through Dec. 13 (not Thanksgiving Day). Led by Melissa Lovell Post. For beginners and elders. Cost: $40 series or $8 per class. Information: Putney Cares, 802-387-5593 or putneycares@svcable.net.
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.
Theater
Live Performance: 7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre Playhouse, corner of Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. Mark St. Germain’s "Camping with Henry and Tom." Henry Ford, Tom Edison and Warren G. Harding get lost on a camping trip in 1921. 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.
Film
Film with Teacher Discusson: 7:30 p.m., The Next Stage, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney. Movie: "Akeelah and the Bee," a young girl strives to make it to the National Spelling Bee. Teacher! Teacher! series. Second of four films curated and hosted by local educators with discussion after each film. This week: Charlie Boswell of Putney Grammar School. Information: www.nextstagearts.org.
Kids
Storytime Program: 10:30 a.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. For young children, families and caregivers. Free. Information: 802-463-4270.
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.
Meals
Newfane Senior Lunch: Noon, Newfane Congregational Church. For seniors in Newfane and surrounding communities. Menu: Zucchini pancakes, green salad, hamburger zucchini casserole, zucchini bread, and zucchini chocolate cake. Suggested donation: $3.50 for 60 and over, $4 under 60. Information or reservations: Winnie Dolan, 802-365-7870.
Miscellaneous
Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls. 9-10:30 a.m., free breakfast; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., food pantry open, except during lunch; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free lunch. Day shelter, shower, fax, phone, food pantry. Information: 802-463-2217.
Book Fair: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Youth Department’s Back-to-School Scholastic Book Fair. Funds raised go toward the Youth Library collection and programs. Specially priced books and educational products. Information: 802-463-4270; bfyouth@sovernet.net.
Blood Pressure Clinic: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Newfane Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vt. & N.H.
Free Spanish Class: 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Hilltop Montessori School. Information: 802-275-2694 or info@EscuelitaSpanishSchool.org. Registration required.
West B Association Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., The New England House, 254 Marlboro Road, West Brattleboro. The West Brattleboro Association’s monthly meeting. Updates on Brattleboro Housing Authority site alternative study; the Town Plan; signage; and strategic planning for the WBA. Residency in West B not required, everyone welcome. Information: Michael Bosworth, 802-258-6475.
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.
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.
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).
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: 802-875-2637.
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.
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.
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.
