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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. Fridays: Yoga, 9:15-10:15; Body Mind Centering, 2:30-4. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.
Kevin Parry Performs: 7-10 p.m., at the West Dover Inn, Route 100, West Dover. Kevin Parry on guitar and vocals. Information: 802-464-1133 or www.kevinparrymusic.com.
Young Artist Program Concert: 8 p.m., at Next Stage, Putney. Yellow Barn Young Artist Program concert. Works by Beethoven, Boccherini, Haydn, and Mozart. Free. Sponsored by Vermont Public Radio. Reserve tickets at the Box Office at 802-387-6637 or by info@yellowbarn.org.
Ballroom and Latin Dance: 8-10 p.m., Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. A night of ballroom and Latin dancing with Shall We Dance Brattleboro. 7-8 p.m., Free Ballroom Tango dance lesson. 8-10 p.m., Open dancing. Refreshments. Cost: Singles, $8; couples, $15; teens and seniors, $5. Information: Ray, 802-348-6671; ray@shallwedance.biz. Theater
Live Performance: 7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre, corner of Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. Morris Panych’s "Vigil," outrageously dark and witty Canadian classic.
Kids
Whitingham Playgroup: 10-11:30 a.m., Town Hill Playground. For children 0-5 years old with parent or childcare provider. Free snack and simple craft/project provided. Led by Sandy Stark. Weather permitting. Sponsored by Early Education Services. Information: 802-254-3742.
Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Jamaica Memorial Library. Every Friday. Information: 802-874-4901.
Storytime for Preschoolers: 10:30 a.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Singing or a craft after stories. Free. Information: 802-463-4270.
Boys & Girls Club: 3-11 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. 5:30 p.m., dinner. Information: 802-254-5990.
Dungeons and Dragons: 5-9 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. Fantasy-based, epic storytelling game. Other games, also. Ages 13 and up. Reservations required. Information: 802-463-4270 or bfyouth@sover.net.
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.
Outdoors/Recreation
Swimming: Living Memorial Park, Brattleboro. 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
Congregate Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 a.m., Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Menu: Scrambled eggs with boursin and spinach, vegetable hash with celeriac, turnip and carrots, scone, fruit, juice, yogurt. Suggested donation for seniors over 60, $3.50. All others, $6. Information: 802-257-1236.
Free Dinner: 5-7 p.m., The Community Church of Whitingham. Free dinner on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Join neighbors in fellowship and food.
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. Info: www.tashatudormuseum.org.
Miscellaneous
Virtual Library Tour: Noon, Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro. Learning the virtual library. Free workshop on how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Information: Jerry Carbone, jerry@brooks.lib.vt.us, 802-254-5290 ext. 101.
Relay For Life of Windham County: Brattleboro Union High School, Fairground Road. 14-hour walk honoring and in memory of those affected by cancer. 6 p.m., Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap. 7:30 p.m., Fight Back. 9 p.m., Luminaria Ceremony. 8 a.m. Saturday, closing ceremony. All funds raised support the American Cancer Society
Summer Solstice Events: At Manitou, 300 Sunset Lake Road, 1.4 miles up from Williamsville Village. 4-6 p.m., Healing Walk; 7-9 p.m., Animal Frolics Qigong taught by Joey Carroll; and 6-7 p.m., summer potluck, bring own plate and utensils. Come for part or all. Information: Fred Taylor, 802-387-2681.
Reiki Introduction: 7 p.m., Hilltop Montessori Middle School, 120 Summit, Brattleboro. A spiritual healing practice that supports systemic balance and wholeness. Presented by Rebecca Rueter, Reiki teacher and practitioner. Free. Information: 802-254-6232, reikivt@gmail.com or visit reikivhealingartsvt.com.
Ongoing Events
Meditation: 7:30-8:45 a.m., Biologic Wellness Center, Merchants Bank, 205 Main St., Brattleboro (ground floor, basement entrance on right). Mountains and Rivers Mindfulness Community. Free mindfulness class and sharing group in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Every Friday. Newcomers welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Information: mountainsandriversmc@myfairpoint.net or 802-387-2382.
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.
Hospice Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-7 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.
Candlelight AA Meeting: 9-11 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. AA discussion and fellowship with candlelit setting. Information: 802-257-5600.
AA Hotline: Toll free, 1-877-851-0181.
BCTV
Brattleboro Channel 8: 7:30 a.m., A Celebration of Aging: What Makes You Laugh?; 8 a.m., Democracy Now!: Live; 9 a.m., Words of Peace: "The Greatest News"; 9:30 a.m., Grill Dog Presents: National Heritage Day; 10 a.m., Invisible in Vermont: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; 11:15 a.m., Gov. Shumlin and Sen. Sanders at the Slow Living Summit; 1 p.m., Things You Can’t Talk About: Middle School; 2 p.m., Grill Dog Presents: National Heritage Day; 2:30 p.m., Invisible in Vermont: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; 3:45 p.m., Slow News: Community & the Future of Media; 4:45 p.m., The Pulse of Brattleboro, Heifer Parade: Gallery Walk; 5:35 p.m., Hospice Memorial Service; 5:45 p.m., 5:45 Live; 6 p.m., The Truth is Out There: Current Drug Use Trends !; 6:50 p.m., I Am Vermont Strong: Vt. Sen. Jeanette White; 7 p.m., Democracy Now!; 8 p.m., Daniel Ellsberg Talk at BUHS; 9:20 p.m., All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist; 10 p.m., Close VY as Scheduled: Rally and Walk on March 22.
Brattleboro Channel 10: 8:05 a.m., Jamaica Selectboard Mtg.; 9:05 a.m., Dummerston Selectboard Mtg.; 11:35 a.m., Legislative Wrap-Up 2012- Burke, Edwards, & Stuart; 12:30 p.m., Sanders Reports June 2012; 1 p.m., Dummerston Selectboard Mtg.; 3:30 p.m., Sanders Reports June 2012; 4 p.m., Brattleboro Selectboard Mtg.; 7:30 p.m., Under the Golden Dome: Week 16; 8 p.m., BUHS Graduation; 10:15 p.m., Jamaica Selectboard Mtg.; 11:15 p.m., Legislative Wrap-Up 2012- Burke, Edwards, & Stuart.
Saturday
Music/Dance
Evening of Scottish Music: 7:30 p.m., Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St. Music from New England, New York and Norway by Parcel of Rogues: Dan Houghton (bagpipes), Susie Petrov (keyboards), Calum Pasqua (fiddle), James Gray (piano, accordion). Presented by Twilight Music. Tickets: General, $14; students and seniors, $12. Reservations and information: 802-254-9276.
Theater
Live Performance: 7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre, corner of Brook and Main streets, West Chesterfield, N.H. Morris Panych’s "Vigil," outrageously dark and witty Canadian classic. Features Gregory Lesch and Nancy Groff. Directed by Terri Storti. Saturdays: All seats $15. Toll free box office 877-666-1855. Information: www.actors-theatre.info; actorstheatre2@gmail.com.
Kids
Art and Craft Day: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Timson Hill Preschool, 13 Timson Hill Road, Williamsville. Led by Robin Davis. Visit, create and explore one-room schoolhouse setting. Free. Light snacks available. Information: 802-348-6319.
Outdoors/Recreation
Bass Tournament: 6 a.m. start, launch from Norm’s Marina, off Route 119, Hinsdale, N.H. Annual Spring Team Bass Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Sportsmen Inc. of Guilford. Entrance fee $100, plus $10 launch fee. First place payout is $600 based on a 20-boat field. Benefit for camper scholarships to Kid’s Day program. Information: Don Rosinski, 802-257-5442.
Ladies Day at the Range: 9-11:30 a.m., Sportsmen Inc. of Guilford, 2081 Creamery Road. Instruction on firearm handling and shooting practices. Firearms and ammo provided. Archery and fly fishing instruction also available. Free. All area women welcome. Refreshments. Information: 802-257-1248.
Community Bike Ride: 10 a.m., leaving from the Putney Tavern Green. Several mapped rides of varying length and difficulty - 2.5 to 19 miles, available. Mostly dirt road terrain. Free, and free bike rentals available, reserve rentals in advance. No leaders, no sweep. Refreshments by the Putney Coop following ride. Information: West Hill Shop, 802-387-5718, or info@westhillshop.com.
Trap Practice: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sportsmen’s Inc., Creamery Road, Guilford. Every Saturday. Information: 802-579-1587.
Swimming: Living Memorial Park, Brattleboro. 1-4 p.m., General swim. 4-8 p.m., Family swim and teens. Information: Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept., 802-254-5808.
Meals
Hinsdale Strawberry Supper: 5 until 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Main Street, Hinsdale, N.H. Menu: Baked beans, ham, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, and strawberry shortcake. Cost: Adults $8 and children $4.
Dover Strawberry Supper: 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Dover Town Hall, on the Common, Dover. Menu: Ham, salads, homemade breads, baked beans, and strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. Cost: Adults, $10; children under 10, $5; preschoolers free. Information: 802-348-6674 or 802-348-7774.
Guilford Strawberry Supper: Two seatings, 5 and 6:30 p.m., Guilford Community Church. Menu: Ham, baked beans, deviled eggs, potato salad, coleslaw, fresh baked rolls, strawberries, shortcake and whipped cream, coffee, iced tea, and milk. Benefit the church. Cost: Adults, $10; children 11 and under; preschoolers, $3 preschoolers. Reservations: 802-257-1819. Route 5 south from Exit 1 of I-91, past Country Store, turn left on Bee Barn Road, then on Church Drive.
Miscellaneous
Melrose Terrace Tag Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Melrose Terrace, West Brattleboro. Many items reasonably priced, including 5-drawer bedroom chest. Grab bags for 25 cents. Food sale. Fundraiser for the Melrose Terrace Association.
Brattleboro Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Western Avenue, Route 9, next to Creamery Bridge. Rain or shine. Over 50 juried vendors. 10 a.m. on, sample strawberry varieties. Globe-spanning cuisine, artful crafts, and local agriculture; spring greens, wild foods, plant starts, preserves, meats, cheese, wine and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Folk-blues Americana by Tin Penny. EBT and debit welcome. Frequent Walker/Biker Program. Information: 802-254-8885, brattleborofarmersmarket.com.
Weekend Spanish Course: Hilltop Montessori School in Brattleboro. To register, call 802-275-2694 or www.EscuelitaSpanishSchool.org.
West Brattleboro Village Day: Noon-4 p.m., on the Village Green. For all ages. Bouncy house, a clown and face painting, tours of the firehouse with fire trucks and the sheriff’s rescue vehicle on display. Games and entertainment. Chicken barbecue. Pie contest, raffle. Map of the new proposed Village Green. Sponsored by West Brattleboro Association. Rain date June 30.
Community Swap: Noon-4 p.m., at West Brattleboro Village Day, Village Green in West Brattleboro. Set up tables, $10; or donate items to West Brattleboro Association (sponsor of event). Rain date: June 30.
CircusYoga Summer Kick Off: 2-4 p.m., Brattleboro Common, Park Place. Artfully facilitated play, "Human Art of Play" for all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For all levels of physicality and social comfort. Free. Rain date: Sunday, June 24. Information: Lisa Kuneman, 802-579-4525 or lisa@circusyoga.com.
Meet the Author: 2 p.m., Village Square Booksellers, on the Square, Bellows Falls. LuAnn Bourassa of Bellows Falls to read and discuss her new book, "Finding Your Way Back Home: A Journey Through Illness, Medicine, Spirituality And Many Miracles." Information or reservations: 802-463-9404.
Cruise Night: 5 p.m.-dusk, Staples parking lot, Putney Road, Brattleboro. Now & Then Vehicle Club’s. All antique or classic cars, trucks, or motorcycles welcome. All welcome. Door prizes, raffles, music, conversation. Every Saturday night until Columbus Day weekend. Information: 802-257-3053.
Ongoing Events
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.
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.
Food Shelf Open: 9-10 a.m., Putney Community Center, Christian Square, Putney. Information or to donate: 802-387-8551.
Overeaters Anonymous: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5600.
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 Meeting: 3-4 p.m., Brew Berry Conference Center #1, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. New location.
Alateen Meeting: 3-4 p.m., Brew Berry Conference Room 2, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. New location.
Narcotics Anonymous: 6:30-8 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Friends of Jimmy K. Step meeting. Open to all. Information: 802-257-5600.
Easy Does It: 8:30-9:40 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brew Barry Conference Center 2. Information: 802-257-5801.
AA Hotline: Toll free, 1-877-851-0181.
Sunday, June 24
Music/Dance
Dance and Fitness Classes: Luminz Studio, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, No. 346, Third Floor, Brattleboro. For adults and children. Sundays: Yoga, 10-11:15; Flamenco, 11:30-1. Information: www.luminzstudio.com.
Dance Your Prayers: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Putney Community Center. A weekly, all-ages dance jam to nourish tribal consciousness, sacred connection, and heart-openings through music, dance and celebration. Suggested donation, $5. Presented by Tribal Mistics. Every Sunday. Information: marcellaeversole@yahoo.com or http://tinyurl.com/7gxsgng.
Ukelele Jam: 2 p.m., The Open Music Collective, 74 Cotton Mill Hill, Studio A-335, Brattleboro. Sunday Ukulele Club with Ben Carr aka Southern Vermont Ukulele Society. Basic techniques for beginners, songs and advanced playing techniques. Bring a song, original, cover, any style. Suggested donation $5. Open to all ages. Under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Last Sunday each month. Information: www.openmusicollective.org.
Kids
Teen Get-Together: 6:30 p.m., Bethel Chapel, 28 Birge St., Brattleboro. High School/Teen Group for grades 7-12 and for young adults up to 20 years old. Information: 802-254-6687.
Museums
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.
Vernon Museum: 2-4 p.m., Vernon Museum, Route 142, South Vernon. Three rooms with original schoolroom, farmhouse kitchen and tool room, contains many Vernon pictures and memorabilia. Open Sundays through September.
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. 1-4 p.m., General swim. 4-8 p.m., Family swim and teens. Information: Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept., 802-254-5808.
Miscellaneous
Sitting and Walking Meditation Practice: 10 a.m.-noon, Vermont Insight Meditation Center, Neighbor’s Hall, Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Led by Cheryl Wilfong. Sunday’s Dharma talk "The Neuroscience of Happiness."
Civil War Dedication: 2:30 p.m., Tyler Cemetery, 1298 Pond Road, Vernon. Grave marker dedication ceremony for Civil War Soldier Pvt. John G. Sugland, who enlisted for service in the Civil War in 1863, member of the 54th regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first black military unit in New England. Hosted by Vernon Historians and Vernon Cemetery Committee. Reception follows at Vernon Historical Museum, 4201 Fort Bridgman Road. All welcome. Rides for Vernon residents on Town Bus, call Cookie Allen at 802-257-1275.
Ongoing Events
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10-11 a.m., The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro. Eye Openers.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7 p.m., Turning Point of Windham County, 112 Hardwood Way, Brattleboro. Back to Life AA program. Information: 802-257-5600.
AA Hotline: Toll free, 1-877-851-0181.
