Road work closes South Main Street in Wilmington
WILMINGTON - South Main Street in Wilmington will be closed from the intersection of Route 9 to the Castle Hill Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Peckham Industries will be working on the road at that time.
Methodists host annual blueberry festival
BRATTLEBORO - The First United Methodist Church, 18 Town Crier Drive, will hold its annual Blueberry Festival, rain or shine, on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Festivities will begin at 7 a.m. with a family-style blueberry pancake breakfast that will be served until 10:30 a.m. The cost is $7. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served for lunch, at a cost of $4/$5.
Local artists and crafters will have jewelry. homemade chocolates, pickles, baby items (quilts, blankets), poetry and art gifts, wood items, stoneware pottery; and cat tents, and whales for sale. Fresh blueberries and baked blueberry items, pies, and ice cream may be purchased at the Blueberry Pavilion. Other festivities include children's games, arts and crafts, and more.
Live music will start at 10:30 featuring the Middle River Gospel Band performing jazz and Golden Oldies. A love donation will be appreciated. For more information, visit gbgm-umc.org/Brattleboro or contact fumc@sover.net or 802-254-4218.
Westmoreland Town Band plays at Thompson House
BRATTLEBORO - The Westmoreland Town Band will present a summer concert on the front lawn at Thompson House, 80 Maple St., on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
The public is invited to attend this free concert. Bring your own lawn chairs. For more information, call Sandra Ware at 802-254-4977, ext. 242.
Discounted amusement park tickets still available
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department has discounted tickets on sale to Six Flags of New England ($33) in Agawam, Mass., The Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom ($30) in Lake George, N.Y., and Bromley's Sun Mountain Adventure Park ($26).
Tickets may be purchased at the Recreation Office, 207 Main St., Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Only cash or money orders will accepted as payment. By purchasing amusement park tickets locally, residents can save money and help out the state organization, the Vermont Recreation & Parks Association, which in turn benefits local parks and recreation departments throughout the state.
Registration open for Marlboro Grad School's fall classes
BRATTLEBORO - Registration is now open for the Fall 2012 trimester classes at Marlboro College Graduate School, 28 Vernon St. Individual classes may be taken on a per-course, continuing education basis.
The Graduate School offers graduate–level courses for educators, including such popular topics as educational technology, as well as in business and technology, covering such areas as web design fundamentals and project management.
Undergraduate courses in technology and management are available, and a one-credit clear writing workshop will be offered also. In addition, there are graduate seminars in mission-driven organizations, and professional development certificates in nonprofit management. For a full list of courses and to register, visit gradschool.marlboro.edu/admissions/application/cep.
Girl Scout sign-up period begins
BRATTLEBORO - Calling all girls between the ages of 5-17! It's time to sign up for the new Girl Scout year that starts in October. Join by Aug. 15 and enjoy Girl Scouting for the rest of the 2012 year free.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves more than 15,600 girls in New Hampshire and Vermont and offers more than 100 programs for girls. Through Girl Scouting, girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. They have fun, make friends, and have new and exciting experiences in the pre-eminent leadership development program for girls in the United States.
Adult volunteers are needed too. One can receive training and learn marketable skills, make new friends, and make a difference in girls' lives. Girl Scouts is tailored to fit one's schedule, skills and interests, and there are many opportunities, from individual events to travel. See www.girlscoutsgwm.org to register online.
Non-resident library card fees to increase Sept. 1
BRATTLEBORO - On Sept. 1, the annual nonresident library fees at Brooks Memorial Library will increase from $48 to $58, the first increase since 2007.
The library is supported by Town of Brattleboro property taxes that are equal to $58 per capita.
What do you get for your $58? Access their Library Value Calculator at http://www.brooks.lib.vt.us/librarycalculator.htm, where you can actually see what the value is of the services received from the library. You will be surprised at the hundreds of dollars of value that you receive with a library card - borrowing books, audiobooks, DVDs - not to mention the electronic services such as downloading eBooks and eAudio, as well as our full-text database.
While the Trustees increased the fee at their June 10 meeting, they also passed a two-year card at a discount of $100.
The six-month card will increase from $25 to $30. Extra cards will remain the same at $5 per year. For more information or questions, contact the library at 802-254-5290.