WBA meeting to discuss potential re-use of current West B Fire Station
WEST BRATTLEBORO - The regular monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be held on Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m., at the New England House, 254 Marlboro Rd. After a review of the treasury report, spring plantings, the last BizUp meeting, and other issues, the WBA will discuss details of the Chicken BBQ coming up on Saturday, May 28.
A feature every year of the group, the popular Chicken BBQ will once again happen in front of the First Congregational Church on Western Avenue in West Brattleboro. The menu will feature half chickens, baked beans, and coleslaw, available from 11 a.m. until sold out. More information on the event will be forthcoming.
The WBA will have an important discussion concerning potential re-purposing of the current West B fire station once the new station is built. The Town plans to demolish the current one, so the association will need to come up with a very solid re-use plan and the money to carry it out. People should bring their ideas and thoughts.
Senior Lunch celebrates May birthdays
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Senior Center and The Brattleboro Senior Meals Program will host the May Birthday Luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m., at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main St.
The menu will include an appetizer table, punch, yankee pot roast with onions, smashed red potatoes, carrots, and honor rolls, with cake and ice cream for dessert. All are invited to attend.
Those with birthdays in the month of May are invited to celebrate the occasion by sitting at the birthday table and waiving their donation for the day. They may invite one guest to sit with them; however, that guest is encouraged to make the regular donation. The suggested donation for seniors 60 years of age and over is $4. Entertainment will be provided. Make reservations by calling 802-257-1236.
Healing Walk at Manitou
WILLIAMSVILLE - The Manitou Project will hold a Healing Walk on Friday, May 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. This meditative walk on Manitou's Sanctuary Trail will be led by Mary Stowe, and will include poems or other readings, and chances to share about the experience. Rain or shine.
Healing walks will be held every second and fourth Friday of each month until October. For information, contact Mary at 802-246-1152.
Baptist Church presents rummage, bake sale
BRATTLEBORO - A rummage and bake sale will be held at First Baptist Church, 190 Main St., on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m.
The bake sale will feature homemade baked beans, pies, breads, brownies, and cookies, while the rummage sale will have spring and summer clothes for all ages, household linens, children's books as well as a variety of cookbooks, historical novels, and others. Also, a variety of videos, and DVDs, puzzles, games, and bric-a-brac.
The sale benefits the Women's Missionary Society, which supports programs of the First Baptist Church, and other ecumenical and global projects. For further information, call First Baptist Church at 802-254-9566.
Cruise Night returns, but in new location
HINSDALE, N.H. - The Now & Then Vehicles Club of Southern Vermont has begun its Saturday Cruise Nights. However, this year, they are in a new location: Phantom Fireworks on Route 119 in Hinsdale, N.H., from 3 p.m. to dusk.
Cruise Nights will continue Saturdays all summer whenever weather permits. Antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and spectators are all welcome. For more information, email NandTVC@svcable.net.
Kids Day at Sportsmen Inc.
GUILFORD - Sportsmen Inc., a local hunting, fishing, and shooting club, will host its annual Kids Day at the club on Saturday, May 14.
The gate will be open and activities start at 9:30 am. The trout pond will be stocked. Archery, BB gun, trap, and small bore .22 rifle shooting will be available for kids under the age of 15. There will be free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and beverages served starting at 11:30 a.m..
The club is located at 2081 Creamery Rd. Do not bring any firearms. The club will provide coaches and equipment, but be sure to bring your fishing poles for the pond. There is a three fish limit per child. For information, call Art at 802-257-1248.
Birding walk in Putney
PUTNEY - On Sunday, May 15, local bird divas Laura Gaudette of Putney and JoAnne Russo of Saxtons River will lead a search for some of the 124 species of birds they and other bird enthusiasts have seen in the wetland along Sacketts Brook in Putney.
In addition to their extensive knowledge of birds, Gaudette is an avid observer of dragonflies, while Russo is a moth maven. The birding walk will begin at 7 a.m. at the turnaround on Sand Hill Road across from the beaver pond.
The Putney Conservation Commission organized the walk to celebrate the completion of the draft Stewardship Plan for the Wilson Wetland Preserve, the town's 26-acre portion of the Sacketts Brook wetland complex. Gaudette is an active member of the Wilson Wetland Stewardship Committee and wrote the Plan's wildlife section.
Sand Hill is a dirt road which runs between Route 5 and Westminster Road just north of the Putney Village center and its General Store. Going north on Route 5, turn left at J.D. McCliment's Restaurant. Going north on Westminster Road, turn right just before the Hidden Springs Maple shop.
Celebrating creativity In Westminster
WESTMINSTER - On Sunday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an event celebrating the creativity of Westminster residents will be held at the Westminster Institute, located on Route 5 in the village of Westminster.
The purpose of the event is to spread awareness of the artists and crafts people who live in Westminster. Individuals will have their work on display for sale, with 10 percent of sales being donated to Westminster Cares.
There will be a café offering baked goods, coffee, tea, and more for sale with all proceeds benefiting Westminster Cares. The public is welcome.
Pratt Library hosts Geranium Festival & Book Sale
WEST DUMMERSTON - The annual Geranium Festival & Book Sale to benefit the Lydia Taft Pratt Library will be held on Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St. in West Dummerston village (off Route 30).
The event includes a Silent Auction. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, call the library at 802-258-9878. To donate books, call Barbara Clark at 802-254-2514.
Roast pork supper in Westminster
WESTMINSTER - On Saturday, May 14, there will be a roast pork supper at the First Congregational Church of Westminster. This family-style meal will have two seatings, one at 5 p.m., and one at 6:15 p.m.
The menu will include roast pork, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, applesauce, bread and butter pickles and coffee or tea. For dessert, there will be homemade brownies, with raspberry drizzle. The cost is $11 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Kids 5 and under eat for free. Take outs will be available.
Interfaith Initiative hosts talk on Afghanistan's future
BRATTLEBORO - On Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Initiative will present a talk by Muhammad Rafi Siddiq, Afghan Fulbright scholar at SIT and cultural exchange ambassador in the United States.
Siddiq will offer a realistic picture of Afghanistan based on facts and figures from Afghan sources and his personal life observations and experiences. The intention behind this presentation on Afghanistan is to introduce concisely the socio-economic, socio-political, and historical aspects of Afghanistan that are being reported through mass media.
The talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period. For more information, call 802-246-1152.