Pinnacle Cabin celebration postponed
WESTMINSTER - The Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association says it must postpone the scheduled June 17 Cabin Celebration until a date to be determined in October.
Holden Trail and the private access road - along which refreshments, chairs, and those who cannot hike to the site must be transported - are too wet for pleasant and safe travel. WHPA trail-maintenance experts have determined that, even if it doesn't rain from now until June 17, both the trail and access road will still be too muddy for Pinnacle to responsibly encourage their use.
By postponing the celebration until a Saturday in October, the Pinnacle Association says it hopes to have drier weather. Check www.windmillhillpinnacle.org in late August to see the new date, as well as other programs offered by the WHPA.
Paddle on Harriman with the BOC
WILMINGTON - The Brattleboro Outing Club announces its annual Sunrise/Earlybird paddle trip on Harriman Reservoir in Wilmington on June 17.
Paddlers will meet at 5 a.m. at the Chelsea Royal Diner in West Brattleboro, or 5:30 a.m. at the Wilmington Coffee House at Routes 9 and 100.
They will then enjoy sunrise on an early (almost) summer morning, before the motorboat crowd wakes up, when bald eagles and loons are often active.
A potluck picnic breakfast on a secluded beach or island will be set up. Participants should bring a light breakfast snack to share; orange juice and cups will be provided. Anyone wishing to take an early morning dip should bring a towel. Other suggested items are listed at www.BrattleboroOutingClub.org.
For any questions, including weather, contact Dennis at 413-824-6613.
MSA hosts Father's Day brunch
SAXTONS RIVER - Fathers will be celebrated at Main Street Arts on their special day, Sunday, June 18, with a brunch in their honor.
From 9 a.m. to noon, MSA will serve pancakes, bacon, ham, muffins, doughnuts, assorted quiches and frittatas, side salads, and desserts.
The fee is $18 for adults, $12 for kids up to age five, and free for those younger. Reservations are required by June 12 and can be made by contacting MSA at 802-869-2960, info@mainstreetarts.org or online at mainstreetarts.org. Those with dietary restrictions are asked to notify MSA by phone.
Father's Day brunch in Guilford
GUILFORD - Broad Brook Grange will present its 21st annual Father's Day Brunch on Sunday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Grange hall in Guilford Center. The proceeds from the event support maintenance of the historic building.
The all-you-can-eat brunch features eggs and omelettes, any style, made to order. Also on the menu are pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, and home fries, with Guilford maple syrup. Other treats include home-baked coffee cakes and other baked goods, fresh fruit salad, and bread for toasting. A selection of juices will be available, along with coffee, teas, and milk.
The Grange hall serves as a community center for Guilford, hosting meetings, general election polling, the Guilford Food Pantry every Thursday, Green-Up Day, and Guilford Center Stage. The organization also provides an annual scholarship to a college-bound Guilford student - to be given at BUHS Senior Awards Night this week - and a dictionary to every third grader at Guilford Central School.
No reservations are necessary for the meal, which is priced at $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for ages 2-12. Kids under 2 eat free. Broad Brook Grange is at 3940 Guilford Center Road, 4 miles west of the Guilford Country Store. For more information, call 802-257-1961.
Halifax Union Society starts summer worship
HALIFAX - The Halifax Union Society commences its 2017 worship season this Sunday evening, June 18, at 6 p.m., at the church at the crossroads in Halifax Center.
A “Welcome Back” potluck picnic will be held on the lawn in front of the church starting at 4:30 p.m.. The Rev. Dr. Marcia Dorey will lead the service, with Merrillyn Courser playing request hymns on the Society's antique Carpenter reed organ.
The theme for this summer is “Who's Your Daddy? Our Biblical Family History.”
The Halifax Union Society has offered non-denominational worship services and programs since 1891. All are invited to attend.
AARP-VT executive director to speak at Senior Center
BRATTLEBORO - Greg Marchildon, state executive director for AARP-Vermont, will be guest speaker for the June meeting of the Brattleboro area chapter of AARP on Tuesday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m., at the Brattleboro Senior Center. Those 55 and older are welcome to attend.
State and local concerns, actions pertaining to residents who are planning for retirement, and those who are among the aging population - now a majority in Windham County - will be addressed, as well as the prospect of a re-formation and restructure of the local AARP chapter and leadership.
Open discussion and input from local residents are encouraged.
WKVT presents 'A Call to Action: Teen Suicide'
BRATTLEBORO - WKVT Radio will present a live broadcast of a public forum on the topic of Teen Suicide, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, June 22, in the Meeting Room at the Brooks Memorial Library on Main Street.
Members of the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions or share information during the broadcast, which will be moderated by WKVT hosts Peter “Fish” Case and Chris Lenois.
Organizations participating in the panel include the Center for Health and Learning, the Brattleboro Retreat, Youth Services, Inc., and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro.
“A Call to Action” is a free, public event series that takes place quarterly. The goal is to join state and local officials with individuals and organizations to create awareness around critical issues and foster greater collaboration in addressing community needs.
Brattleboro Community Television will tape the forum for future broadcast and streaming at www.brattleborotv.org. For more information, call 802-254-2343 or visit www.wkvtradio.com.
Free produce distribution in Putney
PUTNEY - The next monthly Putney food distribution is Thursday, June 22, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Putney Meadows, 17 Carol Brown Way (white building across from the Putney Co-op and Putney Fire Station).
All are welcome to come for free produce and some nonperishable items distributed by the Vermont Foodbank and the Putney Foodshelf. This event is open to anyone in the community. Bring your own shopping bags.
Food distribution takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Putney Meadows location. To find out more information about this, and other food distribution and food shelf sites around the region, go to www.vtfoodbank.org.
Spaces remain for community tag sale
NEWFANE - Spaces still are available for the Community Tag Sale on the Newfane Common on Saturday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee per space is $20, and sellers must provide their own tables. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Moore Free Library, will take place rain or shine.
To reserve a space, contact Julie at 802-365-7278 or julielavorgna@gmail.com or pick up a reservation form at the library, 23 West St., Newfane. The library is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Townshend wants your tomatoes
TOWNSHEND - Attention gardeners: your local food shelf needs tomatoes!
The “Ton of Tomatoes” project aims to bring local, nutritious food to area residents in need by collecting tomatoes during the growing season, processing and freezing them, then distributing them throughout the year via the food shelf. The collection goal is one ton of tomatoes.
This effort is being organized by Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital, the Townshend Community Food Shelf, and the West River Project. These groups will collect and process the tomatoes.
You can help by designating one or more tomato plants in your garden and donating what those plants produce.
To participate in the program, contact Grace Cottage Community Health Team member Bill Monahan at wmonahan@gracecottage.org or 802-365-3762.
Radio Club plans outdoor testing
TOWNSHEND - This quarter's ham radio testing session, offered by the West River Radio Club, will take place at its Field Day site, 2099 Stickney Brook Rd., at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 24.
This location is just up the road (north) from Grace Cottage Hospital on the left (there will be a sign). Then follow a dirt road up the hill. This change allows the testers to stay and see the club in action, making contacts across the country and around the world. It also allows folks to see a wide variety of equipment in use at the same place.
If you plan to take the test, bring two forms of ID (one with photo) and $15. If you have further questions, call Mary Peterson, KB1YCD, at 802-258-3921.
Rec. Dept. offers summer day camp
BRATTLEBORO - The Recreation and Parks Department is offering a day camp program for children ages 5-11 at Living Memorial Park this summer. Space is still available in most weeks. Call 802-254-5808 to check on what is available.
You may register at the Recreation & Parks Department at 207 Main St. The Day Camp Program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and consists of arts and crafts, sports, games, archery, tennis, music, drama, hiking, special events, and swimming.
The cost per week is $90 for town residents and $105 for nonresidents; week 1 is $75 for residents and $90 for nonresidents. After-camp care also is available from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for an additional charge of $5 per day per child.
The schedule is as follows: Week 1: July 3-7 (no session on July 4); Week 2: July 10-14; Week 3: July 17-21; Week 4: July 24-28; Week 5: July 31-Aug. 4; Week 6: Aug. 7-11.
For more information, or if there are special needs required for this program, call the Recreation & Parks Department at 802-254-5808. For a complete listing/description of events, visit their website at www.brattleboro.org.
Gathering Place receives grant
BRATTLEBORO - The Gathering Place recently received a $10,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
The award was one of 102 grants totaling $721,425 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis as well as their families and caregivers.
Conceived by the late Dana Reeve, the program has awarded more than 2,900 grants totaling more than $20 million since 1999. Funding for the grants is made available through the Paralysis Resource Center operated by the Reeve Foundation under a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Gathering Place pilot will offer a variety of personalized caregiver support options for a minimum of seven and a maximum of 10 individuals.