Brattleboro winter parking ban is lifted
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Parking Department says the winter parking ban has ended for the season. Overnight parking will be allowed on all streets, except in the downtown area.
Overnight parking is never allowed on the following streets: Main, High, Elliot (from School to Main streets), Flat, Canal (from the Plaza to #63), Church, Elm, Grove, and Harris Place.
For further information, contact Parking Enforcement Coordinator Carol Coulombe at the Parking Office at 802-257-2305, ext. 178.
Rec. Dept. hosts Easter egg hunt
BRATTLEBORO - The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department, will be held Saturday, April 20, at Living Memorial Park on the Lower Softball Field. In case of rain or mud, the alternate location will be inside the Nelson E. Withington Skating Facility.
Children must bring a basket or container to collect eggs. In addition, there will be six stuffed animals per age group for prizes, donated by Mary Meyer Toys, and an opportunity to see the Easter Bunny.
Participants will be broken down into the following age groups and times: 9:30 a.m., ages 4 and under, and 9:45 a.m., ages 5 and up. Participants should arrive about 15 minutes early to this event. For more information, call 802-254-5808. This program is open to Brattleboro residents.
Free community breakfast served in Townshend
TOWNSHEND - Community Hope and Action and West River Valley Thrives will hold their April community event on Saturday, April 20, at the Townshend Community Church.
This month's event will be a free community breakfast served from 9 to 11 a.m., with music provided by local acoustic guitarist Ralph Sherman. Belgian waffles, pancakes, omelets, coffee, tea, and warm community fellowship will all be on the menu.
Common hosts Easter sunrise service
BRATTLEBORO - An Easter Sunday morning sunrise service will happen April 21 on the Common at the Gazebo.
This simple service, which will celebrate with joy in welcoming the Light from the Darkness, will be at 6 a.m., so that all may be present as the light comes into the day.
Sponsored by Centre Congregational Church, this service is open to all. For those who want to sleep in, a traditional service will be held at 10 a.m., at Centre Congregational Church at 193 Main St.
Shakespeare study group forms at Putney library
PUTNEY - Gordon Jones, a Putney School faculty member, is offering a study of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure this spring at the Putney Public Library, 55 Main St.
Jones, who recently led a library study group on King Lear, will lead the group starting Monday April 22 and running for five weeks.
Measure for Measure is one of the so-called “problem plays,” and deals with the timely topic of sexual coercion by a powerful hypocrite. If you would like to participate, contact Jones at gjones@putneyschool.org. Copies of the play will be available at the library's front desk for library cardholders to borrow.
Marlboro Cares offers help in planning for life after 60
MARLBORO - Marlboro Cares will present “Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Planning for Life after 60” on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m.
The program presents three short segments: a handy guide for estate planning, a short film by Andy Reichsman - The Garden Path Elder Living - and a discussion on creating a written health care plan.
The program will be held at the Marlboro Community Center on South Road next to the post office and is free and open to the public.
Active parenting of tweens, teens workshop offered in BF
BELLOWS FALLS - A six-week “Active Parenting of Tweens & Teens” workshop will begin on Thursday, April 25, at Parks Place, 44 School St., from 6 to 8 pm. This workshop is open to anyone raising children ages 10-18.
According to a news release, the workshop is focused on learning skills to prepare for “the changes, challenges, and joys that arise throughout the teen years.” Dinner and quality childcare will be provided for each session.
Participants will discover how the teen brain matures and learn ways to reduce power struggles, increase cooperation, and keep the communication lines open.
The workshop will also help folks understand how to have conversations about sensitive issues such as drugs, sexuality, and violence. Sign up by calling Deb Witkus at 802-463-9927, ext. 212, by emailing deb@greaterfallsconnections.org, or by visiting www.facebook.com/greaterfallsconnections.
Williamsville goes to the dogs on April 27
WILLIAMSVILLE - The first-ever Williamsville International Dog Show will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Williamsville Hall.
All dogs can participate in this show, which is sponsored by One Stop Country Pet Supply in Brattleboro.
Does your dog know any tricks? Does she/he have a great wagging tail or just a lovable personality? Prizes will be offered for Best in Show, Best in Purebred, Best in Mix, Best in Tricks, and Best in Tail.
Entries are $10 per dog, $5 for all others attending. Visit williamsvillehall.com for details and entry forms. Walk-ins welcome and deadline entry is April 26. Contact Janine Rose at panhattan@gmail.com.
Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association to hold annual meeting
SAXTONS RIVER - The Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association will hold its annual meeting at Main Street Arts, 33 Main St., on Sunday, April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.
WHPA members and the public are encouraged to come early, enjoy refreshments, peruse maps on display, and attend the brief business meeting to learn about plans the Pinnacle has for the coming year.
The guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl Charles, will draw on her decades of dedicated work and commitment to connecting children with nature in their everyday lives. Her topic is: “The Ecology of Hope: How Connecting with Nature Helps Us Care for Ourselves and the Earth.”
Grounded in research as well as experience, Charles will provide a sense of purpose along with practical suggestions for action by all who are concerned about the nature of childhood, the health of communities, and the future of the Earth. For more information, visit www.windmillhillpinnacle.org.
Donations sought for Geranium Festival and Book Sale
DUMMERSTON - The Lydia Taft Pratt Library is accepting donations of hardcover and paperback books, CDs, LPs, and DVDs for their annual Geranium Festival & Book Sale on May 18.
All donations should be in good, saleable condition (no textbooks, please). Bring all items to the library, located in the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St., West Dummerston, during library hours: Tuesdays, 2:30 to 7 pm, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call the library at 802-258-9878.
Applicants sought for Robert L. Crowell Scholarship
NEWFANE - The Moore Free Library is offering a total of $12,000 in scholarships, generously funded by the family of the late Robert L. Crowell.
These awards are open to graduating high school seniors and GED recipients residing in Brookline, Newfane, South Newfane, and Williamsville who will be entering their first year of college, community college, trade or vocational post-secondary education in the fall of 2019.
The scholarship committee will consider academics, personal growth, and community contributions. Applications should include the printed cover page, a brief autobiography (including plans for continued study and the name of the school to which you have been accepted), a high school transcript, and a minimum of two letters of reference.
Completed applications should be submitted by May 15 to: Board of Trustees, Moore Free Library, P.O. Box 208, Newfane, VT 05345. The number of scholarships awarded and the award amounts will be determined by the applications received.