Free youth workshop explores engineering topics
BRATTLEBORO - Students entering grades 3–6 this fall are invited to explore the field of engineering at Science Fun Day on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., from 1 to 4 p.m.
There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. Advance registration is required at bit.ly/725-fun. The deadline to register is Saturday, Aug. 12. Although sponsored by UVM Extension 4-H, enrollment in 4-H is not required, only an interest in learning about engineering.
Participants will have the opportunity to create, build, and test at Science Fun Day, which will offer hands-on activities relating to everyday engineering, renewable plastics, and hurricane-proof housing.
The workshop will be led by the UVM STEM Ambassadors, students participating in a collaboration between UVM Extension 4-H, the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Students majoring in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering or math) may apply to be an ambassador and will receive training to teach engineering, computer science, robotics, healthy living and animal science topics to youths.
This summer's activities are made possible thanks to a grant from the Vermont Agency of Education. For questions, contact Hunter Feeley at hunter.feeley@uvm.edu. To request language interpretation, translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Lauren Traister at 802-656-7565 or lauren.traister@uvm.edu by Aug. 4.
Learn how to make gluten-free sourdough at Co-0p
BRATTLEBORO - Over four Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Brattleboro Food Co-op will offer a course in how to start and maintain sprouted, gluten-free sourdough and make flatbreads, tortillas, pasta, pie crust, injera, flapjacks, pizza crust, artisan bread, and cake.
Taught by Lisa Nichols, BFC's tastings and education coordinator, participants will make four recipes in each class and have plenty of goodies to take and bake at home. A fee of $45 per person will cover the cost of ingredients for the series of four classes, held in the Co-op's Community Room. Scholarships are available. Register by Aug. 4 by emailing Lisa at education@BFC.coop.
Senior lunch served in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions present their Second Wednesday luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 9, with take-outs available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and an in-house meal at noon. The menu for this meal is barbecue chicken, vegetarian english muffin pizza, scalloped potatoes, and summer squash casserole with pineapple upside down cake for dessert.
Reservations are requested by calling the Grange at 802-254-1138 and leaving your name, phone number, and the number of meals desired, as well as whether you are taking it with you or eating in. A donation of $3 for those 60 and older and $4 for the younger folk is suggested. All are welcome.
Townwide yard sale planned in Hinsdale
HINSDALE, N.H. - The Hinsdale Area Farmers' Market, which operates on Main Street in Millstream Riverfront Park each Saturday through October, will hold a townwide yard sale event on Aug. 12 in collaboration with the Hinsdale Community Recreation Center.
Interested parties can participate in two ways - by reserving a space at the Market in downtown Hinsdale for a discounted rate of $3, or by setting up at their address and requesting to be added to the Town Yard Sale Map.
To reserve a space at the Farmers' Market, contact farmersmarketofhinsdalenh@gmail.com. If you would like to be added to the map, email the community center at rentalshcc@gmail.com.
Bargain hunters will be able to pick up maps at the Hinsdale Farmers' Market on the day of the event or at the community center on the Thursday before the event. The deadline to participate is Monday, Aug. 8, at noon.
Summer sale begins at BF Community Closet
BELLOWS FALLS - The Community Closet at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St., has a varied selection of summer wear from casual to dressy and in all sizes from petite to XL.
All are invited to come in and check out the racks of T-shirts and other tops, shorts and slacks, dresses, children's clothing, and more. Clothes are priced to sell and housewares are free. The Community Closet is open most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and all proceeds are given back to the community at the end of the year.
CCV announces half-price tuition
MONTPELIER - With support from Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature, Vermonters seeking education and training in certain high-demand fields will receive a 50% tuition break at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) during the upcoming 2023–24 academic year.
More than 20 degree and certificate programs are included in the Vermont Tuition Advantage program in areas that meet the demands of critical workforce needs in Vermont. This includes healthcare, early childhood education, IT, bookkeeping, and more.
"Too many Vermonters choose not to continue their education after high school because of cost, and they end up missing out on the skills and knowledge they need to move into promising jobs," said CCV President Joyce Judy in a news release. "With this initiative, we are making huge strides toward reversing that trend and giving all Vermonters a chance to advance in their careers."
Funding is available to Vermont residents on a first come, first-served basis. To learn more and apply, visit ccv.edu/advantage.
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