Family Yoga series begins at Townshend library
TOWNSHEND - Townshend Public Library will offer a monthly Family Yoga program series, with the first session on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 9:30 a.m. The library is partnering with West River Valley Thrives to offer this series.
Brittany Frost will be leading sessions on the first Saturday mornings of the month. Participants should bring yoga mats if they have one. This free 45-minute session will take place in the library's Kids' Room and is open to all community families.
Annual Cabin Fever Supper served in Westminster West
WESTMINSTER WEST - The 16th annual Cabin Fever Supper, a fundraising dinner, will be served on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 5:30 p.m., at the Westminster West Congregational Church, 44 Church St.
Over a meal provided by Tristan Toleno, diners will join their neighbors in celebrating this little patch of the planet. Attendees are advised to "bring a strong appetite and be prepared to share or enjoy short tales highlighting the quirky country life of 'West West' and its environs."
The menu features fennel and garlic chicken with kale, with vegan and gluten-free dishes that include mushroom and herb penne pasta, white beans with basil, and roasted squash with sage and olive oil. Bread and dessert are included.
The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children, and kids under 4 eat free. Wine will be offered for sale by the glass. Call 802-387-5694 with questions or email tomgriffith1051@gmail.com to volunteer: set up, serve, or clean up. No reservations will be accepted.
'Old Tools and Industries' exhibit opens Jan. 7
DUMMERSTON - The Dummerston Historical Society will host an open house at its building in Dummerston Center on Sunday, January 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. to introduce a major new exhibit, "Old Tools and Industries of Dummerston."
Featured will be an assortment of tools from more than 100 years ago and many photographs of mills, dams, quarries, railroads, and farms from the same era. Donations of historical artifacts are most welcome. Old photographs can be copied and returned. Those who wish to share should contact Charles Fish at cfish05346@gmail.com or 802-254-2554.
Also on display will be a collection of material related to Dr. Grace Burnett, including photographs and her medical library.
The Historical Society will be open Sunday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., for its annual meeting and to view the exhibit.
Dummerston Historical Society welcomes all visitors; one does not need to be a member to attend programs. Programs are free of charge and the building is accessible. Refreshments will be served.
Tech Time Tuesdays offered at RFPL
BELLOWS FALLS - The Rockingham Free Public Library will host Tech Time Tuesday classes, with drop-in sessions at 2 p.m. every Tuesday during the month of January in the Downstairs Programming Room. Learn more about different applications and digital library resources.
Drop-in sessions are first come, first served. Providing your own personal devices is highly encouraged, however library laptops will be available for class use. Upcoming Tuesday classes include:
• Jan. 9: Google Suite - Digital Tools for Connection and Collaboration. Improve your digital collaboration and communication skills using Google's online tools, such as Calendar, Chat, Docs, Drive, Gmail, and Meet. Those without an existing Google account will receive help to set one up.
• Jan. 16 and 30: Drop-In Tech Help. This is the quick tech-help option at the library. No registration is required; walk-ins are welcome. A librarian will be available for 5–15-minute sessions to answer tech questions.
• Jan. 23: Social Media Etiquette and Tips. Social media channels have evolved to become one of the primary ways people communicate in the modern world.Participants will learn how social media etiquette revolves around online guidelines to allow promotion and personal connection.
For more information, email reference@rockinghamlibrary.org, call 802-463-4270, go to rockinghamlibrary.org or stop by the library at 65 Westminster St.
Senior meal served in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions present their first Senior lunch of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with take-outs available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in-house serving at noon. The menu will be shepherd's pie (with a vegetarian shepherd's pie option), broccoli salad, and garlic bread, with pineapple upside down cake for dessert.
Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 802-254-1138 and leave a message with a name, phone number, number of meals desired and whether they are for eating in or taking out. A donation of $3 for seniors 60 and above and $4 for younger folk is suggested.
Online help available for escaping abuse
BRATTLEBORO - There's a new tool to help people escape abuse. Available at bit.ly/746-help, it's an online guided interview that helps Vermonters prepare forms to ask for protection from abuse.
According to Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont, the tool "provides simplified questions and explanations to guide users and ensure more complete and accurate filings. Normally, someone who needs a protection order fills out four paper or PDF forms to give to the court. Now they can use their smartphone or computer to work through one web-based, guided interview." They say those seeking help may also visit that website if they want to talk to an advocate about abuse they are experiencing.
For other general civil (noncriminal) legal information and help finding free and low-cost civil legal aid, help, and services, visit Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont's website at vtlawhelp.org.
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