Fall Book Sale at Moore Free Library
NEWFANE - The annual fall book sale hosted by the Friends of the Moore Free Library will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Library on 23 West St., just steps away from the Newfane Heritage Festival taking place the same weekend in the village.
Books in more than 30 categories of fiction, nonfiction, and young people's literature will be on offer at $1 to $2. More rare or collectible volumes will be individually priced. Cash or check only, please. For more information, call the library at 802-365-7278.
Grafton firefighters host their fall tag sale
GRAFTON - The Grafton Firefighters' Tag Sale, now in its 44th year of benefiting the local volunteer fire department, has become well-known in southern Vermont for its variety, its quality, and its value, organizers wrote in a news release.
This year's sale takes place Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., under the tents near the firehouse at 711 Route 121, just east of Grafton Village. The sale will go on rain or shine. Fire engines will be on display, and volunteer firefighters will be on hand to answer questions.
Locals and visitors alike line up early waiting for the fire engine air horn to signal the opening of the sale and their chance to search through well-organized displays of furniture, housewares, tools, toys, linens, small appliances, books, recordings, and much more. The next day, most everything will be half price.
Book sale at Guilford Community Church
GUILFORD - On Saturday, Oct. 11. from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Guilford Community Church, 38 Church Drive, is having its annual book sale. The Book Boutique and Book Cafe will be open. All books will be sold by donation.
Foliage 5K at Winston Prouty Center
BRATTLEBORO - The Winston Prouty Center invites community members of all ages to participate in the second annual Foliage 5K Trail Run and Little Leaf Dash on Saturday, Oct. 11, to help raise funds to support inclusive early childhood education and family support. The event will take place on the Winston Prouty Campus at 209 Austine Drive.
The 5K Trail Run will take place on a newly improved route, which is moderately challenging and covers 510 feet of elevation change. Runners and walkers alike will travel along forested trails and some sections on a grassy hilltop with spacious views of New Hampshire. Prizes will be awarded to the first finishers as well as spirit categories.
For families and little ones, there will also be a special half-mile Little Leaf Dash. This route will run on pavement and a grassy field, with a slight elevation change. Young children, toddlers in strollers, and babes in arms are welcome to join in this fun run.
Advance registration and additional information is available online at winstonprouty.org/foliage5k. Registration costs increase the day of the event, so participants are encouraged to register online. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative Klean Kanteen stainless steel cup.
Scott Farm presents 22nd annual Heirloom Apple Day
DUMMERSTON - Scott Farm on Kipling Road hosts its biggest free event of the year, their 22nd annual Heirloom Apple Day, Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Every year, we welcome visitors of all ages, from near and far, for Heirloom Apple Day -- a one-day celebration of apples of all shapes, colors, tastes, and their histories," said organizers in a news release. "This year's event will be one for the ages. We're bringing in heirloom apple experts, historians, authors, cidermakers, growers, and more from throughout New England."
Visitors can sample varieties of apples and check out displays outlining their history. There will also be tours of the farm's Stone Park, kids' activities, food trucks, local music, and more. For more information, visit scottfarmvermont.com/heirloomappleday.
Medieval Faire in Putney
PUTNEY - On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Grammar School will transform its campus at 159 Grammar School Lane off Hickory Ridge Road into a medieval village once again as the school hosts its annual Medieval Faire, a family event for 37 years.
Children can ride the flying dragon and Sir Lancelot's flying horse, take part in pillow jousting and foam-arrow archery, ride the swan swing, ascend the climbing wall, battle a knight, scramble for treats at the candy catapult, make their own crowns and wands, visit the fortuneteller, get their faces painted, and take part in a dragon treasure hunt.
Young attendees can also complete a quest and be knighted by the King and Queen, who preside over the fair on their royal thrones. Assorted games for the youngest children are offered at Merlin's Midway. Fairgoers of all ages can shop for treats and medieval-themed crafts in the Medieval Marketplace and enjoy a range of live music and local food.
Admission is free. Unlimited all-day ride passes are $25; individual ride tickets are also available. Net proceeds go toward the school's financial aid fund, which serves to make The Grammar School affordable for as many families as possible. For more information, visit thegrammarschool.org/medieval or call 802-387-5364.
Edible Brattleboro hosts Harvest Festival
BRATTLEBORO - Join Edible Brattleboro (EB) on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m., for the EB Harvest Festival, a family-friendly event and fundraiser in celebration of this nonprofit organization's 10th anniversary of feeding the Brattleboro community. The event takes place at EB's Food Forest at 805 Western Ave. In case of rain, the festival will take place Oct. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.
There will be a raffle with prizes from more than 30 Brattleboro-area businesses, as well as free gifts not to be missed. In addition, this will be an afternoon of food, community building, face painting, and music.
Because this is a fundraiser, there is a suggested donation of $15, but all are encouraged to come regardless of donation. Those who do donate $15 or more will receive a free raffle ticket for the prize basket of their choice. Keep an eye out on Instagram and Facebook (@ediblebrattleboro) for more information.
Townshend Pumpkin Festival returns Oct. 18
TOWNSHEND - The annual Townshend Pumpkin Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Townshend Common.
The event celebrating all things autumn is organized and run by the students of Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School as part of a graded course, under the supervision of staff advisors Elizabeth Brown and Kevin Burke.
Festival goers can enjoy a full lineup of live music, featuring performances from headliner BabaRay, the Leland & Gray Jazz Ensemble, Celebration Brass Band, Kevin Burke and Bruce Whitman, Antero Brown-McCoard, and other talented local acts. Visitors will also find local craft and food vendors, a pumpkin-decorating contest, and a scarecrow-decorating contest, open to all ages.
New this year, Dutton Farms will be baking and serving fresh homemade pumpkin pies exclusively for the event. And as always, the Townshend Elementary School's famous food tent will be onsite, offering homemade soups and hot dishes.
Admission is free, and parking is available near the Common. For more information, contact Leland & Gray at 802-365-7355 or visit townshendpumpkinfestival.org.
Bellows Falls hosts third annual Tweed Ride on Oct. 19
BELLOWS FALLS - Bellows Falls joins a global community of people who enjoy a vintage-inspired biking with the third annual Tweed Ride, sponsored by Bellows Falls Pride. Interested cyclists should meet Sunday, Oct. 19, at 51 The Square in downtown Bellows Falls at 11 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. departure.
Organizers say the Tweed Ride "is a casual, slow, communal ride where bike riders dress in vintage attire." No pre-registration or admission fee is required, and all styles and all families are welcome. Vintage attire encouraged, but not required, and helmets are welcome. The ride will be led by Aaron Almanza, an experienced Tweed rider.
Riders will do two loops around Bellows Falls on a course with no large hills and, upon return, join fellow riders at the Flat Iron Cooperative for tea and snacks. More information can be found on Facebook and bellowsfallspride.com.
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