Brattleboro Senior Meals needs drivers
BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Senior Meals is in urgent need of drivers for its Meals on Wheels program, which delivers about 1,000 meals a month on 12 routes in Brattleboro, Guilford, Marlboro, and Dummerston.
Meal drivers are needed on all days of the week. All deliveries are completed between 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Executive Director Cynthia Fisher at 802-257-1236 or director@brattleboroseniormeals.org.
BF dinner benefits Jamaica relief efforts
BELLOWS FALLS — The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls, 9 Church St., will have its First Friday Dinner, a monthly fundraising event, Jan. 2 from from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from this meal will benefit the ongoing disaster relief efforts in the country of Jamaica.
The menu includes ham with scalloped potatoes, broccoli, and green salad, with beverages and dessert. The suggested donation is $9.
RFPL offers Tai Chi Walking workshop
BELLOWS FALLS — The Rockingham Free Public Library presents a one-hour workshop on two ancient and fundamental tai chi qi gong forms: tai chi walking and tai chi ruler, on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon. Both focus on developing a relaxed posture and mental state, improving static and dynamic balance, and practicing mindfulness.
Tai Chi Walking is appropriate for all levels of experience in qi gong and tai chi. No special equipment is required. Smooth soled shoes or socks are recommended. Light refreshments will be available to share after the workshop. This event is free. For more information about this and other programs, contact 802-463-4270 or rockinghamlibrary.org, or stop by the library at 65 Westminster St.
Water study presented in Dover
DOVER — A draft version of the town of Dover Water System Feasibility Study will be presented to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Dover Town Hall on Dover Common, 189 Taft Brook Rd.
The draft results will be presented by the Dover Municipal Water Task Force and Christina Haskins of the Dufresne Group Consulting Engineers. Haskins is the lead engineer on the study, and the Dufresne Group was awarded the study contract by the town earlier this year.
The draft includes results of the recent townwide survey of residents, voters, and property owners. The survey asked voters to answer a number of questions about concepts for a water system for East Dover and West Dover. Dufresne Group received more than 500 responses to the survey.
The Jan. 7 presentation will also include potential design concepts for a water system and review cost estimates, possible funding sources, and options for constructing a system in multi-year phases. A follow-up meeting with the final water study results is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 11. More information is available at doververmont.com.
Putney library presents ‘Walking the Voie de Vézelay’ with Howie Peterson
PUTNEY — Howie Peterson is a 77-year-old Putney resident who loves to travel and explore, having visited six continents and 44 countries so far.
At the Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m, he’ll share photos and stories of his travels this fall when he walked about 430 miles on the Voie de Vézelay, one of the Camino de Santiago routes through France.
“He hiked through lovely rolling countryside, stopping in quaint villages and impressive cities along the way,” wrote organizers in a news release. “Peterson’s previous library presentations about his walking treks were exciting, engaging, and enjoyed by all.”
This event is free.
Putney Historical Society seeks board members
PUTNEY — Additional board members are sought for the Putney Historical Society (PHS), up to four. The board meets once a month at 6 p.m. in the Putney Town Hall. These are volunteer positions.
Currently, some board members catalog artifacts, research the development of historic properties, and take care of the collection. Other board members are interested in curation, new and engaging ways to share their collection, and teaching oral history. Volunteer work is not limited to these activities, however, according to PHS President Tom Jamison.
For more information or to apply, contact the historical society at putneyhistory@gmail.com or 802-387-4411. The society’s website (putneyhistory.us) includes many years of newsletters containing articles, photos, and other news, both new and old.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.