Potluck features ‘polite political talk’
BRATTLEBORO — On Sunday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the downstairs hall at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., Brattleboro Indivisible and Brattleboro Area Action will host a community potluck supper.
Organizers say all are invited “to connect and get to know your neighbors, no matter their views. [...] Brattleboro has much to discuss — let’s share some polite conversation over food. Fresh conversation starters will be provided.”
If possible, bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert to share (let them know what you’re bringing at signup.com/go/htuhtqO). Bring your own place setting (cup, bowl/plate, spoon/fork/knife) to minimize waste. They will have a limited supply of compostable settings available for those who cannot bring their own. For more information, email BrattleboroAreaAction@proton.me.
Rock Voices begins new season
BRATTLEBORO — Rock Voices, the choir that sings only rock songs, begins its Spring season Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Rehearsals with the director, Bob Thies, are held every Monday at the Vermont Jazz Center in the Cotton Mill Building at 72 Cotton Mill Hill.
No auditions are required — anyone over 18 is welcome. Newcomers can try it out for three sessions before deciding to join. Songs planned for this season are by the Beatles; Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Steely Dan; the Doobie Brothers; the Grateful Dead; Kenny Loggins; and more.
A concert with a full rock band will be held in May. For information and to register, go to rockvoices.com.
Memory Café with art therapy in Chester
CHESTER — On the first Thursday of the month, from Feb. 5 through April 2, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Main Street, Senior Solutions offers an opportunity for music and art therapy experiences at their Memory Café.
These café’s allow for conversation, informal music and art creation, and fellowship through artistic activities. The program will be hosted by St. Luke’s and led by Susan Rosano, a creative aging teaching artist from Main Street Arts. For questions and more information, contact Senior Solutions at memorycafes@seniorsolutionsvt.org or 802-885-2655.
Guilford Free Library hosts rapid reviews
GUILFORD — The Guilford Free Library invites the community to join them at Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford Center for an hour of book reviews and cookies Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Five Guilford community members, three adults and two children, will present one-minute reviews of 6 to 8 of their favorite books. All reviewed books will be available at the event for Guilford Free Library card holders to check out. After the event, enjoy cookies and milk generously supplied by The Friends of the Guilford Free Library.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Questions? Call the library at 802-257-4603 or email staff@guilfordfreelibraryvt.org.
Chowder/soup cook-off at Athens Community Center
ATHENS — Join the Athens Community Center Committee on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., for their second annual chowder/soup cook-off at the Center on 28 Brookline Rd.
It’s free to enter a chowder or soup. Participants may pay a $5 admission fee to participate in the judging of the delicious entries. Cash prizes will be given for the top three dishes. There will also be a basket raffle. To enter a chowder or soup, contact Krista Gay at Krista.ann.gay@gmail.com.
Cribbage at Moore Free Library
NEWFANE — All are welcome to join in games of cribbage at the Moore Free Library, 23 West St., Sunday, Feb. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Cribbage sessions at library will be held every other Sunday (Feb. 22, March 8 and 22, and April 5 and 19) through April. For questions, contact Laurie Merrigan at lalamerrigan@gmail.com.
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