WARDSBORO — On Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Wardsboro Public Library, 170 Main St., the Wardsboro Garden Club will present Erica Bowman, licensed landscape architect, garden designer and owner of Evernest Designs.
She will discuss how to develop a wildflower meadow that will attract pollinators and describe the newly developed meadow created by the Jamaica Community Pollinator Project in Jamaica Village. For more infomation, visit wardsboropubliclibrary.org.
Theatre Adventure hosts Coffee House Variety Show
WEST BRATTLEBORO — Theatre Adventure’s Thursday Troupe presents a “Coffee House Variety Show” Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the West Village Meeting House, 29 South St.
Organizers said in a news release that the evening “will feature a dynamic mix of monologues, dances, songs, and vignettes.” The performers will demonstrate their skills and showcase their talents. They invite all to come celebrate the performers “as they take the stage with courage and creativity, offering an unforgettable experience” for the audience, who will “witness the power of the arts to ignite stellar performances.”
This night will also launch Theatre Adventure’s Spring Appeal.
This show will be sensory-friendly. ASL interpretation will be provided, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a selection of delicious bakery items available for purchase.
Tickets for the show are available online and at the door, sold on a sliding scale starting at $15. $20 is suggested. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Find out more at theatreadventure.com/tickets.
Easter egg hunt in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO — On Saturday, April 4, the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department presents its annual free “Egg Hunt” at the Lower Softball field at Living Memorial Park. Each egg hunt will start promptly at the following times: 9:30 a.m., ages 4 and under; 9:45 a.m. for ages 5 and older.
There will be six stuffed animal prizes for each age group. Each child needs to have a basket or container to collect the eggs. Eggs do not need to be returned after the event. In case of mud/rain, the alternate location will be inside the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. For more information, call the Gibson-Aiken Center at 802-254-5808, or follow the Rec. Dept. on Facebook or Instagram.
Landmark offers Universal Design Learning workshop
PUTNEY — On Tuesday, April 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Landmark College will continue its efforts to advance inclusive practices in STEM education by offering a valuable professional development opportunity through its Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT).
Marie Saddlemire, Ph.D., of LCIRT will draw on her extensive experience in curriculum design, accessibility services, and working with neurodiverse students for this in-depth workshop. Participants will explore and build a strong foundation for integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into STEM classrooms, grounded in UDL’s three core pillars: Representation, Action and Expression, and Engagement.
This three-hour workshop blends practical theory with real-world classroom applications, offering concrete strategies and inspiration for supporting learners with a wide range of strengths, preferences, and needs. The event is free and open to all and will be held in person at the Brooks O’Brien Auditorium in the Lewis Building at the Landmark campus in Putney. Registration is open now at strivevt.org.
Flood resilience discussion in Dover
DOVER — On Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Dover Town Hall, 189 Taft Brook Rd. in East Dover, the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District and a team of Dartmouth students are hosting a community meeting for landowners and community members of the Rock River watershed.
This is a chance to help shape more responsive and inclusive flood preparedness strategies across the region. It will be a space for community members to share their stories and discuss how they are building resilience.
The goal, organizers said, “is to better understand on-the-ground challenges, identify gaps in resources and response, and work together to create more effective, community-informed approaches to flood preparedness and response. We plan to do this through discussion of flooding impacts and sharing our resources available to community members.”
This is a free event. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the meeting. Register at bit.ly/dover_flood.
Red Cross offers free smoke detector installation
BRATTLEBORO — The American Red Cross is holding a free smoke detector installation event Saturday, April 11, in Brattleboro, Putney, and the surrounding towns.
“Home fires claim seven lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms nationwide, as part of our Sound the Alarm events,” organizers said in a news release. “This year, we’ll install free smoke alarms, create escape plans, and share fire safety information.”
Request a smoke detector installation in your home by going to bit.ly/859-smoke, or call 800-464-6692 and select Option 4 when prompted.
Summer schedule begins for Guilford Town Clerk
GUILFORD — Starting this week, the Guilford Town Clerk’s office will be changing over to summer hours.
The Town Office will still be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, but the Town Clerk will be only available during the following hours: Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours will resume after the November General Election.
In a news release, Guilford Town Clerk Uriel Najera said that “these hours allow me to focus on my other job, farming, while maintaining consistent hours for all Town Clerk–related needs.”
Youth Chess Tournament results
BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department reports that there were 13 participants in the 17th annual Chess Tournament that was held March 14. Six current or former students from Rec. Dept. classes were in the field.
Among the seven who have no previous history of chess at the Rec. Dept, two came in from Townshend, one from Wardsboro, and one from Easthampton, Massachuetts. Participants were evenly spread across the age range from first grade through eighth grade.
First place was won by Eli Anolik of Massachusetts, while first place for fourth grade and under went to Anderson Weng of Brattleboro. First place for second grade and under went to Leif Pritts from Townshend.
Funding available for organizations through Crosby-Gannett Fund
BRATTLEBORO — Funding is now available for Vermont organizations in the Brattleboro area through the Crosby-Gannett Fund grant program. The purpose of the fund is to support endeavors that contribute to the betterment and vitality of the Brattleboro area.
The Crosby-Gannett Fund awards a grant to one applicant annually. The grant term will be active for three years, and the grantee will receive $7,500 per year, totaling $22,500 over the three-year period. The goal of this model is to provide reliable capacity-building support to creative ideas and community-based organizations, enabling meaningful improvements in the Brattleboro area.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. Visit vermontcf.org/crosby-gannett to learn more and apply.
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