Senior lunch in Newfane
NEWFANE — The monthly Newfane senior lunch will be served Thursday, May 14, at noon at Newfane Congregational Church.
On the menu is meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green salad, and cornbread, with sliced apples for an appetizer and brownies for dessert. This meal, sponsored by Senior Solutions, is prepared and served by volunteers from the church and community. There is a suggested donation of $4 for this meal; $5 for takeouts. Call Winnie Dolan at 802-365-7870 for information.
Athens Brick Meetinghouse hosts plant sale fundraiser
ATHENS — The Athens Brick Meetinghouse Committee, in conjunction with the Athens Historic Preservation Society, will hold its ninth annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the 1817 Brick Meetinghouse, at 2 Meetinghouse Rd. just off Route 35.
Visitors will find a variety of perennials, annuals, and vegetable seedlings on the Meetinghouse lawn, as well as raffle prizes. Experienced gardeners will be there to answer questions and offer gardening advice.
The Meetinghouse sanctuary and vestibule will be open for viewing during the plant sale. All proceeds go to support ongoing efforts to preserve this landmark. For more information, to make plant or other donations, or help out on the day of the sale, contact Sherry Maher at 802-275-2835.
Volunteers sought at Marlboro Community Fair
MARLBORO — Marlboro residents are invited to come to the Marlboro Community Center Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. for a “rapid review” of the volunteer opportunities available in town.
Members of town boards and committees will give very short descriptions of what they do, why it’s important, how others may participate. The event will conclude with conversation, pizza, and maybe even some entertainment! The event is free.
Pigments Picnic at Putney Library
PUTNEY — Folks of all ages are invited to stop by Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., Thursday, May 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. to enjoy a pop-up “Pigments Picnic” with In Situ Polyculture Commons.
Demonstrations, conversations, and investigations of local color through earths, mushrooms, plants, and more will be on offer, along with light snacks.
Participants will meet with special guest color and pigment enthusiasts Carrie La Chance, Nicole Dupree, Rosi Olivan, Caroline Ross, and Carolyn Sweeney to discuss media such as ink, dye, tannin, pigments, watercolor, and tempera and should bring their own local color or pigments material to share and show, or ask questions of the pigments picnickers. This event will be held outdoors, and is free.
Teddy Bear Teas begin this month at local schools
Children from infancy to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to a Teddy Bear Tea this spring. Teas are a chance to check out community schools, meet other children and families, hear stories, eat a yummy snack, and try a teddy bear tea.
Upcoming Teddy Bear Teas at Windham County schools include:
• Academy School, West Brattleboro. Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 a.m.
• Dummerston School. Wednesday, June 3, 3:30 p.m.
• Green Street School, Brattleboro. Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. (All-School sing at 8:25 a.m.)
• Guilford Central School. Friday, May 15, 9 a.m.
• NewBrook Elementary School, Newfane. Thursday, June 4, 1 p.m.
• Oak Grove School, Brattleboro. Friday, May 29, 10 a.m.
• Twin Valley Elementary School, Wilmington. Tuesday, May 19, 1:30 p.m.
• Vernon Elementary School. Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Sandy Stark at Early Education Services at 802-246-2062 or sstark@wsesdvt.org.
Guilford Permit Guide available on town website
GUILFORD — The Planning Commission says its new Guilford Permit Guide is available at guilfordvt.gov under the “Guilford Info” tab on the home page.
The Guilford Permit Guide provides information regarding permits that are required for building projects, excess vehicle weight on roads, driveway construction, brush burning, remediating lead paint in the home, renting, and more, with links to the relevant state and local authorities.
“It is intended to be a starting point to assist property owners in researching actions they may need to take prior to starting a project so as to avoid possible complications afterward,” the commission said in a news release. “Since this is new, we anticipate that corrections and clarifications may be needed.” Residents can offer feedback by emailing Planning Commission Chair Jeannette Tokarz at jeannettetokarzpc@gmail.com.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.