Memorial Day service in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON - The town of Dummerston and Evening Star Grange will sponsor their traditional Memorial Day Program on Thursday, May 30, with the Brattleboro American Legion Band doing a mini-concert at 6:30 p.m. on the Dummerston Center Common. The rest of the program will begin at 7 p.m.
The featured speaker will be Tristan Johnson, a resident of Newfane and a Vietnam veteran. Celebrants should bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the music and program in the fresh Vermont air. In case of rain, the program will be inside the Grange Hall. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Chester Plant Sale this weekend
CHESTER - The Chester Plant Sale at St. Luke's Church, the gray church at 313 Main St. near the Village Green, is an opportunity for people to purchase an impressive selection of proven, large, healthy, hardy plants at bargain prices. Well-groomed plants with helpful labels make garden additions easy, and experienced gardeners will be on hand to give advice about planting and garden design.
The sale is scheduled to run on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., both days; and on Sunday June 2, noon to 3 p.m. The later timing of this annual event allows for larger and more attractive plants - all organized by kind of plant and growing needs on the side lawn of the church. People who have perennials to contribute in advance or plants to suggest or who need more information are encouraged to contact Lillian Willis at 802-875-1340 or [email protected].
Plant sale benefits Friends of the Rockingham Library
BELLOWS FALLS - The Friends of the Rockingham Library's annual Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. until noon at the library, 65 Westminster St. There will be a variety of plants - floral, herbal, and vegetable - this year, as well as gardening books for guidance. Participants can also plan to visit the library's new addition - a seed library, as well as the library's plans for its library soil and hydroponic gardens.
The Friends of the Library will also be partnering with the Bellows Falls Woman's Club to rededicate the grandfather clock that was the Club's gift to the library in 1909. It has recently been brought back to life, thanks to library patron and volunteer Rick Matthews. The re-dedication will take place at 11:45 a.m., so all may listen to the noon chimes of this beautiful clock, followed by a reception with snacks provided by the acclaimed bakers of the Woman's Club.
Hilltop Montessori School hosts yard sale
BRATTLEBORO - Hilltop Montessori School will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school's campus at 99 Stafford Farm Hill. The school invites the public to browse their fine selection of gently used toys (even the fancy wooden Montessori ones!), clothes, books, and household goods, play on their playground, and take in the beautiful view from their hilltop campus.
All proceeds go to the school's Financial Aid Fund, which aims to make a high-quality Montessori education accessible to children from all economic backgrounds. For more information, email [email protected] or 802-257-0500.
Acworth Woman's Club hosts Yard Sale, Plant Sale, and Bake Sale
ACWORTH, N.H. - The Acworth Woman's Club will host their annual Yard Sale, Plant Sale, and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Tamarack Farm, located at 513 Route 123A.
This event, a fundraiser for local charities and causes, features an array of treasures at their yard sale, a plant sale with a wide selection of plants, and a bake sale with an assortment of homemade pies, cookies, and other treats. For more information, contact the Acworth Woman's Club at 603-835-2669 or [email protected].
Community conversation on substance use in Putney
PUTNEY - "The Power of Dignity: A Community Conversation on Substance Use, Stigma, Harm Reduction, and Narcan Training," will be held at Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Come for a free community discussion about understanding addiction and treatment, supporting those who are struggling, harm reduction strategies, and the importance of compassion and accountability. Guest presenters include Dr. Geoff Kane from Meetinghouse Solutions and Dakota Roberts, outreach worker for the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont.
For those interested in learning about overdose prevention, free naloxone (Narcan) and training will be available. For more information, contact [email protected] or 802-275-7232.
4-H seeks new members, adult volunteers
BRATTLEBORO - Interested in learning more about the opportunities 4-H can offer? 4-H is looking for youths who are interested in positive development in a variety of areas - animals, STEM, civics, and more - as well as caring adults who are willing to give their time and talent to help make those opportunities possible.
Those interested in starting a club can receive help from UVM Extension to guide you through the whole process. If you have expertise in a particular area, 4-H is also looking for folks willing to teach workshops and share their knowledge.
To learn more, email Windham/Windsor 4-H Educator Amber Thibodeau at [email protected] or visit uvm.edu/extension/youth.
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