Wildlife tales told at RFPL
BELLOWS FALLS - The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum offers an exciting journey around the world in "Wildlife Tales" on Friday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m., at the Rockingham Free Public Library.
Each story will feature a live animal, including raptors, reptiles, and more to bring a natural history element to the myths and legends.
This free, all-ages program is part of "All Together Now," the 2023 summer reading program. For more information, contact 802-463-4270, [email protected], or rockinghamlibrary.org.
Lasagna dinner served
NEWFANE - The Newfane Congregational Church is hosting an Italian dinner night on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at the church. The menu includes lasagna (regular and gluten-free vegetarian), green salad, garlic bread, and a blueberry dessert.
The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Take-out meals will be available by reservation only, and requests must be received by Friday, Aug. 11. To request take-out meals, call 802-558-7691 or email [email protected] with "lasagna" in the subject line by Aug. 11, and leave name, phone number, and the number of meals requested. Carry-out diners are asked to bring their own bags.
Pig roast in Chester
CHESTER - Celebrate summer, rain or shine, with a southern-style pig roast and accompanying favorite picnic foods on the lawn (or in Willard Hall, if raining) at St. Luke's Church, 313 Main St., on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Barbecue master Henry Jesse Pixley will smoke the beast on location, and Pixley will offer several of his homemade sauces. Prepared by additional seasoned cooks, favorite side dishes will include potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and cookies, plus rolls and hot and cold drinks.
Meals may be enjoyed at tables on the back lawn of the church, where lawn games will also be available, or brought home. With summer heat and picnic pests in mind, side dishes will be organized ingeniously so distribution will be fast, clean, and perfect for transporting to a table or away.
Early reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot. Ages 5 and under are free. Early bird reservations made and paid by Monday, Aug. 14, receive a discount: $18 for adults, $8 for youths 6–12 years, and $45 for a family of five. After Aug. 14, the prices are $20 for adults, $10 for youths 6–12, and $50 for family of five.
To make a reservation, contact David or Marjorie Carey at 802-875-4235. Make check out to St. Luke's Church, write "PIG" in the memo line, and mail the check in advance to St. Luke's Church, P.O. Box 8, Chester, VT 05143. For more information, visit stlukesepiscopalvt.org.
BUHS Class of 1982 prepares for '40+1' reunion
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Union High School Class of 1982 is making up for missing their 40 year reunion in 2022. This fall, their "40+1" reunion weekend will be held Sept. 22–24.
The weekend's highlight will be on Saturday, Sept. 23, with a social hour, buffet dinner, and an evening of music by Wild Nightz. Contact information is sought for all alumni to share reunion information, including ticket purchase. All alumni are asked to send their name, email address, and telephone number to [email protected] to be included in updates for this and all reunions, and ticket purchasing.
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