Allbee discusses 260 years of Vermont agriculture at Athens Meetinghouse
ATHENS - On Thursday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m., former Vermont State Secretary of Agriculture Roger Albee will be sharing research from his upcoming book Turning the Soil: 260 Years of Vermont Agriculture at the historic Athens Meetinghouse.
He will speak about the major changes that have taken place in Vermont agriculture since the 1760s, why they have occurred, what is happening today, and why there is a renaissance.
The meetinghouse is located on 2 Meetinghouse Rd., off Route 35, in Athens. The event is free. Donations are welcome to support the preservation of the historic 1817 landmark. For more information, call 802-869-2141.
ACCVT celebrates Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
BRATTLEBORO - Asian Cultural Center of Vermont (ACCVT) presents the 23rd annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (1)(Zhongqiu Jie, Chuseok, orTet Trung Thu), which is celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, and other places around the world. The Moon Festival will be held rain or shine on Friday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter atop Living Memorial Park.
All are invited to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival with crafts, songs, food, taiji, paper lanterns, Chinese exercises, the Korean rope tug and more. Participants can hear the story of The Goddess of the Moon, Chang'e; the great archer Hou-Yi; and the Elixir of Immortality, then watch the harvest moon rise.
The celebration will start with a potluck (bring a dish to share). All are invited to this free event. For more information, call 802-579-9088 or visit accvt.org.
BF Woman's Club serves public pasta supper
BELLOWS FALLS - The Bellows Falls Woman's Club is sponsoring a public pasta supper on Friday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the United Church of Bellows Falls, 8 School St. The church is accessible to all, just enter from the back of the building.
Included in the menu are a variety of pasta dishes, a salad bar, home-baked bread, cake, and beverages. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices will be available. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Proceeds will help fund the club's high school scholarship. Call 603-445-2527 for more information.
All Souls Church hosts chili supper
WEST BRATTLEBORO - All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will host a chili supper on Friday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature homemade meat or vegetarian chili, cornbread, apple crisp, and beverages.
Proceeds will support special projects at the church. All Souls Church is located at 29 South St., up the driveway from the West Brattleboro fire station.
Spoken word poet discusses storytelling, social justice at Landmark College
PUTNEY - The Landmark College Academic Speaker Series welcomes spoken word poet and teaching artist Rajnii Eddins to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m., in the Brooks M. O'Brien Auditorium/Lewis Academic Building.
Eddins' presentation, "The Value of Our Stories," will include performances of his own poems and a discussion of the historical context in which they were created. He will also talk with attendees about how their stories can be used to confront racism and other injustices, affirm diversity and equity, and initiate community dialogue.
Originally from Seattle, Eddins has been engaging diverse community audiences for over 30 years. He was the youngest member of the Afrikan American Writers Alliance at age 11 and has been actively sharing with youth and community in Vermont since 2010.
This event is free. For additional information or questions about venue accessibility, contact Solvegi Shmulsky at [email protected]. Driving directions, a campus map, and more information about the Landmark College Academic Speaker Series are available at landmark.edu.
Grace Cottage hosts flu shot clinic
TOWNSHEND - Grace Cottage Family Health, 185 Grafton Rd., will hold two Saturday flu vaccine clinics this year, on Oct. 7 and on Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is recommended; call 802-365-4331. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. During both of the flu clinics, Grace Cottage will also host a food drive for the Townshend Food Shelf. If you can, bring a nonperishable food item.
You do not need to be an established patient at Grace Cottage to get a flu shot at these clinics. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Most insurance covers this preventive health measure; bring your ID and insurance card with you. If you are not insured, payment for your flu shot is expected at the time of service.
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to avoid getting the flu and spreading it to others. It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine. People over age 65 or those with any chronic disease, such as diabetes or asthma, have a higher risk of contracting the flu and are especially urged to get the shot.
Two different flu shots are being offered this year, one for those age 6 months to 64, and another for those who are 65 and older. For more information about flu shots or the flu in general, visit the national CDC and Prevention website (cdc.gov), the Vermont Department of Health website (healthvermont.gov), or call the Vermont helpline at 2-1-1.
Moore Free Library plans fall book sale
NEWFANE - The Friends of the Moore Free Library will hold their fall book sale on the lawn of the library, 23 West St., on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., during Heritage Festival weekend.
More than 40 well-organized categories will be offered. Prices will range from $1 to $2; more for special items. For more information, contact Julie at [email protected] or 802-365-7278.
Wardsboro Yoked Parish moves worship services to Methodist Church
WARDSBORO - Worship services of the Wardsboro Yoked Parish have moved for the fall and winter seasons to the Methodist Church at 121 Main St., through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Service each Sunday starts at 9 a.m. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome.
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