Windham & Windsor Housing Trust hosts mobile home purchase info session
BRATTLEBORO - On Friday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m., Windham & Windsor Housing Trust's Homeownership team is hosting a virtual office hour to get prospective homebuyers ready for the state's Mobile Home Infill Program.
The state of Vermont has a new program making mobile homes available at cost with several lots identified in our region. If you want to learn more and talk about how to get organized for the purchasing process, this online hour will provide some advice.
Check out the MHIP program website at affordablehomes.vermont.gov and bring your questions to the Nov. 15 session. Register at bit.ly/790-mobile.
Geology of Eastern Windham County examined in Athens talk
ATHENS - On Nov. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Athens Community Center, 28 Brookline Rd., longtime self-taught geologist Roger Haydock will present a 1-hour slideshow of the geologic history of eastern Windham County.
This presentation will focus on the geology of this corner of southern Vermont, and cover the last 500 million years of geologic history from volcanoes to land collisions, ice ages to tundra, and even dinosaur footprints in nearby counties.
This presentation welcomes all who are curious. No geology knowledge required. Pre-registration is requested by donation at bullcreekcommonlands.org/events.
Saxtons River hosts Generosity Fair
SAXTONS RIVER - On Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., nonprofit organizations associated with the greater Rockingham area will be gathering at 24 Main Street Community Building in Saxtons River to showcase their activities and provide the opportunity to turn generosity into meaningful holiday gift-giving.
The public is invited to attend to learn more about charitable work done near and far by those living in our area. The Generosity Fair has been organized by 24 Main Street Community Building and Anne Manner-McLarty, a nonprofit consultant who lives in Saxtons River.
"Please join us and consider making donations in the name of your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers," organizers say in a news release. "For each donation made, attendees will receive a gift card provided by the nonprofit organization, and an ornament will be placed on the holiday tree inside the Community Building. Some organizations will have other items for sale and special incentives for different levels of giving."
Light snacks and general holiday cheer will be shared with all. Attendees are asked to remember to bring a checkbook and cash, as not all organizations accept credit cards in-person or through online giving.
Turkey luncheon served in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions will present their annual Turkey Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with takeouts available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and an in-house meal served at noon. Note, this is a change of date, as their chef is away for a couple of weeks.
Be sure and call your reservation/order(s) in early, as they don't want to turn anyone away for lack of food. If you want a meal to eat in and also to take home, order it ahead of time. Last minute takeouts may not be available. Call the Grange at 802-254-1138 and leave name, phone number, number of meals desired, and whether they are for in-house dining or takeout.
The menu for the Nov. 20 meal will include turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, and pumpkin pie for dessert. They will have a vegetarian option as well as a sugar-free dessert and a gluten-free dessert. A donation of $3 for seniors 60 and older and $4.00 for those 59 and under is suggested.
Mistletoe Mart in Walpole
WALPOLE, N.H. - The First Congregational Church of Walpole will hold their annual Mistletoe Mart on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a white elephant table, and plenty of food, candy, cards, gifts, and miscellaneous items for sale.
Plan on staying for lunch, which will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the menu are sausage and kale and butternut squash soups, corn chowder, chicken pot pie, sloppy joes, and grilled cheese sandwiches, with gingerbread, chocolate cake with peppermint icing, and caramel apple cheesecake for dessert.
Grafton Library hosts Gingerbread House Extravaganza
GRAFTON - The Gingerbread House Extravaganza returns to the Grafton Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the village-wide Christmas in Grafton event. The library is seeking gingerbread makers, expert and beginner alike, for participation in the Gingerbread House Extravaganza.
"Whether you want to show off your culinary skills or are looking for a fun family project, the library will be delighted to display your creation," said organizers in a news release. "Your finished house may be dropped off the week of Dec. 2, in preparation for the big day."
For more information about submitting a gingerbread house for the Extravaganza, visit graftonpubliclibrary.org, email [email protected], or stop by the library, located at 204 Main St. Submission forms are available online and requested by Nov. 27, so they know how many houses to expect. Gingerbread houses will be on display to the public on Dec. 7, and admission to the library is free. A silent auction of the culinary creations will be held during the duration of the event.
Contribute your ideas to the America 250 agenda
BRATTLEBORO - Who are we as Americans, and who do we want to be? This is the question being explored as part of the Windham World Affairs Council's (WWAC) partnership with Brooks Memorial Library, Vermont Independent Media, the Vermont Humanities Council, Compassionate Brattleboro, and others as part of America 250, the national celebration in 2026 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
"Examining American Identity and Leadership in a Changing World" will be the theme of a public information and brainstorm session to be convened in January by WWAC. All are invited to discuss how Brattleboro can prepare for America 250, and explore ideas for creative expression to contribute to the national dialogue on this historic event.
The exact date and location are still to be determined. For more information, email [email protected].
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