Celebrate the Lunar New Year of China, Korea, and Vietnam on Feb. 2
BRATTLEBORO - Asian Cultural Center of Vermont (ACCVT) celebrates the Lunar New Year of China, Korea, and Vietnam on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC), 10 Vernon St.
"You don't have to be Asian or know anything about Asia to participate. Join us to usher in the year of the Green Wood Snake," organizers said in a news release. "Celebrations, which typically last two weeks, began on Jan. 29. This Green Wood Snake year offers the unique opportunity to quickly shed skins of the past, creatively express what is in the shadows, and move forward covering much ground."
The celebration at BMAC will begin with a potluck, followed by traditional Chinese dance with Li Fei Osborne, group taiji and qigong, and traditional New Year songs and crafts. It concludes with a dragon parade up from BMAC towards Main Street to bring everyone luck for the coming year.
Don't miss the chance to dance with the 30-foot dragon, created by an accomplished Vietnamese craftsman. According to Chinese folklore, this enormous marionette is forever chasing the "heavenly pearl" in its pursuit of wisdom. More information can be found at accvt.org.
Rabies clinic in Newfane
NEWFANE - Dr. Paul Kotas will conduct a rabies clinic at the Newfane Town Office, 555 VT Route 30, on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This will be available for dogs and cats and will cost $25.00. The Newfane Town Clerk will be available at the same time to issue 2025 dog licenses.
There will be another rabies clinic at the town office on Feb. 22, from 10 a.m to noon.
Friends of Vernon Center to hold planning meeting
VERNON - The Friends of Vernon Center Board invite residents to its first Strategic Planning meeting for the Governor Hunt House Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the center on Gov. Hunt Road.
"With most capital improvements completed at the center and a full year of having the doors open to the community, it is time we look towards the future," organizers wrote in a news release. "As a community we need to update and define a vision for the Governor Hunt House. It is our goal to review the current status and define today's community needs and wishes for the historic house and the community center."
Story time at Whitingham Library
JACKSONVILLE - Whitingham Free Public Library hosts a monthly story time for infants and children through 8 years old on the first Saturday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, through April 5.
"Join Miss Lisa for stories, activities, and crafts. Take home an Activity Backpack or check out books, movies, games, puzzles and more, even snowshoes," organizers said in a news release. The next story time is Saturday, Feb. 1. For more information, visit bit.ly/800-storytime.
Lost River Racial Justice meets on Feb. 2
BRATTLEBORO - Lost River Racial Justice, a local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), will hold a meeting at the Root Social Justice Center on Williams Street on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The meeting will include political grounding/analysis, collective process for grief and other emotions, shared interest storytelling, updates on local Brattleboro/Southern Vermont and larger statewide organizing, specific ways to get or stay involved, and an introduction to a new training and action program, Gear Up, coordinated by SURJ National.
Contact [email protected] with any questions and to receive the zoom link. The meeting will be hybrid and masks are required.
Westminster Cares seeks volunteers
WESTMINSTER - Westminster Cares is looking for volunteers and committee members, especially for their Garden Tour Committee.
Individuals with specialized skill sets, such as event planning, are encouraged to talk with Westminster Cares organizers about leading their Garden Tour Committee.
Westminster Cares is a volunteer nonprofit whose mission is to work with seniors and disabled adults in Westminster to help them remain healthy and independent in the community.
For more information, call Westminster Cares executive director Donna Dawson at 802-722-3607, or visit westminstercares.org/volunteer-opportunities.html.
Volunteers needed for Harris Hill Ski Jump
BRATTLEBORO - The 103rd Harris Hill Ski Jump is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16, and organizers are seeking several event volunteers for various positions on both days. All positions involve an average time commitment of 3 hours, and all are outdoors.
Contact Harris Hill Volunteer Coordinator Kathryn Einig at [email protected]. More information about the Harris Hill Ski Jump can be found at harrishillskijump.com.
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