Rabies clinic in Westminster
WESTMINSTER - A rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Town Highway Garage, 67 Town Garage Rd.
Vincent Dibernardo, DVM, will be administering the vaccines. The cost of the vaccine is $15. Rabies license fees are $11 for spayed/neutered animals, and $15 for nonspayed/neutered animals. While vaccines are available to all pet owners, licenses will be provided for Westminster residents only.
Contact the Westminster Town Clerk with questions at [email protected] or 802-722-4091.
Soup fest, silent auction benefits railroad museum
NEWFANE - The Historical Society of Windham County's annual Soup Fest and Silent Auction will be held on Sunday, March 30, at the NewBrook Fire Station on Route 30. The event will help raise funds for the Society's West River Railroad Museum and the Windham County History Museum.
Homemade soups from Brattleboro to South Londonderry are on offer. These restaurants from "up the gauge" of the West River Railroad line are: The Vermont Country Deli, Willow Vermont Retreat, The Newfane Store, Harmonyville Store, West River Community Project, West Wardsboro Store, West River Provisions, Family Kitchen Pizzeria, and The New American Grill.
Doors open at 4 p.m., with a suggested admission donation of $10. Bidding and the 50/50 raffle open at 4 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m., when soup and bread will be served with desserts to follow. For more information, call 802-365-7766 or email [email protected].
Charter Revision Commission hosts forum
BRATTLEBORO - The Charter Revision Commission invites Brattleboro residents to a discussion on the form of Brattleboro's annual town meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday, March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., and will be broadcast live on BCTV Channel 1079, BCTV's YouTube Channel, Facebook Page,and website, brattleborotv.org.
The Charter and information about the Charter Revision Commission, including a summary of the forms of annual town meeting and a FAQ sheet, are available at brattleboro.gov. Brattleboro residents with comments or questions can email the commission at [email protected].
The commission was established by the Selectboard in December 2022. Article 4, Section 5(H) of the Brattleboro Charter requires, "At least as often as every fifteen (15) years, the selectboard shall appoint from among the voters a charter revision commission to review the language of the charter and the rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities specified therein. The commission may propose amendments and may redraft the charter in whole or in part."
Members of the commission are Kate O'Connor (chair), Maya Hasegawa (vice chair), Hannah Clarisse, Peter Elwell, Denise Glover, and Joy Tournoux.
Beginner ukulele class at Broad Brook Community Center
GUILFORD - For those ready to learn to play the ukulele, no musical background is required, and ukuleles are available to borrow for classes at Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Rd., Wednesdays, April 2 through May 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. To sign up, email Susan Rosano at [email protected] by March 28. Classes are free for seniors.
Community Asylum Seekers Project hosts Arts Marathon fundraiser
BRATTLEBORO - In May, the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) will hold an Arts Marathon as a fundraiser, and they are looking for artists to participate. Artists will commit to making art (or writing, sewing, taking photos, etc.) throughout the month of May. Five days a week, artists send out what they've worked on to friends, family, and followers who have signed up to sponsor them by making a donation to CASP.
"Everyone wins!" said organizers in a news release. "Artists hone their skills as they commit to producing work five days a week for a month. Sponsors provide an audience for the work and enjoy receiving it daily. Asylum seekers in southern Vermont receive legal support, as well as housing and living expenses, until they receive work permits and are able to be independent."
To be an artist participant, contact Francie Marbury at [email protected]. To learn more about CASP, the Arts Marathon, and how to get involved, visit caspvt.org.
WCNRCD launches farm pet photo contest
BRATTLEBORO - The Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District (WCNRCD) wants to highlight Windham County's farm pets with its farm pet photo contest for its 2026 calendar.
Owners of selected pets will receive a calendar. The top three ranked photos will get additional prizes and be in the running for the front cover! Visit windhamcountynrcd.org/farm-pet-calendar-contest to see contest rules and to submit photos.
Lydia Taft Pratt Library expands hours
WEST DUMMERSTON - Lydia Taft Pratt Library, located in the Dummerston Community Center on West Street, is now open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to Library Director Dena Marger, the library hopes to implement some new programs, including their Sensory Playtime program for babies (ages newborn - 24 months), a regular building blocks program for slightly bigger kids, and a "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program.
Other current programs include their regular Picture Book Storytime program and adult programs such as Monthly Fiction Book Club and the Cookbook Club. For more information, contact the library at 802-258-9878 or [email protected].
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