Online meeting examines public education funding
GUILFORD - What's happening in Montpelier regarding public education funding? What will the governor's and Legislature's proposals mean for local communities? A discussion and information session on public education funding in Vermont will be held on Thursday, April 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. For the Zoom link, go to bit.ly/41PjKLT.
The session will feature Steph Yu of Public Assets Institute and Margaret MacLean of the Rural School Community Alliance and is sponsored by the Guilford Central School PTO for families, caregivers, staff, board members, and community members of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, and Putney.
Topics to be discussed include Gov. Phil Scott's proposal and other bills in the Legislature as well as solutions to address the most pressing funding challenges schools face this year and in the future.
'Friday Night Flights' at NECCA
BRATTLEBORO - Swing into spring on the flying trapeze at New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) with their "Friday Night Flights" class at NECCA's trapezium on Town Crier drive, starting Friday, April 4, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.
This class is for flyers at every level of ability and experience - for those who have never tried flying trapeze before as well as those taking tricks out of lines. Beginning students will learn how to take off from the platform, perform fundamental tricks, and begin working on the "swing" - the bread and butter of flying trapeze.
More experienced flyers will continue to work on fundamentals and on advancing their trick vocabulary. In the last half hour of class, flyers who are ready will take their tricks across to a catcher (one of their coaches) swinging from a second trapeze. The only prerequisite for this class is age. This class is for students ages 7 and up. For more information, visit bit.ly/809-trapeze.
Latchis hosts Brattleboro Home Movie Day
BRATTLEBORO - The Latchis Theatre's first "Home Movie Day" takes place on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"Home movies are time capsules," organizers said in a news release, "providing invaluable records of our culture, family and community." The films can serve as documentation of bygone architecture and businesses, daily life, vintage fashion, and long-lost love, they said. Many people still have these film reels, but lack the proper equipment to view them.
The Latchis invites the public to bring home movies on 16 mm, 8 mm, and Super 8 mm. Volunteers will inspect, repair and project them. Proper storage of film stock and digitization options for films will be discussed. "There will be games, prizes and fun" said organizers.
This event is free but donations to the Latchis are welcome. For more information, visit latchis.com/event/home-movie-day-april-5.
'Bills Lumber' showing at Dutton Gym
TOWNSHEND - The next screening of Bills Lumber will be at Dutton Gym, next to Leland & Gray High School, on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. Snow date is Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m.
According to filmmaker Theresa Maggio, "Alan Bills says he plans to be there because that is where he learned to play trumpet. After the movie, Alan (and Everett, if he can come) will answer questions, tell stories and probably play a tune. Hoping to have another big crowd at this show!"
Admission is free, but any donations will be split 50/50 between show sponsors Brattleboro Community Television and the Leland & Gray Players. Maggio will be selling DVDs of the movie for $10 at the event. For more information, visit theresamaggio.com.
Bingo Night in Whitingham
JACKSONVILLE - Join the Deerfield Valley Lions Club for Bingo Night on Sunday, April 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Whitingham Municipal Center on Route 100.
"We'll have lots of great prizes, or take a chance on the lottery tree," organizers said in a news releae. "Bring one nonperishable food item for entry into a special raffle. We're also collecting old eyeglasses if you have any laying around you'd like to donate."
The cost is $15 per person, 2 for $25, or $40 per family. Tickets may be purchased at the door starting at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments available by donation. For more information, call 802-380-7137.
Senior Solutions to visit to Brattleboro Senior Center
BRATTLEBORO - Susan Peters from Senior Solutions will be at the Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., on Tuesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to answer questions about services for seniors, including application assistance for fuel, food (3Squares), electricity (Green Mountain Power), and prescriptions (VPharm).
Make an appointment by calling 802-257-7570, or the Senior Solutions Helpline at 802-885-2669, or emailing [email protected].
Neighborhood Clean-Up Day set for April 9
BRATTLEBORO - Community Substance Use Response (CSUR), the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, and Groundworks Collaborative are coming together to host a "Neighborhood Clean-Up Day" aimed at creating a safer, cleaner community while addressing stigma toward people who use drugs. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 2 p.m., at the South Main Street Cemetery at the corner of South Main and Washington streets.
This community event is to clean up the South Main Street Cemetery and assist in syringe collection and disposal. All equipment, including gloves and supplies, will be provided, as well as water, coffee, and snacks. Particpants should wear closed-toe shoes, such as ankle-length hiking boots or other sturdy footwear, to ensure your safety during the cleanup. For more information, contact Dakota Roberts at [email protected] or 802-246-7147, or call 802-490-6830.
CSUR is a collaboration of several community organizations. To learn more, visit windhampartnership.com/csur/.
RFPL hosts Poetry Open Mic
BELLOWS FALLS - Rockingham Free Public Library's Poetry Open Mic night will take place Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m.
The public is most welcome to read poems by a favorite author, read original poetry, or to simply cheer on the brave souls who read. For more information, visit rockinghamlibrary.org, contact 802-463-4270 or [email protected], or stop by the library at 65 Westminster St.
BMAC hosts mixer for Windham County educators on April 9
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) invites local educators to a mixer at the museum on Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Windham County preschool and K–12 teachers, school administrators, staff, paraprofessionals, and coaches are invited to stop by for a complimentary drink, free appetizers, live music, a cash bar, and the opportunity to check out BMAC's six new exhibits that opened on March 22.
The mixer offers educators a chance to hang out with colleagues and take in BMAC's current exhibits, including "Glasstastic," which features glass sculptures and drawings of imaginary creatures dreamed up by children in grades K–6.
"Because much of our work at BMAC involves partnering with teachers, we see firsthand how hard they work and how often they go above and beyond," BMAC Manager of Education Programs Kate Milliken said in a news release. "Windham County educators are bringing up the next generation of Vermonters, and we want them to know how much we appreciate them."
Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit brattleboromuseum.org or call 802-257-0124, ext. 101.
Marlboro hosts Imperfect Garden Tour
MARLBORO - The Marlboro Community Center presents the "2025 Imperfect Garden Tour" on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine).
Many participants from previous years have offered their gardens to the tour this year,and organizers are looking for new gardens in Marlboro to be included on the tour. Email [email protected]. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 15.
WOOL Radio is looking for new volunteers
BELLOWS FALLS - Community radio station WOOL-FM 91.5, "Black Sheep Radio," has openings for new show host DJ trainees and other volunteer staff positions.
"Have you ever wanted to play music for a radio audience that you think others should hear? Do you have an idea for an informative talk show? Do you have community outreach experience, technical skills, fundraising or grant writing experience, or other valuable connections you'd like to share?" organizers asked in a news release. Interested parties can work from their home, or in the station's studio. Organizers say they will work with people to manage their own commitment level.
WOOL Radio serves the Mid-Connecticut River Valley area and has a mix of both Vermont- and New Hampshire–based staff. Contact [email protected] or go to blacksheepradio.org.
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