Community Events

Reduce roadside litter: Green Up Day on May 4

DOVER- The town’s Green Up Day will be held on Saturday, May 4, rain or shine. Community volunteers of all ages are encouraged to help clean up by picking up litter from roadsides and public places. All interested volunteers should meet at the Dover Elementary School at 9 am for special Green...

Animal caregivers for the dying, bereaved

BRATTLEBORO- On Wednesday, May 1, from noon to 1:30 pm at The River Garden, 157 Main Street, Brattleboro Area Hospice will host “But… What About the Other Caregivers? Animal Caregivers for the Dying and Bereaved.” This event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Companion animals...

Community church holds annual book sale

GUILFORD- The Guilford Community Church, UCC, will hold its annual book sale on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm.
An extensive selection of current books will be offered. This fundraiser aids the church in supporting many human service organizations, both locally and globally....

Honor loved one by creating a memorial flag

BRATTLEBORO- On Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 6 pm, Brattleboro Area Hospice,191 Canal Street, will make a memorial flag to honor someone who has died. Creating a memorial flag can be a valuable activity to help with grief.
Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. No...

2019 Poster Design Contest winner: Overall winner: Chloe Jenkins, of Chester, Grade 8.

Time to Green Up Vermont

WHITINGHAM- Spring has arrived and with it, Vermont’s annual Green-Up Day. On the first Saturday in May many towns throughout Vermont will receive a spring cleaning. Jacksonville and Whitingham volunteers should meet at the Town Hill playground Saturday, May 4, at 9:30 am, to select an area to...

Meet and great Lions members over dinner

DOVER- On Monday, April 29, at 6:30 pm, the Lions Club invites the community to an open house that includes a complimentary Italian dinner at The Gathering Place, 3 Mountain Park Plaza. The public is invited to come meet with club members, and learn more about how Lions serve the Deerfield...

Teddy Bear Teas to welcome children

WINDHAM COUNTY- Each spring, 15 Windham County elementary schools open their doors to children age 5 and under, parents, caregivers, early educators, and teddy bears.
Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bears (other favorite stuffed animals are welcome of course) for a...

Community breakfast

TOWNSHEND- Community Hope and Action and West River Valley Thrives will host a free community breakfast served from 9 to 11 am, Saturday, April 20, at the Townshend Church, 46 Common Road. Music will be provided by local acoustic guitarist Ralph Sherman.
Enjoy Belgian waffles, pancakes,...

Special Easter services

Whitingham sunrise service
WHITINGHAM- There will be an Easter sunrise service on Town Hill in Whitingham on Sunday, April 21, at 6:30 am, put on by the Jacksonville Community Church. Coffee will be available.
There will be a special Easter service on Sunday, April...

Good Friday service

WILMINGTON- A special Good Friday service will be held Friday, April 19, at 6 pm, at the Wilmington Baptist Church, 8 North Main Street. Taking part in the service will be the Rev. Ellen Bailey, the Rev. John Brigham, the Rev. Marcia Dorey, Linda Farrington, the Rev. Mark Herrick and Alice...