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Jake Charkey will present raga music and Indian-inspired compositions.

Rare Hindustani cello performance by Brattleboro native

BRATTLEBORO - Brattleboro native Jake Charkey, a cellist whose unusual career has led him to spend the last two decades immersed in the study of North Indian classical music, will present a program featuring the rare sound of Hindustani cello at the Brattleboro Music Center on Sunday, November 13...

Scholarships offered for early childhood educators

VERMONT - The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, announces a bold scholarship program for Vermonters seeking to become early childhood educators. The Curtis Fund Commitment: a Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators is a pilot program that...

In-state rates for refugees

VERMONT - Refugees making their home in Vermont will now be able to access in-state tuition rates at all Vermont State Colleges system institutions, thanks to an expansion of Act 166 of 2022. Act 166 updates residency policies to ensure that refugees making their home in Vermont can access in-...

Group holding virtual fundraiser to help prevent child abuse

VERMONT - Prevent Child Abuse Vermont announces a brand new fundraiser that anyone can take part in at any time from anywhere. Do Absolutely Anything (to prevent child abuse) is an online platform that provides the tools to anyone who wants to raise funds doing any kind of activity they like. It...

Sports hall of fame book free to schools, libraries

VERMONT - A generous donation by the Pizzagalli Foundation of Burlington will allow copies of the book “Green Mountain Gold: Vermont Sports Hall of Fame” to be placed in all libraries and schools throughout Vermont.
The 237-page book highlights more than 100 top sports figures from the...

A racer heads to the finish line during the 2021 Killington Cup.

Tickets available for World Cup races

KILLINGTON - Tickets for the 2022 Killington Cup are now available for purchase at killington.com.
Taking place Friday, November 25, to Sunday, November 27, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will once again bring the women’s giant slalom and slalom races to Vermont. The event is expected to...

State colleges lower tuition rates

VERMONT - The board of trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System unanimously approved a base tuition for Vermonters enrolling at Vermont State University of $9,999 per year in undergraduate programs, commencing with the launch of the new university on July 1, 2023. This reflects a 15%...

Contraceptive services available

VERMONT – Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans must provide coverage at no cost to consumers for contraceptive services and supplies, including the full range of prescription birth control, counseling, treatment of complications, and any other related services. Birth control can...

“Hocus Pocus 2” at movie night

DOVER - On Monday, October 24, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “Hocus Pocus 2.” Showtime is 3 pm. Runtime is 103 minutes. The film is rated PG. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802) 348-7488.

Preregister for flu vaccine clinic

TOWNSHEND - Grace Cottage Family Health will be offering a flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 5, from 9 am to noon. Preregistration is recommended; call (802) 365-4331. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.
It is not necessary to be an established patient at Grace Cottage in...