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TODAY

COMMUNITY

Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market: Local farm produce, meats, syrup, fresh baked goods, local cheeses, fruits, cider, pickles, preserves, handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the C.F. Church Building, 80 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Fix-It Service: Free fix-it service, 9 a.m. to noon, 16 Washington St., Brattleboro.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: Sponsored by the West River Community Project, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., above the West Townshend Post Office, VT-30, West Townshend.

Wilmington Halloween: Trick-or-treating, 4 to 6 p.m., downtown Wilmington.

Worn Again Thrift Shop: Operated by volunteers of West River Mission of Putney and churches in Putney, Townshend, Stratton Mountain and Saxtons River, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Edmund of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Saxtons River.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Putney Food Shelf: Food Shelf open 9 to 10 a.m., Putney Community Center, Christian Square, Putney. Information: 802-387-8551.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Beginner's Group Practice, 9 a.m., Neighbors Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro.

HISTORY

Brattleboro Historical Society: History and research room hours, 10 a.m. to noon, Municipal Center, 230 Main St., Brattleboro; History Center and Museum open, noon to 2 p.m., 196 Main St., Brattleboro.

LITERARY

Rockingham Free Public Library: Author Yvonne Daley discusses her book, "The Counterculture's Impact on Vermont and Vermont's Influence on the Counterculture Generation," noon, 65 Westminster St., Rockingham.

OUTDOORS

Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association: Walk to historic sites on Athens Dome, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., meet at Athens Pond on Route 35. Register: camil@vermontel.net or a.l.toepfer@gmail.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon: For friends and relatives of alcoholics, noon, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave., Brattleboro.

SUNDAY

COMMUNITY

Souper Supper: Buy a bowl and fill it with soup, $20, 6 to 8 p.m., Dover Town Hall, 102 Route 100, Dover.

Townshend Historical Society: Annual meeting, 3 p.m., at Townshend Town Hall, 2006 VT-30, Townshend.

Vernon Free Library: Bake sale to benefit the library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Fellowship Hall, 1002 Fort Bridgman Road, Vernon. Information: 802-257-0150.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Sunday Sit, 10 a.m., Neighbors Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro.

OUTDOORS

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center: A Green River Watershed Adventure: Beavers by Moonlight, free, 5 to 7 p.m., meet at the Marlboro Post office. Register: beec.org.

Sportsmen's Inc: Trap Shooting, open to the public, 1 p.m., 2081 Creamery Road, Guilford. Information: 802-490-4877.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous: Eye Openers, 10 to 11 a.m., The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro.

Turning Point: AA Came to Believe, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Codependents Anonymous, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 39 Elm St., Brattleboro.

MONDAY

COMMUNITY

Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary: Trivia night, $20 includes food, trivia and donation to benefit Living Memorial Park Snow Sports, 6:30 to 9 p.m., American Legion, 32 Linden St., Brattleboro.

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Inclusion Center: Disabilities and Medical Issues Support Group, drop in hours for people with disabilities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-387-5285.

Vernon Free Library: Coloring Club, 1 to 2 p.m., 567 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon.

FILM

Dover Free Library: "Tolkien," free, 5:30 p.m., 22 Holland Road, Dover.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Free breakfast, 9 to 10:30 a.m., food pantry hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch; free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls.

Brattleboro Groundworks Drop-In Center: Showers, laundry, phone, mailing address, advocacy, case management, coffee; serving families and individuals, call 802-257-0066 ext. 1109 to be added to the waiting list; Food Shelf, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5415.

Food Pantry: For anyone needing food assistance, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Townshend Church, 34 Common Road, Townshend. Information: 802-365-4348.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Guilford Cares: Tai Chi for fall prevention with Leah Gessner, $2 suggested donation,beginner class at 11 a.m., Guilford Community Church, 38 Church Drive, Guilford. Information: 802-579-1350.

Mountains and Rivers Mindfulness Community: Meditation, sharing group in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, newcomers welcome, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Putney Friends Meeting House, Route 5, Putney. Information: 802-387-2382.

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Meditation Sittings, 7 to 7:45 a.m., in the Neighbor's Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-258-7035.

KID STUFF

Boys and Girls Club: Power Hour Elementary, 3 to 4 p.m., for grades K-6; 4 to 5 p.m. for grades 7-12; Arts and Crafts, 4 to 5 p.m.; Prism, 6 to 7 p.m.; weight room, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

Dover Free Library: Preschool Storytime for children ages 2-8, 2:30 p.m., 22 Holland Road, Dover.

Vernon Free Library: Rhyme Time for children up to age 5, 10:30 a.m., 567 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon. Information: 802-257-0150.

SENIORS

Bellows Falls Senior Center: Knit and Stitch group, 9 a.m., 18 Tuttle St., Bellows Falls.

Putney Community Cares: Living Strong, 9 to 10 a.m., 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Information: putneycommunitycares.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS

AA Hotline: Call 877-851-0181.

Adult Children of Alcoholics: 12-Step group, 6 to 7 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Conference Room B, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Information: kdm01030@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY

COMMUNITY

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: Sponsored by the West River Community Project, 4 to 7 p.m., above the West Townshend Post Office, VT-30, West Townshend.

FILM

Dover Free Library: "Stan & Ollie," free, 5:30 p.m., 22 Holland Road, East Dover.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Free breakfast, 9 to 10:30 a.m., food pantry hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch; free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls.

Brattleboro Groundworks Drop-In Center: Showers, laundry, phone, mailing address, advocacy, case management, coffee; serving families and individuals, call 802-257-0066 ext. 1109 to be added to the waiting list; Food Shelf for seniors, 1 to 4 p.m., 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5415.

Putney Food Shelf: Food Shelf open 6 to 7 p.m., Putney Community Center, Christian Square, Putney. Information: 802-387-8551.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic: Free health care to those without health insurance or underinsured, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 191 Clark Ave., Brattleboro.

Meditation Group: Meditation led by T. Breeze Verdant, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 54 Dover Road, Williamsville.

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Meditation Sittings, 7 to 7:45 a.m., in the Neighbor's Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-258-7035.

KID STUFF

Boys and Girls Club: Power Hour homework lab, for grades K-6, 3 to 4 p.m.; for grades 7-12, 4 to 5 p.m.; Smart Girls, 4 to 5 p.m.; book group, 5 to 6 p.m.; Keystone, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

Guilford Free Library: Storytime with Cathi Wilken or Laura Lawson Tucker, 11 a.m., 4024 Guilford Center Road, Guilford. Information: 802-254-6545.

Vernon Free Library: Children's knitting group, 2:45 p.m., 567 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon.

Walpole Library: Makers Play, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m, 48 Main St., Walpole, N.H.

SENIORS

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department: Senior tennis, 9 to 11 a.m., Living Memorial Park, Memorial Park Drive, Brattleboro.

Putney Community Cares: Gentle yoga for seniors, $12, 4 to 5 p.m., 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Information: 802-387-5593, putneycommunitycares.org.

Westminster Cares: Tai Chi for older adults taught by Ben Daviss, $5, first class free, 11 a.m., Westminster Institute, Route 5, Westminster. Register: 802-722-3607 or wecares@sover.net.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Brattleboro Area Hospice: Bereaved Parents Support Group, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 191 Canal St., Brattleboro. Join: 802-257-0775 ext. 104.

Nar-Anon Family Group: Support group for those close to individuals experiencing substance use disorder, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Conference Room B, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Susan, 802-345-4145.

Overeaters Anonymous: For people who struggle with eating problems, 12-step meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-275-7053.

Winston Prouty Center for Child Development: Mothers' Circle, peer led gathering for mothers with infants up to 12 months old, 10 a.m. to noon, 209 Austine Drive, Vermont Hall, Brattleboro. Information: 802-251-2102.

THEATER

Rock River Players: Open auditions for the May production of "The Front Page" by Ben Hecht," 5 to 8 p.m., at the Williamsville Hall, Williamsville Road, Williamsville.

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Vernon Free Library: Cribbage Club, 11 a.m.; Knitting Group, 1 p.m., 567 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon.

Wardsboro Public Library: Knitting Circle, beginners welcome, 2:30 to 4 p.m., 170 Main St., Wardsboro.

Worn Again Thrift Shop: Operated by volunteers of West River Mission of Putney and churches in Putney, Townshend, Stratton Mountain and Saxtons River, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Edmund of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Saxtons River.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Free breakfast, 9 to 10:30 a.m., food pantry hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch; free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls. Information: 802-463-2217.

Brattleboro Groundworks Drop-In Center: Showers, laundry, phone, mailing address, advocacy, case management, coffee; serving families and individuals, call 802-257-0066 ext. 1109 to be added to the waiting list; Food Shelf, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5415.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Shambhala Meditation Center: Meditation Sitting, 7 p.m., 28 Williams St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-1984.

Transcendental Meditation Program: Free introductory lecture on the TM Program by appointment. Information: 603-924-7426.

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Meditation Sittings, 7 to 7:45 a.m., in the Neighbor's Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-258-7035.

KID STUFF

Boys and Girls Club: Power Hour homework lab, grades K-6, 3 to 4 p.m.; for grades 7-12, 4 to 5 p.m.; Torch Club, 4 to 5 p.m.; Anime, 5 to 6 p.m.; Junior Staff, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

Brooks Memorial Library: Rhyme Time for children under 5, 10:30 a.m., 224 Main St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5290 ext. 1210.

Dover Free Library: Open Room Toddler Time for children up to age 3, 10:30 a.m., 22 Holland Road, Dover.

First Baptist Church: Preschool Playgroup, for children up to age 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 9 Church St., Bellows Falls. Information: Tracy Binet-Perrin, 603-762-5069.

MUSIC

Vermont Jazz Center: Community Jazz Jam Session, $3 requested donation, 8 to 10 p.m., 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Studio 222, Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-9088.

SENIORS

Bellows Falls Senior Center: Knit and Stitch group, 9 a.m., 18 Tuttle St., Bellows Falls.

Putney Community Cares: The Artist in Each of Us, 10 a.m. to noon, Laura Heller Community Barn, 54 Kimball Road, Putney. Information: 802-387-5593, putneycommunitycares.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon: For friends and relatives of alcoholics, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Putney Friends Meeting House, Route 5, Putney. Information: 866-972-5266.

Changing Tides: Free confidential peer support for those with mental health conditions, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Tyler Conference Room, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. Information: Sandra, 802-579-5937.

Families United: Peer support group for those affected by issues leading to DCF involvement in their family situations, 6 to 8 p.m., Root Social Justice Center, 28 Williams St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-3400.

National Association of Mental Illness: Family support group meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro.

Women's Freedom Center: Peer Support Group for women addressing issues of abuse in intimate partner relationships, noon to 1 p.m. For directions, 802-257-7364.

THEATER

Rock River Players: Open auditions for the May production of "The Front Page" by Ben Hecht," 5 to 8 p.m., at the Williamsville Hall, Williamsville Road, Williamsville.

THURSDAY

COMMUNITY

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Rockingham Free Public Library: Free genealogy group with Wayne Blanchard, discover your family roots, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls. If you own a laptop, please bring it along. Information: 802-463-4270 or rockinghamlibrary.org.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: Sponsored by the West River Community Project, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., above the West Townshend Post Office, VT-30, West Townshend.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Free breakfast, 9 to 10:30 a.m., food pantry hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch; free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls. Information: 802-463-2217.

Guilford Cares Food Pantry: Open 5 to 6 p.m., Broad Brook Community Center (Grange Building), 3490 Guilford Center Road. Information: 802-257-0626.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Community Qigong: Gentle exercises aligning breath with movement, people of all physical capabilities welcome, $5-$10 donation, 8 a.m., Windhorse Naturopathic Clinic, 63 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 503-913-8551.

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Meditation Sittings, 7 to 7:45 a.m., in the Neighbor's Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-258-7035.

HISTORY

Brattleboro Historical Society: History and research room hours, 2 to 4 p.m., Municipal Center, 230 Main St., Brattleboro; History Center and Museum open, 2 to 4 p.m., 196 Main St., Brattleboro.

KID STUFF

Boys and Girls Club: Power Hour homework lab, grades K-6, 3 to 4 p.m.; for grades 7-12, 4 to 5 p.m.; Arts and Crafts, 4 to 5 p.m.; College and Careers, 6 to 7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

Putney Library: Storytime with Susan Hessey, for ages 2 and up, 11 a.m., 55 Main St., Putney.

Westminster West Library: Playgroup, children from birth to kindergarten join Amanda Shippee for stories, songs, a potluck snack and craft, 10 a.m. to noon, 3409 Westminster West Road, Putney.

Whitingham Free Public Library: Playgroup for children up to age 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2948 VT-30, Jacksonville. Information: 802-368-7506.

SENIORS

Brattleboro Bowl: Senior bowling league, 9 a.m., Putney Road, Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-2710.

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department: Senior tennis, 9 to 11 a.m., Living Memorial Park, Memorial Park Drive, Brattleboro.

Guilford Cares: Tai Chi for fall prevention with Leah Gessner, $2 suggested donation; Beginner class at 11 a.m., ongoing classes at 10 a.m.; Seniors Hang Out Cafe, 1 to 3 p.m., Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford. Information: 802-579-1350.

Putney Community Cares: Living Strong, 9 to 10 a.m., 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Information: 802-387-5593, putneycommunitycares.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS

808 Meeting: LBGT AA group, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave., Brattleboro.

Augustine Fellowship: Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brew Barry Conference Room 3, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro.

Brattleboro Alzheimer Caregivers: Support group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., The Gathering Place, 30 Terrace St., Brattleboro.

Brattleboro Area Hospice: Suicide loss support group, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m., 191 Canal St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-0775.

FRIDAY

COMMUNITY

Experienced Goods Thrift Shop: For Brattleboro area hospice, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 77 Flat St., Brattleboro.

Inclusion Center: Disabilities and Medical Issues Support Group, drop in hours for people with disabilities, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave., Brattleboro.

Putney Public Library: Technology help, by appointment, 55 Main St., Putney. Call 802-387-4407.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: Sponsored by the West River Community Project, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., above the West Townshend Post Office, VT-30, West Townshend.

Worn Again Thrift Shop: Operated by volunteers of West River Mission of Putney and churches in Putney, Townshend, Stratton Mountain and Saxtons River, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Edmund of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Saxtons River.

FOOD AND SHELTER

Bellows Falls Drop-In Center: Free breakfast, 9 to 10:30 a.m., food pantry hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch; free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Our Place Drop-In Center, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls. Information: 802-463-2217.

Brattleboro Groundworks Drop-In Center: Showers, laundry, phone, mailing address, advocacy, case management, coffee; serving families and individuals, call 802-257-0066 ext. 1109 to be added to the waiting list; Food Shelf, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro. Information: 802-257-5415.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Mountains and Rivers Mindfulness Community: Meditation group, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., Windhorse Naturopathic Clinic, 63 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-387-2382.

Vermont Insight Meditation Center: Meditation Sittings, 5:30 and 6:15 p.m., in the Neighbor's Hall at Solar Hill, 229 Western Ave., Brattleboro. Information: 802-258-7035.

KID STUFF

Boys and Girls Club: Open Tech Lab, 3 to 4 p.m.; gaming, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Teen night, 6 to 10 p.m.; weight room, 6 to 7 p.m.; e-Sports, 7 p.m., 17 Flat St., Brattleboro. Information: 802-254-5990.

KidsPLAYce: Snack and storytime sponsored by Brattleboro Food Co-op, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 20 Elliot St., Brattleboro.

Putney Public Library: Baby playgroup and storytime, for children up to age 2, 11 a.m., 55 Main St., Putney.

SENIORS

Putney Community Cares: Tai Chi, 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., beginners, intermediate and advanced, 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Information: 802-387-5593 or email: coordinator@putneycommuntiycares.org, putneycommunitycares.org.

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