Free workshop for managing long-term health conditions
BENNINGTON — Do you or someone you know have a long-term health condition? The Vt. Blueprint for Health is excited to offer a free Healthier Living Workshop at 4:30-7 p.m., on Thursday evenings from Sept. 18 to Oct. 23, in the Seminar Room at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). Described as life-changing by many, this workshop, developed by Stanford University, will help you gain control of your symptoms with humor and grace.
Those with long-term diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, COPD, heart or lung disease, or fibromyalgia, are encouraged to attend. Family and supportive friends are also welcome.
You’ll feel better, accomplish more, and be able to take charge of your health. The workshop also covers appropriate use of medications, tips for improved nutrition, and how to evaluate new health treatments.
Preregistration is necessary. Call or email Eileen at drue@phin.org or 802-440-4098 to find out more and to register today. Rhyme Time for Tots
MANCHESTER — Rhyme Time for Tots is starting its fall session at the Mark Skinner Library. This fun story time for children from birth to three years old will take place on the following dates at 10:30 a.m.: Thursday, Sept. 11; Thursday, Sept. 18; and Thursday, Oct. 2. Rhyme Time is immediately followed by PreSchool Play Time for toddlers aged 3-5. Due to the move into our new building, further dates will be announced on our website.
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Children must be accompanied and supervised by adult caregivers. The Mark Skinner Library: Manchester’s Community Library is located at 48 West Road.
For more information call 802-362-2607 or visit the library’s website at www.markskinnerlibrary.org.
Basket Bingo benefit
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — Immaculate Conception Church will be having its annual basket bingo on Thursday, Oct. 2 in their church hall. Doors open at 5:15 and games begin at 6:30 p.m. The basket bingo prizes will include seasonal themed filled baskets, a basket from the Potter Hill Barn and many others. There will be door prizes and raffles taking place as well. Tickets will be sold at Thorpe’s Pharmacy. This is usually a sold out event, so please get your tickets early. For more information, call 518-686-4737 or 518-686-5075.
Community Autism Forum
BENNINGTON — UCS will be holding a series of three forums to share ideas and stories about the services needed in the community for people with autism and their families. Share your experiences, Thursdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 at USC Youth and Family Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Child care available; please inform us of your need by Sept. 22. Call Jeaneen Woodie at 802-442-5491 ext. 505. Light refreshments will be provided. For general information, call Michelle Burnham at 802-442-5491 ext. 513. UCS Youth and Family Center is located at 314 Dewey St.
Jazz Pianist Helen Sung performs at Williams
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Jazz pianist Helen Sung will perform on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. This concert is free and open to the public.
Theatre production
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass — Williams College Theatre Department is proud to present Michael Frayn’s “Copenhagen.” September, 1941. Nazi Germany has invaded. Germany’s leading scientist makes a quiet trip to occupied Denmark to visit Niels Bohr, his mentor in nuclear physics.
Showing Thursday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the ‘62 Center’s CenterStage, located at 1000 Main St. Tickets are $3. Seating is limited.
For tickets, visit the Williams ‘62 Center Box Office Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. or call 413-597-2425.
Marvelous marble tour
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Natural Bridges State Park will be holding a “Marvelous Marble Tour” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for all ages. Featuring an easy walk to explore the geological history and remains of the 19th and 20th century marble quarry. This event will be held Oct. 2, Oct. 3, Oct. 4, Oct. 5 and Oct. 10.
Jessica Putnam Phillips at the Canfield Gallery
ARLINGTON — Local artist Jessica Putnam Phillips’ one of a kind ceramic work will be on view Oct. 2 through Oct. 30 at the Canfield Gallery.
For this exhibition Jessica will be showing her functional hand-carved ceramics along with her more controversial U.S. servicewomen series. Jessica explains this thought provoking work, “As a reflection of my own military experience, I explore the juxtaposition of U.S. service women in combat with the domestic and decorative nature of heirloom ceramic tableware.
There will be an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 3-6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. A portion of all art sales benefits the Martha Canfield Library. For more information about this event, contact the library at 802-375-6153 or online at www.marthacanfieldlibrary.org.
Infant-Toddler play group
BENNINGTON — Bennington County Head Start in collaboration with Building Bright Futures and the Vermont Agency of Human Services is hosting Infant Toddler Playgroups on Thursdays starting Oct. 2 and continuing through Nov. 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the North Bennington Head Start Cottage. This is a parent-child, drop-in playgroup including art, music and movement, story time, snack, outdoor play and discussion. For more information, contact Beth Wallace at bwallace@ucsvt.org or call 802-442-3686 ext. 231.
Greenwich Library book sale
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Oct. 2 will be a great day to settle in with a new book, because the Friends of the Greenwich Library’s First Thursday Boomerang Book store in the Basement will be open for the monthly 4-7:30 p.m. sale. Come and pour over the thousands of new and like-new books on the shelves.
All proceeds from First Thursday Boomerang Sales go toward library programs and materials.
Sing-Along story time at Grafton Community Library
GRAFTON, N.Y. — Bring the kids for a “Sing-Along Storytime” at Grafton Community Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. In this monthly program, local favorites Mary Pierson and Jennene Ferguson will combine fun and learning with songs, guitar playing, and stories for preschool and early school-age children.
Grafton Community Library is committed to supporting the healthy development of our youngest patrons with a great selection of picture books and easy readers and a range of programs including weekly story times and more. Call 518-279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.
NYS Prelicensing Course
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — The NYS five-hour pre-licensing course, needed to obtain a NYS driver’s license, will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Hoosick falls central School. Registration in that evening, at 4:30-5 p.m., in the High School office. Preregistration is not needed. A valid learner’s permit and $35 correct cash or check is needed. Please call Terri Burdick, registrar, 518-686-9492, ext. 1034, for other questions.
Senior Center activities
BENNINGTON — On Thursdays in October, the Bennington Senior Center will be hosting RSVP Bone Builders from 8:30-9:45 and 10-11:15 a.m.; Quilting from 1-3 p.m.; and Beginning Belly Dance from 5-7:30 p.m.
Floral art demonstration
BENNINGTON — Floral artist Yuji Ueno will give a Demonstration of Ikebana, his floral art, seeking inspiration from the place to forge an artistic piece within a local context, at the East Academic Center, Classroom 1, Bennington College at 7 p.m.
Announcement
Water and Sewer bills due
BENNINGTON — This is a reminder that all quarterly Water and Sewer bills (both Flat and Metered) are due on Oct. 3. Payments may be made by personal check, bank check, money order or cash at the Town Offices. The Town Office is located at 205 South Street. They are open Monday through Friday and accept payments between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For a stamped receipt, you must bring both portions of the bill with you.
If you wish to pay by credit card, you must call the phone number at the top of your bill. We do not accept credit cards at the Town Office. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Bennington Town Office Water Department at 802-442-1037.
Correction
In the article published on Wednesday Oct. 1, entitled, “Six MAUHS students honored for achievement of PSATs,” the names of two of the students were reversed. The article, which has been corrected online, should have read:
“Benjamin Prandini, a captain of the boy’s cross-country team, who also participates in lacrosse and indoor track, is a National Honors Society officer. He also volunteers for the Interact Club, and wants to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy from a school in New England or the surrounding area.
Luke Lapean is considering colleges in New England, where he wants to be a history major. The cross-country captain and member of the outdoor track team is also a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies.”
We apologize for the error, and any confusion it may have caused.
~Derek Carson