Around the Towns

Chicken pie supper served

DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange, 1008 East-West Road, will serve its second Chicken Pie Supper of the season on Saturday, Sept. 10, with pick-up of take-outs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. While the meals are put up as a take-out meal, inside seating is available, as well as limited outside seating if the weather permits.

Reservations are requested, but not mandatory. Call the Grange at 802-254-1138 and leave your name, telephone number and the number of meals you would like. All meals are $12. The menu includes old-fashioned chicken pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, scalloped onions, fresh green beans, and apple crisp for dessert. Proceeds from the meal will go toward the Grange's winter fuel fund.

Library starts new book group

TOWNSHEND - Townshend Public Library has a new book group forming for adults. Books to be read will be determined by the participants.

If you are interested in joining, contact the library at 802-365-4039 or [email protected].

Cribbage league forms

DUMMERSTON - A new cribbage league will begin on Monday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Dummerston Community Center in West Dummerston. The league will play for nine weeks from Sept. 19 through Nov. 14 (all Mondays except for Tuesday, Nov. 1).

Everyone is welcome to drop in and play as often (or not as often) as they please. There will be a $3 fee each week to play in order to offset the cost of using the Center, and there will be baked goods for snacking.

Valley Cares hosts Hike-Run-Walk fundraiser

TOWNSHEND - Take in the beautiful Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center during Valley Cares' first-ever Hike-Run-Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Registration will take place the day of the event, starting at 9 a.m., with the hiking, walking, and running starting at 10 a.m. The fee is $25, and all proceeds benefit Valley Cares, a nonprofit that provides affordable housing and supportive services for seniors.

You can choose your trail or adventure, and raise even more for Valley Cares by getting sponsors for your journey. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers. Print out a sponsor form at bit.ly/679-cares.

There will also be a silent auction and Biker Bob's Burgers & Dogs will on hand to serve up their fare for hungry hikers. For information, visit Valley Cares' Facebook page at facebook.com/ValleyCaresVT.

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