Annual soup fest benefits Historical Society of Windham County
NEWFANE - The Historical Society of Windham County's seventh annual Soup Fest and Silent Auction will be held on Sunday, March 26, at the NewBrook Fire Station on Route 30. The event will help raise funds for the Society's West River Railroad Museum and the Windham County Museum.
You won't have to ride the “36 Miles of Trouble” to sample homemade soups from Brattleboro to South Londonderry. These restaurants and restaurateurs from “up the gauge” of the West River Railroad line will be providing the fare: Whetstone Station, Brattleboro; Jon Julian, Williamsville; The Newfane Market; Harmonyville Store, Townshend; The Dam Diner, West Townshend; Wardsboro Country Store; West River Provisions, Jamaica; Family Kitchen & Pizzeria, Winhall; and The New American Grill, South Londonderry.
Doors open at 4 p.m., with a suggested admission donation of $5 to $10. Bidding and the 50/50 raffle open at 4 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Soup and bread will be served at 5:30, with desserts to follow.
For more information, contact 802 365-7766, [email protected], or visit historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org.
Windham Philharmonic welcomes spring with March 27 concert
BRATTLEBORO - Welcome spring with the Windham Philharmonic on Monday March 27, at 7 p.m., at the Latchis Theatre.
The program features the Spring Symphony by Robert Schumann. The symphony opens with a clarion call for spring and a decisive goodbye to winter storms. The ensuing skipping themes promise the gaiety of the new season. The piece continues with uplifting melodies handed from section to section.
The program also includes “On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring” by Frederick Delius. This selection evokes the lush English countryside in spring. The subtle cuckoo's call reminds us to stop and listen to all the beautiful soundsof spring. The final selection is “Fruelingsstimmen” by Johann Strauss, a delightful waltz that makes one wish they were dancing on the floor.
Admission to this concert is by donation. There will be a bake sale to benefit the orchestra. Masks are encouraged.
Conservation District hosts coffee chat
BRATTLEBORO - Join the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District to learn more about the services they offer to agricultural producers, land owners, and others. They will also describe what it's like to be part of their Local Workgroup and how to participate in locally led conservation.
They will also welcome feedback on how they can better assist with the conservation concerns the public has.
This chat will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Community Room at the Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street.
Attendance will be possible in person or online via Zoom. The link for Zoom will be sent out to registrants ahead of time. For more information, email [email protected], call 802-689-3024, or visit windhamcountynrcd.org.
Tai Chi for beginners at Grace Cottage
TOWNSHEND - Starting Friday, April 7, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 133 Grafton Road, will host a new, free beginner level Tai Chi class in its Community Wellness Center. The series runs for six Fridays, from 8 to 9 a.m.
“The soft, flowing movements of this ancient Chinese practice are widely acclaimed as one of the most effective overall exercises for physical and mental health,” according to organizers. “Tai Chi is especially beneficial for flexibility, balance, coordination, posture, and breathing.”
This Beginner Tai Chi class is taught by Grace Cottage Physical Therapy Assistant Pam Coburn, who is also a Certified Tai Chi Instructor. A Level II Tai Chi class meets on Fridays at 9 a.m.
The series is free. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is required. Call 802-365-3649.
Annual spring fruit tree and perennials sale at Scott Farm
DUMMERSTON - Once again this year, Scott Farm has a broad collection of heirloom apple trees as well as pears, plums, peaches, cherries, and also blueberries, grapes, plus an array of perennials for sale.
All the details are on the Tree Sale page of the Scott Farm website at scottfarmvermont.com/tree-sale. Orders must be placed online and be picked up on May 6 and 7. Questions can be directed to [email protected].