Event listings for Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Ideas and education

BRATTLEBORO Talk: Libraries of Central Europe: In a lively illustrated lecture, Christina Gibbons will share her recent visits to libraries in Czechoslovakia, Austria and Hungary. The location of the talk is Brooks Memorial Library Meeting Room. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St. Information: 802-254-5290; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Celebrations, festivals, community meals

WESTMINSTER Supper and Gardening Conversation: The Greater Falls Great Food Community Conversation (GFGFCC) will host a free community supper. The menu will feature both vegetarian and meat curry, rice, drinks and dessert. 6 p.m. Free. Compass School, 7892 U.S. Rte. 5. Information: 802 463-2525; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Film and video

Wednesdays with Jay Craven: In a screening of 2007 film "Disappearances," Kris Kristofferson stars as a whiskey-smuggling schemer desperate to preserve his endangered cattle herd in director Jay Craven's adaptation of Howard Frank Mosher's best-selling novel. 7 p.m. $6, $4 for seniors. .

Instruction

BRATTLEBORO West African dance class: All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and bring a water bottle. Class will be accompanied by live drumming. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sliding scale $12-15. Work exchange available for low income. Stone Church in Brattleboro, 210 Main St.

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