Event listings for Saturday, May 26, 2012

The written word

PUTNEY Tim Weiner and his new book: Enemies: A History of the FBI: Pulitzer Prize winning author Tim Weiner, whose journalistic work on the Pentagon and the CIA won him the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, debuts his new book, the first definitive history of the FBI’s secret intelligence operations, and the first book to draw from the declassified SOLO files. 7:30 p.m. $15, $12 for students and seniors. Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill. Information: 802-387-8500; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Celebrations, festivals, community meals

BRATTLEBORO Tag and bake sale: The Tag Sale will be downstairs at the church. The Food Sale will be outside; if it rains, it will be inside. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave. Information: 802-254-9767.

NEWFANE Plant and Bake Sale: The Newfane Garden Club will hold its annual Plant and Bake Sale. There will be various perennials to choose from along with garden related items such as tools, books, gloves and second hand treasures. In addition, assorted baked goods and hot coffee will be available for purchase. 9 a.m. Newfane Common, Main Street (Rt. 30) downtown. Information: ldecker@svcable.net.

GUILFORD A memorial celebration of the children's stories of the late Rev. Shirley Harris Crockett: Four Guilford Community Church storytellers will recreate stories from the collection. Music will be provided by the duo, Coracle, with Cynthia Hughes on Celtic harp, and John Crockett, who plays cello and Celtic whistles. 7 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Guilford Community Church, Corner of Route 5 and Guilford Center Road. Information: Larrimore Crockett, (802) 380-3669 or crockett@sover.net.

Fundraising and awareness events

WEST DUMMERSTON Benefit Rummage Sale: Items for sale include clothing, games, books, toys, kitchenware, puzzles and more! Coffee and donuts will be available. The sale will benefit the Center’s operating and maintenance costs. 9 a.m.- noon. Dummerston Community Center, 150 West Street. Information: Jean 254-9212 or Ann 254-2415.

WARDSBORO Wardsboro Plant Sale: Reasonably priced perennials, hardy transplants, colorful annuals, Gilfeather turnip seedlings and much more will be on display for shoppers. A special Garden Raffle will feature two Adirondack chairs, handcrafted by Ken Hoffman. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wardsboro Library’s Red Barn, 170 Main Street. Information: www.friendsofwardsborolibrary.org.

TOWNSHEND Book Sale "Friends of Townshend Library": The Friends of Townshend Library will hold its annual book, plant and baked goods sale. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hardbacks for $1 and paperbacks, 50 cents. Townshend Town Hall. Information: 802-325-4039.

Well-being

BRATTLEBORO Alateen Meeting: In Alateen meetings, young people share their own experiences. Everyone in the meeting has been affected by someone else's drinking. Some currently live with a problem drinker, others do not. 3 p.m. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Putney Rd & Bradley Street. Information: 802-254-6048.

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