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Event listings for Wednesday, March 29

Instruction

S. LONDONDERRY Computer Classes: Marc provides one-on-one instruction and encourages participants to help each other. He will help you with writing with WORD, making a spreadsheet with X-cell, emails, and saving or forwarding attachments and images—whatever it is that you specifically want to learn. Bring your laptop, digital device, or tablet. 3/29, 4/5, 4/12:11 a.m; 4/15: 7:15 p.m. Free. South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St. Sign-up encouraged: 802-824-3371; Click to e-mail for more information.

Recreation

BRATTLEBORO Drop-in Scrabble: All game paraphernalia provided. Every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the History Room. Through Wednesday, May 31. Free. Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St. Information: 802-254-5290; Click for more info on Web in new window.

BELLOWS FALLS Saxtons River Valley Trails Initiative Meeting: If you enjoy hiking, biking, or running along forest and river trails from one Vermont village to the next, come learn about the newly formed Saxtons River Valley Trails Initiative, a collaboration between the Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association, the Bald Hill Conservation Committee, and the Rockingham Conservation Commission. Explore the possibilities of connecting the Bellows Falls Historic Riverfront Park and Trail System to the Bald Hill trails in Westminster, continuing into Saxtons River and beyond. Your suggestions and support to bring the project to fruition are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 6:30 p.m. browse the displays; 7 p.m. presentation. Free. Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St. Information: 802-463-4270; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Kids and families

BRATTLEBORO Financing Higher Education: Learn about different ways to pay for college such as federal student aid, private loans and grant at this fun and educational seminar with Andrew Richardson from KeyBank. noon - 1 p.m. Free. Brown Bag Lunch Series, River Garden, 157 Main St. Information: 802-246-0982; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Well-being

BRATTLEBORO Women's Support: Drop-in and confidential support group for women who have experienced domestic violence. Wednesdays. 12 noon. Free. Womens Freedom Center. Information: 802-257-7364.

BRATTLEBORO Free Lunchtime Yoga for Co-op Shareholders: All-levels, led by a different local teacher each Wednesday. Bring a yoga mat. noon - 1 p.m. Free for shareholders. Brattleboro Food Co-op Community Room, 7 Canal St. Information: 802-246-2821; Click to e-mail for more information.

PUTNEY Al-Anon: For friends and relatives of alcoholics. Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Putney Friends Meeting House, 17 Bellows Falls Rd. Information: 866-972-5266; www.vermontalanonalateen.org.

Dance

WESTMINSTER Scottish Country Dance Class: Fun and informal. All levels of experience welcome. Wednesdays. 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Westminster Center School, 301 School St. Jesse Haas (call to confirm class is taking place): 802-387-2601.

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