BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market opens on Saturday, Nov. 2, for its 19th season, once again in Croker Hall gymnasium on the Winston Prouty Campus. As always, the indoor market season begins the first Saturday in November, following directly on the heels of the last outdoor summer market at the end of October.
Fans of the summer market in West Brattleboro can simply follow many of their favorite vendors indoors to the only weekly indoor farmers market in the region open every Saturday, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., November through March. Visitors will find plenty of farms' local produce and much more, including lots of fresh greens each and every week.
"The impact of direct farmer-to-consumer transactions at a market is greater than it might appear on the surface," organizers say in a news release."Markets serve as community anchors, positively influencing community health and wealth, resulting in more viable regional economies, increased access to fresh, nutritious food, and stronger social networks that help keep communities healthy. Unlike supermarkets, with their beguiling aisles of soda, candy and potato chips, farmers markets put fruits and vegetables front and center and create a shopping environment where nutritious foods are not only made affordable, they're celebrated."
The Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market welcomes SNAP/EBT shoppers, and also processes credit and debit cards. SNAP customers can match up to $20 each week with $20 in Crop Cash Coupons thanks to NOFA-VT. And our own Boost Your Bread coupons will add an additional $10, thanks to the Vermont Foodbank, Post Oil Solutions, and Farm Credit East.
BRATTLEBORO-University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H recently launched a new program for special education students at Brattleboro Union High School (BUHS), combining food systems, leadership, and hands-on learning. The four-year program, conducted in partnership with the Windham Southeast Supervisory District Special Education Department, is funded through a $6.5 million...
WEST TOWNSHEND-The Townshend Selectboard and Townshend Historical Society extend a cordial invitation to celebrate the completion of West Townshend Stone Arch Bridge Restoration Project and the official re-opening of the bridge on Sunday, Nov. 3. The events will start with a brief Annual Meeting of the Townshend Historical Society...
Saturday, Oct. 26, is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) annual National Drug Take Back Day. The Windham County Prevention Partnership, the local coordinator of this event, said in a news release that this initiative "gives communities the opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs." This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines left in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse.
Voters who are planning to mail their voted ballots back to their town or city clerk should do so as soon as possible, as clerks must receive ballots by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. All active registered voters in Vermont were automatically mailed a ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election, a practice known as "Universal Vote by Mail" that is conducted in eight states and in Washington, D.C. There are several ways to vote. Vermont voters...
World Singing Day at Brooks Library BRATTLEBORO - On Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., everyone is invited to join in on a community sing along for World Singing Day. There will be a song list of over 100 well-known songs from many traditions (folk, golden oldies, gospel, Beatles, old pop and rock, show tunes, etc.) and the group will take turns choosing what to sing. Lyrics will also be projected...
BRATTLEBORO-AARP Foundation has kicked off volunteer recruitment for its Tax Aide program, the nation's largest volunteer-based tax preparation service. Volunteers may sign up to assist taxpayers either in person or virtually, with a number of roles available. Tax-Aide will train tax preparers. They also need technical and communications assistants, interpreters, and program leaders. Volunteers come from a variety of industries and range from retirees to university students. All levels and types of experience are welcome. Tax-Aide offers free in-person and...
ROCKINGHAM-The Rockingham Old House Awards have been announced, celebrating the efforts of local property owners and organizations committed to preserving historic sites in the area. This year's honorees include: • P. Michael Myers, recognized for his home at 17 Westminster Terrace in Bellows Falls Village. • Richard DeMuzio, for his work on 60 Green St., also in Bellows Falls Village. • Erica Daniels and Tim Wells, for their contributions to Studio 92 on Rockingham Street, near the Bellows Falls Village...