How do you engage and honor the veterans of a conflict that still is going on? Lt. Col. John Hagen, who is in the process of concluding a 28-year career in the Air Force, is asking that question as part of his new role as vice-commander of Brattleboro American Legion Post 5. He is helping to organize a series of events at the Post 5 headquarters on Linden Street to put the last 15 years of what become known as...
The New England Center for Circus Arts has presented their annual reimagining of the classic Nutcracker ballet since 2009. This year marks the eighth annual extravaganza, and the first production in NECCA's new custom-built circus facility. The annual production is an evening of “high-flying aerials, stunning acrobatics, and astonishing feats of the human body” featuring performers from NECCA's youth performance troupes and adult professional programs, with special guest artists in character roles, according to a news release. This year, the...
There are a ton of great Web resources related to substance abuse and addiction, including www.allaboutaddiction.com and www.spiritualriver.com. For a great blog post specific to dealing with addiction during the holidays, visit bit.ly/QMA0FZ. In addition, here are several local resources and service providers to assist you. • 2-1-1 Vermont. Dial 2-1-1 from your home or cell phone and ask about resources and services available in your area. • Substance-abuse therapists in Windham County: bit.ly/SNU3n7. • Phoenix House: 802-257-5654; www.phoenixhouse.org. •
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