Grumbine discusses wildflowers of Putney in library talk
PUTNEY - On Monday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Putney Public Library, Rich Grumbine will share a PowerPoint presentation of his journey of creating and publishing his latest book: A Guide to the Wildflowers of Putney, Vermont. He will share highlights and statistics about Putney's herbaceous flora and give audience members a chance to identify a mystery plant using his guide. Copies of the guide will be available for purchase at the end of the presentation.
Grumbine has lived in the Putney area since 1989 and has been a science faculty member at Landmark College for 35 years. He says he fell in love with plants during his college years, and one of his great pleasures is to share his plant knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Putney Public Library is located at 55 Main St. This event is free and open to the public.
Adopt a storm drain for Earth Day
BRATTLEBORO - All are invited to the Harmony Lot on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., as the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District shares how the community-based Adopt-a-Drain program can help keep water clean. It's a simple way to help the planet on Earth Day, say organizers.
This project is a community-wide effort in the Brattleboro area to connect with volunteers to monitor storm drain systems. These drains provide a means for water to travel across the land and into our rivers and lakes, and WCNRCD seeks volunteers to adopt a catch basin, culvert, or pipe outlet to monitor and remove debris before heavy weather events. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Spring tuber and bulb swap
PUTNEY - Gardeners can bring spring bulbs, corms, and tubers to Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. to swap with their neighbors. Participants should bring swapable items at 6:30 p.m. Swapping will commence at 7 p.m.
Participants are asked to brush off as much dirt as possible and label contributions as best they can, even if only with the plant name and color (pink dahlia).
There will be a section for "mystery" colors for the adventurous gardeners. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior meal served in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions present their second Senior Meal of the month on Wednesday, April 23, at Evening Star Grange, 1008 East West Road in Dummerston Center, with take-outs available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in-house dining at noon. On the menu is Old-Fashioned Chicken Pie, vegetarian quiche (spinach, mushroom, broccoli, and cheese), corn pudding, and mashed potatoes, with gingerbread and whipped topping for dessert.
Reservations are strongly suggested so they can make enough food. Call the Grange at 802-254-1138 and leave full name, telephone number, number of meals requested, and whether they are for eating in or taking away. For seniors of 60 and over who are eating in, the suggested donation is $4. For those 59 and under, a $5 donation is suggested. Takeouts for all ages are $5.
New site for Putney monthly free produce distribution
PUTNEY - The Vermont Foodbank and the Putney Foodshelf co-sponsor a monthly food drop of free produce and nonperishables on the fourth Thursday of every month from 9 to 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. This is a drive-up service.
Starting on Thursday, April 24, and lasting for a year, the Food Drop will be relocated to 78 River Rd., in the parking lot of what used to be called Five Maples, Corp. This will take place while construction is being done on Alice Holway Drive.
More details, including a map, can be found at putneyfoodshelf.org/food-drop.
Dummerston Historical Society seeks members' input
DUMMERSTON - The Dummerston Historical Society's (DHS) quarterly meeting will be held in the Schoolhouse in Dummerston Center on Thursday, April 24, with an expanded business meeting for members and interested friends from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., followed by refreshments and a program at 7:30 p.m.
The DHS directors invite members and others to help guide the directors as they plan for this year's events and the future of the society. This will be an open-ended discussion gathering ideas and comments regarding the role of members, day and time of quarterly meetings, programs, exhibits, general direction, and whatever else attendees would like to suggest.
The business meeting will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by the showing of the circa 1950 film, Green Mountain Land, a Robert Flaherty production, with narration by Dummerston's Ted Glabach.
In addition, there will be a soft opening of the society's newest exhibit, "Schoolhouse Attic Treasures," featuring framed and unframed works of art, historical documents, and photographs that are a previously unseen part of the Society's collection. For more information, email [email protected] or call 802-490-0728.
AAUW offers scholarships
BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is continuing 73 years of academic financial assistance for women and girls by again offering scholarships of up to $1,000 each to qualified female candidates who live in Windham County.
Both graduating high school seniors from area high schools, preparatory schools, or home schools and women who are considered college ready by federal financial aid guidelines are eligible to apply. Applications will be judged on academic performance, community involvement, and financial need.
The applicant must be accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student in a one-year certificate or two- or four-year accredited college degree program for 2025–26. Applicants must have been legal residents of Windham County for a minimum of two years.
Guidance counselors in area high schools have posters and application forms. The forms can also be obtained from area college financial aid offices or by contacting the AAUW scholarship committee at [email protected].
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, May 5, and can be sent to AAUW Scholarship Committee, c/o CCV, Attn.: Melanie Crosby, 41 Harmony Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
WSWMD receives funds from DEC
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD)is pleased to announce that they received a grant of $37,910.00 for operation of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot from the state of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, a division of the Agency of Natural Resources.
The WSWMD HHW collection depot accepts hazardous waste, special waste and waste banned from landfills from households and small businesses in their member communities. These funds are used to subsidize the actual cost for these services and allow WSWMD to charge users a nominal fee of $15.
The WSWMD HHW depot is open seasonally on Tuesday mornings starting May 13 to the end of October. Acceptable materials include bleach and other household cleaners, antifreeze, old fuel, insecticides and herbicides, to name a few.
Appointments for the HHW depot are available by calling WSWMD at 802-257-0272 or preferably online at windhamsolidwaste.org.
This grant is provided by the state of Vermont to assist Solid Waste Districts to implement their solid waste plans, as required by state planning law.
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