Senior lunch in Newfane
NEWFANE — The monthly Senior Lunch is Thursday, June 11, at noon at the Newfane Congregational Church. On the menu is green salad, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, green beans, and bread, with rhubarb squares for dessert.
This meal is sponsored by Senior Solutions, and prepared and served by hardworking volunteers from the church and community. The suggested donation for this meal is $4; $5 for takeouts (reserve ahead). For more information, call Winnie Dolan at 802-365-7870.
Installation of the Rev. Telos Whitfield at All Souls Church June 13
WEST BRATTLEBORO — All Souls Church, Unitarian Universalist, at the West Village Meetinghouse, 29 South St., will hold an installation service for their minister, the Rev. Telos Whitfield, Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m.
Whitfield was hired by the church board in 2020 during Covid times and, last fall, the congregation voted unanimously to install her as their Settled Minister.
She has been in ministry for 20 years, serving congregations in Vermont and New Hampshire, and is also chair of religious affairs for the Windham County NAACP and is an active leader in the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Leadership Alliance. The service will feature an abundance of music, including a community choir, and her UU colleagues in ministry will speak.
WhistleStop Pride event in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO — Community members of all ages are invited to gather at the Amtrak Station on Depot St. Sunday, June 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m., for the annual WhistleStop Pride Celebration, a joyful event honoring Pride Month, community connection, and the values of belonging, acceptance, and inclusion.
WhistleStop Pride brings together local organizations, families, youth, and community members “for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and support,” said organizers in a news release. The event will feature community resources, family-friendly activities, entertainment, opportunities to connect with local organizations, and a welcoming space for all. This event is free.
Chicken pie supper in Dummerston
DUMMERSTON — The Evening Star Grange will serve an old-fashioned chicken pie supper Saturday, June 13, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Grange hall, 1008 East West Rd.
On the menu are chicken pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn casserole, and marinated carrots, with carrot cake for dessert. The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids 6–11, and free for kids under 5. Take outs are available, and reservations are strongly suggested, call 802-254-1138 to reserve meals.
Meet and greet with Putney Fire & Rescue
PUTNEY — On Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m., join Putney Community Cares and the Community Nurse for a light lunch with Putney Fire & Rescue.
Organizers say it will be a chance to “share some food, get to know each other and say thank you” to fire and emergency medical volunteers.
The gathering is at Putney Community Cares, 54 Kimball Hill. To help them plan, let them know if you plan to attend. Contact coordinator Ruby McAdoo at 802-387-5453 or [email protected].
Abenaki history discussed in Newfane
NEWFANE — The Historical Society of Windham County will host a special program exploring the long history of the Abenaki people in the region. Professor Robert Goodby of Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire will share some of the extensive knowledge he has gained in leading a number of archaeological explorations with his students in this homeland of our first residents.
One of those digs, near Keene, New Hampshire, produced charcoal which could be carbon-dated to nearly 13,000 years ago, a time when the glacial ice sheets were still retreating. That site is among the earliest confirmed native occupancies known in the entire eastern United States.
This program will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in Williamsville Hall at 35 Dover Rd. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. For the latest updates and schedule of events, visit historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org.
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