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Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market Set to Open for 13th Season in New Location

by Sherry | Town News

The Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market will open the 2018 season on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in a new location. Having outgrown the old location, the Winter Farmers’ Market is looking forward to welcoming market-goers to the C. F. Church Building at 80 Flat St. in downtown Brattleboro. This new location offers free, convenient parking, better accessibility, and a more spacious indoor space, promising a market that is easier to navigate for customers and vendors alike.

An American Team Won a World Series Another American Team Helps Saudis Slay Yemeni Children for $

by jay janson | Op/Ed

For three and half years, the Saudi’s have waged a horrendous war on Yemen. They have slaughtered tens of thousands of Yemenis – according to the UN Human Rights Commission more than 50,000 children died by Saudi air raids with UK supplied bombs, and US supplied war planes – through lack of sanitation and drinking water induced diseases, like cholera – and an even worse crime, through extreme famine, the worst famine in recent history – as per UNICEF / WHO – imposed by force, as the Saudi’s with the consent of the European allies closed down all ports of entry, including the moist important Red Sea Port of Hodeida. Khashoggi versus 50,000 Slaughtered Yemeni Children

Brattleboro VFW Spaghetti Dinner Fri. Nov. 2nd. Public Welcome

by Not Signed In | Food

Brattleboro VFW Post #1034 located at 40 Black Mountain Road will be having a spaghetti and homemade meatball dinner Friday Nov. 2nd. Includes a salad, garlic bread, and blueberry shortcake for dessert.Cost is $10.
Our regular menu items will also be available at their regular prices. (Burgers, wings, etc.)
Dinner will be served from 4pm – 7 pm. The public is invited to attend this meal, which will be served in the canteen like our lunches.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials 10-29 to 11-2 Open to the Public

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438

Vermont Jazz Center Presents: Emerging Artist Festival

by vtjazz | Entertainment

The Vermont Jazz Center is excited to present its first annual Emerging Artists Festival on Friday evening, November 2nd in downtown Brattleboro during Gallery Walk and all day Saturday, November 3rd at the Vermont Jazz Center. This event is in collaboration with area schools and colleges, the Boys and Girls Club, Strolling of the Heifers, BrattRock, Youth Services, Gallery Walk and the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. The VJC’s goal is to use this annual Emerging Artists Festival to cultivate a greater interest and deeper knowledge of jazz amongst younger audiences, to connect with our region’s youth and ultimately boost their attendance throughout the year. As a participatory event, VJC’s Emerging Artist Festival will break down barriers to accessing the arts, especially for the region’s young people.

Passing of Joe Crompton

by cgrotke | Obituaries
Joe Crompton

Longtime friend Joe Crompton passed away under the full moon.

You know Joe if you shopped at the Co-op. He was the sausage-making meat expert in the butcher area.

You know Joe if you worked at the Co-op. He kept a constant eye on management and was a leading advocate for the union. He spent many a year trying to get better situations for employees, which paid off in recent years with a succesful union vote.

Downtown Brattleboro Valve Nut Replacement

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

On Wednesday, October 24, Utilities Crews will be working in the junction of lower Main Street and Canal Street. The work will begin at 10:00 pm and continue through 5:00 am Thursday morning, October 25. Traffic will be restricted in that area during the scheduled time while the Utilities Division works to replace a valve nut in the middle of the roadway.

Motorists should plan to use alternate routes during this time period.

Special Meeting Brattleboro Selectboard with Governor Phil Scott and Members of the Cabinet

by Brooks Memorial Library | Living

Everyone is welcome to join Governor Phil Scott, members of the Cabinet, and the Brattleboro Selectboard, from 10:30 – 11:30 am on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a special meeting in the Community Meeting Room at Brooks Memorial Library. Discussion topics will include (but might not be limited to):

Summary of Current Projects and Events in Brattleboro
Thank You for State Partnership and Support
Opportunities for Additional Shared Successes
Regional Economic Hubs
Transportation Matters
Matters of Social Equity and Public Safety

Halloweeny Ukulele Flash Mob! Friday!

by Ruthie | Music

Third Annual Halloweeny Ukulele FLASH MOB! All are welcome for this fun and spooky community sing-and-strum-along. All are welcome, whether you play ukulele or not. Brooks House Atrium, Main St. Brattleboro (across the street from The Shoe Tree). Free, Accessible, Presented by Lisa McCormick. This coming Friday, Oct. 26. Music from 6:00-6:30 pm. Costumes encouraged!

BCTV Schedules – Week of 10/22/18

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 8 schedule for the week of 10/22/18

Monday, October 22, 2018

1:58 am Promo – Television of the People
2:00 am OSHER Lecture Series – Leonard Bernstein – Part 2
3:35 am Archaeological History of Vermont – Jess Robinson, Ph.D.

VFW $6 Lunch Specials Open to the Public 10-22 to 10-26

by Not Signed In | Food

The Brattleboro VFW located at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials listed below are only $6 a plate. Hand made burger, fries, sweet potato fries, wings, onion rings, soups and sandwiches are also available. Take outs available by calling 257-0438

Mon – chicken cordon bleu w/ mashed potato, gravy & veg

Oct 25 Meeting About Preventing Harm to Brattleboro Residents from Opiods and other Drugs

by Not Signed In | Health

Many people in Brattleboro are aware that opioids and other drugs harm some of our community members.  One organization that works on this problem is the Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition, or BAPC, for short. Among other things,  BAPC members help facilitate the collection of unused opioids like oxycontin, so that they can be removed from Brattleboro, and disposed of; help smokers who want to quit find the resources to do so; help local bars train their staff so that they don’t accidentally serve teenagers; teach young children how to avoid getting poisoned by pills that look like candy, and many other harm-prevention related activities.

Embodying the Light – A Free Workshop: Let Your Creativity Shine

by Brooks Memorial Library | Creative

Which artists, or other creatives, feel like kindred spirits to you? You may be drawn to people whose styles and techniques you’d like to emulate. And you might gravitate towards people who create in very different ways from you. Perhaps you are inspired by their perspectives and a shared sense of the impact you want your art to have in the world.

Years ago, workshop facilitator, Deidra Razzaque, created a WOW Family for herself. This “family” is comprised of singers, visual artists, writers, and community activists whom she envisions as an accepting,encouraging family, saying, “Wow, that’s amazing! Go for it!” regarding her creativity.

Capitol for a Day! Vermont Department of Taxes: Land Gains Tax Efficiencies

by Brooks Memorial Library | Living

Join us on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 1:30 – 2:15 pm as Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom, and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham, offer a brainstorming session about efficiencies, and discuss possible changes to legislation regarding Land Gains Tax.

This is the third in a series of events here at Brooks Memorial Library for the Governor Scott’s “Capitol for a Day” initiative, and will be held in the second floor Community Meeting Room.

Capitol for a Day! LiveWell Vermont: Natural Remedies

by Brooks Memorial Library | Health

Join us on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 10:30-11:30 am for aLiveWell Vermont presentation about natural remedies. This is the first in a series of events here at Brooks Memorial Library for the Governor Scott’s “Capitol for a Day” initiative.

They will present information about natural ways to alleviate pain, and a variety of other complementary medicines in the second floor Community Meeting Room. This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE!

Capitol for a Day! Roundtable Discussion: Recent Tax Legislation

by Brooks Memorial Library | Living

Join us on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 2:30 – 3:45 pm for a Roundtable Discussion, with Tax Commissioner Kaj Samsom, and Tax Economist and Director of Policy Douglas Farnham. The topics will include:

Vermont’s response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
Regulation of Short-Term Rental operations
2019, what you might see in the legislative year ahead
Open forum, hearing your concerns and fielding your questions related to taxes

Capitol for a Day! Vermont Department of Libraries: Creative Arts Economy

by Brooks Memorial Library | Arts

Join us on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 12 – 1 pm for a Vermont Department of Libraries presentation about the Creative Arts Economy! This presentation will highlight ways in which Vermonters make a living through the arts or other creative endeavors.

This is the second in a series of events here at Brooks Memorial Library for the Governor Scott’s “Capitol for a Day” initiative. This FREE event is open to EVERYONE, and will be held in the second floor Community Meeting Room!

Benefit Rummage and Tag Sale at Dummerston Community Center

by Dummerston Community Center | Dummerston

There will be a benefit rummage and tag sale on Saturday, Oct. 20th, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dummerston Community Center, 150 West St. Items for sale include clothing, fabrics, sewing machine, sewing accessories, kitchen ware, glassware, footwear, costumes and wigs, toys and games, wedding gown, bedding and so much more, filling two rooms. Some items priced, some by donation.