Lisa McCormick’s New Beginning Guitar Course Has Global Reach

by Ruthie | Music

Brattleboro singer/songwriter and guitar instructor, Lisa McCormick, is teaching the world to how play the guitar. Senior faculty with the leading online guitar education provider, GuitarTricks, McCormick’s comprehensive new Guitar Fundamentals course went live on the internet on October 10. 

“Hundreds of thousands of people are going to learn to play the guitar from this course,” says Jon Broderick, Founder and CEO of GuitarTricks. The online education site has a subscription base of over two million members. 

McCormick has been teaching guitar in the Brattleboro area for over 20 years, combining her professional music skills with her Bachelors of Science degree in Education. 

Schedule a Home Energy Audit Today! Do It For Kitten

by csimmons | Home & Garden

Your house is drafty and your kitten is cold. It’s time to do something about that. If you’re a Brattleboro homeowner, schedule a home energy audit today and learn how you can save money and make your home more comfortable. Contact Brattleboro Town Energy Coordinator Paul Cameron to get started. 802.251.8135 or pcameron@brattleboro.org. Do it for kitten.

This is a project of the Brattleboro Energy Committee. Please watch and share this video on social media sites, email, blogs and list serves. Thanks!

BCTV Channel 8 & 10 Schedules for the Week of 10/13/14

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV channel 8 schedule for the week of 10/13/14

Monday, October 13, 2014

12:00 am VT Historical Society 2nd Saturdays: Tools and Machinery

1:50 am TED Talks: Avi Reichental: What’s next in 3D printing

2:00 am FSTV Overnight

4:00 am Emotions and the Aging Process: Ep. 3

4:30 am Text, Talk, Act : What Will You Do When Your Friend Needs Help?

Brattleboro Time Trade – Week of October 12

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Other

Brattleboro Time Trade:

Exchanging services, creating connections, strengthening communities, one hour at a time.

See below for exciting Upcoming Events and learn what Time Trade is all about!

This week’s fabulous listings, brought to you from a three day respite:

OFFERS:

Help with Minor Household Repair/Upkeep
Help with Fall Chores, Interior Painting
Young Chestnut Tree Seedlings
Borrow Our Kayak
Interested in Learning to Read Music?
Troubleshootin’!

Weekend Concert Series: Carolina Chocolate Drops

by cgrotke | Entertainment

Here’s a concert featuring the Carolina Chocolate Drops, a roots, bluegrass sort of group that has been playing since 2005, growing in popularity, winning awards, and appearing to have a good time doing it.

This is a well-filmed show at Nancy Jazz Pulsations in October of 2012. It’s a french show, which makes for interesting multilingual stage banter between songs from this very American group.

The reason to watch, though, is for the musical performance. It has an old-timey feel to it, and is a perfect laid back accompaniment to your weekend.

Women in Prison Topic of AAUW Meeting

by Not Signed In | Town News

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Women in prison in Vermont is the topic of the meeting of the Brattleboro branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The public is invited to the discussion at 7 p.m. in room 2C of the Marlboro Graduate Center on Vernon Road.

Rep. Molly Burke (P) and AAUW member Louise Luring will share information presented at a recent summit on Women in Corrections in Vermont hosted by Vermont Law School and co-sponsored by the Vermont Commission on Women, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, the Vermont Bar Association, the Vermont Women’s Legislative Caucus, Vermont Law School (VLS) and VLS’s Black Law Students’ Association, Women’s Law Group, and National Lawyers’ Guild.

Dosa Kitchen: South Indian Soul Food Open All Weekend

by Not Signed In | Food

What is a dosa?

Dosa is a fermented lentil and rice crepe that millions of Indians eat every day. Now you can enjoy them without leaving the state of Vermont.

Dosa Kitchen serves from-scratch dosas with a a rotating menu of curries. Our meat is free-range, and we always have a vegan option. All our food is gluten free and we support our local farms.

Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee Accepting Applications

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Representative Town Meeting Human Services Review Committee is accepting applications for FY16 Human Services Funding. The Application, as well as Instructions and Guidelines, will be posted on the Brattleboro website – www.brattleboro.org. The Human Services Review Committee Informational Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 6:30pm in the Hanna Cosman meeting room at the Municipal Center. The deadline to submit applications to the Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office is Monday, November 3, 2014 at 4:00pm.

Brattleboro Water Service Mailing Warning

by Not Signed In | Town News

Many residents in the Brattleboro area are currently receiving mailings from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp in regard to water service line responsibility. HomeServe is an independent company that offers residential repair coverage plans and is not affiliated with the local utility that supplies water to residents. This mailing is a solicitation to purchase insurance from HomeServe and is not associated with any utilities furnished by the Town of Brattleboro Water Department.

Electric Vehicle Fair Showcases Benefits of EVs

by Not Signed In | Education

Are you thinking about buying or leasing an electric car or bicycle, or interested in learning about the benefits of EV ownership? Come to the Electric Vehicle Demonstration & Forum on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm at the Marlboro College Graduate School, 28 Vernon Street in downtown Brattleboro. A wide range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, along with electric-assisted bikes, cargo bikes and electric scooters will be on display and available for test rides in the parking lot from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Electric vehicle owners and local dealers will be on hand to answer questions.

Brattleboro Film Fest Offers Cash Grants/Showcase to Young Filmmakers (under 25)

by Not Signed In | Creative

The Brattleboro Film Festival’s call for submissions to our first annual Young Filmmakers’ Showcase will close October 15. Filmmakers under the age of 25 should submit their original work to be celebrated alongside the front runners of our 2014 program which will run 10 days from October 31 to November 9, all at the Latchis Theatre. The Youth Showcase will be presented and awards announced at Headroom Stages at 17 Elliot Street from 7 to 9 pm November 7, 2014 (Gallery Walk)where refreshments will be served all for free!

How to Spot a Phishing Spam

by BusyMom | Other

This is a real email I received.  Loaded with red flags that it’s not legit, if you are paying attention!

1) Grammatical error in subject line

2) When you expand the From email address (if you can), it’s obviously not an Apple email, in fact it’s from Italy!

3) If your email program is capable of displaying the additional information, the time zone and coordinates are definitely not California.

I-91 Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project Update: Closure and Holiday Weekend

by Not Signed In | Town Plan

I-91 Northbound Closure for Pothole Repair

I-91 Northbound between exits 2 and 3 will be closed to all traffic to complete pothole repair in advance of the winter season. This work is scheduled for Monday October 20th between 8 pm and 6 am. The actual closure date will be communicated to stakeholders at least 72 hours in advance after the team is able to confirm forecasted weather conditions are acceptable for work to proceed. Traffic will be routed onto Route 5, and law enforcement officials will be on hand.

Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Alert

Please be aware that there are likely to be traffic delays on I-91 between Exits 1 and 4 both northbound and southbound over the course of the three-day holiday weekend. These delays are due to high traffic volumes. Route 5 is an alternate route.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Scheduled

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 3:45pm in the Selectboard meeting room at the Municipal Center. It is anticipated that the Board will enter into executive session at 3:45pm to discuss the appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee. No further business will be conducted.

Jan Anderson
Executive Secretary
Brattleboro Town Manager’s Office
(802) 251-8100

Brattleboro Columbus Day Closures

by Not Signed In | Town News

In observance of Columbus Day, all Town offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2014, with the exception of emergency services.

Parking is free at all metered spaces and in the pay-and-display lots on Sunday and Monday, October 12 and 13, 2014. All other violations, including extended parking, will be enforced.