Secretary of State Jim Condos Brings Transparency Tour to Brattleboro

by Not Signed In | State News

Monday, November 9th at 6pm

Montpelier, VT—Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos is continuing his third biennial Transparency Tour with a stop in Brattleboro on Monday, November 9, 2015. The presentation, focusing on laws about open and transparent government, will be held at Brattleboro Town Hall at 6pm.

“Since taking office, one of my main priorities has been transparency in government. I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit communities all over the state and discuss open meeting and public records laws with municipal and state officials, local government boards, and the public,” stated Condos.

Brattleboro Time Trade Listings – Week of November 8

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Other

Brattleboro Time Trade:   Exchanging services, creating connections, strengthening communities, one hour at a time.  See below for more exciting Upcoming Events and learn what Time Trade can do for you!

How Time Trade Works: You do something for someone and earn
time credits for your “bank,” which you can then put towards someone
else doing something for you! It’s that simple – and amazing!

This week’s fabulous listings, brought to you from a tired mind:

OFFERS (i.e. things people could do for you):

DIRT for Fill or Landscaping (Flowers, not Veggies) – Come
and Get It!
Learn Reiki
Upright Piano Available!
Waltz & Contra Lessons
Declutter/Redesign
Organize Computer Files and Email
Leaf Raking

Holistic Expo – A Complementary Trail to Wellness

by Genie | Health

Holistic Expo ~ A Complementary Trail to Wellness

Come out to the HOLISTIC EXPO this Friday, November 13th!  This event, free and open to the public, is a chance to experience many complementary
options offered to improve your health and wellness. Experience mini
sessions, as well as 30-minute educational discussions. Reiki, Medicinal
Herbal Remedies, Bowenwork, Reflexology, Massage, Shiatsu, Astrology,
Expressive Arts Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Dowsing, Spiritual Soul
Readings & Counseling, Somatic Breath Therapy.

November 13, 2015, 11am – 4pm

The River Garden

157 Main Street

Brattleboro, VT 05301

The Compassionate Friends – New Bereavement Group Remembers Children Who Died

by bevermont | Family

Brattleboro, VT—Bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child now have an opportunity to meet with others on a regular basis who have endured similar tragedies.

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) of Brattleboro, a national self-help organization for families that have had a child die, will hold its next monthly meeting Sunday, November 15th, at 2:00 PM at 541 Black Mountain Road, Brattleboro, VT. Meetings will be held each month the third Sunday of the week at the same time and location.

“A bereavement organization like TCF where families could talk about their loss publicly without feeling out-of-place is invaluable to those of us whose children have died,” said new chapter leader Beverly Miller. “After your child dies, most people do not want to talk with you about your child probably because they are afraid of making you feel bad. The irony is that talking about your child helps you–no one wants their child forgotten. And studies have proven that sharing our stories and tears is an emotional release that helps us.”

Valgar Street Fire Press Release

by BrattFireDept | Police & Fire

PRESS RELEASE

Date of Incident: November 7, 2015
Location of Incident: 16-38 Valgar St

Nature of Call: Building Fire

Time Reported: 6:06am
Time Under Control: 8:33am

Number of Alarms and Times Upgraded: 2nd alarm @ 6:09am; 3rd alarm at 6:16am; 4th alarm@ 7:00am

Type of Building: 2 ½ story multi-family
# of Apartments: 12

Doug The Mailman Retires?

by cgrotke | Rumors

Say it isn’t so!

Heard from a neighbor a rumor that Doug the Mailman has retired. This will be big news to a significant portion of town if true. It seems to be true. He hasn’t been delivering mail for the last week or two.

Doug was the type of postman you thought of if you were casting someone in the role for a movie or TV.  Friendly, fast, up for short conversations and new tips, he handled the delivery of all those wonderful bills (and a few other things) since we moved to town.

He was reliable. One could almost set a watch by his delivery times. And the routine was well known. You’d see Doug and his truck on one street and know your mail would be there shortly.

Weekend Creativity Series – Mark Kistler

by cgrotke | Creative

Commander Mark will teach you to draw in 3-D. Just learn the magic words.

Mark Kistler had a few TV shows and books aiming to teach anyone to draw in three dimensions. He’s fun, funny, and a good teacher, plus he has his nifty space suit fully-outfitted with pens, pencils, and markers.

This is an early show, The Secret City, from Maryland Public television. Grab some paper and pencils and follow along. You’ll learn something by the end of the hour.

Informational Meeting for River Gallery School Trip to Spain

by Not Signed In | Arts

Brattleboro — The River Gallery School in Brattleboro will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, November 12, for those interested in participating in its April art trip to Andalucia, Spain. The meeting will take place from 6:00-7:30 pm the art school at 32 Main Street in Brattleboro.

The River Gallery School tour will includes a week of making art and exploration of the Spanish countryside. Pleine air painting sessions will be led by Mary Giammarino, a frequent instructor at River Gallery School workshops and a well known local artist.

The trip will be held from April 2 to 9, 2016 and led by Cicely Carroll of Travel Fever Tours in Putney.

Brattleboro Arts Committee Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Arts Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 4:00pm at the Latchis Theatre (50 Main Street) in the main theatre. NOTE the change in location for this meeting.

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

Next West Brattleboro Association Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, November 12th

by WBA | Town News

The next monthly meeting of the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) will be preceded by a potluck supper held at the home of Tom and Cecile French, 123 Juniper Ridge Road, on Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 PM. Members of the WBA and guests including West B residents and business owners are invited to bring something to share with their neighbors and join in the meeting afterward.

After a review of the treasury report and updates on the status of welcome signs and the outdoor cinema initiative, the WBA will talk about having their annual Holiday Party in December.

Initiating a West B Welcoming Letter will also be on the agenda in addition to discussion about whether to and, if so, how to seek new money to support the Neighborhoods Fund.

Brattleboro Selectboard Special Meeting Notes and Agenda for November 10, 2015

by cgrotke | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will be holding a big party Tuesday night. Just kidding. They will be holding a special meeting to begin discussion of the FY17 Budget, and to quite possibly adopt new Land Use Regulations for the Town of Brattleboro, an event that last occured in the 1980s. So perhaps there will be a party of some sort.

You are encouraged, invited, summoned, requested, asked, appealled for, solicited, incited, provoked and generally called forth into attending this meeting and expressing your views on these and other matters.

Retreat Woods Showing Signs Of Wear

by Lise | Nature

We took a walk in the Retreat Woods recently as a way to get back into nature without having to go too far.  It had been a while since we last went — probably in the early summer sometime.  The trails were already too wide then, but this last time, it was obvious they had seen some hard wear.

In most places, the main paths were down to hard-packed bare earth, with lots of trippy rocks and tree roots pushing up that I don’t remember being quite so much in evidence before.  The softer, smoother top layer of earth seems to have been worn away.

Tickets Going Fast! Tony Barrand & Keith Murphy in Concert

by Brooks Memorial Library | Entertainment

TICKETS GOING FAST! Tony Barrand & Keith Murphy in Concert, November 6, 7 PM, Brooks Memorial Library Main Room. Please join us for a Friends of the Library benefit concert with renowned folk musicians Tony Barrand and Keith Murphy at the Library on Friday, November 6 at 7 PM. Tony Barrand and Keith Murphy will sing dramatic ballads, romantic and funny songs about domestic life and marriage and “Jubilee Jim Fisk,” a song about Brattleboro’s own Jim Fisk, notorious Robber Baron of the Gilded Age. .

Advance tickets are available at the Library’s Main Circulation Desk, or at the door on the evening of the event. Ticket price is $10 and $5 for children under 10. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library. For more information email the Library at info@brookslibraryvt.org or call (802)-254-5290 ext 0. 

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center Seeks Original Artwork and Writing from Vermont Teens – Submissions Now Being Accepted

by Not Signed In | Arts

BRATTLEBORO, VT — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) is now accepting submissions for the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a prestigious national recognition initiative for teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent. Vermont students in grades 7-12 are invited to submit art and writing entries in dozens of categories, including ceramics, digital art, painting, photography, poetry, humor, science fiction, personal essay/memoir, and more. The submission deadline is December 16, 2015. Students and teachers seeking guidelines or additional information are encouraged to visit www.brattleboromuseum.org or to contact Sarah Freeman at 802-257-0124, ext. 102 or sarah@brattleboromuseum.org.

Paint Parties Right Here in Downtown Brattleboro

by vtcrafty | Creative

Paint Parties right here in Downtown Brattleboro

Looking for a fun evening activity? You can join us for a fun night in a relaxed atmosphere, to create your own piece of art. No experience necessary. Teacher is able to take a complex painting and break it down into easy steps. Bring out your inner artist, even if you paint like a 2yr old. 🙂

The evening cost $35 per person. We must restrict students to age 15+. This is a BYOB event, so no pressure to buy a dinner or drinks at restaurant prices. There are several nights and pictures to choose from. You could even book a private party, email for details.