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Compassionate Cities Campaign

by Not Signed In | Activism

BRATTLEBORO AREA INTERFAITH INITIATIVE INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE COMPASSIONATE CITIES CAMPAIGN

The Brattleboro Area Interfaith Initiative is reaching out to invite you to become part of a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations to participate in a movement called the Charter for Compassion, to make Brattleboro a “Compassionate City,” Created by Karen Armstrong in 2008, it has been building partnership networks around the world. The Charter for Compassion calls all to work to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to honor the sanctity of every single human being, and to treat all with justice, equity and respect. There are116 Compassionate Cities in the USA including smaller cities in our area: Fitchburg, MA and Leominster, MA. Seattle, Washington was the first city to sign the Charter.

Wednesday Farmers’ Market Opens June 18th! Downtown by the Co-op!

by Not Signed In | Food

JUNE 18th– The Wednesday Market opens downtown by the Co-op on the Whetstone Pathway! We’ve got local farms offering freshly-harvested veggies, plants, strawberries, and cut flowers, plus maple products and preserves, fresh eggs, and more. A new baker, “Bijou Bakery- Jewels from the Oven”, joins us with delectable Italian baked goods, and of course there is the legendary Anon’s Thai Cuisine. EBT and Debit welcome! Open 10am to 2pm.

For more info, please call 802-254-8885 or find us on facebook.

Guilford Church Old-Fashioned Strawberry Supper Taking Reservations for June 21

by Not Signed In | Food

Guilford Church Old-Fashioned Strawberry Supper Set for June 21

Guilford, VT– A summer tradition for the whole family, the Strawberry Supper at Guilford Community Church will be held on Saturday, June 21. There will be two seatings to choose from, at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The price is $11 adults, $5 children 11 and under, and $3 preschoolers. For reservations, call (802) 254-9019 or email guilfordchurchsupper@gmail.com.

The menu features ham, baked beans, deviled eggs, potato salad, coleslaw, fresh baked rolls, strawberries, shortcake and whipped cream, coffee, iced tea, and milk. All proceeds benefit the church, which supports over 20 local programs and organizations that serve the community.

Rescue Inc. Announces Subscription Campaign for 2014-2015

by Not Signed In | Health

Subscribers Benefit from Substantial Savings on Ambulance Services

BRATTLEBORO, VT—Rescue Inc., is in the midst of its subscription campaign, by which residents may sign up at a flat annual fee to receive substantial savings for the cost of certain ambulance services not covered by insurance.

Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, explains that for someone who had three ambulance calls in a year, the total cost could be $1500 or more. “For an uninsured person, our subscription plan could pay the full amount on a qualifying bill,” he said. “For an insured person, their plan may still require a patient co-pay, or the cost of the ambulance service might go toward an insurance deductible — but again, with a subscription they may not have to pay anything, if the call falls under the subscription parameters.”

Putney Triumphant In Battle of CRVBL Undefeateds

by CRVBL | Recreation & Sports

WALPOLE, NH – The Putney Fossils continued their winning ways Friday night, June 6 with a 7-2 victory over previously undefeated Walpole Wild Blue at Hubbard Park.

Hard throwing Fossils right-hander Danny Lichtenfeld was masterful on the mound, scattering six hits and three walks over eight innings while fanning six and allowing no earned runs. Bob “Bullet” Englehart pitched a perfect ninth to close out the game.

Brattleboro Time Trade – Week of June 8th

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Activism

This week’s listings, brought to you from the edge: 

OFFERS
Make Dim Sum and Other Dishes for Potlucks and Other Events
Writing or Editing
Mediation and Conflict Coaching
Math Tutoring
Can Help You Weed Your Garden
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
100% Organic Body Healing Products
Learn to Sell on e-Bay
Veggie Garden — Seedlings of Kohlrabi, Chard and Summer Squash
Graphic Design: Business Cards, Layout, Newsletters, Fliers, Trifolds, etc…
(more)

Did You Hear About This?

by Kurt Daims | Activism

In April the people REJECTED the budget in a referendum. The selectboard and town reps met and REAPPROVED THE SAME BUDGET on Monday.   Well, it was AROUND $16 million: now it’s ALMOST $16 million, and

                                           DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS ? 

At the meeting it was announced that anyone discussing the Police-Fire project  would be declared OUT OF ORDER. !!

BMH Physician Group Launches New Online Patient Portal for Easier Access to Health Information

by BMH | Health

With the launch of a new patient portal this month, called “MyHealthPortal”, now offers patients the option to access select portions of their health records online.

MyHealthPortal, featured on the home page will launch June 2014, giving patients fast, easy access to their personal health information. MyHealthPortal is a personalized, safe, secure and completely confidential communication link between the patient and the providers.

Claremont Shuts Out Sunapee In Latest CRVBL Action

by CRVBL | Recreation & Sports

In the only game on last weekend’s Connecticut River Valley Baseball League schedule, the Claremont Cardinals shut out the Sunapee Old Lakers, 9 – 0. All eight teams in the region’s adult baseball league return to action this weekend.

Jon Nicholas picked up the complete game win for the Cardinals, giving up four hits while striking out eight. Nicholas was also the team’s offensive star, going four for four, driving in a run and scoring twice.

Urgent! More Candidates Needed To Stop Nuclear Proliferation! Still Time To Get on Nov. 4, 2014 Ballot!

by Cris Ericson | Activism

I have been giving a shout-out on facebook asking anyone and everyone to run for governor of Vermont and to run for  U.S. Congress, House of Representatives against incumbents Peter Shumlin and Peter Welch because they both asked the U.S. Air Force to bring the F-35 jets to Vermont and they did not tell you that the F-35 jets are designed to be able to carry nuclear bombs. I will be on the ballot myself for governor and for U.S. Representative to Congress.

CRVBL Weekend Roundup – Walpole Teams Sweep Weekend Games

by CRVBL | Recreation & Sports

WALPOLE TEAMS SWEEP CRVBL WEEKEND GAMES

It was a great weekend for the town of Walpole in the Connecticut River Valley Baseball League, as the town’s two CRVBL teams were winners in the most recent league action.

The Walpole Wild Blue remained undefeated and tied with the Putney Fossils for the league lead, as the Wild Blue cruised to a 25-1 victory over Keene in a game played at Dummerston Field. Pitcher Ryan Kohler struck out 9 in four innings to get the win, while going three for four with four runs batted in at the plate. Other offensive stars included Jamie Spence, who went four for four with six RBI, Gary Dennis, who went three for five with four runs scored, and Chris Ballou, who crossed the plate six times.

BMH Center for Wound Healing Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence

by BMH | Health

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Center for Wound Healing was recently awarded a Center of Distinction Award, by , the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction scores over 92%, a minimum 91% wound healing rate within 30 median days to heal, and other quality outcomes. Of the 511 centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award, only 157 achieved the honor.

Peruvian Shamans Coming to The Stone Church

by EdLiebfried | Spiritual

Condor and Eagle Fly Together

A Community ceremony of healing, connection and manifestation with Don Francisco and doña Juana, master shamans of Peru  

Event is June 30th, 7:30 PM

(Various offerings in Keene area and Maine May 17-29 include a 3-day workshop, individual sessions and more group ceremonies)

The Q’ero elders see the Condor as  the energy of the Andes, connected to the heart.  They see the Eagle as the energy of North America, connected to the mind.  As we connect and fly together, the power of the mind unites with the love and passion of the heart, and it becomes possible for our greatest passions to reflect our soul  purpose.  This is true for the individual, and it is true for societies as well.  Just as we seek to rediscover (and spread) the heart energies that are often well hidden in our communities, the Q’ero people seek the Eagle.  For them, the technology and know-how that is second nature for us — once united with the ancient ways —  is a gateway to abundance and a better life.  What better sendoff could there be for our guests as they prepare for a very literal flight — their long journey home — than to connect  them with us in a ceremony of healing, gratitude, abundance and celebration.

Brattleboro Time Trade – Week of May 24th

by Brattleboro Time Trade | Activism

This week’s listings, arranged without pejudice:

RECENT OFFERS
How To Add A Picture To Your Request Or Offer
Computer Assistance
French Conversation And Pronunciation
Health Coaching
Need Help With Your Knitting?
Need Transportation Locally?
Baking Available
Digital Projector Available
Wild Herb Meet Up
Personal Care For Children And Elders
Home Organizing
Pet Care
Carpentry
Plants For Your Garden
Administrative/NPO Support
Tutoring For English Reading And Writing

Do People Socalize With Their Dogs Anywhere in Brattleboro?

by lmattison | Pets

I just moved to Brattleboro with my dog. Where we lived before, there were lots of dog parks and places to bring your dog where you knew there would be other dogs to run and play with.  I’m wondering if there is any outdoor place, official or not, where people take their dogs to play with other dogs. Poor guy needs some new friends!

BMH Recognizes Wanda Smith as Employee of the Year

by BMH | Health

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Wanda Smith has been recognized as the 2014 BMH Employee of the Year.

An employee at BMH since 1980, Smith was chosen to receive this honor due to her long-time dedication, attentiveness to safety and cleanliness, respect for patient privacy, positive attitude and sense of humor, and pride in a job well done.

Smith works in the Environmental Services Department. She was previously recognized as the BMH Employee of the Month in November 2009.

Learn to Row Clinics – Sculling and Sweep with RowBOC and PRC

by BOCgoodsports | Recreation & Sports

Have you seen the rowers on the West River this spring? Brattleboro Outing Club’s RowBOC and the Putney Rowing Club have teamed up to offer a Learn to Row Clinic and they are still accepting novice rowers.

Meet other new rowers learning to row under the expert instruction of Tim Whitney, Grahame King, Thom Collins and Kristin Dawley. Clinic sessions take place on the West River and the Connecticut River at both rowing clubs.

West Brattleboro Association Chicken BBQ is Saturday, May 24, 11am Till Gone

by WBA | Food

A Chicken BBQ will be sponsored by the West Brattleboro Association (WBA) on Saturday, May 24th, starting at 11 a.m. and lasting until it’s all gone. So plan to get to the event in front of the First Congregational Church on Western Avenue in West Brattleboro in plenty of time to enjoy chicken and fixin’s. And while you’re there you can also get dessert at the bake sale sponsored by the First Congo Church.

For $6 you can get half a barbecued chicken, or you can enjoy it with sides of baked beans and coleslaw for $10. The recipes used to make these goodies have a local history. The chicken barbecue sauce recipe is one used for the Guilford Fair Fireman’s BBQ for many years by Joe Jewett when he was a member of the fire department. Joe is the ‘griller extraordinaire’ for this semi-annual WBA Chicken BBQ and he still makes the Firehouse BBQ Sauce!