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Ski for the Bennington Free Clinic

Members of the public are invited to participate in a Ski Fundraiser for the Bennington Free Clinic which will take place at the Prospect Ski Touring Center on Route 9 in Woodford, Vermont on Sunday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home to three Olympians (including Dave Jareckie, Bill Koch, and Andy Newell), Prospect is a world class ski area where persons of all ages can enjoy both skate and classic cross-country skiing, as well as telemarking and snowshoeing. Equipment rentals and refreshments are available on-site. And, on March 7, you can have fun skiing and help to raise money for a good cause! The Bennington Free Clinic, located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, provides free medical care and care management for adults who do not have health insurance. The clinic opened in January 2009 and has served almost 300 people in its first year. Staffed by volunteer physicians, nurses and lay people, the clinic benefits from tremendous local support. Sponsorship for Ski for the Bennington Free Clinic is provided by Prospect

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Ski Touring Center, Advanced Eyecare, PC, Bennington Potters, Southwestern Vermont Health Care, The Pharmacy, American Legion Post 13, Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, Bennington Lodge of Elks #567, Chittenden Bank, Crescent Manor Care Centers, Hawkins House Craftsmarket, Sonny’s Blue Benn Diner, Spectrum Design, and Spice N’ Nice. More information about the event can be obtained by calling Scott at 802-384-0099. Donations for the clinic can also be mailed to Bennington Free Clinic, P.O. Box 702, Bennington, VT 05201.

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Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, March 3: Cards; exercise class, 1 p.m.; motor vehicle available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; van leaves at 9:15 a.m. for swimming at the Bennington Rec. Center. Thursday, March 4: Cards; bocci, 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:45; van transportation available for local shopping. Friday, March 5: Cards; van leaves at 9:30 a.m. for shopping at the mall. Monday, March 8: Cards; mystery bingo, 10 a.m.; exercise class, 1 p.m.; AARP taxmen available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up in the office. Tuesday, March 9: Card party, 10:30 a.m.; van transportation available for local shopping; PAC meeting, 10 a.m.; Health Dept. available at 9 a.m. 2010 Senior Trips: • “That’s Entertainment,” a cabaret variety show at the Delaney House, Holyoke, Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 5. cost of $45 per person includes transportation, the variety show with music and comedy, served lunch and tip. Bus departs from Grand Union at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. • “Annie Get Your Gun,” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre, Chatham, New York, on Wednesday, June 2. Cost of $42 per person cost includes transportation, buffet lunch at the Whitestone Cafe, the show, and tip. Bus departs from the Grand Union at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. • “Our Son’s Wedding,” at the Lake George Dinner Theatre, Lake George, New York, on Wednesday, July 21. The $45 cost per person includes transportation, choice of lunch, matinee show and tip. Bus departs from Grand Union at 9 a.m. The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is located at 69 Church St., Hoosick Falls, New York. Dinner is served at noon daily. Please call Director Kathy Bugbee with your reservation at 518-686-7561.

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 802-442-8012 Wednesday, March 3 Macaroni and Cheese, Copper Pennies, Broccoli, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Milk. Thursday, March 4 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Garlic Bread, Sliced Apples and Milk. Friday, March 5 Turkey Tortellini Soup, Prince Edward Veggies, Bread, Vanilla Pudding and Milk. Monday, March 8 Turkey Chili, White Beans, Cornbread, Pudding Parfaits and Milk. Tuesday, March 9 Shepherd’s Pie with Tomatoes, Dilled Carrots, Peas, Jello and Milk. ___________________

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

The First United Methodist Church, located at 134 Main Street, North Adams, Massachusetts, is offering a St. Patrick’s take-out or eat-in dinner of corned beef and cabbage on Saturday, March 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. The menu will include potatoes, carrots, onions and Italian bread, pistachio dream dessert or chocolate dream dessert. Cost of the dinner is $8 for adults, and $4 for children. Please reserve your dinner in advance by calling the church office at 413-664-9655 by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12. You may leave a message on the answering machine with your name, address, telephone number, number of dinners and choice of dessert, and if you will pick-up or need delivery. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. If eating in, please enter through the First Congregational Church kitchen.

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Next HFCS PTA Meeting

The next business meeting of the HFCS PTA will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. As always, members and nonmembers are encouraged to join meetings to find out what the PTA is doing for our children and to share ideas for special programs and events to benefit the children and families of our school district. If you’d like to become a member or to learn more about PTA and its programs, please attend this meeting or contact membership chair Heather St. Hilaire at 518-686-7649. ___________________

Extra Helpings in Hoosick Falls

Extra Helpings Menu, $21: 3.75 lbs. avg. wt. Bavarian holiday ham half; 1 lb. pkg. natural Polish Kielbasa; 1 lb. pkg. hamburger (90/10); 1 lb. pkg. chicken patties; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 cantaloupe. Special #1, $19: 8.5 lb. avg. wt. fresh spiral cut ham. Special #2, $13.25: 2 lb. bag of cooked shrimp (peeled, cleaned, de-veined, IQF 41-50 count). Meat Box, $32: 2 lbs. cranberry and apple stuffed pork chops; 3 lbs. honey mustard flavored chicken breast; 3 lbs. home-style beef patties; 2 lbs. maple breakfast sausage links; 3 lbs. chicken patties. Please send money and orders to Donna W. Howes, 10 Second Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090, no later than March 7. You will receive delivery on March 25, between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church, Hoosick Falls. For further information, call Donna at 518-686-9560. March 3, 2010

Bus Trip to Montpelier

Spanish speaking parents applaud the Spanish Program at St. Mary’s Pictured are parent Senora Gonzalez, student Senorita Sarah Burdge, teacher Senora Judy Dupuis, and parent Senora Perez.

St. Mary’s Academy Introduces Spanish in Kindergarten

St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls introduces the Spanish language and customs to students starting in Kindergarten. Students in the Middle School recently completed a multi-grade project on South America and Latin America with six graders making passports in Spanish complete with their photo and flag from their respective country. The music of different countries was researched by seventh graders and played throughout the PowerPoint presentation. Eighth graders took on the task of making contour maps of the topography of South and Latin American countries along with compiling geographical information. The projects were undertaken with the guidance of Spanish teacher Senora Judy Dupuis. To learn more about the exciting programs offered at St. Mary’s Academy, please come to the Open House on March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. _________________________________________________

St. Peter’s Episcopal Lenten Services

Lenten Services continue at St. Peter’s Church in Bennington. Sunday services are at 8 a.m., a traditional said service of Holy Communion with sermon; 10 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon, hymns and music sung by the choirs; 5 p.m. Contemporary service including Holy Communion and sermon, and featuring the contemporary musical ensemble. Morning Prayer is held Monday through Friday mornings at 8 a.m. Meditation is held on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Church School program is offered once a month on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall and includes Godly Play methodology of Bible storytelling, home cooked lunch and games. All are welcome. St. Peter’s is an open and affirming church that respects religious inquiry and welcomes all people to the Good News of Christ’s presence and a place at His table. Wheelchair Accessible. Church phone 802-442-2911; 200 Pleasant Street, Bennington. The Reverend Anita Shell-Lambert, Rector. March 3, 2010

The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trip to Montpelier on March 16. Green Mountain Lines will provide the transportation. Tickets for the day trip are $20. The bus leaves the Bennington Station Restaurant parking lot at 6:15 a.m. and will depart from Montpelier promptly at 4:00 p.m. This is always a great day. We bring some students from Mt. Anthony High School with us. Mary Morrissey always has the Legislative Agenda ready for us and makes appointments with specific committees, agencies and administrative leaders involved in issues that impact on our area. Anyone with individual needs may call ahead and set up specific appointments and split off from the group and then rejoin later in the day. Lunch is on your own either in the state house cafeteria or “off campus.” Our representatives and senators are always glad to see us. Visit their committees, have coffee with them, and be sure to join us in chambers to let the rest of the legislators know that we are in town and that we support our delegation. Call PJ at 802-447-3311 to sign up. Please pay before March 12 to secure your seat. Come join us and make a difference.

WBTN Community Radio Volunteer On-Air Personalities WBTN is eager to get new voices on the air ken@wbtnam.org 802-442-6321

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Spaghetti Dinner in Shaftsbury

The Shaftsbury Elementary School sixth grade class will be offering their annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Friday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school. Cost is $7 per adult, $4 per child 10 and under and $20 for a family of four. This major fundraiser helps the sixth grade class raise money for their end of the year trip.

Southshire Community School Hosts Open House

Southshire Community School will host an open house on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Educators and prospective parents are invited to visit, meet faculty, ask questions and learn more about the school. Southshire Community School is an accredited, family-oriented, elementary school (K-8) in the tradition of the one-room school house. Founded in 1987, its goal has been to help children become individuals who possess academic and critical thinking skills, love learning, and value themselves as creative, contributing members of a community. For more information, please call 802-442-4601 or visit www.southshire.org

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‘Little Brother’ Visits Montpelier

Mike James of Manchester Center recently visited with Governor James Douglas through the Big Brother Big Sister Program, where he is matched with his big brother Senator Robert Hartwell. Big Brothers Big Sisters went to Montpelier in January to celebrate National Mentoring Month. Mike’s favorite part of the trip was shaking hands with Governor Douglas and eating lunch with Senator Hartwell in the state house cafeteria. Mike, a fifth grader at Manchester Elementary school, has been matched with Senator Hartwell since November. As political conversations flowed through the dining hall during the visit, “little” Mike James said “maybe I can be a governor too someday.” At that the “Big” Senator Hartwell nodded and agreed that, indeed, Mike could be the governor of Vermont someday and thought he would make a good one! ________________________________________________

13th Annual Berkshire Disability Pride Day Art Show

Learn Clogging in Hoosick Falls

Come one! Come all! Have fun and learn clogging with the Hill Country Cloggers of Hoosick New York, beginning Tuesday evening, March 2 at 7 p.m., at the Hoosick Falls Central School, River Road, Hoosick Falls, New York. For further information, please contact Margaret Pine at 518-686-7767.

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A call to all Berkshire area artists with disabilities to enter their art works in the 13th annual Disability Pride Day Art Show to be held at the Berkshire Mall on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entries must be received at AdLib, Inc., 215 North Street, Pittsfield. All entries must have artist’s name, address and phone number securely attached to the back of each item. All items will be returned to AdLib, Inc., for pick up no later than March 8, unless arrangements are made to pick up work at the end of the event. Sorry, Berkshire Mall rules do not allow for the sale of items on the premises. Share in this exciting display of a broad spectrum of art explored by Berkshire area artists with disabilities. For further information, please contact Cathy Carchedi at AdLib at 413-442-7047. _____________________ ��

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Al-Anon Cabin Fever Workshop

Al-Anon’s twenty-fifth annual cabin fever workshop “It’s a Journey - Not a Destination” will take place on Saturday, March 13, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street in Bennington, Vermont. The program includes a light breakfast, a speaker meeting, morning and afternoon workshops, and a potluck lunch and raffle. For further information, call Apryl, 802-4408109, Sue 518-686-7998, or Val 518-677-8934. March 3, 2010

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Grand Opening Greylock Valley Community Space The North Adams Housing Authority has been working diligently in the last few months to open a community space for residents of the Greylock Valley Apartments. The Housing Authority and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition have collaborated to provide essential space and organization for neighbors to meet and solve public community issues. The warm inviting space at 48 Angeli Street, North Adams, is just what the community needed to help in the process of revitalization in the neighborhood. Community Outreach Workers from NBCC, Kellie Morrison and Kelly Heller, are helping their neighbors come to the table to express concerns and empower positive changes at Greylock Valley. The Housing Authority has provided Outreach Workers and residents

with computers and internet access to help neighbors find resources and connect to service agencies for various assistance. The Housing Authority is also seeking other upgrades to the property including beautification, a new playground for local children and security cameras on the parking lots to increase safety. Residents are working with the Coalition and Housing Manager, Bill Schrade, to improve traffic safety in the area as well. On behalf of this collaboration I would like to extend my invitation for you to attend this exciting opportunity and celebrate the hard work and improvements of Greylock Valley. Please join us! For more information, please contact Ashley Benson at the Coalition, 413-663-7588 ext 13 or email abenson@nbccoalition.org.

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Lenten Fish Fry Fridays are Back

The Williams College Department of Music will present their lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers on Wednesday, March 3, at 12:15 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public. All are invited to bring a lunch and listen to wonderful performances of classical, jazz and world music. Seating is on the stage of Chapin Hall. Check music.williams.edu/node/1118 for specific program details. This program will include music by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Benjamin Britten complete with handmade puppets.

St. Mary’s Academy will be holding their 2nd annual Fish Fry Friday night dinners throughout Lent. Dinners will be served from 5-7 p.m. or until sold out at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall running until March 26. Dinners are $8 and include hand battered fish fry, french fries, coleslaw, dessert, and your choice of our famous homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. Dinners available for eat in or take out. For more information please call the school at 686-4314. ________________________________________________

Become a Fan:

Come join the Kiwanis Club and “Elvis” at the Moose Lodge in Bennington on Saturday, March 27, starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. A Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 6. The super two-hour show with “Donny Elvis” starts at 7 p.m. All this for only $20 per person. Check out Donny‘s Web site at www.donnyelvis.com. Call the Moose Lodge for tickets or Gale Leva at 518-686-4600. Come join us for an exciting fun filled night! _______________________________________________

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Patient Safety Awareness Week is a national education and awareness-building campaign for improving patient safety at the local level. Hospitals and healthcare organizations across the country are encouraged to plan events to promote patient safety within their own organizations. Educational activities are centered on incorporating patients and families as active participants on their healthcare teams, as well as assisting organizations to build partnerships within their communities. The Quality Management Departments runs a“Quality Fair” that week. It will be March 11 all day. The March 11 event will be �� held at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, down by the cafeteria in the back from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mary McGinnis will be talking to the community on radio and at Senior Centers in the area to discuss medication safety and other issues and concerns of seniors. _____________________

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Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 10, from noon to 5:30 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 7A, Manchester Village, Vermont. March 3, 2010

The Atwood Artists Group Presents Annual Show at Vermont Arts Exchange

The Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health, in conjunction with Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) and United Counseling Service of Bennington County (UCS), presents “The Atwood Artists Group Annual Show,” opening with a reception in VAE’s Mill Gallery, in the Sage Street Mill, on Thursday, March 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This exhibit, presented in partnership with United Counseling Service of Bennington County (UCS), will be on view in the Mill Gallery through this summer. The Atwood Artists are a group of about 12 adults who work weekly in VAE’s art studios through UCS’s day service program. Working alongside artist Lorraine Mears and UCS staff, these participants have focused on group and individual artworks for two to three years in VAE’s studios — in doing so, these untrained artists have found their �� own individual style and manner of working that best suits their cre�� ative expression. Since 2006, with support from The Healing Arts: New �� Pathways To Health program, VAE has been able to provide an innova�� tive, high quality accessible arts and healing partnership program, that �� builds on 18 years of working with UCS and other social service agen�� cies and schools in the community. Program Director Patricia Pedreira, MA ATR says, “This culminating �� exhibit at the Mill Gallery is a labor of love and a key part of this year�� round arts and healing partnership program.” She adds that “Matching grants from the Jane’s Trust, The Vermont �� Arts Council and the Edwards Foundation, and private donations, have �� helped us to sustain important partnership programs like this one.” �� The work in this annual exhibit includes drawings, paintings, mosaic tile artwork and sculpture. The Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health is a collaborative effort involving artists, health administrators, and faculty and students from universities throughout New England. Participating healthcare sites include Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts; Crotched Mountain, in Greenfield, New Hampshire; and the Vermont Veterans Home, United Counseling Services and the Bennington School, all in Bennington, Vermont. For more information and to learn more about The Healing Arts Program, please visit www. artsandhealing.net. For more �� information about this exhibit, call VAE at 802-442-5549 or visit www. �� vtartxchange.org. For information �� about United Counseling Service �� of Bennington County, please call 802-442-5491 or visit www.ucsvt. �� org. ��

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Susan Trump and Rob Brereton to Perform at Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest Nationally known artists Susan Trump and Rob Brereton will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at the closing concert of the 22nd Annual Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest. The festival, sponsored by the Dulcimer Association of Albany, takes place at Calvary United Methodist Church, Belle Avenue (off Old Loudon Road, just east of the Latham Circle), Latham, New York. Concert tickets are available at the door ($12, $5 for ages 12 and under). The concert is handicapped accessible. Phone 518-762-7516 or get full information at www.dulcimerassociationofalbany.com. Rob Brereton is considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing. He specializes in the standards and early

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jazz tunes of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and the like and is equally adept at playing more traditional dulcimer repertoire. He teaches music at several schools, composes, and directs several choirs near his home in Sherman, Connecticut. He has taught at major dulcimer festivals across the country. Susan Trump is a singer whose gentle voice and story songs are unforgettable. She is a favorite performer and instructor at schools, festivals and concerts both locally and throughout the United States. She performs with heart and humor, accompanying herself on guitar and banjo as well as mountain dulcimer. She has four solo CDs to her credit, as well as three CDs in the “Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer” series that she produced. A Guilderland, New York resident, she also teaches classes in the Capital Region for the Old Songs organization. Refreshments will be available as well as a sales area with recordings, books, and other music-related items. Dulcimer builders George Haggerty, Steve Miklos, Jeremy Seeger, and Dwain Wilder will have beautiful hand-crafted dulcimers for sale. ________________________________________________

March at the Pember Museum

In March, the Pember Museum will present an after-school investigative program every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. March 3 will focus on the Canidae family with true dogs and foxes. This is a hands-on program with pelts, skulls and other related animal artifacts. The program is open to children of all ages. Fee and registration is not required. Contact the Pember at 518-642-1515 for additional information.

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Dennis D’Asaro and Shakespeare in the Alley at Club Muse Irish Pub Night

Club Muse steps it up with Irish Pub Night on Friday, March 5. From 8 to 11 p.m. enjoy live music from Dennis D’Asaro and Shakespeare in the Alley, or get up on the floor to kick it up to the music. Pangaea Lounge will be offering Guinness-Glazed Wings and an assortment of great brews and themed drinks from a cash bar. It’s all happening at Club Muse located in the Paul Paresky Museum Court located on the second floor of the Bennington Museum! Bring a date or a group of friends, and join the party. Just a $5 cover charge at the door. At last year’s Irish Pub Party, the audience couldn't get enough of Dennis D'Asaro and his trio as they played soft Irish ballads which gave way to Irish-infused rock and punk. A little Hillbilly Rock kept the place pumping, and this year won’t be any different. “The music was great, Dennis knows just what to play, and the brews came in handy to keep me up on the dance floor” noted a guest from last year. This evening is supported by The Casey Family with additional support from the Bennington Young Professionals and Pangaea Lounge in North Bennington. Mark you calendars and come out to Club Muse on April 2, for the 90s Dance Party. The Bennington Museum, located at 75 Main Street (Route 9), Bennington has the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest collection of 19th century Bennington pottery. Within the other 7 galleries, the museum presents a 1924 Wasp Touring Car, one of only twenty produced, military artifacts, one of the earliest ‘stars and stripes’ in existence, fine and decora-

tive arts and more. On view through April 30 is Vermont Impressions. The museum is just a short ride from Manchester, Williamstown, and eastern New York, and is open November through August every day but Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open every day in September and October. See the Web site at www.benningtonmuseum.org or call 802-4471571 for more information.

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Woods Tea Company at Meetinghouse Café

Woods Tea Company, the Vermont-based folk quartet, will perform their eclectic blend of traditional and new music at the Meetinghouse Café of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bennington on Friday, March 5, at 8 p.m. The Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse is at 108 School Street in downtown Bennington. Admission is $15, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Interfaith Council’s Emergency Food and Fuel Fund. Coffee, tea and desserts will be available for purchase. Woods Tea Company is an acoustic group that performs fiery Celtic tunes, bluegrass, sea shanties, and American folk songs with ease and skill. All four members are fine vocalists and audiences often leave in awe of their wonderful harmonies. During a performance they use as many as a dozen different instruments. After building a solid reputation in New England, Woods Tea Company started touring on the concert circuit nationwide, eventually playing in all the lower 48 states. Notable performances include New York’s Lincoln Center (twice), the Chautauqua Institute (three times), appearances on PBS and National Public Radio, who labeled them “Vermont’s hardest working folk group.”

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Folk Music Quarterly described them as “one of the hottest up and coming acts,” saying “sidestepping pretension and going for the grit, this New England group gives a lusty performance, every time.” A few years ago, the Irish Heritage Foundation honored the group with their “Outstanding Innovation Award, in appreciation and recognition for their creative contributions to Irish music.” Tickets will be available at the door or by leaving a reservation message at 802-440-9816. Information is available at www.uubennington. org.

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New at John Street Gallery

Petersburgh, New York native Russell Bink, and Wynantskill, New York resident Mary P. LaFleur have recently exhibited their work at John Street Gallery. Russell Bink recently took third place in the Novice Division of the “Ward World Championship” for his wood carved “Golden Eagle” which was on exhibit at the Bennington Center for the Arts and our Gallery in 2009. Bink has introduced four new carvings. Newest exhibitor, Mary LaFleur, has on display stoneware artforms of horsehair raku necklaces and Chinese symbols, Sager vases and handcrafted tableware. The 15 John Street Gallery has over 40 artists on exhibit with our main purpose to expose the public to the varied local talents existing in our region. Our hours are varied throughout the week. We live close by. Call 518-527-8352 or 686-7601 for schedule or visit. _________________________________________________

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Stations of the Cross

The devotional service of Stations of the Cross is offered at 5:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent at St. Peters Church, Bennington, Vermont. The term “Stations of the Cross” refers both to a series of fourteen representations of the events on Christ’s journey to the Cross and to the devtional service of passing before the stations in meditation. The devotion reflects the practice of pilgrims to Jerusalem who have followed the Way of the Cross from the house of Pilate to Calvary. In Jerusalem it starts at the site of Pilate’s Judgment Hall and follows the Via Dolorosa to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. The content and number of the stations has varied throughout time; but the number was settled at fourteen in the 18th century.The Stations at St. Peter’s are enameled reliefs mounted on wooden plaques. They are placed on the walls of the nave. These fourteen Stations were a gift from Sacred Heart Church to St. Peter’s Church. Deacon Penny Hawkins will lead the devotional services each Friday. The service begins with “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you: because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.” St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 200 Pleasant Street, Bennington, Vermont.

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