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Manhattan Cabaret Diva Comes to Fort Salem Theater

Salem, New York is an unlikely place to celebrate Barbra Streisand’s sixty-eighth birthday. And at first blush, cabaret veteran Nancy TimpanaroHogan might seem an unlikely candidate to lead the festivities. An award-winning singer and comedienne who opened for Joan Rivers and created a musical telling the life story of Totie Fields, Ms. Timpanaro-Hogan is brash, brassy, and sometimes even bawdy. This Saturday at 8 p.m., in the Cabaret at Fort Salem Theater, Ms. Timpanaro-Hogan, whose unique singing style was inspired by Streisand’s genius, takes on some of the diva’s bestknown songs, in an affectionate salute to her idol. After twenty-five years as one of the leading lights during the golden age of the Manhattan cabaret scene, Nancy moved back to her native Saratoga County in 2001. An outstanding singer with impeccable comic timing,

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Nancy Timpanaro garnered rave reviews while receiving the most coveted recognition from her performing and producing peers: two MAC and four Bistro Awards. The New York Times praised her “… state-of-the-art cabaret … Timpanaro-Hogan dances on its cutting edge, swirling impromptu pathos around to create a heady, dazzling show.” Variety summarized: “Timpanaro’s funny, … but her singing is extraordinary.” Her relocation did not slow her down: she was a staple in the Albany and Saratoga cabaret for several seasons. When not performing in her own show, she often appeared as one of the locally-fabled“Wild Women.” She headlined several musical revues at the Cohoes Music Hall, and (Continued on page 2) IN THIS ISSUE: Antiques & Auctions ............ 9 Auto....................................21 Book Review ........................ 8 CAT-TV ................................. 4 Classiﬁeds...........................15 Crossword.......................... 13 From my Corner ................... 6 Horoscope...........................15 Jobs.................................... 14 Real Estate..........................18 Weather.............................. 15 Weekly Almanac ................ 10 Worship ............................. 11 INSERTS: McDonald’s

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Equal Pay Day is April 20th

In the 26 years since the passage of the Equal Pay Act, women’s “equal pay” has only risen from 59 cents to 77cents on the dollar to their male counterparts. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S.182) is a sorely needed update to the original Equal Pay Act signed into law in 1964. This new bill will ensure that women are paid fairly by closing loopholes and creating stronger incentives to prevent pay discrimination which in return will eliminate the fear of being fired and empower women to negotiate for equal pay. As more jobs are lost or become part time, families are dependent upon a women’s paycheck to make ends meet. Maybe it is the only paycheck. Ensuring that women are paid equally for a day’s work is more important than ever. The Senate is holding hearings about the Paycheck Fairness Act right now. Connect with Senators Leahy and Sanders and tell them to push S.182 onto the Senate floor and pass it now. Remind them that this bill must pass this calendar year or the bill dies on the Senate floor. Pay equity is more than a question of fairness; it’s a question of family survival! Contact Senator Leahy at leahy.senate.gov or 202-224-4242. Contact Senator Sanders at sanders.senate.gov or 202-224-5141 — Jennifer Kern, Bennington, Vermont _________________________________________________

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 802-442-8012 Manchester: 802-362-3714 Wednesday, April 21 Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Spinach, Garlic Bread, Tropical Fruit and Milk. Thursday, April 22 Birthday Dinner Herb Roasted Pork with Fruit Sauce, Oven Roasted Yams, Winter Blend Veggies, Cake and Milk. Friday, April 23 Turkey Swedish Meatballs, Buttered Noodles, Red Cabbage, Apple Crisp and Milk. Monday, April 26 Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Brownie, Ambrosia and Milk. Tuesday, April 27 Cheeseburger Pie, Diced Beets, Winter Blend Veggies, Oatmeal Cookie and Milk.

(Cabaret Diva, cont.) this past weekend closed a twoweek run there as Mama Rose in the iconic musical, “Gypsy.” An actress, comedienne, raconteur, and singer, Nancy Timpanaro-Hogan has successfully brought her cabaret show to nightclubs and supper clubs around the world. It is appropriate that she has finally found the area’s hidden jewel of a room, the three-year-old Cabaret at Fort Salem Theater. Tickets are $20, which includes a $5 credit for dessert and coffee catered by Norene and Fred’s of Salem, and reservations are highly encouraged as seating is limited. For further information, please call the theater box office at 518854-9200 or go to the Fort’s web site: www.fortsalemtheater.com

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Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, April 21: Cards; motor vehicle available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; van leaves at 9:15 a.m. for swimming at the Bennington Rec. Center; exercise at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22: Cards; bocci, 10 a.m.; bingo at 12:45 p.m.; van transportation available for local shopping; SHARE luncheon at 11 a.m. (tickets in advance). Friday, April 23: Cards; Pitch and King’s Corner. Monday, April 26: Mystery bingo, 10 a.m.; cards; exercise class, 1 p.m.; 55 Alive Defensive Driving Program 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up in advance in the office. Tuesday, April 27: Card party day 10:30 a.m.; van transportation available for local grocery shopping. 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. ____________________

Bennington Senior Center

A celebration of Agatha Christie will be held at the Bennington Senior Center on Wednesday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. We will be having afternoon tea and light refreshments provided by the Senior Center. The program is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council. Learn about the life and works of Dame Agatha! This program is free, however seating is limited. Please call the Bennington Senior Center at 802-442-1052 for seat reservations.

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‘Voices From Chernobyl’

A public reading of “Voices From Chernobyl,” which recounts the human toll of a 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine, is planned for Friday, April 30. The Peace Resource Center is sponsoring this free event, set for 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse on 108 School Street Bennington, Vermont. On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fireball gutted the plant during a maintenance test. Memories of survivors were collected for the 10th anniversary of the accident in 1996, in a book called “Voices From Chernobyl: The Oral History of the Nuclear Disaster,” by Svetlana Alexievich. It’s some of those accounts that will be read aloud by performers at the UU Meetinghouse. A discussion period will follow the reading. For more information, contact Claude DeLucia at 802-442-4361. ________________________________________________

Rock ‘N’ Roll Show

The “Oldies But Goodies Rock ‘N’ Roll Show” has announced their upcoming show entitled “From Grease to Peace.” The show will be held at the Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Sunday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. This all volunteer cast of local entertainers invite you to night of favorite songs of the fifties and sixties, along with a pasta dinner. The entire proceeds from their performance will benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County, whose mission is to advance the independence of children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. The “Oldies” gang has been the opening act for well-known entertainers such as “Danny and the Juniors,” “The Platters” and “The Coasters.” For information, call Elaine at 413-442-7291. Tickets are $25, and are available at UCP Pittsfield Office at 208 West Street, or call Joni at 413-442-1562 ext. 11. _________________________________________________

Community Meals in Cambridge

April 24 will be the next free community meal held in Cambridge. Meals are held on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of November and December at First Baptist Church in Cambridge from Noon to 1:00 p.m.. This month’s menu will be three kinds of soups: cream of mushroom, chicken noodle and corn chowder, made-toorder sandwiches, green and coleslaw salads, homemade desserts and beverages. The meal will be provided by Girl Scout Troop #3161. The monthly meals are organized by First Baptist Church of Cambridge, with the assistance of ten different community churches and organizations. Sometimes by the end of the month funds run short and these meals are intended to help stretch food budgets a little further, but also to provide a home-cooked hot meal for those living alone or perhaps needing a little company. All are welcome. First Baptist Church is located on West Main Street between Glens Falls National Bank and the IGA store, Cambridge, New York. Reservations are not necessary. Take-outs will be available for those unable to attend at 1 p.m. provided everyone has been fed. If there are questions, call Bev at 518-677-3327. The next community meal will be held on May 29. April 21, 2010

Catherine Corcoran Scholarship Application Deadline

The deadline for completion of the application for a Catherine Corcoran Scholarship Award which is given at the annual meeting of the North Bennington High School Alumni Association is rapidly approaching. The post mark deadline for an application is June 3, 2010. Applications may be obtained at the Mt. Anthony Union High School guidance office or by calling Frieda Pello Sears at 802-442-43227 or Faye Hardy at 802-442-4075. Qualified applicants must be a direct or legally adopted descendant of a North Bennington High School Alumnus who will be pursuing a post-secondary education at a trade school, junior college or college. Other qualifications for the awards shall include financial need, academic achievement, effort and community involvement. Students who are continuing their education may re-apply each year for one of these awards. The decision as to the recipients of each annual award shall be made by a majority of the Catherine Corcoran Scholarship standing committee. It is hoped that young people benefiting financially from this scholarship fund will also benefit from an understanding of Catherine Corcoran’s profound ideals and eternal legacy. In order to keep this scholar�� ship fund thriving, donations are �� always needed and appreciated. The committee is eternally grateful to those who contribute on a yearly basis. This appeal is our only annual fundraising effort. Donations may be sent to NBHS Alumni Association, Catherine Corcoran Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 162, North Bennington, VT 05257.

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Academic Fair and Musical Program

The community is invited to the Academic Fair and Musical Program to be held at Forrest Ward School, 404 Houghton Lane, Bennington, Vermont on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. For further information, please call 802-442-4579. ________________________________________________

Indoor-Outdoor Tag Sale

The Arlington American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #69 is holding an Indoor/Outdoor Tag Sale and Flea Market on April 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside space is available by calling 802-375-9631. A Cabin Fever Basket Raffle will be drawn at 3 p.m. on April 25. See you there!

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Volunteer Appreciation Week April 18-24 is recognized nationally as Volunteer Appreciation Week. riches. They are often rewarded nonetheless. When they get a smile or a This is an opportunity for me to thank our volunteers and let the comthank you from a woman or man who has been abused, or when a child munity know what it means to be a volunteer advocate. I am proud to be comes shyly out from behind their mom’s knees, volunteers know what it surrounded by such caring and helpful people who give tirelessly and then feels like to be a champion. Our volunteers will see the triumph in small ask what else they can do. PAVE volunteers, who must remain nameless, steps taken by victims and survivors. include nurses, teachers, exercise instructors, seniors, caretakers, pro�� fessional women and men, students, �� mothers and dads, and former vic�� tims and survivors of abuse. �� Our advocates don’t volunteer to �� become heroes, or to seek glory or ��

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— by Susan J. Coons ...sucker... P.T. Barnum said there’s one born every minute. That was almost me. Last February my daughter and I went to lunch and then shopping at Colonie Center in Albany. My arthritis had calmed down and I could have walked at least a mile that day. I felt terrific! Even felt lucky! So lucky in fact, that when I saw a beautiful 2010 Audi shining and glowing (and even winking at me!) in the center of the mall I spontaneously filled out a raffle form and dropped it into the box. My daughter did the same at my encouragement. Earlier this month I received a notice in the mail announcing that I was a winner! I definitely was going to win either $49,000 in cash or the car or a $1,500 shopping spree or an all expenses paid five night and six day vacation at a resort in Aruba (except tax, gratuity and airfare), or $500 cash. I kept asking, “Are you absolutely certain that I will win one of these four items?” “Yes” the guy on the phone said. I asked him how long the orientation session lasts and his reply was one and a half hours. He said he would mail directions later in the week, which he did. My daughter received the same prize notice. I’m sure that everyone who dropped a raffle note in the ‘box’ was contacted by mail. So, I bit. This isn’t the first time I’ve been a sucker, and unfortunately, it probably isn’t the last. But at least I can tell you my story. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say. My daughter and I chose the same day and time for the orientation. We found out that we had to come in separate cars because there could only be one winner per car. That sounded stupid, but, $500 is $500, so we complied. Two days before our arrival at the “Resort” we received a phone call giving us a reservation number and an 800 number if we had any questions or trouble finding the place. We arrived early Saturday morning, parked our cars, and noticed that it didn’t matter if we drove together or not. We could have had the opportunity of chit chat on the long drive down. We approached the reservation/information desk in the lobby and gave the receptionist our names. She checked us off and told us to have a seat. We didn’t need the reservation number, either. Another bogus requirement. While we waited for our “orientation” we heard the receptionist call for the next up sales representative over the loudspeaker, “Mr. Smith! Your party is here!” in a very upbeat, “boy are you going to have fun today!” kind of voice. After 15 or 20 minutes of people-watching and knowing that we’re all here for the same thing...the money, our sales rep arrived. A woman in her late thirties introduced herself to us and began a friendly conversation as we followed her into a large room with probably 50 small round tables filled with people all talking at the same time. The noise made it difficult to hear anything she was saying. And she, herself said she had trouble hearing with her right ear. That was the first of many “hearing” comments. Another comment frequently repeated was, “we’re not going to hurt you!” Some of her questions were quite personal. I don’t mind sharing much of myself with you, my readers, but there is part of me that I don’t share. She talked about herself, her husband, her mother’s memory, her father, and family values. She repeatedly told us she is a Christian. Every

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topic had something to do with family values, spending time with loved ones, her daughter, her child, her baby, ad nauseum. Suddenly a loud bell was rung a couple of times. Everyone stopped talking and waited for an announcement. Was this a fire drill? No. Someone in the area across from where we had gathered had purchased a time share package. There was loud applause and then back to the conversation. She stressed how much traveling she is able to do because she is part of this program. Her mother always wanted to go to Hawaii but died before she was able to go. So as her daughter, she went (with her husband and child for $194 for one week!), bringing her mother’s ashes along and scattering them where the Hawaiian kings and queens are buried. Tears. Family is so important. As she was telling us about her father, mother, brother, cousins, how they all travel together, how they stay here at her time share unit, and blah blah blah, she was writing numbers and writing over and over them. Then more numbers and arrows, numbers that doubled, numbers that were crossed out with a big X over and over again. And all this with the loud noise of hundreds of voices bouncing from wall to wall and ceiling and down throughout the room. Someone suddenly rang the bell again. Finally silence, if for only a moment. Ah ha! Another sale was rung up! Everyone applauds and we’re back to her scribbling, talking about the expense of travel and family time together. “Remember, you can’t take it with you! Your mother isn’t going to be here forever! I wish I could take my mother to Hawaii!” Her eyes fill up. Finally it was time to look at two model condominiums. It was such a relief to leave the building. We had been sitting for at least an hour politely listening to her. Outside we saw a few people moving about the area, in what I can only describe as a dream-like state. There were some playing miniature golf, slowly; a few in the recreation room; not much animation and no laughter or talking. I’m not sure if I would use the word “staged”, but the experience walking through the resort had the air of a subdued cult. When we finished the “tour” we headed back to the loud noisy “hall” and sat at our table. I told our sales representative that I understand how the system works and it’s all a nice idea but that we cannot make that kind of decision on the spur of the moment. My daughter and I were very polite. Our politeness, however, was very misunderstood. The pressure began to mount on us to buy! She again used the phrase, “We’re not going to hurt you.” The bell rang again. Noise stopped, the new owners were announced, loud applause, and the chatter resumed. The buyers were always folks at the other end of the room, at tables removed from the loud, noisy area. The bell was rung about five times throughout the four hours we were there. Yes, four hours. We repeated, politely, that we were not prepared to spend anything on short notice. “Well, let’s see if I can get someone over here who can help you out. Mr. Smith!” She waves her hand and arm in the air, trying to get the attention of one of three men in suits. I tell her not to bother because really, I’m not going to commit to anything. After more pressure about family time together, taking vacations together, etc., and another 20 minutes, a tall young blonde man comes to the table and says, “I have a difficult time hearing. Why don’t we go to a table at the other end of the room?” I should have walked out then and there. But there was still the vision of a prize! (Continued on page 9) April 21, 2010

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Life and Death in a Ski Town

“Double Black” written by Wendy Clinch. Minotaur Books — Reviewed by Mark Via

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The young heroine of “Double Black,” a murder mystery by Wendy Clinch of Plymouth, had fled Boston and her faithless fiancé to take refuge on the ski slopes of Vermont. In the venerable tradition of the crime fiction genre, Stacey Curtis is a loner at heart, distant from her ambitious parents and long fascinated with the free-spirited existence of the ski bum. Her new life becomes more harrowing than she bargains for, though, when she stumbles upon a dead body in a condo. The grim discovery launches this engaging, fast-paced whodunit, set in the environs of a Green Mountain ski town that will strike a familiar chord with any Vermont reader.

The murder victim is a scion of the wealthy family that owns the Spruce Peak ski resort. Stacey, tending bar at the town watering hole, is in an ideal position to meet the local players and hear the scuttlebutt about the crime. The murdered man’s genteel father and disagreeable, entitled older brother; a homeless veteran; an environmentally conscious ski patroller; the agent of the out-of-state conglomerate set on buying Spruce Peak; these and other colorful personalities are the framework on which the plot is built. Do conflicting interests relating to the future of the resort provide a motive for the murder? Or was the act triggered by forces more basic?

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Clinch is the founder of TheSkiDiva.com, an Internet community for women skiers, and her passion for the sport shines through. A dusting of overnight powder, catching the first chair of the morning, and blue skies over untracked snow are the elements of the perfect day on the mountain. Stacey scorns those who would sully the experience: overconfident middle-aged men, reckless college kids, and hypercompetitive parents dragging their kids onto the expert trails. Much of the book’s appeal is in her acerbic, often humorous take on the people around her, central characters and bit players alike. As a first-time novelist, Clinch acquits herself remarkably well with structure and pacing. She introduces new characters, conveys backstory effectively in dialogue, and allows relationships to deepen. Stacey, at times in alliance with the pragmatic sheriff, chisels away at the mystery. The action accelerates in the last third of the book, and the suspense ratchets up as the key characters converge for the inevitable final reckoning. Mark Via is a freelance writer in Weston. _______________________

Italian Delight Dinner for Habitat

The Men’s Fellowship of the Federated Church of East Arlington will sponsor an Italian Delight Dinner to benefit Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 24. A free-will offering will be taken to help habitat build or renovate houses for those otherwised unable to purchase on the open market. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. in Bailey Hall, next to the church. Only 100 tickets will be sold. For reservations call the church office at 802-375-2548. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. April 21, 2010

Williams Senior Recital: Gary Jin, piano

The Williams College Department of Music presents Gary Jin with his senior recital on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public and does not require tickets. Jin will play Barber’s Excursions, opus 20 and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. He will be joined by his teacher Doris Stevenson, Artist-in-Residence on the Gershwin. ________________________________________________ (Corner, contintued) It occurred to me that those for whom the “bell tolled” were always sitting at the other end of the room. Were they shills? Or were they suckers, like me. Now we were sitting there. I immediately took a dislike to this person. His hands were cold and clammy, and he made the most stupid, condescending comment ever spoken to me... “Oh, don’t tell me you’re mother and daughter! You’re really sisters, right?” I looked him straight in the eye and told him I couldn’t believe he said that! And I wasn’t smiling. I clammed up and refused to answer any of his questions about myself, so he finally gets down to the business of trying to sell me something I’m not buying. It was like being in Tijuana where the streets are lined with Mexicans selling their wares. “You like this serape, lady? Cost is $40. I sell it to you for $30.” “I’ll give you $5 for it.” “I sell it to you for $7.50!” “OK, I’ll take it!” The cost kept going down and down and monthly payments were dropping right along with the cost. My daughter and I were laughing at the situation. I still said no. “We’re not going to hurt you,” he said. He asked me for a credit card and my driver’s license, and then he said he’d be right back with the top gun. I’m sure they ran a credit check on me while he was gone, and that was without my permission. In a few minutes an older salesman came to our table and sat across from us. I looked him square in the eye and said, “I’m not signing anything today. And that’s final.” I explained to him that I’m not an impulse shopper. I know how much money I have and I know how to spend it and what I want to do with it. I had to repeat this often for the next five minutes. Again, the comment, “We’re not going to hurt you!” They finally gave up on us and said we could pick up our awards. We had to wait for about 10 more minutes for that. What did we win? Vacations to places where they have financial interests. That’s it. Period. Oh, and we each received a $40 American Express Cash Card for the transportation expense getting there. As I read this over, I realize how dirty it makes me feel. Like I’ve been used somehow. Or punched around. These high-pressure, insensitive sales people have no integrity. The cultish environment was very disturbing. My daughter and I have a very uneasy feeling about the whole experience. When you see a brand new shinny Audi winking at you in some mall, don’t wink back! You can read From My Corner and make comments on the Web at www.tspennysaver.com. April 21, 2010

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AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA Thursday:

NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt.

Friday:

AA: Turning Point Club, Bennington, Open meeting, 6-7 p.m. J.S. Open Discussion meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p;.m., Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St. NA: 5-6 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.

Monday:

AA Open meeting, Turning Point Club, 6-7 p.m., 465 Main st., Bennington, VT AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7:00 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington NA, Mondays at 7 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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AA, AL-Anon, NA, GA: Teen support, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., room 6 Al-Anon ACOA: 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington NA Back to Basics Group, Second Congregational Ch, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. Candlelight NA: 11:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. AA Second Congragational Church, Bennington, noon; 7:30 p.m. Teen Support Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m., Rm 6 ACOA: 9-10 a.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington

NA, Turning Point Club, Bennington 2 p.m. Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North

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Bennington, 7:00 p.m. AA Second Congregational Church, Bennington 7 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St.

Wednesday:

Women’s Co-DA: 6:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Women’s Meeting of AA: 6-7 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington, VT DA - Debtor’s Anonymous, Wed. 8-9pm, Turning Point Club of Bennington, 465 Main St., Benniington, VT , 802-442-9700

GED • EDUCATION Thursday:

GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:

GED Class, Mack Molding, Arlington, 6 p.m.

Wednesday:

Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington

MIND & BODY WELLNESS

Thursday: Grief Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Hillside St., Bennington, VNA & Hospice, 802-447-4594. Bennington Free Clinic, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 601 Main Street. Call 447-3700 for an appointment. Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, fourth Thursday,1:00 p.m. LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Monday:

Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30.

Tuesday:

Grief Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Hillside St., Bennington, VNA & April 21, 2010

MUNICIPAL MEETINGS Thursday:

Sunderland Elementary Planning Commitee. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Monday: Poultney Selectmen’s meeting, Town Hall, second and fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. Sunderland Selectmen’s meeting, Sunderland Elementary School, first and third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Selectmen’s meeting, Town Office, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

Shaftsbury Zoning Board meeting, Town Office, second & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shaftsbury Planning Commission, Town Office, first & third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday:

Dept of Employment & Training Information, Veteran’s Memorial Drive, Bennington, first Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Sandgate Planning Committee meeting, 7:00 p.m. Sunderland Zoning Board meeting, Sunderland Elementary school, third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bennington Planning Committee meeting, Town Office, first and third Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS Thursday:

Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7:00 p.m. April 21, 2010

BINGO

Bingo, Pownal American Legion, Post 90, Route 7, Pownal; 3 jackpot games, speedballs, cookie jar crash, raffles and door prizes doors and concession open at 5 p.m. Masonic Bingo, Masonic Lodge next to Banknorth, Main Street, Bennington, VT; doors open at 5 p.m., Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. For info: 518-478-3429 or 518-6869873

WEEKEND WORSHIP

ARLINGTON Saturday:

St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday:

St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal 802375-9952, stjamesarlington.org; stjamesparish@myfairpoint.net St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass,10:00 a.m. Federated Church, East Arlington, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Ice Pond Road, worship service, 10 a.m.; www. earlingtonfedchurch.org; 375-2548, Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, Pastor Chapel on the Green, West Arlington, Services, 7:00 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6:00 p.m. covered dish supper.

BENNINGTON Saturday:

Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday:

First Baptist Church (ABC/USA), 601 Maiin Street, Bennington, Worship 9:30 a.m. Christian Science Society: Wed. meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading Room, Wed. 7-7:35 p.m.; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sat. & 2nd Mon. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 125 Hillside Street, 442-2862 or

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ACOA, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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Aerobic Indoor Walking - Beginner, Mon, Wed, Fri., Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 a.m. 442-6886 Senior Exercise Classes, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 1-1:45 p.m. 447-5689. Bereavement/Loss Support Group, SVMC, Bennington, fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Bennington, 6:30 p.m.

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Line Dancing, Pownal American Legion Post #90, Route 7, every Friday, 7-9 p.m., class included; no charge; bring non-perishable food item to support Pownal food Pantry; 823-4626 Success by Six Play Group, Mettowee School, West Pawlet, 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alliance Church, Bennington, 9:30 a.m. Unit 69 American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Room, Arlington, second Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Hospice, 802-442-9515. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:3011:15 a.m.; N. Bennington Congregational Ch, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Support group for family members of those suffering from mental illness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909. LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congragational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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447-3502. Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Mass, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (SS 9) First Church of Christ Scientist, Services, 10:00 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School Street, Services, 10:00 a.m., (religious education, child care, 10:00 a.m.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament Service; 10:40 a.m. SS; 11:40 a.m. Relief Society & Priesthood. 4470139; 442-8126 Capstone Baptist Church meeting at 1043 Water Street, North Bennington: Worship, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m., Pastor Phil Steadman, 4426041 Missionary Alliance Church Service 10 a.m.,198 Crescent Blvd., Bennington (9 a.m. Christian Education all

ages) 442-6840 Sunday Bible Study, 10 a.m., Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St. 2nd floor. Child care provided. The Rev. Robin Greene, 447-8544.

NORTH BENNINGTON

Sunday: North Bennington Baptist Church, 15 Church St., North Bennington, VT, Worship, 9:30; Bible study Thurs., 10:15 a.m.; Prayer meeting, Thurs., 11:30 a.m.; Rev. David H. Jinno, Pastor; 802-442-2711

SHAFTSBURY

Sunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off Route 7A, Shaftsbury. Sunday Communion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423. First United Methodist Church, Worship Service 10 a.m., Pastor Matthew Bowles, 802-447-2908

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