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Bennington Free Library Annual Book Sale hours have been spent sorting more than 20,000 donated books. More than 70 pre-sorted categories will make favorites easy to find. Choose from fiction, suspense and thrillers, sci-fi and fantasy, romance, gardening, child care, self help, spirituality, children’s and young adult, history, biographies and memoirs and many more. Also available will be audio books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, games and puzzles. Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the dealers’ preview and silent auction. Fronia Simpson, Susan McKenna, Kathy Kaiser, Leslie Noyes, and Cynthia Locklin The entrance fee is $10. day Saturday, April 30th and May The annual BookFest, sponThe public is welcome at this 1st, at the First Baptist Church sored by the Friends of the time, too, to browse and buy. on Main Street in Bennington, Bennington Free Library, will Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vermont. Hundreds of volunteer take place Friday evening and all is free and open to all and fea-

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...equal pay day...

Every year Equal Pay Day is celebrated in April, this year it was celebrated on Tuesday, April 20. This day symbolizes the month when women’s wages catch up to men’s wages from the previous year. In 2008, on a national level, the gap between men’s and women’s earnings was 23 cents, an increase of 1% from 22 cents in 2007. The earnings gap for women of color was even greater. Over a lifetime this loss adds up. On average, working women and their families lose $500,000 to $2 million in wages. And even longer term, these lost wages impact Social Security benefits and pensions. Wage disparity persists across all educational levels, in each and every one of the 50 states, and women with the most education lose the most in earnings. Those with a college degree or higher lose $713,000 over a 40 year period. Vermont women with a college degree earn the same amount, on average, as a Vermont man with only a high school degree. Forty-six years after President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, the wage gap for women working full time has narrowed from 41 cents in 1963 to 22 cents in 2007, a marked improvement, but at this same rate it will take 50 years for the gap to close completely. Vermont women fair slightly better than the national average but are still at a disadvantage with an 84% or 16 cent gap. The Governor’s Equal Pay Day Proclamation says, in part, “… in the current economic downturn, many Vermont residents are facing financial problems, stagnant wages, and living standards, and job loss and women in Vermont already have higher rates of economic insecurity and on average have lower earnings than men and are more likely to live in poverty …” The Vermont Commission on Women supports the Proclamation’s urge to all Vermonters “to recognize the full value of women’s skills and significant contributions to the labor force and further encourages businesses to conduct an internal pay evaluation to ensure women are being paid fairly.” More information is available from the National Committee for Pay Equity at www.pay-equity.org. — Laine Dunham Akiyama Chair, Economic Equity Committee Vermont Commission on Women ________________________________________________

Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.25 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 802-442-8012 Wednesday, April 28 Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Pears and Milk. Thursday, April 29 White Bean Sausage Stew, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Jello with Bananas, and Milk. Friday, April 30 Chicken Waldorf Salad, Dilled Cucumber with Tomato, Coleslaw with a Bun, Pudding Parfait and Milk. Monday, May 3 Macaroni and Cheese, Sliced Carrots, Broccoli, Pears and Blueberries and Milk. Tuesday, May 4 Turkey Cornbread Pie, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Jello and Milk. TriState Pennysaver News

Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, April 28: 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 29: Cards; bocci, 10 a.m.; bingo at 12:45 p.m.; van transportation available for local shopping. Friday, April 30: 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. ____________________

Public Input Sought

The City of Pittsfield Office of Community Development will be hosting a second public input meeting on Monday, April 26 on the redesign for the First Street Common public park. The City, working with landscape architects from VHB, Inc., has developed several alternative park design concepts for the total rehabilitation of this downtown park. Mayor Ruberto and the staff in the Office of Community Development welcome and encourage interested city residents to participate in the selection of a new design. The public meeting will occur on Monday, April 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. A final public meeting on this project is scheduled for May 24. For more information, please contact Jim McGrath at 413-499-9344. April 28, 2010

AARP Driver Safety Program

On May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Bennington Senior Center on Pleasant Street will host a AARP Driver Safety Program class. This program will help those over the age of 50 to meet the challenges faced daily on today’s roads. Led by volunteers from the area, participants will learn about defensive driving techniques, the new traffic laws and the rules of the road. They will also become informed regarding adjusting their driving to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, as well as how medications may affect their driving, the importance and use of antilock brakes, air bags and safety belts. The cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register for this course, please contact Sue at the Bennington Senior Center at 802-442-1052 or 802-447-9714. ________________________________________________

Pet Pedicure Party

Come to a Pet Pedicure Party for our furry friends on Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to noon at West Mountain Animal Hospital. This is to benefit the WMAH Worth a Chance Relay for Life Team. Last year the team raised $11,000. The goal for 2010 is $15,000. The Pedicure Party is open to dogs and cats. Please have dogs on a leash and cats in carriers. Cost of the nail trim is $5 per pet. Please note that technicians will not accommodate fractious or aggressive attendees! For further information, please call 802-447-7723. West Mountain Animal Hospital is located on Harwood Hill, Bennington, Vermont.

Fourth Mondays Returns For April

As always, Fourth Mondays held at St. John’s Parish Center from 4 to 7 p.m., will provide a delicious meal, beef or vegetarian chili, sponsored by St. John’s, entertaining workshops, and, from 4-5:30, a gathering of numerous local organizations eager to meet with the public they serve. Transportation is available through BerkshireRides, which will be taking reservations until the Friday before the event at 413-664-0300. Fourth Mondays is a growing monthly tradition which aims to expand access to community resources, promote collaboration among organizations, and build a shared space for residents to engage with their neighbors. It is the culmination of numerous area agencies, dedicated citizens, and enthusiastic students. For further information, or to volunteer, contact Lauren Shuffleton at 413-663-7588 ext. 20 or through fourth.mondays@gmail.com. Alternatively, visit fourthmondays.wordpress.com or befriend the organization on Facebook. ________________________________________________

GMC: Brattleboro

Saturday – Sunday May 8 – 9: Long Trail work weekend from Routes 11 and 30 to the Winhall River. Those interested in helping to maintain the portion of the Long Trail that the Brattleboro section of the Green Mountain Club maintains will meet on Saturday and, if interested, stay overnight at a backcountry shelter. Volunteers will meet on Saturday at the West Dummerston Covered Bridge at 7 a.m. or at the parking lot on the Long Trail on Routes 11 and 30 in Peru at 8 a.m. Free. Information: Mark Brown, 802-254-4647 or see brattleborogmc.com

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Planning for Critical Care

The Second Congregational Church of South Williamstown is hosting a special evening program on “Advanced Directives” — a workshop for information and resources focusing on taking steps to plan for critical care decisions about medical care choices, wills, living wills, power of attorney, health care proxies, and pre-planning funerals. These are not easy subjects to think about or discuss, but it is a whole lot easier with the help of others and before these matters become more pressing. We will have a panel of four to facilitate the discussion: Dr. Doug Herr, Jamie Art, Nick Flynn and Rev. Penny Rich Smith. The community is invited to come and benefit from this event. It will be on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 81 Hancock Road, South Williamstown. Wheelchair accessible. ____________________

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Semi-annual Barbecue in White Creek

The semi-annual barbecue will be held on Saturday, May 1 at Jermain Hall in white Creek starting at 4 p.m. until all are served. Take-outs will be available. The menu will include half chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, vegetable, cranberry sauce, pickles, a beverage, and homemade pie for dessert. Prices are $9 for adults, $4 for children under 10. For further information, please call 518-686-9307, 518-6864633, 518-677-3021, or 802-4429559.

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During April vacation, children enjoyed creating their own businesses and products and learning about spending at “Ka-Ching” Camp. Pictured above the participants pose in front of their cafe window. Proceeds from the end of camp celebration (where guests could purchase snacks, shop, and adopt monsters) will beneﬁt the dog park in Hoosick Falls.

Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition Announces Summer Camp Schedule

The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition will offer a series of five camps during the 2010 summer vacation. Each camp week will have a different theme to provide enrichment in fun, inventive and exciting ways. The following camps will be offered during the summer of 2010: • June 28-July 2 – Hammer Time! Participants will learn basic construction and building skills (including planning, material selection, and design). Beginner tool use will be involved – appropriate for all ages! • July 12-July 16 – Wild Rumpus. Children will explore monster stories, create monster puppets, and even dress up as their favorites! • July 26-July 30 – Once Upon A Me. Using various media from paint and clay to creative writing and ﬁlm, participants will share the story of their lives and discover the magical life stories of some famous people. • August 9-August 13 – Splish, Splash Summer Bash. Water games, water crafts, and bucket loads of fun things to do in the summer will be part of this fun and active camp. • August 23-August 27 – Road Trip USA! Campers will explore the different cultures, customs and foods that make up our unique country. Camps are held at the Youth Center, 115 Church Street in Hoosick Falls, and run Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snacks are provided. Children should “dress to mess” and bring a bag lunch. The group often takes walking trips to locations in the Village, such as Wood Park and the Town Athletic Field, so it is important to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Children in kindergarten to sixth grade are welcome. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Online registration is now open at www.hoosickyouth.org. Separate registration is required for each camp and there are member and nonmember fees to attend. To register via mail or in person, contact Aelish Nealon at the Youth Center, 518-686-9050.

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Pasta in Lee, Massachusetts

Boy Scout Troop 3 will serve a Pasta Dinner on Saturday, May 8, at First Congregational Church, Park Place, Lee, Massachusetts. Continuous servings from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available from Troop 3 Scouts or at the door. $8 for adult or $4 for children 12 and under. ________________________________________________

SVC to Host a Summer Research Training Course on Aging and Alzheimer’s

This summer, a new Biological Science Research class at Southern Vermont College will offer interested students an opportunity to become part of a unique research initiative team studying the effects of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The class, which will meet from May 17 to July 9 and which will be taught by Dr. Barry Flanary, will have students engaging in hands-on research in cellular and molecular biology, in collaboration with the Memory Clinic in Bennington. The class will focus on the current concepts in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, along with additional studies including pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. The credit-bearing, undergraduate-level research course is designed for students who wish to obtain hands-on training and experience in cellular and molecular biological research. For more information on this course, or to register, contact Dr. Barry Flanary of SVC’s John Merck Division of Science and Technology at 802-447-4312 or by e-mail at bflanary@svc.edu. A complete listing of summer courses is available at www.svc.edu. For general SVC admission inquiry, contact the Admissions Office at 802-447-6304 or e-mail admissions@svc.edu. Founded in 1926, Southern Vermont College offers a career-enhancing, liberal arts education with 22 academic degree programs for approximately 500 students. Southern Vermont College recognizes the importance of educating students for the workplace of the twenty-first century and for lives as successful leaders in their communities. SVC’s intercollegiate athletics teams are part of the New England Collegiate Conference. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ________________________________________________

Medicine on Time

Have Fun and Help Southshire Community School

Southshire Community School invites you and your family to join them as they put the ‘fun’ back in fundraising with The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom Annual Spring Spin: One Good Turn to Benefit Another. Purchase a ticket that allows you to attend any of the 12 opening days in May and help benefit Southshire’s school programs at the same time! Upon admission to the park you will also have the option to purchase a “C’mon back!” ticket to revisit the park any day during the 2010 season for $13 plus tax. This includes Fall Festival, Fright Fest and the Holiday Lights. You can also upgrade to a season pass for only $34.99 plus tax. You may also choose to purchase both a season pass and “C’mon Back” ticket. This is a great option for people with season passes that would like to bring a friend or a relative with them during the 2010 season. Purchase your tickets by May 15. This is the first year Southshire Community School has participated in this event and we are hoping to make it a very successful fundraiser. Order forms are available by contacting Rhonda Rosenburg at rhondarosenburg@yahoo.com; 518-686-1593. For additional information about Spring Spin, you may also visit springspin.com.

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Bennington Project Independence Adult Day Service presents a program funded in part by Successful Aging Grant through the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, entitled “Medicine on Time.” A revolutionary personal prescription system makes taking multiple medications a little easier to swallow! From allergies to Alzheimer’s, Medicine-On-Time: • Organizes your prescriptions to ensure that you take the right med at the right time. • Reduces the risk of medication errors – and the harmful health consequences that may result. • Eliminates the question,“Did I take my medicine?” This event will be held on Tuesday, May 4 at 1 p.m., at Bennington Project Independence, 614 Harwood Hill, Bennington, Vermont. For more information: 802-442-8136; activities@bpiads.org Come listen to Wilcox Pharmacy present compliance issues and this exciting new program – no obligation to participate. April 28, 2010

Annual Spring Tag and Food Sale

The Annual Spring Tag and Food Sale sponsored by the White Chapel Society will be held May 7, 8 and 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, and 28, 29 and 30. The sale will be held at the White Chapel Church, Chapel Road, Bennington, Vermont. _________________________________________________

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International Fair

An International Fair will be hosted on Wednesday, April 28, by the Children’s Room of Bennington Free Library from 3:30-4:45 p.m. International Students from MAUHS will present clothing, artifacts and information about their home countries. Fun and educational for the whole family! For information, contact Chris Poggi, Children’s Librarian, Bennington Free Library at cp@bfli.org. ________________________________________________

Local Habitat Selects Next Family

Richard Malley, President of the Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, is pleased to announce that Tina and Jeff Reed of Bennington have been selected to become the affiliate’s next family partners. The Reed family has lived and worked in the area for over twenty years. Jeff and Tina, as well as three of their children, Nicholas, Taigan, Katie, and one grandchild, Carter, will be moving into the two-story, four bedroom home when it is completed. Speaking about their new home, Jeff wrote, “We have been working toward this goal for many years. It will mark the beginning of a better future for us. Having a home we can call our own will truly be a life-changing event for our family.” It will be a home the Reeds and many volunteers will create together, a home built on a foundation of hard work, caring and pride. This construction project on Silver Street, including the price of the land, will cost close to $150,000. Skilled and unskilled volunteers help make the home affordable by contributing almost all of the labor. The affiliate will continue to seek funds this spring and summer from individuals and area businesses to cover expenses. Dina and Henry Bronson, owners of Bistro Henry, will help by donating $10 for every Mother’s Day brunch served on Sunday, May 9. Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for all people worldwide. This past fall Habitat completed its 350,000th home and now provides housing for over one million people in 100 countries. Vermont’s eight affiliates have built 135 homes. The Reed home will be the 11th for the Bennington Area affiliate. Affordable housing is increasingly difficult to find in Vermont, and the work of Vermont’s Habitat affiliates is very necessary and challenging. Habitat partner families have to meet the organization’s criteria for selection, including financial stability, income guidelines, residency requirements, and a willingness to be a responsible Habitat partner. Each adult in a Habitat family commits to spend a minimum of 250 hours of time, working side by side with volunteers to build their new home. When a home is completed, Habitat conveys an interest free mortgage with monthly payments established so housing costs, mortgage, taxes, and insurance do not exceed more that thirty percent of the family’s annual income. In turn, the mortgage payments help Habitat to build more homes in our area. Anyone interested in becoming involved in any aspect of Habitat’s work, behind the scenes or building on site, should send an email to bennhabitat@yahoo.com or check www.benningtonarehabitat.com to learn about the local affiliate. Choosing to be involved with Habitat’s work in our area is an example of “thinking globally and acting locally.”

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Relay for Life Team Captains’ Meeting

Living with Loss

The Relay For Life Team Captains’ meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street in Bennington on Wednesday, April 28 and May 1. There are many new items to discuss and vote on. For further information, call Erica at 802-442-2432 or Cindy at 802-447-7402. ________________________________________________

A grief support group meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m., and every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Drive in Bennington, Vermont. Through sharing and laughter, safety and education, a new understanding and peace can be found. There is no fee; and confidentiality is always respected. Call VNA & Hospice of SVHC at 802-442-5502 or 802-447-4594 for more information. ________________________________________________

Healthcare is a Human Right Rally

The big day begins at 11a.m. on May 1, in front of Montpelier City Hall, for a huge march through downtown Montpelier to the Statehouse lawn. At noon, our rally gets started, featuring speakers from across the state, including one of our biggest supporters, Senator Bernie Sanders. You can expect theater, art, music — all to celebrate the hard work of Vermonters coming together to make healthcare a fundamental right for all. Preparations are underway to make this one of the biggest events in Vermont history. Join thousands of Vermonters for an event that will prove to our legislators and the entire nation that Vermont is ready to lead the way by recognizing healthcare as a human right. Together, we can make May 1, 2010 a success! Will you be riding the bus we are providing? If so, call Charlie at 802447-7119 to reserve a seat. We are asking for a donation to help defray expenses. ________________________________________________

Families Together

Families Together — Caregiver Gatherings offers two monthly opportunities to meet: an evening group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and an afternoon group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. This friendly gathering of caregivers provides support, education and encouragement. Join us on Harwood Hill, and give yourself the gift of laughter and community. Confidentiality is always respected. For more information call: Bennington Project Independence Adult Day Care & Day Health �� Rehabilitation Service 802-442�� 8136, www.benningtonprojectindependence.org, info@bpiads.org.

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Neighborhood Organization in Williamstown, Massachusetts

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A recent neighborhood organization was formed which consists of the Historic Mill District in Williamstown. Sponsored by the Northern Berkshire Neighbors Program through the Northern Berkshire We Are NOT Community Coalition, area outreach workers were trained to help Participating in neighborhoods and neighbors come together as well as be informed of the Recession area social services and events in their neighborhoods. �� A neighborhood meeting was held at the Williamstown Youth Center on Wednesday, March 31. Newly trained outreach worker �� Aldona Adams is looking for lead�� ers to represent their respective �� streets, consisting of Mill Street, �� Hall Street, Maple Street and Linden �� Street.The next neighborhood meet�� ing is scheduled for Wednesday, �� April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Youth �� Center. Lauren Gaherty from �� the Berkshire Regional Planning �� Commission and Williamstown �� Selectwoman Jane Allen will �� speak about the prospective bike �� path that will lead through this neighborhood and surround�� ing areas. Contact Aldona �� about the Historic Mill District �� Neighborhood group at 413-458�� 0320 or aldonaadams@yahoo. �� com. For other Coalition informa�� tion please visit our Web site at www.nbccoalition.org.

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Williams College Department of Music Presents Artsbreak at The Clark

The Williams College Department of Music will present Artsbreak, the third of a series of four music recitals featuring Williams College music students with wonderful performances of classical, jazz, and world music on Sunday, May 2, at 1 p.m. in the main gallery at The Clark in Williamstown. This free event is open to the public. This program includes music by Béla Bartók, Beethoven, Paul Hindemith, and Mozart. Updated program details can be found on the Web site music.williams.edu/node/1015

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Bennington Senior Center News

Monday, May 10, seniors are taking a coach bus trip to Mohegan Sun. The bus will pick up at Bennington Station parking lot at 7:00 a.m., return around 9:00 p.m. The cost is $32 per person, and includes buffet. Tuesday, May 18 and 25 – Mindfulness relaxation taught by Alice McGovern. Two session class meets 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Bennington Senior Center. Bring a mat for floor work. Tuesday, July 13 – There will be a coach bus trip to Hampton Beach. The bus will pick up at Bennington Station parking lot at 7:00 a.m., return around 9:30 p.m. Meals are not included. Cost is $35.00 per person. Call the Bennington Senior Center at 802-442-1052 for your reservation or further information, or stop by at 124 Pleasant Street. _________________________________________________

Girl Scouts Donate Cookies to the HACA Food Pantry

Tax preparation at the HACA Center on Saturday, April 3 paused while Maria and Gloria Martinez delivered 236 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the Food Pantry. The Girl Scouts also donated 50 boxes of cookies to the Health Center. Maria, age 6 1⁄2, belongs to Daisy Troop #1259. Gloria, age 9, is in Scout Troop #1104. Dianne Hosterman, Food Pantry Director, reported that the cookies, and all donations to the HACA Food Pantry through the end of April, qualify for the Feinstein Matching grant program.

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Home Organizing - Taking it one step at a time -Ceil Petrucelli

This is a great time of year to clear out your clutter, eliminate a lot of accumulated “stuff,” and free up a lot of space in your home. Clearing out your junk can be an incredible freeing experience -- but where do you start? It can sometimes seem overwhelming when you’re first confronted with that overflowing closet, overstuffed drawers, or a garage that has so much stuff stored in it that there isn’t room for your car! But before you get started on “de-cluttering” or getting things organized, you should take a look at the bigger picture first and formulate a plan of attack. Here are a few rules of thumb to follow when you begin the process.

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2. Have a plan of attack. Make a list of all the areas that you’d like to work on, in order of priority. Be sure to include a deadline to complete each project. This will help you to focus, set some goals, and keep the bigger picture in mind as you work your way through. It’s also easier to stay on track when you have a list with a deadline written down. Also, there’s a greater sense of satisfaction and completion when you start crossing things off your “to do” list.

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with yourself if you can’t tackle everything on your “to do” list in a weekend! Don’t drive yourself until you drop clearing out clutter doesn’t have to be painful. Just work at your own pace. Set some goals and time limits - maybe 15 or 30 minutes to start. Then once you get started, plan for longer sessions. Usually 4-6 hours for each session is the maximum I suggest to my House Therapy clients.

9. Reward yourself. Every time you finish a particularly challenging task, reward yourself with something that makes you feel good about yourself. Even adults need to get “gold stars” for their accomplishments. Don’t go out and buy something - reward yourself with a cup of tea, a half hour to take a walk, indulge in a bubble bath or a manicure or pedicure, make a healthy snack for yourself from some fresh fruit and yogurt. Take an hour to read a few chapters in a good book or read a book to your kids or grandkids. These are just a few tips to get you started. For more ideas, there are lots of on-line resources, magazines, and books available -- not to mention all the home improvement shows on TV! Ceil Petrucelli is an interior designer, decorator, and home organizing consultant based in Bennington, VT and is the owner of Ceil Petrucelli Interiors and The House Therapist. She can be reached at ceilpetrucelli@comcast.net or her website www.ceilpetrucelliinteriors.com

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contractor training, certification and homeowner awareness. What is contractor training and certification? Beginning on April 22, any contractor performing work on a pre-1978 house must be an EPA Certified Renovator. By current EPA estimates less than half of the contractors in the U.S. will be trained and certified by the April 22nd enactment date. This sounds like it’s going to cost me more money. Well, it will. Factoring in the cost of containment and cleaning materials and the additional labor, the EPA RRP will add some cost to your project. There are a number of variables that will impact the final numbers but a realistic estimate is a 4-8% cost increase. Considering the potential health issues and EPA penalties the increased cost seems almost inconsequential in comparison. We won’t get caught, can’t we just ignore it? Of course you can ignore it. The same way people ignore building codes and permits and use unlicensed contractors every day. But, all it takes is one grumpy neigh��

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Town Hall Meeting on Issues Facing Youth in Our Community

The community is invited to attend an important Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center, 115 Church Street in Hoosick Falls, New York, the event will focus on adolescent substance abuse and social host legislation. “This is meeting is part of a greater grassroots effort by our community to change the circumstances that contribute to substance abuse among our youth,” says Aelish Nealon, Executive Director of the Hoosick Area Youth Center. “The meeting provides a safe forum where parents and community members can come and hear teen perspectives on what’s taking place in their social world. We hope to arm the adults with strategies on how to address the topic with their children. The program will also feature a discussion by representatives of local, county, and state government regarding what types of programs are in place and actions planned to protect our youth.” In addition to students representing grades 8-12 at Hoosick Falls Central School, presenters include County Executive Kathy Jimino, Assemblyman Tony Jordan, Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly, Village Mayor Matt Monahan, School Superintendent Ken Facin, School Substance Abuse Counselor Mary Ann Strauss, and representatives from the law enforcement and healthcare arenas. The entire community is welcome to be part of this interactive event. Refreshments will be served. Please call the Youth Center, 518-6869050, if you need additional information.

Call for Regional Artists at the Bennington Museum

The Bennington Museum is calling for regional artists to participate in the Regional Arts Program for the second half of 2010. This is a juried exhibit — a jury composed of local arts professionals — and the museum welcomes applications in all media, from photography, illustration, and sculpture to traditional crafts and oil paintings. The jury is open to any and all art forms and styles. If you have submitted work before and have not been chosen, you are encouraged to re-submit as some exhibiting artists have been selected on a follow-up review. The panel will evaluate these submissions after May 23. A regional artist is defined as one who lives or works in southern Vermont or the adjacent areas of New York and Massachusetts. Artists must submit samples of their work either in slides, digital images, prints, or originals, an artist’s statement, and a one page proposal for gallery use. Successful applicants are given a six week showing in the Regional Arts Gallery of the Bennington Museum. The first show from the most recent group of selected artists will open in July, with other sessions to follow. Applications can be picked up at the museum or by calling 802447-1571. The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main Street (Route 9), Bennington in The Shires of Vermont. Just a short ride from Manchester, Williamstown, and eastern New York, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed on Wednesday. Visit the museum’s web site www.benningtonmuseum.org, or call 802-447-1571 for more information.

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The Williams Symphonic Winds and Opus Zero Band Perform ‘Aftershocks’

The Williams College Department of Music presents the Symphonic Winds and Opus Zero Band under the direction of Steven Dennis Bodner on Saturday, May 8, at 8 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public and does not require tickets. In its final concert of the year, the Symphonic Winds and Opus Zero Band presents an exciting evening of music composed almost entirely by Williams students, faculty, and alumni. The program is framed by two works written for the groups by Williams Department of Music chairman David Kechley. Written for the Opus Zero Band’s recent performance tour to Pennsylvania, Rush is a taut, lean, exhilarating work for only 13 players, showcasing the ensemble’s individual and collective virtuosity in a brief, but exhilarating romp. BANG!, on the other hand, is a massive, muscular, piece for large wind ensemble; written for, and premiered in 2005, by the Symphonic Winds, BANG! unleashes the power and intensity (as well as subtle beauties) of the modern wind band. The concert will feature the premieres of works by five special—but surprise!—guests. You will have to attend the concert to learn who the surprise guests are and to hear what these amazing artists have created specially for this concert. Also on the program will be works by two Williams students, junior Jacob Walls ‘11 and senior Brian Simalchik ‘10. Jacob’s Three Bands pits two horn soloists—Elizabeth Irvin ‘10 and Peter Gottlieb ‘11—against various, colorful instrumental groups. A setting of Elizabeth Bishop’s poem Rain towards morning, Brian’s piece (composed for an unique ensemble of trios of sopranos, violas, and alto saxophone, with drum set) is at once both delicate and driving, capturing the poem’s poignant, transcendent tone. Since graduating from Williams in 2001, Judd Greenstein has been creating “aftershocks” of his own. He has been described by author/critic Alex Ross as being “at the heart...of New York’s contemporary classical scene” and Newsweek writer Seth Colter Walls (brother of Jacob, whose work is being premiered on this concert, too) described Judd’s record label/artists’ community New Amsterdam Records as “an upstart label that’s been releasing one quality disc after another since its founding.” Judd’s funk-influenced Get Up/Get Down was written for Milwaukee’s Present Music in 2006 The one exception to the “Williams”-connection that every other composer on this program shares is David Lang, whose haunting Street will also be included. A re-interpretation of 16th-century compositional techniques from a decidedly personal, post-minimalist perspective, Street is a work trapped between eras, a work that not only explores the very notion of “time,” but seems to be, in itself, timeless. The recipient of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, David Lang is one of the co-founders/directors of Bang on a Can, the composer collective that, among other things, produces a Summer Music Festival at Mass MoCA every July. The Williams Symphonic Winds is a 60-member ensemble dedicated to performing the most significant music written for large wind ensemble; the Opus Zero Band was formed four years ago (originally as Chamber Winds) to perform mostly new music for variable instrumentations, ranging from trios to chamber orchestra and everything in between. Now in his tenth year as Music Director, Steven Dennis Bodner has developed the ensembles’ identity as leading proponents of the performance of new music at Williams College.

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Beneﬁt Fundraiser

The Adirondack Island X-14 of the Seabee Veterans of America will hold a fundraiser for Richard “Dick” Hermance on Saturday, May 8, at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, New York, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will consist of spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, salad, bread, butter and a dessert. Donation is $7.50 per person. All proceeds will be given to the Hermance family to help with medical costs. Dick has been battling cancer for about six years but it is now spreading rapidly. For further information or to make a donation, please contact Nice at 518-642-0506 or e-mail seabee@verizon.net. ________________________________________________

Hinsdale Lions Club Roast Pork Dinner

The Hinsdale Lions Club, Hinsdale, Massachusetts, will hold a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Meal includes Roast Pork, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Drink and Dessert. _________________________________________________

Tag Sale in Pownal

The Post #90 American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Tag Sale on Sunday May 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, on Route 7 in Pownal. They are seeking vendors. The cost is $25 per 8 foot square space. A 6 foot table is provided. For more information please contact Lisa Bump 802-823-9834. The public is invited to purchase table space.

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Local Pastor is Published Author

Green Mountain Christian Center is pleased to announce the release of a new book by their pastor, Rev. John Goyette. The book, “The Power of Return” (©Destiny Image, 2010) promises to be a new standard on the subject of revival. Spiritual awakening is a heart-cry of multitudes today, yet frustration and confusion surround the subject of how the church may be revived. Campaigns are mounted, money is spent, and prayers are lifted for a fresh move of God, but revival tarries. In “The Power of Return” Goyette asks,“Is revival simply unpredictable or have we been pleading for God’s presence without meeting His conditions?” “The Power of Return” presents the “revival protocol” a powerful premise that answers the question of why many work and pray for revival, but expectations are not realized. The book suggests a practical scriptural approach to gaining revival which will appeal to leaders and laity. Pastor Goyette said, “Many books have been written on spiritual renewal but “The Power of Return” is unique in its approach and content. Engaging dramatizations based on scripture introduce each chap-

ter leading the reader to consider what it might have been like to experience one of the great revivals of Bible times. “The Power of Return” is filled with biblical accounts of glory clouds and heavenly fire. Idols are torn from their pedestals and people are swept together in powerful repentance and worship, yet this awesome God-breathed record of revivals is generally unknown or ignored by a church thirsting for spiritual renewal.” Rev. Goyette added, “The book is being well received for which I am grateful. It has been a labor of love and the culmination of over thirty years of ministry and study.” “The Power of Return” is available at the Bennington Bookstore, 467 Main Street, The Christian Bookstore, 110 County Street, or it can be purchased online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com. Rev. Goyette is a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School and received his ministerial training at Northwest College in Kirkland, Washington. He has served as the senior pastor of Green Mountain Christian Center since 1978. _________________________________________________

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Bennington Seeds, Inc. is a new non-profit group, devoting time and resources to developing a community “bail-out” fund to help residents in need. An ideal applicant would be a resident of the county who has been a working member of society, suddenly faced with a life-altering event, causing their financial situation to be in jeopardy. The primary goal is to help residents maintain or improve their lifestyle before facing homelessness, hunger, loss of job, or unsafe circumstances. Through community support, grants, fundraisers and local businesses providing donations in exchange for advertising, the organization plans to help many residents monthly, through applicant selections. Bennington Seeds, Inc. can be followed now via Facebook. On May 1, the Web site, www.benningtonseeds.com will be completed and highly interactive. Local businesses who reserve ad space now, will receive free advertising for the month of May with further commitment. There are about 36,000 residents in Bennington County. If each resident donated at least $1 each month to the group’s efforts, hundreds of residents could be helped regularly.

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Fisher Elementary Kindergarten Registration Fisher Elementary School is accepting applications for Kindergarten Registration for the 2010-2011 academic year. To be eligible to attend Kindergarten in Arlington this fall, children must be five years old by August 31, 2010. To register a child, parents must complete a current registration form. Children will then be invited to a Kindergarten Orientation which will include a health screening by the school nurse. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record are needed at the orientation. To receive a registration form or to register by phone, call Fisher Secretary MaryAnn Rose at 802-375-6409, extension 0. Children who have been enrolled in the Fisher Pre-Kindergarten program do not need to register for Kindergarten, but they are welcome to participate in Kindergarten Orientation. For more information about Fisher’s Kindergarten Registration or to receive a Fisher Elementary School brochure, contact Principal Deanne Lacoste at lacosted@bvsu.org or 802-375-6409. _________________________________________________

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Democratic Candidates on GNAT-TV

The Bennington County Democratic Committee announces a series of five events open to the general public entitled “Meet, Greet and Quiz the Next Governor of Vermont.” Each candidate in the democratic primary will appear, one at a time, to field questions from a “live” audience, answer real time phone calls and respond to emails. The program will take place at the studios of GNAT-TV, Lincoln Avenue, Manchester Center (off Richville Road near the bank and post office). No tickets are necessary. Senator Susan Bartlett, Thursday, May 20, 7:15 p.m.; Former State Representative Matt Dunne, date to be announced, 7:15 p.m.; Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin, date to be announced, 7:15 p.m. For more information contact the Bennington County Democratic Committee, Jerry Skapof, Ed.D, Chair. Call: 802-362-3169. Show call-in # is 802-362-3254. Email questions to Benvtdems@gmail.com. GNATTV is located at 116 Lincoln Avenue #D, Manchester Center, Vermont. April 28, 2010

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The renowned steel band Blue Flames will give a benefit performance on Sunday, May 2, at 4 p.m., in the Old Parish Church in Weston, the third presentation from “Hearts and Voices: the Zeller Performance Series.” Listening to the Blue Flames’ Caribbean sounds, rhythms and melodies will be the perfect way to leave behind the last blues and blahs of mud season and usher in the warmer times ahead. But the Blue Flames’ repertoire extends well beyond the traditional Caribbean/Calypso music normally associated with a steel band and includes American standard tunes and even classical music. They have performed at the New England Pan Festival, Sun Valley, Idaho, the Virgin Islands and at the 2005 Summer Olympic Games. As a benefit concert, the Blue Flames and the Old Parish Church will donate all proceeds from the performance to Just Neighbors, an organization whose mission is to provide short-term, non-cash assistance to members of the greater Weston area community when other options are neither viable nor available. Just Neighbors was founded in 2004 to provide firewood to those in need of heating assistance. Since then their “brief ” has expanded to include driving assistance and visitation in Weston and most of the adjoining communities “Hearts and Voices; the Zeller Performance Series” offers presentations of music and the spoken word that are intended to both entertain and inspire. Hearts and Voices is funded by memorial gifts given in memory of G. Frederick (“Fritz”) Zeller, a respected teacher and counselor and a beloved member of the Old Parish Church. Come join your neighbors and Just Neighbors for an afternoon of fun and fine music. An admission donation of ten dollars is requested. Under 12 admitted free. ________________________________________________

It’s Big...It’s Orange...and It’s Back!

The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza will be held during the weekend of September 24-25. This exciting family-friendly, community celebration was a big hit last year and organizers are planning even more events and activities for 2010. The first committee meeting will be held at the Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, on Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in planning, volunteering, or making suggestions is welcome to attend. Representatives from community groups wishing to be part of this year’s event are strongly encouraged to get involved early in the planning process. For details or to RSVP for the meeting, call the Youth Center at 518686-9050 or e-mail contact@hoosickyouth.org. April 28, 2010

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‘Muddy Angels’ Coming to Bennington

The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride a.k.a. “The Muddy Angels” will begin their trek to Washington, D.C., here in Bennington on Saturday, May 15. Who are the Muddy Angels? “We are a family of caring individuals who have an interest in EMS and some of us ride bicycles. We honor Emergency Medical Services personnel who serve every day, those who have become sick, injured or died while performing their duties and any fallen EMS brethren. We want to see recognition of EMS as a profession, a reduction in debilitating injuries and line of duty deaths in EMS and a national EMS accountability system. We are not the National EMS Memorial Service, but we appreciate their mission and support their efforts. We hope to help as many people as we can in the 2010 National EMS Memorial Bike Ride by embarking on a full-scale fundraiser to expand our mission that will assist families of EMS personnel who have become severely ill, injured or have died due to their EMS involvement” states Jennifer Frenette, President of the Muddy Angels, Inc. There are three starting points this year, Bennington, Vermont, Portland, Maine and Paintsville, Kentucky and all will converge in Washington, D.C. There are 18 riders so far that will start in Bennington, and a total of 88 riders throughout. The Bennington Rescue Squad will be hosting the riders as they arrive and will be the starting point of their journey. “We have chosen Bennington to honor our fallen brother Dale R. Long, who was killed in an ambulance collision last June,” says Frenette. “We ride basically for two reasons: the first for all those who have died, are ill, or injured, the second is for our “Fallen Angels” which is a fund where we raised over $23,000 last year and where this money will be given in scholarships for those children who have lost a mom or dad. The average age for an EMS provider who has been injured or died is 38 and that leaves a lot of young folks without their parent or parents. This year we will be recognizing 26 individuals that have died within the past year and six other individuals for either injuries or disabilities.” “The riders who will be coming to Bennington come from New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia and even Colorado,” says Brenda Hathaway, Public Information Officer of the Bennington Rescue Squad. “Bennington Rescue is humbled by the fact they have chosen Bennington as one of their starting points. The ride from here is a difficult one, where their route will take them over Route 9 East to Woodford Mountain into Wilmington, over Hogback Mountain into Brattleboro, then into Keene, New Hampshire and onward to Nashua, New Hampshire in just the first day, where they will meet up with the group of riders who started in Portland, Maine.” Bill Hathaway, the Executive Director of Bennington Rescue said “It is our hope that we can have the town rally around these folks for support, lining the touring route, cheering them on. It’s our turn to support those who have supported us for so long.” He continues “There will be a ceremony at the squad house Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. to send these folks on their way and the public is invited. This is truly an amazing event and the people of Bennington and Southern Vermont should be humbled and take ownership of such a tribute to not only one of their own, but for all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in serving others.” The Muddy Angels welcomes anyone who would like to join them, for a week, a day or even an hour! More information about the ride can be found on their Web site www.muddyangels.org, or by calling the Bennington Rescue Squad building at 802-442-5817, ask for Bill or Brenda. April 28, 2010

“Donations are welcome and there are various levels of sponsorship, yet all donations are accepted. Bennington Rescue is planning various forms of fundraising to help assist the Muddy Angels.” Brenda stated that “We will be there for them, we will have their backs. We want this to raise awareness for everyone as to the risks people take daily not only in Emergency Medical Services, but in every aspect of Emergency Services whether it be Police, Fire, EMS or any other public service”. So anyone who is capable come pedal, pedal, pedal! ________________________________________________

Jim Ciullo to Read from New Political Thriller at WordPlay@Papyri Books

WordPlay@Papyri Books, the monthly reading series and open mic for local authors, welcomes Pittsfield, Massachusetts author Jim Ciullo to read from his latest political thriller “Maracaibo” on Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The reading will be hosted by Gail M. Burns of Williamstown. Much of the novel takes place in the oil-rich area around Maracaibo, Venezuela and the nearby borderlands with Colombia, along the semilawless Guajira peninsula. Although “Maracaibo” (2009) will stand on its own, it can also be considered a sequel to “Orinoco” (2007), Ciullo’s previous mystery/thriller set some ten years later. Marialena Morales, a young college student in “Orinoco,” becomes a CIA agent after September 11, 2001 and is assigned to Venezuela, where she happens upon the ambush of two U.S. senators. One is murdered. The other, Joe LaCarta, the principal character in “Orinoco,” is kidnapped. As the U.S. prepares to invade Venezuela in the middle of the 2008 presidential campaign, Marialena races against the clock, one step ahead of rogue elements in her own agency, to figure out who is really responsible and to rescue LaCarta, her former mentor. Along the way, she falls in love with a conflicted Venezuelan undercover agent. Papyri Books is located at 45 Eagle Street in North Adams, Massachusetts. The store is open Tuesday-Saturday noon-6 p.m. and is handicap accessible. For more information call 413-662-2099, e-mail papyri@bcn.net, or visit www.papyribooks.net.

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Extra Helpings Sets Pickup and Ordering Date for Stephentown

The May ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, April 29, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The Extra Helpings program is part of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. It allows anyone to buy nutritious food at lower-than-retail prices. There are no limits on age, income, number of bundles, or geography, so all smart shoppers are welcome and encouraged to participate. The May choices which can be ordered then are: $21 basic bundle: 2 lbs. turkey burgers all-natural white meat, 3 lb. bag IQF boneless chicken breast, 1.5 lbs. 100% home-style beef patties, 1 lb. all-beef hot dogs, 1 lb. fresh strawberries, and 1 lb. bag coleslaw mix. Special #1 at $12.75 is a 5-lb. box boneless country-style spare ribs. Special # 2 at $19.25 is a 10lb. fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast. The Meat Box at $32 contains 3 lbs. boneless spare ribs, 3 lbs. Salisbury steak, 3 lbs. 80/20 beef patties (4/4 oz. per lb.), 3 lbs. chicken tenders (2/1.5 lbs.), 2 lbs. maple-flavored breakfast sausage links. Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, May 29, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church. You may have another person order or pick up your order, but any food not claimed during the pick-up hours will be donated to the food pantry. For additional information or to offer your help with the program, call Paula Dibble 518-733-0699 or Mary Defreest 518-7330009.

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WEEKLY ALMANAC

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.

Saturday:

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

Sunday:

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.

Tuesday:

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

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Bennington College, North 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.

Tues, Thurs, 5:15 to 6:15, Shaftsbury Methodist Church, Bone Builders Class, osteoporosis exercises, free and open to all.

LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Monday:

Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Bennington, 7:00 p.m. April 28, 2010

RSVP Bone Builders: Call RSVP at 447-1545 for info. Free. Arlington, American Legion Hall, Mon and Th, 10:30-11:30.

Tuesday:

Tues, Thurs, 5:15 to 6:15, Shaftsbury Methodist Church, Bone Builders Class, osteoporosis exercises, free and open to all. Grief Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Hillside St., Bennington, VNA & 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.

Wednesday:

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.

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 April 28, 2010

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.

Friday:

Friday 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.

Wednesday:

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

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

FOOD • SENIOR MEALS Wednesday:

Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.

Tuesday:

Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.

PRAYER GROUPS Thursday:

Community Bible Study, nondenominational for women, children, 10 a.m. - noon September -May. Bennington. 447-4745.

Monday:

Prayer meeting, Baha’i Faith at 7 p.m. For info., call 802-447-3866

Wednesday:

Spiritual Renewal for Busy Lives, Embury United Methodist Church, 41 East Main St., Cambridge, NY, 518-677-3602, 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.

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 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.

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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

Sunday:

SANDGATE

Sandgate United Methodist Church, Services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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, 802-442-4599

NEW YORK Saturday:

Mass, Salem’s Holy Cross Church, 5:30 p.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph’s Church, 4 p.m., Cambridge St. Patrick’s Church, 4 p.m. Contemporary Worship, 6 p.m., Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Rte. 22 & Johnsonhill Rd., Hoosick Falls, NY 518-686--4062

Sunday:

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