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IN THIS ISSUE: Arts, Entertainment .......... 11 Antiques & Auctions .......... 14 Auto....................................21 Classiﬁeds...........................16 Crossword.......................... 11 Horoscope...........................21 Jobs.................................... 22 Mind & Body ........................ 4 Telly’s Take ........................... 3 Environment ........................ 7 Real Estate..........................19 Sports ................................ 10 Weather................................ 8 Weekly Almanac ................ 14 Worship ............................. 15

How is our local paper made and distributed? The Tiger Cub Den of Pack 567 recently found out the answer to this question. Assistant Circulation & co-op manager of the Tristate Pennysaver News, Earl Perry, gave them a guided tour of the facility.

The tour was arranged as part of a requirement of earning the Tiger Cub badge. It is from the section that deals with communication and getting the word out. This is one of the many requirements the boys (Continued on page 2)

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Meals on Wheels

Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal For reservation or cancellation in Bennington: 442-8012 Wednesday, May 6 Beef Teriyaki, White Rice, Oriental Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Bread, and Milk. Thursday, May 7 MOTHER’S DAY DINNER Roast Beef w/Gravy, Baked Potato, California Blend Veggies, Jello w/Fruit, Bread and Milk. Friday, May 8 Chicken Breast w/Lemon Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Prince Edward Veggies, Peaches, Herb Bread and Milk. Monday, May 11 Macaroni & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Baked Cinnamon Apples, Bread and Milk. Tuesday, May 12 Scalloped Potatoes w/Ham, Broccoli, Mixed Veggies, Cupcakes, Rye Bread and Milk. _____________________ (Cub Scouts, cont.) have fulfilled in learning about effective means of communication. It offered the cubs a look at how the paper is put together from start to finish. Perry explained the many different departments and the important role each plays in getting the paper out each week. The cubs were brought through the facility and were given a wellnarrated snapshot of each department’s tasks. Not to mention some of the really cool machines used in the process. The experience was both educational and enjoyable for the cubs and their parents. The Tristate Pennysaver News does anywhere from 6 to 12 tours a year, according to Perry and Circulation Manager Linda Devlin. To arrange a tour of the plant for your group call Linda Devlin or Earl Perry at 4473381.

Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Wednesday, May 6: Cards, Senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; van transportation to Bennington Recreation Center for swimming, leaves at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 7: Cards; local grocery shopping; bocci at 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:45 p.m.; shopping with van transportation available. Friday, May 8: Cards; crafts. Monday, April 11: Mystery Bingo, 10 a.m.; cards; senior exercise class, 1 p.m.; special dinner for Mother’s Day. Tuesday, May 12: Card Party, 10:30 a.m.; Health Dept. available; local grocery shopping with van transportation available. 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. _____________________

Arlington Pre-K Community Forum

A Pre-Kindergarten Community Forum will be held at Fisher Elementary School, Monday, May 18, from 6-7 p.m. in the Mack Multi-Purpose Room. The presentation and discussion will be led by Fisher Principal Deanne Lacoste, as the district is reviewing a number of options under Act 62, legislation designed to offer pre-k programming based on Vermont learning standards. As a follow-up to a recent survey sent to Fisher parents, the Arlington School District wishes to determine if there is community interest in offering a free pre-kindergarten program for four-year-old children who live in Arlington or Sandgate. If you are the parent of a child who will be four on or before August 31, 2009, or have young children at home who will be turning four within the next few years; this forum will be of particular inter-

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est to you. For more information, contact Lacoste at lacosted@bvsu. org or 375-6409. ____________________

Berkshire Serve

Berkshire Serve is revving up for the grilling season offering affordable food for one and all. As a chapter of the Serve New England co-op, buying food in bulk, Serve is able to offer restaurant quality food at below retail prices. Orders are being taken until 14 for pick-up on May 30. Payment is accepted in check, cash or food stamps at the local office or by credit card at www.servenewengland.org . The May $26 package includes hamburger patties, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, sweet sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, turnips, apples, bananas, peaches, oranges, and Cole slaw. Also offered is a grillers package for $19, which includes sirloin steaks, hamburger patties, sausage, sirloin tip kabob meat, and boneless chicken breast. For $18 there is a calamari ring package. The last offering is six 10oz sirloin steaks for $23. For more information or to order call 664-7400 or drop by the office at St John’s Church, North Adams, through the red door on the parking lot side of the building. The office is only staffed on Thursdays 2-6. ____________________

Mommy’s Marketplace

Mommy’s Marketplace at the Townshend Town Hall is a great place to shop for gently used items for your children for spring and summer. Maternity, nursery, infant to teen items are available. Don’t miss the bargains and a chance to stock up on essentials at affordable prices. This event is held in the spring and fall. For further information, call Judy at 874-4020. May 6, 2009

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Telly’s TAKE ■ The Play’s the Thing By Telly Halkias

Some of the surest signs of summer approaching are the annual spring announcements of regional theater schedules. Despite difficult economic times, everyone in the arts community is banding together to anticipate a solid season. So I urge my friends from large urban areas — that I left behind a decade ago — to make the drive to the Berkshires and the Shires of Vermont and take in some shows at what are still some of the best rates going. Leading the pack is the crown jewel of local summer theater, The Williamstown Theater Festival. Now in its 56th year, the organization once coined “summer camp for the stars” is back with a slate of seven shows. Creative Director Nicholas Martin will work to keep the festival’s high standards, and is ushering in a series of performances to appeal to a broad audience range. In the lineup this summer are “True West” by Pulitzer-prize winner Sam Shepard, a examination of family rivalry as two vastly different brothers attempt to sell Hollywood their version of the great American Western. On the other side of the spec-

A view of the Williams College ‘62 Center for Theater and Dance, where the Williamstown Theatre Festival plays are performed

trum, George Kelly’s “The TorchBearers” will keep audiences chuckling at its tongue-in-cheek view of a 1920s acting troupe, complete with required mayhem. The five remaining shows for 2009 are meant to partake of everything from the ridiculous to the sublime. As WTF enters into its second season under Martin, its tradition most certainly continues. Performances of the Williamstown Theatre Festival take place at the ‘62 Center for Theater and Dance in Williamstown, Mass. For more information on its 2009 season, call 413-597-3400, or visit www. wtfestival.org

Telly Halkias, owner of Now and Then Books in Bennington, is a freelance writer and editor. E-mail: tchalkias@aol.com

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S.A.S.S.I.E.S. News

Coffee hours at the Arlington Community House are at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4 and 18. The Memoir group meets on Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m., and our monthly luncheon at Chauncey's will be held at 11:30 a.m.. On Tuesday, May 19, an Americorps Volunteer and a registered pharmacist will share a Brown Bag Pharmacy program with us. Please bring a list of all your medications. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m., at the Community House and all seniors are welcome.

The Manchester Chapter of the Women Business Owners Network presents guest speaker Karin Witzig Rozell on Wednesday, May 13 at 8 a.m. at Hildene. Her topic is “Marketing and Mindset Strategies for the New Economy: 6 Powerful Trends Affecting Small Businesses and the Hidden Opportunities in Each”. As the Marketing Materials Maven, Karin combines a deep understanding of transformational work with meaningful marketing strategies to create powerful websites and marketing materials for leaders in wellness. Members, $7 and non-members $10. Please RSVP to Kathy Williams at 362-5355; 802-7794721 (cell) or kathy@willvt.com. Visit online at wbon.org for more information.

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BPI Housewarming May 14

The special day has arrived! On Thursday, May 14, from 5-8 p.m., everyone is welcome to visit BPI’s remarkable new home at 614 Harwood Hill on historic Rt. 7A. The Dedication Ceremony of the Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center begins at 5:15 p.m., with refreshments and self-guided tours to follow. Members of the BPI Board of Directors and the Executive Director will be there to answer questions you may have. Bennington Project Independence Adult Day Health Services (BPI), a non-profit organization, has served Bennington County’s caregiving families for three decades. BPI purchased the 5.3 acre blighted 18th century farm complex in 2004, as its former Pleasant Street site had long outlasted its usefulness. Thoughtfully sensitive to historic preservation and environmental needs, with prudent sustainable stewardship, this state-of-the-art new space allows BPI to assist many more caregiving families in a comfortable, homey, enhanced setting. Questions? Contact BPI at 442-8136. __________________________________________________

Cans for Cancer

Please donate your cans and bottles to a great cause! Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay for Life team, is collecting cans and bottles all year long! Call her at 686-7851 or tburdick022000@yahoo. com for pick-up, or bring to the Nickleback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and donate to our account! A great way to help fund finding a cure for cancer!

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The Reverend Anita Louise Schell-Lambert to be Awarded the Doctor of Ministry The Rev. Anita Louise SchellLambert, Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bennington, VT, will be awarded the Doctor of Ministry degree in the field of Congregational Studies at the 2009 Commencement Exercises at the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, on Thursday, May 14. Her thesis, “How Then Shall We Live? An Interreligious Eco-Justice Model for the Local Community,” includes material about Bennington, the Interfaith Council, as well as St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in the development of her local community ecoThe Rev. Anita L. Schell-Lambert justice model. The Rev. Schell-Lambert earned a double honors degree AB in English Literature and Religious Studies from Brown University with a minor in music (vocal performance). She earned the Master of Divinity degree from the General Seminary in New York City in 1983. In 1984, she was the first female member of the congregation of the historic Trinity Church, Wall Street, in lower Manhattan to be ordained to the priesthood. This year, on June 13, she will celebrate her 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. She has been Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bennington, VT, since August of 2004, having been chosen from a field of 41 candidates. She previously served as Associate Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA.

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A native of Lancaster, PA, ‘Mother’ Anita has worked on issues of environmental stewardship and sustainability through active involvement in recycling, energy conservation, and sustainable-growth movements. She is married to Jordan SchellLambert, and they are the parents of a son Theodore who is a writer living in San Francisco, and a daughter Rachel who is serving in the Peace Corps in Panama.

On Sunday, April 26, the proud parishioners of St. Peter’s Church congratulated ‘Mother’ Anita with a round of applause and bouquet in honor of her academic achievements.

Free Blueberry Class

Successfully grow blueberries in your own back yard. Long time blueberry grower, Scott Mackenzie, owner of Wildwood Farm in East Dorset, VT, will conduct a one hour class for home gardeners. The class will start at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 9. The class will be limited to 20 people. To register, call 362-4519 between 5 and 9 p.m. Plants will be available for purchase.

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PAVE Holds Bell Ringing

PAVE (Project Against Violent Encounters) held a bell ringing ceremony in honor of victims/survivors of sexual assault on Wednesday, April 29, on the Bennington Town Hall Lawn. The bell began ringing at noon, every 2 minutes thereafter until 1 p.m., to signify how often someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. A red-flag display was on exhibit that represented the number of sexual assault and stalking victims that PAVE served in 2008. ��

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Mother’s Day Breakfast in Cossayuna

The Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Mother’s Day “All You Can Eat” Breakfast, on Sunday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to noon, buffet style. The menu will include pancakes (regular or blueberry), Texas French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, juice and other beverages. Prices: adults-$6, seniors-$5, children 5-11 years-$3 and under 5, no charge. It will be held at the fire station on the corner of East Lake and Bunker Hill Roads, off County Rt. 49

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Third Annual Lemonade Stand

For the third year in a row, Shawn Devlin will open his Lemonade Stand on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 3 p.m. on the corner of Park and Gage Streets, across from Willy’s Variety. Sales to benefit Missy’s Wild Ones Relay for Life Team. This year Shawn will be joined by his friend Caroline, who will be selling her lemonade, along with “Cookies for Cancer” to benefit the Peppermill’s Relay for Life Team. _________________________________________________

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This All-American Needs a Home!

Layla, a 2-year-old, medium-sized female is a true American – a mixed breed. A smattering of this, a dash of that and a healthy dose of Black Labrador, Layla takes after many Americans who are of mixed ancestry. As Layla says, “Since America is the world’s largest melting pot, shouldn’t its favorite dog be a mixed breed?” Layla hasn’t had the easiest life. Chained to a dog house pretty much around the clock in all kinds of weather, she rarely, if ever, got to spend time in the house. She never knew when she would be fed; and if she accidentally knocked over her water bowl, no one was around to refill it for long stretches at a time. Her natural reflex, a habit that she is trying to break, was to jealously guard her bowls whenever food or water did appear. Layla is extremely bright, playful, affectionate and anxious to learn. She’s a high-energy dog, and a home with a fenced-in yard where she can run and play and exercise would be perfect for her. Ideally, Layla would do best to be adopted by someone who has the time to work with her and show her what it means to be someone’s cherished pet. Upon introduction, Layla seems to be okay with cats and other dogs. But she doesn’t know what to make of children, so she would do best in an adult-only household. Layla is spayed and up-to-date on all her vaccinations and is waiting to meet you at Second Chance Animal Center located on Rte 7A in Shaftsbury, VT. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesday and Friday until 7 p.m., and most Sundays noon-3 p.m. For more information call 3752898 or visit www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org.

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Come to Merck Forest and Farmland Center on May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, and learn how to get your garden off to a great start this year. Members of our farm staff will share their experience and techniques for scheduling and starting seedlings, preparing garden soil, controlling weeds and pests, harvesting and storing your crops, and how to extend your growing season beyond the frost dates. We will also introduce you to our favorite tools, varieties, and references. From the beginner to the seasoned gardener, there will be something for everyone...including vegetable starts for sale to get your garden growing! Rain or shine. Meet at the Visitor Center and walk to the farm. For more information, contact Merck Forest at 394-7836 or info@merckforest.org. There is a $5 donation per family, plants not included. _______________________________________________

Bird Walk at Hildene

The next survey of birds at Hildene will be Saturday, May 9 meeting at the Hildene visitor center at 7 a.m. Note the earlier time! After a year of monitoring birds at Hildene, we have tallied 112 different species. Additionally, in less than a week after putting up bird nesting boxes, both Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows have arrived to investigate! Bird walks are open to all and are beginner to advanced to family friendly. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please contact Randy at the Vermont Bird Place for more information, 362-2270.

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Mom’s The Word...

Remember her on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10th

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Catamount Rotary Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors

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World Class Soccer School

The 14th annual World Class Soccer School returns to Howard Park in Shaftsbury, VT, July 13-17, mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. The school is open to boys and girls 5-12 years of age. Directors are Shelley Addison-Smith, head women’s soccer coach, University of South Carolina, and Jamie Smith, Associate Women’s Coach, University of South Carolina. Brochures and applications are available at Bennington Sports and Graphics, and the Shaftsbury Country Store. There is a fee for the camp. In addition to the week of camp, tuition includes t-shirt, soccer ball, player evaluation, and team photo. Call 802-777-1353 for further information or go to uscsports.com and click on women’s soccer. _________________________________________________

Mayfest Volunteers Needed!

Love being up and out early on a beautiful Spring Day? Have a desire to help your favorite Downtown Organization’s employees keep their sanity? Just wanna have some fun? Even if you didn’t answer yes to any of these questions, please help BBC make Mayfest ‘09 the best one-day arts and crafts street fair ever! Volunteers needed for: Main Street scrub down Friday, May 15; sign making, week of May 18 in BBC offices; street prep/sign posting, 5:30 a.m.-7 a.m.; vendor check-in, 6 a.m.-9 a.m.; block/booth supervisors, 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; food court set up, 7 a.m.-9 a.m.; trash pick up, 10 a.m. -1pm, noon-3 p.m., 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; vendor hospitality, 11 a.m. -2 p.m.; clean up and vendor break down, 4 p.m. -6 p.m.

The Catamount Rotary offers two scholarships each year. The Catamount Scholarship provides $1,200 a year for four years and the Catamount Vocational Scholarship provides $1,200 for two years. Seniors enrolled in Arlington Memorial High School or Mount Anthony Union High School are eligible to apply. Home schoolers who reside in the towns covered by these two school districts are also invited to submit an application. Applications are due by May 15 and can be downloaded from the Catamount Rotary web site at www.catamountrotary.com. Follow the link on the right bottom of the home page. Awards will be made by June 5. The Catamount Rotary is a public service organization. Therefore, applications will be selected based on community service experience as well as academic performance. Completed applications can be submitted to Robert Pini, P.O. Box 588, Bennington, VT 05201 ________________________________________________

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Moosefest 2009 Unveiling Party

The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that 50 new and exciting members of the Bennington, Vermont Moose Herd will be together in one location for one night only on May 19 for the Grand Unveiling Party. The public is invited. Meet and greet the artists and get the full impact of this tremendous street art project. The 2005 Moosefest brought in over $300,000 to community non-profits and artists as well as 20,000 visitors to area businesses. This year the May to October Festival will be even bigger. The doors will be open from 5-8 p.m. with light refreshments provided. Cover charge will be $10 at the door only. The Unveiling will take place at the Bennington Brush Building on North Street in Bennington. The facility is courtesy of Jack Appelman with plenty of adjacent parking. This is one of Bennington’s biggest events as a cross between a gallery opening and Mardi Gras. A cash bar will be available. Official Moosefest 2009 memorabilia will be for sale at the retail counter that night. A limited supply of the Moosefest 2009 promotional piece with map will be available through the generosity of the Bennington Banner. The herd will be out on the streets by Mayfest. Come celebrate the kick-off of Bennington’s 2009 Moosefest in style. This will be the only opportunity to see them all together in one place – truly spectacular.

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Step Right Up to the Revolutionary Vogue at the Dan Raymond House!

Jonathan and Lisa Reynolds of Sheffield will be joined by VivianLea Stevens and Dave Solek of Monroe, CT for a Revolutionary War period reenactment in a program called “The Revolutionary Vogue” at the meeting of the Sheffield Historical Society on Friday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Dan Raymond House. When you step through the door of the Dan Raymond House, you step back in time. The Raymond family moved into this handsome brick structure about 1774, just as the Revolution was about to burst (Continued on page 13)

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(Revolutionary Vogue, cont.) upon the world stage. Come meet four characters from the period: two Loyalist refugee women, a man in arms, and an oﬃcer. All Society programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.The Society alerts its membership to take note of the time change: since it will be held outdoors, the program has been moved ahead one half hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Sheffield Historical Society at 413-2292694. ________________________________________________

19th Annual Pancake Breakfast

The Bennington Catamount Rotary invites you to the 19th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday May 23 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 601 Main Street in Bennington. Come join us for breakfast before enjoying Mayfest, which starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street outside the pancake breakfast. Breakfast is $6 for adults, $4 for children, or $20 for the whole family. All funds raised at this event benefit the Rotary Charities Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund provides six local students with a $1,200 scholarship for their two or four year education. For more information about Catamount Rotary, visit www.catamountrotary.com

______________________________ Community Flea Market

A Community Flea Market will be held at the tennis courts of Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Drive, on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a space fee to help the Bennington Coalition for the Homeless. For further information, please call 447-2233.

Shoppe Off Broadway Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

The Shoppe Off Broadway is proudly celebrating its 5th anniversary of service to the Salem area and beyond. In recognition of the benevolent community support, the Shoppe has planned a generous donation to the Salem Food Pantry. This worthwhile effort has been organized by Shoppe volunteers, Sue Keyes and Nancy Gadzinski. Part of this donation will be derived from the Shoppe earnings during the last week in May. Take advantage of the many wonderful bargains offered and support the Shoppe Off Broadway. “Shop the Shoppe” for the bag sale the last week of May on Wednesday, May 27th, 1-6 p.m., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and save money while helping the Salem Food Pantry. The Shoppe Off Broadway thanks the Salem community for the donations of gently used clothing and household items that enables the organization to support various inspiriting youth programs. The Shoppe is part of the courthouse complex and is located directly across from the Salem Central School.

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AA • AL-ANON • NA • GA Thursday:

NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club,

465 Main St., Bennington Vt.

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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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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,

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Sunday:

NA: 5-6 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.

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Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m., 465 Main St.,

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Bennington, VT 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 H.S. Meeting Book Second Congregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.

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NA, Turning Point Club, Bennington 2 p.m Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Bennington College, North Bennington, 7:00 p.m. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bennington Free Library

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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: 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,

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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:

Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strengthening Class - Bennington Firehouse, River St., 10:30-11:15 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.

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. May 6, 2009

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.

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.

p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $1,000 permanent jackpot progressive; kitchen service; 802-447-1619 for info

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:

Wednesday:

St. Margaret Mary’s, Mass, 5:00 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. South Bennington Bingo, Bennington Club, doors open 5:30

St. James Episcopal Church, Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. Rite I and 10 a.m. Rite II. Rev. Scott Neal 802-3759952, stjamesarlington.org; stjames parish@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.

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

Sunday:

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.

evening, 6:30 p.m., Pastor Phil Steadman, 442-604 Missionary Alliance Church Service 10 a.m.,198 Crescent Blvd., Bennington (9 a.m. Christian Education all ages) 442-6840

BENNINGTON Saturday:

SANDGATE

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

Sunday:

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

Sunday:

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 (formerly Old Stone Baptist Church) meeting at Grace Christian School, Worship, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday

SHAFTSBURY Sunday:

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, Divine Worship, 10:45 a.m.

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.

Sunday:

Embury Methodist Church of Cambridge, Services, 110:00 a.m.

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