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On Sunday, February 15, at 4 p.m., Sage City Symphony, under music director and conduc-tor Michael Finckel, will present its annual chamber orchestra concert. Free and open to the public, the concert will be at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building on the Bennington College campus.

The program will open with the Concerto Grosso, Opus 6, No. 4, in A Minor, by George Frideric Handel, an 18th-century English com-poser of German birth. This classic of English Baroque style sparkles with life and vigor.

Following the Handel, the symphony will perform the Cello Concerto in A Minor by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, featur-ing David Gibson as soloist. The work, writ-ten in 1872, is structured in one continuous movement and is a favorite of virtuoso cel-lists. Soloist David Gibson received degrees from the Juilliard School and Yale University. His primary field was cello performance, but he also studied conducting at Juilliard and composition at Yale. While a member of the Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Buffalo he was associated with the composer Morton Feldman. Gibson is pres-ently Clinical Professor in the Department of the Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

(Continued on page 2) David Gibson, cellist in Sage City Symphony Orchestra

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Telly’s Take ........................... 3

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Weekly Almanac ................ 12

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(Sage City, cont.)where he teaches cello, theory, and instrumental music. He has been a pioneer in the field of elec-tronic music and has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

The orchestra will close the program with Haydn’s Symphony No. 96 in D Major (“The Miracle”). Composed in 1791 when Haydn was 59, it is the fourth of the so-called London symphonies, written during the first of the composer’s trips to London. One of the great works of this period, it set the stage for the later symphonic triumphs of Mozart and Beethoven. Further information about the Sage City Symphony’s concert at 4:00 p.m. on February 15, or membership in the orchestra, may be obtained by calling the orchestra’s man-ager Gail Smith at 447-2149 or accessing the orchestra’s web site: www.sagecitysymphony.org.

Meals on WheelsSuggested donation of

$3.00 per mealFor reservation or cancellation

in Bennington: 442-8012Manchester: 362-3714

Wednesday, February 11Meatloaf w/Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach,

Bread, Cookie and Milk.Thursday, February 12

Baked Pork Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies,

Bread, Red Jello w/Oranges and Milk.

Friday, February 13Frankfurter w/Bun, Baked

Beans, Coleslaw w/Vinaigrette, Peaches and Milk.

Monday, February 16Bacon Wrapped Beef, Roasted

Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Bread, Pears and Milk.Tuesday, February 17

Chicken w/Creamy Gravy over Biscuit, California Mixed Veg-gies, Yellow Squash, Pudding

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Hoosick Falls Senior CenterWednesday, February 11: Cards, senior exercise class, 1 p.m.Thursday, February 12: Cards; local grocery shopping with van

transportation available; Bocci at 10 a.m.; Bingo at 12:45; Good Food Ideas — Facts About Fiber.

Friday, February 13: Cards; crafts; special Valentine’s Day dinner, noon.

Monday, February 16: President’s Day, center closed. Trip to Mohegan Sun with Ken Fleming. Call the center for details.

Tuesday, February 17: Card Party, 10:30; 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.

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Cans For CancerPlease donate your cans and bottles to a great cause! Terri Burdick,

member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay for Life team, is collect-ing cans and bottles all year long.! Call Terri at 518-686-7851 or [email protected] for further information.

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By Telly Halkias

Sometimes the replace-able parts of a home just look ready to go. Kitchen cabinets are past their shelf life and dated in appearance. Other times a house might be perfect except for some well worn bathroom wall tile. Finally, after years of holding out, the owner may have saved up enough to replace that center hall flooring, which can be a pricey proposition.

That’s where I found myself some years ago, and decided to make a pit stop into Rehm-Brandt’s Design and see what the folks there could do for me. What I found was a wide range of options, some very friendly staff members, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to address almost any budget needs in home renovation. Just walking around the main showroom, I got a decent idea of what it would take to reshape some of my living spaces.

Rehm-Brandt’s has been a mainstay in downtown Bennington since 1992 when Mogens and Kelly Rehm-Brandt and Mary Muckle founded the business. From those humble origins, they have built a regional following throughout Vermont as well as across the borders into New York and Massachusetts.

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Among the products avail-able, cabinets, flooring and coun-tertops are typically the most sought after. Globally recognized names such as Corian counter-tops and Vibopan flooring high-light Rehm-Brandt’s inventory. Just as important is Kelly’s eye for design, as well as a cohort of experienced installers.

When put all together, this combination leads to excellent quality control, which makes Rehm-Brandt’s worth a serious look for any in-home project.

Rehm-Brandt’s is located at 431 Main St. in downtown Bennington. For more informa-tion on all of their products and services, call 802-447-7907 or visit www.rehmbrandts.com

A view of Rehm-Brandt’s Design, on Main Street in Bennington, Vt.

Telly Halkias, owner of Now and Th en Books in Bennington, is a freelance writer and editor.

E-mail: [email protected]

Maple Leaf Quilters

Maple Leaf Quilters will be meeting on Tuesday, February 17 at 10 Deer St., Godnick Center, Rutland. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Guest Speaker will be Amy Ropple of Reading, MA.

Amy is a public school art teacher by day and a quilter by night. Amy “works with a range of textural materials and pro-cesses to create embellished works of fiber art. She uses fabric piecing and mixed media col-lage techniques to construct each quilted work...many of her works are heavily beaded. Her quilts are often interpretations of her pho-tographs, colorful recreations of archaeological artifacts, semi-abstract figurative work and por-traits of people and pets.” Amy has completed both a BFA and MSAE degrees at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.

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Local Students Named to Provost List and Commendation List

at Southern Vermont CollegeThe following area residents have been named to the Provost List at

Southern Vermont College. The Provost List recognizes full-time stu-dents who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 during the fall semester.

Arlington – Melissa Sweeney and Meghan Taylor; Bennington – Lindsay Baker, Heather Coulter, Rebecca Dunham, Andrea Garner, Timothy Hargis, Sarah Hersey, Kayla Hewitt, Jamie Kennedy, Caitland Murphy, Mark Pratt, Lynn Reingold, Patricia St. Hilaire and Stacy Winn; Dorset – Kelsey Cottrell; Manchester – Denise Csurny and Trista Hoot; Pownal – Courtney Chittenden, Stephen Craft, Lenora Peaslee and

Caleb Pedercini; Readsboro – Melissa Williams; Wilmington – Megan Russell; Cambridge, N.Y. – Heather Broome, David Currie, Cameron Herrington and Ben Naaktgeboren; Eagle Bridge, N.Y. – Lyncee Anne Dadivas; Hoosick Falls, N.Y. – Kelsie Abbott, Victoria Niles and Emenike Uzukwu; Hoosick, N.Y. – Leslie Surdam

The following area residents have been named to the Commendation List at Southern Vermont College. The Commendation List recognizes part-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 during the fall semester.

Bennington – Netra Basnet, Timothy Folley, Laurie Griffith, Christina Houran, Allison Mack, Joanne Rogers, Sabina Shrestha and Shannon Tatro; Manchester – Stacy DeCesare; North Bennington – Kathleen Atkins and Rosa Guajardo; Shaftsbury – Marissa Chen, Susan Freeman; Stamford – Christine Munoz; Sunderland – Stephanie Wells; Eagle Bridge, N.Y. – Pamela Gulley

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Rotary Four Way Test Speech ContestHigh school students in grades 9 through 12, including students

who are home schooled, are eligible to enter the Four-Way-Test Speech Contest, sponsored jointly by The Bennington Rotary and the Catamount Rotary Clubs. Students choose their own topics. However, speeches must address the four tests of Rotary: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

The contest will be held on Wednesday, March 11, with a snow date of March 12, in the Rotary Room of the Bennington Free Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Speeches must be five to seven minutes long. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 speakers; $300 for first, $200 for second and $100 for third. The first place winner will be eligible for the District semi-finals competition in the beginning of April.

Applications are available from Clark Boisvert at the Mount Anthony Union High School and online at http://www.benningtonrotary.com. Along with the entry form, there will be guidelines, rules and recom-mendations for the speech. Applications must be turned in to Mr. Boisvert or Sally Sugarman, P.O. Box 407, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, or online [email protected] by March 4, 2009. Further informa-tion about Rotary is available at www.rotary.org.

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Library Seeking Book DonationsThe Friends of the Bennington Free Library are looking for dona-

tions of books, audio books, CD’s and videos for their annual book sale taking place on May 1 and 2 at the First Baptist Church on Main Street. Donations may be dropped off at the Bennington Free Library on Silver Street during regular library hours. For information, call 442-9051.

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Historic Photos of PownalThe Pownal Historical Society will hold a public meeting on Sunday,

February 22 at 2 p.m. in the Pownal Public Library, in which residents and friends of Pownal may display historic photos from Pownal’s past. The Society invites anyone who has old photos of Pownal to bring them to the meeting so that they can be projected on a screen, viewed, and discussed by the audience members.

Afterward, members of the Society will be available to scan the pho-tos and save them digitally so that the Town has an historic record of photos.

As Pownal moves toward its celebration of its 250th anniversary next year, the Historical Society is committed to try to preserve as much of the town’s past as possible and to find ways to make those resources available to everyone. For more information, call 823-0198.

Quinella TournamentA Quinella Tournament will be held at Rensselaer County’s eastern

area Everett Wagar Senior Center on February 20, beginning at 9 a.m.The cost is $1 to enter tournament, and $.75 per hand.The game is played by house rules which will be posted. There will

be a lunch break with the menu including a hot roast beef dinner. Play will continue after lunch.

Please make your reservation by February 18 for lunch and tourna-ment by calling 518-279-3413 or 518-279-3485.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place.

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Gardens of Asia and ThailandThe next meeting of the Schuylerville Garden club will be on Wed.

Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Schuylerville, NY. Betsy Birchenough, world traveler and member of Lake George Garden Club, will give a slide presentation on the gardens, history and culture of China and Thailand. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Please call Club President Thelma Hack 518-747-8090 to say that you would like to attend.

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Petersburgh Community CenterThe Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center will hold

its next Music & Art Café on Friday, February 20, 8-10 p.m., fea-turing “Doc & Bill”. Dr. Oakley Frost of Bennington, VT and Bill Cottrell of Hoosick Falls will play New Orleans style jazz, standards and gospel. Dancing is encouraged! Desserts are avail-able. Admission: $5 per per-son; $8 couple; $12 per family. PVMCC is located at 71 Main St. Petersburgh, NY. Interested artists will meet at 7:45 to dis-cuss techniques for drawing. Musicians wishing to play at future M&A Café’s, please call 518-658-3260.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!The Sahidi Sisters pose in the snow after their recent January 30th

performance at South Street Café. The Sisters raised $100 in tips and donations from Bennington Beledi Tribal Bellydance for the Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Vermont.

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Food Drive Honors Memory Of Local Man

Local attorney Robert Scanlon was only 39 when he died try-ing to save the life of a drowning boy in the flood-swollen Hoosick River. The tragic event saddened the community back in October of 2005. But Scanlon’s long-time friend, Flynn Mattison, Sales Manager at Bennington House of Tile & Carpet, has found a positive way to honor the memory of this exemplary man. The Second Annual Robert Scanlon Memorial Food Drive will be held now through February 14 to help area families in need.

Mattison remembers Scanlon as a kind and generous man who gave of his time enthusiastically to help others. “Bob always tried to help peo-ple who were less fortunate. He would be pleased to support an effort like this, especially since the recipient, the BROC food shelf, serves a growing number of families with children,” noted Mattison.

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to donate nutritious, nonperishable food items- tuna, peanut butter, cereal, soups, pasta, etc. as well as non-food items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent and dish detergent. Donations can be dropped off at the Bennington House of Tile & Carpet, 1267 Harwood Hill, Bennington between the hours of 8 a.m. anad 5 p.m. Monday though Friday. Businesses with large amounts of donations can call the store at 442-2494 to arrange for a pick up.

All donations will be given to the Bennington office of BROC- Community Action in Southwestern Vermont. In addition to its food shelf, BROC provides Bennington County residents with access to fuel assistance, budget counseling and other services. For more information about BROC, call 447-7515.

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Town Of Hoosick Expands Recreation Program to Include Golf Lessons

Why fall prey to the winter blues. Come and learn the game of golf, straighten your swing, or learn some physical and mental tips to get into the game.

Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas is pleased to announce that Mike Baratto will be instructing golf lessons and clinics for adults starting in March at the Armory. Douglas stated “The Town is continu-ally looking for opportunities to promote health and wellness for all age groups, as well as promote the many amenities of the Town such as the Hoosick Falls Country Club. Having the golf talent and knowledge of the game that Mike Baratto will bring to the program offers participants a great opportunity to learn from the best.”

Registration and an informational meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Town Offices. Dates, times and program-ming will be discussed at the meeting. For more information, contact Mike Baratto, or Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas.

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Vendors to Help Plan Your Perfect DayOn Feb. 22, from 2 p.m. to 5

p.m., the Bennington Museum’s fourth annual Bridal Fair will be held in the Paresky Court located on the second floor of the muse-um. Available for rehearsal din-ners, bridal showers, brunches and intimate weddings, this beautiful space is the ideal location for these events. Come and meet with ven-dors who can help plan your spe-cial day. Speak with bakers, pho-tographers, jewelers, calligraphers, site and tent rentals, musicians, and more. Sample wedding cakes, try on wedding bands, and then take a seat and enjoy the beautiful fashion show, with gowns from Danielle’s Bridal Boutique in Saratoga Springs, and tuxedos from Shaffe’s Men’s Shop in Bennington. The Clip Shop in Bennington, Williamstown, and Pittsfield will style hair and make-up for the models, and bouquets will be designed by The Tuscan Sunflower. Admission is free.

For the first time this year, the Bennington Museum is hosting an online and silent auction where you can bid on getaway and honey-moon packages, bridal wear, jewelry, gifts, discounts on goods and services and more. The online auction items can be viewed and bid on by visiting www.benningtonmuseum.org. Bidding for the silent auc-tion items will conclude on at 5 p.m. the day of the fair, and winners will be notified the following day. The online auction will conclude on Monday, February 23 at 11 a.m.

The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main Street (Route 9), Bennington in The Shires of Vermont. The museum is just a short ride from Manchester, Williamstown, and eastern New York. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum is closed on Wednesday. Visit the museum at our website www.benningtonmuseum.org or call 802-447-1571 for more information.

Bennington AARPBennington AARP Chapter #269 will hold their monthly meeting on

Thursday, February 12, at the Elks Club, Washington Street, Bennington, at 1 p.m. it will be a covered dish luncheon. Test your knowledge of an unknown fact of Abraham Lincoln. Prizes will be awarded. Bingo will be played. Please remember to bring food for BROC as there is a great need.

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Support GS Troop in Their Quest for a Trip toWashington, DC!

Girl Scout Troop #1313 of Hoosick Falls, NY, is raising money to go to Washington, DC, during the summer of 2009, and they need your help! Please take your empty returnable bottles to Nickelback Redemption Center on Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and men-tion their name — the nice folks at Nickelback will deposit your returns money in their fund for DC!

In the spring and summer, look for other fundraising events hosted by Troop #1313.

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Buy Daffodils and Help Fight Cancer!Please stop in at The Tuscan Sunflower, 318 North Street, Bennington,

where you will find a bouquet of daffodils for only $10. Or, perhaps you would like to purchase potted daffodil bulbs for only $15 each. Your purchase will aid in the American Cancer Society’s research in the fight against cancer. The last day to order is Friday, February 27 for delivery the week of March 16.

Exploring the Revolutionary War in Bennington County

Journey back to the spring of 1775 when Bennington County was no more than a wild frontier. It was from here that the first victory of the American Revolution was won, when Patriot Ethan Allen led the famed Green Mountain Boys in the capture of towering Fort Ticonderoga from the British. Join Richard Smith, author of “The Revolutionary War in Bennington County” as he discusses his book and explores through slides the sites and events surrounding the Battle of Bennington at the Bennington Historical Society Meeting. This program will be held at the Bennington Museum on Thursday, February 19 at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Smith will take the audience through the famed covered bridges, historic taverns and quaint villages of Bennington that in another life played a vital role in leading our country toward

independence. Smith has lifelong and ancestral ties to Vermont. His interest in

history and his love of Vermont prompted him to lead historic tours in the state. He has created historical maps and self-guided tours that have been published and distributed throughout southern Vermont. While giving tours, Smith found that people were interested to learn that many of the major heroes in Revolutionary War events were from Bennington County, including Ethan Allen. Allen’s march north to capture Fort Ticonderoga started in Bennington. Finding that visitors were pleased to find that nationally important historical sites in this area were preserved, Smith chose to write “The Revolutionary War in Bennington County”.

Smith earned degrees in engineering, economics, and business from Lehigh University and Columbia University. In addition to being a docent at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Smith is on the Board of Directors of the Manchester Historical Society and is a member of various other historical societies. He is donating all royalties from his book to groups involved in historic preservation.

His book, which was released last August, has been on best seller lists and he has appeared on local television discussing the Revolutionary War in the area. Dick resides in Manchester, with his wife Sharon.

The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main Street (Route 9), Bennington in The Shires of Vermont. The museum is just a short ride from Manchester, Williamstown, and eastern New York. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum is closed on Wednesday. Visit the museum at our website www.benningtonmuseum.org or call 802-447-1571 for more information.

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Cupid’s Cookie, Candy, Cupcake,

and Kids Bake-offPlease join us on Friday,

February 13, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sunderland Elementary School for “Cupid’s Cookie, Candy, Cupcake, and Kids Bake-off.” Special Valentine contain-ers will be available to fill and give to your favorite valentine or enjoy for yourself. To enter the event, please call Sunderland Elementary School at 375-6100 and leave a message after 5 p.m. with your name, contact num-ber, and category. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category (cookie, candy, cupcake, and kids). All entries must be dropped off at the school between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on February 13.

Please drop off 2 dozen and a sample to be judged. Sponsored by the SES PTA.

Spaghetti Dinner in East ArlingtonA Spaghetti Dinner offered to

the community will be held on Saturday, February 14 at 6 p.m. at the Federated Church of East Arlington. There will be a free will offering with all proceeds to benefit the fuel assistance pro-gram. This event is sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship. For fur-ther information, call the church office at 375-2548.

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Valentine Craft WorkshopA Valentines crafts workshop

will be held on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse in Bennington. There will be cookies to bake and decorate, materials to create fancy cards, and original orna-ments to make.

Families and individuals of all ages are invited. All materials will be provided. The workshop is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

This is the third in the Family Events Series at the Meetinghouse at 108 School St. For more infor-mation, call 440-9816.

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AA • AL-ANON • NA • GAThursday: NA: 7-8 p.m., Turning Point Club,

465 Main St., Bennington Vt.

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

Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Saturday: 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 Con-gregational Church, Bennington, noon, Room 6. Teen Support Second Congrega-tional Church, Bennington, 7:30

p.m., Rm 6 ACOA: 9-10 a.m., Turning Point Club, BenningtonSunday: NA: 5-6 p.m., Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington Vt. AA meeting, St. James Episcopal Ch, Arlington, 8 p.m.Monday: Al-Anon Turning Point Club, Bennington, 7 p.m., 465 Main St., Bennington, VT AA Open meeting, Turning Point Club, 6-7 p.m., 465 Main st., Ben-nington, VT AA meeting for Gay/Bi/Lesbian/ Transgendered Persons, 7:00 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington H.S. Meeting Book Second Con-gregational Church, Bennington, 7:30 p.m.Tuesday: NA, Turning Point Club, Benning-ton 2 p.m Al-Anon ACOA meeting, Ben-nington 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 LibraryWednesday: Women’s Co-DA: 6:30 p.m., Turning Point Club, Bennington Al-Anon, Burdett Commons, Arlington, noon. H.S. STEP meeting Second Congre-gational 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 Ben-nington, 465 Main St., Benniington, VT , 802-442-9700

GED • EDUCATIONThursday: GED Class, Mack Molding, Arling-ton, 6:00 p.m.Tuesday: GED Class, Mack Molding, Arling-ton, 6:00 p.m.Wednesday: Dept. of Employment & Training, Veterans Memorial Drive, Ben-nington

MIND & BODY WELLNESSThursday: Arthritis Support Group, Second Congregational Church, Benning-ton, fourth Thursday,1:00 p.m. LaLeche League Support Meeting, Second Congregational Church, Bennington, third Tuesday, 7:00

p.m.Monday: Parents in Crisis, SVMC, Benning-ton, 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: Overeaters Anonymous: 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Club, Bennington, Vt. Nice & Easy Aerobics - Beginner, Bennington Firehouse, River St., 8:15 p.m. 447-5693. All Gain, No Pain Senior Strength-ening 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 ill-ness, Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., UCS, 316 Dewey St., Bennington. Clare at 824-3909.

Wednesday: Aerobic Indoor Walking - Begin-ner, 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 Wednes-day, 6 p.m. Bereavement Support Group, SVMC, Medical Office Bldg., Ben-nington, 6:30 p.m.

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

MISCELLANEOUSThursday: Arlington Lions Club American Legion Room, second and fourth Thursday, 7:00 p.m.Friday Ladies Fellowship, Missionary Alli-ance 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.

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FOOD • SENIOR MEALSWednesday: Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.Tuesday: Senior Meals, East Arlington, Bailey Hall, 12 p.m.

PRAYER GROUPSThursday: Community Bible Study, nonde-nominational 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 802-447-3866Wednesday: 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. SS 9 a.m. Childcare available at SS and 10 a.m. service. Rev. Scott Neal 802-375-9952, stjamesarling-ton.org; [email protected] 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 Arling-ton, Services, 7:00 p.m., last Sunday of the month, 6:00 p.m. covered dish supper.

BENNINGTONSaturday: Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, Vigil, 4:00 p.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. 447-0139; 442-8126 Capstone Baptist Church (for-

merly Old Stone Baptist Church) meeting at Grace Christian School, Worship, 11 a.m.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m., Pastor Phil

Steadman, 442-604 Missionary Alliance Church Service 10 a.m.,198 Crescent Blvd., Ben-nington (9 a.m. Christian Education all ages) 442-6840

SHAFTSBURYSunday:Sunday: Redeemer Lutheran Church (ECLA)m Route 67A, 1.5 miles off Route 7A, Shaftsbury. Sunday Com-munion service, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Fredrick McGee. 442-8423. First United Methodist Church, Divine Worship, 10:45 a.m.

NEW YORKSunday: Mass, Salem Holy Cross Church, 8:30 a.m.; Greenwich St. Joseph Church, 10:15; Cambridge St. Patrick’s Church, 10:30 a.m.; Embury Methodist Church of Cambridge, Services, 110:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Salem, Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays & Prayer Book Holy Days: 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I All Saint’s Episcopal Church, Hoosick Falls: Eucharist Service 9:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; Healing Prayer and adult Bible study, Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Father Gary Strubel, 518-686-9037

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