History, library, fund-raising among community events for Nov. 18 through Nov. 22
Press release | Nov 16, 2015 | Comments 0
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Nov. 18: Vermont’s environmental history explored
In a free discussion on Vermont’s environmental history, Bruce Post will shed light on Vermont’s environmental past by using historic photos, maps, recordings and videos and asks provocative questions about its present and future. The event takes place a 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Homestead Room at Grafton Inn, 92 Main St. in Grafton. Refreshments will be served.This event is part of a series of informational presentations by the Grafton Woodlands Group which is dedicated to protecting Grafton’s heritage and future. For more information go to its website or visit its Facebook page.
Nov. 19: Great American Smokeout day
Thursday, Nov. 19 is the day that tobacco quitters can jumpstart their cessation.
“Quit like a Champion” is this year’s Great American Smokeout theme. 802Quits.org provides free tools, patches and gum and help to quit successfully.
The Collaborative is partnering with area businesses and organizations to provide quit resources. Maplefields in Manchester and Neighborhood Connections in Londonderry will be providing resources and 802Quits support on Thursday to customers, clients and employees. If you are interested in quitting or participating in the Great American Smokeout, contact the Collaborative 802-824-4200.
Nov. 20: Grace Abounding returns to Grounded4Life
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Grace Abounding’s spiritual music to be featured at Chester coffeehouse
Grace Abounding is a young group breaking into the contemporary Christian music scene. The band features Elijah Martin on guitar, Justin Masayda on bass guitar, Bryce Harris on drums and Hannah Martin on piano.
The coffee bar and refreshments will be available. The program is free. Visit Grounded4Life’s Facebook page or contact John Nunnikhoven at john4ns@fastmail.fm for more information.
Nov. 21: National Novel Writing Month at Rock Library
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A NaNoWriMo writing opportunity on Saturday.
According to the NaNoWriMo website, the point of the project is encourage creative writing “by valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline. NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.” The event hopes to inspire writers to complete a first draft in 30 days.
This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Call ahead to reserve a table. For more information, call 802-463-4270, email programming@rockinghamlibrary.org, go to rockinghamlibrary.org or stop by the library.
Nov. 21: Windsor Partners fundraising dinner, comedy night
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Comedy and dinner to raise funds for Windsor County Partners.
At 6 p.m., before the performance, the group will serve a pasta dinner with dishes donated by local caterers and restaurants, including Silver Medal Mac & Cheese from the Pine Restaurant at the Hanover Inn.
Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 and up. Children under 5 are free. The show is by donation. The funds raised during the evening will benefit Windsor County Partners, which creates and supports mentoring partnerships between adults and local youth.
Nov. 22: Rural Vermont celebrates 30 years
![Carl Russell (pictured here) and Lisa McCrory of Earthwise Farm & Forest in Bethel will tell the story behind this photo, taken during the 4th of July parade in downtown Randolph in 2000.](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Rural-Vermont-Carl-Russellw.jpg?resize=300%2C198&ssl=1)
Carl Russell, center, and Lisa McCrory of Earthwise Farm & Forest in Bethel will tell the story behind this photo, taken during the 4th of July parade in downtown Randolph in 2000.
Black Krim Tavern of Randolph will provide a cash bar. The program begins at 7 p.m. and features four of Rural Vermont’s past and current farmer leaders sharing their personal stories, revisiting a chapter in Rural Vermont’s history and emphasizing the values that have defined the organization.
For more information about the event, and to buy tickets, visit www.ruralvermont.org.
— Compiled by Susan Lampe-Wilson
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