Community Events

9:30 am - 6 pm

A select juried art show of more than 50 original works by professional artists from the East Coast, will be held in Grafton, Vt. The fourth annual event, which is open to the public free of charge, will feature a selection of top artists’ work in oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media & sculptures in various medium. The Old Tavern at Grafton, Gallery North Star and the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, will provide their facilities to display the works. During the show, visitors can view

9:30 am - 6 pm

A select juried art show of more than 50 original works by professional artists from the East Coast, will be held in Grafton, Vt. The fourth annual event, which is open to the public free of charge, will feature a selection of top artists’ work in oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media & sculptures in various medium. The Old Tavern at Grafton, Gallery North Star and the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, will provide their facilities to display the works. During the show, visitors can view

9-5:30 Daily

Great bargains on overstocks and one-of-a-kind items

8 p.m.

The Old Tavern Concert Series Presents The Perry/Baksys Duo (Classical Cello & Piano). 8 p.m. Phelps Barn, $10 tickets or have dinner at the inn and concert is free.

11am

Refreshments at 12 noon, preview of 2010 Limited edition teddy bears with Steiff Rep. Adrienne Burley at 1 p.m. Door prizes and goody bag with catalogues. Show and story about bears you bring. Steiff product for purchase in the shop.

12:00

Annual Buffet picnic. Free to seniors 60+ years of age. Reservations are required.
Buffet at noon with membership meeting to follow.

5 p.m.

Our second annual !Fiesta! to thank our donors and community supporters. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with us with a corn roast and other good eats. Cash bar by Harvest Moon. Drawing for the winners of our 50/50 raffle. RSVP to ourplace@sover.net.

Noon to 4pm

Pre-registration required; payment upon registration

10am-4pm

Saturday, September 25, 2010, Time: 10am-4pm on the Town Green. 90 plus crafters/vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, bandstand music, farmer’s market, children’s venue with pony rides, Taste of Bristol, pie contest, and Better L8 Than Never Car Show. Admission: Free, Info: 802-388-7951 x1 or www.bristolharvestfest.com

9am-4pm

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Car Show – 27 Classes
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Time: 9am-4pm. Hosted by Snake Mountain Cruisers at Bristol Recreation Field. FREE. Offered in conjunction w/Bristol Harvest Festival. Sponsored by the Five Town Business Council (a division of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce) and the Bristol Recreation Department. www.bristolharvestfest.com
For information call 802-388-7951 x1

1:00-3:30

No appointment necessary. Free to those with Medicare B (please bring your card) and $25 for all others. Please come according to the first letter of your last name: A-l: 1:00-2:15 and M-Z: 2:15-3:30. Call Center for information.

Departs Bellows Falls at 11:00 am

Take an all day train excursion through the beautiful Vermont countryside. Live entertainment and wine and micro brew tastings of Vermont brand products. We will travel to Rutland for the downtown Harvest Fest. Our ride back to Bellows Falls will bring us back by approximately 6pm.

10 AM till 4PM

The 40th Newfane Heritage Festival welcomes you to experience friendly atmosphere, sights, sounds and taste featuring 85 juried artisans selling arts, crafts, & specialty products, the famous homemade apple pies & apple crisp, the church deli and outdoor food tent, super raffle, flea tent, community groups, children's activities & live music.

10-3pm

The event will happen on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Burlington Waterfront from 10-3pm. The event features a giant pumpkin regatta with community members racing giant hollowed out pumpkins on Lake Champlain in addition to a fun-filled family festival. The festival includes local food vendors providing yummy fall food, craft vendors, kids' activities, pie eating contests, and a fall inspired pet costume contest! The event is a fundraiser for Linking Learning to Life's PILOT program. The

3 p.m.

The Old Tavern Concert Series Presents Ameranouche (Smokin' Hot Gypsy Jazz). 3 p.m. Phelps Barn, $10 tickets or have dinner at the inn and concert is free.

5 p.m.

The 13th annual evening of fun and food with friends to support the work of Our Place. Enjoy a variety of soups and food donated by area restaurants and chefs while deciding which items to bid on in the live and silent auctions of hundreds of practical and silly items. Music, cash bar. Each attendee picks a handmade bowl to take home as a reminder of those who deal with food insecurity every day. Space is limited and goes fast, so sign up early! Find us on Facebook.

Departs Bellows Falls at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm

A Christmas Event to remember. Fun for the whole family as you travel on the rails in search of Santa. there will be plenty of elves on hand for singing and holiday fun!

9:00-2:00

Annual bazaar; lunchroom; gifts, white elephant, raffles.

10 am - 4 pm

Learn all about maple sugaring at our working sugarhouse. visit our alpacas. Special prices on select alpacas. visit our farm store, maple syrup for sale along with alpaca hats, scarves, socks, sweaters, teddy bears and much more. Activities for children. Hot dogs for sale. Don't miss out on all the fun. An annual event.

starts at Noon Friday

Each year the Town of Rockingham celebrates community, culture and history with Rockingham Old Home Days, a 3-day festival comprised of family entertainment and amusements; live music by local and regional talent; a spectacular fireworks show; and the annual community pilgrimage to the Rockingham Meeting House. In addition, businesses, community groups, and clubs plan their special events to coincide with Old Home Days making Bellows Falls and Rockingham the place to be for a weekend of family