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Sun., Aug. 29 through Fri., Sep. 109:30 am - 6 pm | Exhibition at Grafton 2010 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 Cost: FREE Sponsor: Exhibition at Grafton Location: Grafton Village, Vermont For More Information, Contact: Hunter Gallery 802-843-1440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-1440 end_of_the_skype_highlighting info@oldtavern.com
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Sun., Aug. 29 through Fri., Sep. 109:30 am - 6 pm | Exhibition at Grafton 2010 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 Cost: FREE Sponsor: Exhibition at Grafton Location: Grafton Village, Vermont For More Information, Contact: Hunter Gallery 802-843-1440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-1440 end_of_the_skype_highlighting info@oldtavern.com
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Fri., Sep. 03 through Mon., Sep. 069-5:30 Daily | Labor Day Tent Sale Great bargains on overstocks and one-of-a-kind items Cost: none Sponsor: The Vermont Country Store Location: The Vermont Country Store in Rockingham For More Information, Contact: Jeanette Haight 802-362-5990 jhaight@vermontcountrystore.com
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| Sun., Sep. 05 8 p.m. | The Old Tavern Concert Series Presents The Perry/Baksys Duo 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. Cost: $10 or have dinner at the inn and it's free Sponsor: The Old Tavern at Grafton Location: Phelps Barn at The Old Tavern For More Information, Contact: The Old Tavern 802-843-2231 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-2231 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-2231 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-84 info@oldtavern.com
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| Sat., Sep. 11 11am | Steiff Collectible Teddy Bear Event 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. Cost: Free Sponsor: The Hugging Bear Inn & Shoppe Location: The Hugging Bear Shoppe 244 Main St. Chester, VT For More Information, Contact: Georgette Thomas 802 875-2412 info@huggingbear.com
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| Thu., Sep. 16 12:00 | Annual Picnic and Membership Meeting Annual Buffet picnic. Free to seniors 60+ years of age. Reservations are required. Buffet at noon with membership meeting to follow. Cost: Free to seniors 60+ years of age Sponsor: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center Location: Alyson's Orchard, Walpole, NH For More Information, Contact: Pat Noble 463-3907 bfasc@sover.net
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| Thu., Sep. 16 5 p.m. | Fiesta! 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. Cost: None Sponsor: Our Place Drop-in Center Location: Our Place, 4 Island St., Bellows Falls For More Information, Contact: John Bohannon or Dan Davis (802) 463-2217 ourplace@sover.net
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| Fri., Sep. 24 Noon to 4pm | AARP Driver Safety Session Pre-registration required; payment upon registration Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for all others Sponsor: AARP Location: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center For More Information, Contact: Pat Noble 463-3907 bfasc@sover.net
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| Sat., Sep. 25 10am-4pm | Bristol Harvest Festival & Car Show 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 Cost: FREE Sponsor: The Addison County Chamber of Commerce Location: Bristol Town Green, Rt. 116 Bristol, VT For More Information, Contact: Marguerite 802-388-7951 x1 marguerite@addisoncounty.com
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| Sat., Sep. 25 9am-4pm | Better L8 Than Never Car Show ________________________________________ 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
Cost: FREE Sponsor: The Addison County Chamber of Commerce Location: Bristol Recreation Field, Bristol, VT For More Information, Contact: Marguerite 802-388-7951 x1 marguerite@addisoncounty.com
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| Mon., Oct. 04 1:00-3:30 | VNA Flu Clinic 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. Cost: See Description Sponsor: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center Location: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center For More Information, Contact: Pat Noble 463-3907 bfasc@sover.net
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| Sat., Oct. 09 Departs Bellows Falls at 11:00 am | Ludlow Limited 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. Cost: $60.00 per person Sponsor: Green Mountain Railroad Location: Bellows Falls to Rutland, round trip For More Information, Contact: Deborah Murphy 800-707-3530 reservations@vrs.us.com
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Sat., Oct. 09 through Sun., Oct. 1010 AM till 4PM | Newfane Heritage Festival 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. Cost: none Sponsor: Newfane Congregational Church Location: The Newfane Common Route 30 Newfane, VT For More Information, Contact: Thanice Petrak 802-348-6301 thanice@svcable.net
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| Sun., Oct. 10 10-3pm | NEFCU's 3rd Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Festival 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 Cost: Free Sponsor: Linking Learning to Life Location: Burlington Waterfront, 1 College St. Burlington, VT For More Information, Contact: Lindsey Lathrop 802-951-8849 llathrop@bsdvt.org
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| Sun., Oct. 24 3 p.m. | The Old Tavern Concert Series Presents Ameranouche 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. Cost: $10 or have dinner at the inn and it's free Sponsor: The Old Tavern at Grafton Location: Phelps Barn at The Old Tavern For More Information, Contact: The Old Tavern 802-843-2231 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-2231 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-843-2231 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 802-84 info@oldtavern.com
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| Sun., Nov. 07 5 p.m. | Empty Bowl Supper & Auctions 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. Cost: $30 pp Sponsor: Our Place Drop-in Center Location: Alyson's Orchard, Walpole, N.H. For More Information, Contact: John Bohannon or Dan Davis (802) 463-2217 ourplace@sover.net
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Sat., Nov. 27 through Sun., Nov. 28Departs Bellows Falls at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm | The Santa Express 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! Cost: $24.00 per adult, $18.00 for children ages 3-12, under 2 are $5.00 Sponsor: Green Mountain Railroad Location: Bellows Falls to Chester, round trip For More Information, Contact: Deborah Murphy 800-707-3530 reservations@vrs.us.com
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| Sat., Dec. 04 9:00-2:00 | Christmas Noel Bazaar Annual bazaar; lunchroom; gifts, white elephant, raffles. Cost: -0- Sponsor: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center Location: Bellows Falls Area Senior Center For More Information, Contact: Pat Noble 463-3907 bfasc@sover.net
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Sat., Mar. 19 through Sun., Mar. 2010 am - 4 pm | Alpaca and Maple Sugar Weekend 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. Cost: FREE Sponsor: Sweet Maple Alpacas Location: 154 River Road, Putney, VT 05346 For More Information, Contact: Brenda Lawrence 802-376-9846 smalpaca@sover.net
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Fri., Aug. 05 through Sun., Aug. 07starts at Noon Friday | Rockingham Old Home Days 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 Cost: Free Sponsor: Rockingham old home days Location: Bellows Falls / Rockingham For More Information, Contact: Roger or Evelyn 802-463-4280 info@gfrcc.org
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