Calling all LGBTQ+ families, adults, and youth! Join the ACLU of Vermont, Out in the Open, and Brooks Memorial Public Library on Monday October 21st for an evening of queer community crafting! Folks are welcome to come and explore what freedom, autonomy, and joy mean to them through hanging out and making art. This collaborative […]
Join us for a reading by Rob Mermin, founder of CircusSmirkus, from his memoir, Circle of Sawdust, followed by a lively discussion about Circus and Clowning in Vermont (and the world). Circle of Sawdust is a personal story of the wild characters, remarkable histories, and behind-the-scenes world of traditional traveling circuses. It’s the true-life tale […]
In Robin’s Song, Robin, dealing with loss and anxiety, leaves Brooklyn to come to live in a small Vermont town with her cousin Darcey. Through nature, music and poetry, the tweens bond, while Robin learns skills to deal with her emotions. Author Lynn Levine will speak about why she wrote Robin’s Song and about her […]
The right to protest is one of the people’s most fundamental freedoms, but what about speech that veers toward lawlessness or social disorder? During most of the 20th century, governments put speakers in jail for creating a “clear and present danger.” Under that rule, Eugene Debs went to prison for denouncing the first World War and […]
Hybrid event Action Corps is a non-partisan grassroots initiative that campaigns for humanity around the world and democracy at home. Join the organization’s leaders—Isaac Evans-Frantz of Brattleboro, and Neda Saleh of Yemen and California—as they describe how a small group of organizers helped end the US and Saudi war on Yemen by supporting passage of […]
"Throughout history, art has mirrored the natural world, drawing inspiration from its beauty and complexity. My artistic journey began with this very concept – a deep appreciation for the intricate details and vibrant colors found in nature. Witnessing the environmental challenges our planet faces compelled me to take a more proactive role. My art practice […]
"Dragonfly Habitat at the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2024" by Landa Townsend, Environmental Artist From August 3 – September 30, 2024, experience the vibrantly colored woodblock prints by Landa Townsend in the Main Reading Room of the Brooks Memorial Library. Join Landa Townsend on September 4th at 7pm at the library for an artist […]
Join the Green Mountain Care Board for a public community meeting to talk about the local health care system. This is to review recommendations for the Community Engagement to Support Hospital Transformation project: https://gmcboard.vermont.gov/Act-167-Community-Meetings
Candidates Mollie Burke WDH 8, David Gardenstein WDH 9, Ian Goodnow WDH 9, Emilie Kornheiser WDH 7, Amanda Ellis Thurber WDH 7, will engage in conversation moderated by Olga Peters.
BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY YOU LOVE! The Town of Brattleboro is holding its first-ever Committee Fair on May 29. Beginning this summer, the Selectboard will be appointing new members to the Town’s numerous Boards and Committees. This fair is an opportunity for the public to learn how to get involved in the community. […]
Paul Rodrigue will lead a community discussion following up on Meg Mott's presentation of 5/15/24 on the constitutionality, or lack thereof, of encampment on public land by people who are unhoused. Co-sponsored by Compassionate Brattleboro and Windham World Affairs with support from Vermont Humanities as part of the America at 250 series.
Community Substance Use Response (CSUR) invites you to a free informative and engaging Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention training, presented by Vermont Cares. The session will cover: What is Harm Reduction and how does it work; Addressing stigma around substance use; Understanding overdose prevention; Recognizing signs of an overdose and how to respond. Participants will […]
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