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John Caldwell on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Media

With great humor, good will, and terrific stories, local legend John Caldwell talks about how he came to cross country skiing and coaching, the Olympics and the Caldwell family’s Nordic skiing legacy.

What a guy!

Join the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus!

by bwchorus | Music

The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus welcomes new members to sing with us either virtually or in-person. We will be singing on Thursdays this spring starting with a Zoom “Open Rehearsal” on Thursday, March 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, after which singers may register to continue singing via Zoom or join one of our in-person rehearsals. 

In-person rehearsals begin on March 24th and will be held either Thursday mornings at the Brattleboro Music Center from 10 – 11:30 am or Thursday evenings at All Souls Church from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Proof of vaccination and singers masks with a filter or N95/KN95 masks are required for in-person rehearsals this spring. Zoom rehearsals will take place weekly on Fridays from 10 – 11:30 am. We hope to conclude our season with an outdoor concert in June, but you do not have to participate in the concert to sing in chorus.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 14, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/14/22

Monday, March 14, 2022

4:32 am The News Project – Treatment Courts, Roots and Wings
5:00 am At BMAC – Lunar New Year Cooking Demo 2/1/22
7:00 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Brattleboro Democracy Forum – Redefining Democracy 1/31/22

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Urban Wizard Academy, by Scotty Swan

by SandglassTheater | Arts

Come witness magic maker and puppeteer, Scotty Swan with Urban Wizards Academy March 12th at 11am and 2pm. Swan’s work is a unique blend of sleight-of-hand magic, puppetry and improvisation that is woven together in an exhilarating show that gets the audience up off its feet to become part of the performance. This show is for family audiences ages 6 to 12 and sure to be a thrilling delight for parents as well.

Scotty Swan is a well-regarded artist and teacher who has been performing throughout the region since 1999. His shows are a unique blend of comedy, magic, 80s pop culture references, silly puppets, amazing illusions and hysterical audience participation, that keep his audiences laughing.

BCTV Schedules – Week of March 7, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/7/22

Monday, March 7, 2022

6:00 am Addiction Recovery Channel – Dr. Richard Rawson 1/21/22
7:00 am Vote for Vermont – Housing in Vermont 12/9/21
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Guilford Community Church – Ash Wednesday Service – 3/2/22
10:00 am At BMAC – Lunar New Year Cooking Demo 2/1/22

Woodworking for Women

by HatchSpace | Creative

Master teacher and woodworker, Gail Grycel, is offering 3 Woodworking for Women classes this spring at HatchSpace.

Beginning Woodworking for Women
Learn basic woodworking skills in a safe and supportive environment. This class is designed for anyone who has had little or no experience working with wood or tools, or who wants a refresher.
2 groups offered. Each group meets for 8 sessions.

Make a Pivot Top Box

by HatchSpace | Creative

Only 2 spaces left in this fun class – Wednesday March 9, 1 – 5 pm . This project offers infinite design possibilities and is a fun and quick to make, using the bandsaw and drill press.  Register now at https://www.hatchspace.org/event-4715001 

Winter Sunshine Puppetry Series presents Under Night Sky, by PuppetKabob

by SandglassTheater | Arts

Putney, VT- Sandglass Theater kicks off the Winter Sunshine family puppetry series with guest artist Sarah Frechette of PuppetKabob. Performances are Saturday March 5th at 11am and 2pm at Sandglass Theater.

Under Night Sky follows three children on journeys united by threads of courage, love and hope. Unravel the stories of the Underground Railroad stitched together in Grandmother’s patchwork quilt. Hear the waves crash aside the ship as you listen to the magical tale of an Irish Memory Quilt. Quietly enter an Old School House to see a girl proudly wearing her coat of rags, stitched to patchwork perfection.

Vermont Jazz Center Presents: George Cables Trio

by vtjazz | Music

The Vermont Jazz Center will present the George Cables Trio in concert on March 12th at 8:00 PM. Cables will perform with his longstanding trio of Essiet Essiet on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums. The concert will be held in front of a full-capacity audience (proof of vaccination, photo ID, and masks required) and will also be live streamed on Facebook and the VJC’s website.

George Cables is a living legend of jazz piano. He is one of the few masters alive today who toured the world and recorded with many of the musicians who are currently hailed as the top artists of the post-bop movement. His live recordings with Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Woody Shaw, and Freddie Hubbard are testaments to the era of burning-hot solos, where groups would stretch out on a jazz standard for 15-plus minutes.

Make Something Beautiful with Wood

by HatchSpace | Creative

March at HatchSpace: Learn to use jigs for precision cuts, make a clever box or a gourmet rolling pin, or have fun with turning green wood!

Two Fun Projects
Pivot Top Box: A small project with infinite design possibilities! This great place for small keepsakes is fun and quick to make. The class will cover the safe and thoughtful use of the band saw and the drill press.

BCTV Schedules – Week of February 28, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

Monday, February 28, 2022

5:00 am Newfane Selectboard – Newfane SB and Pre-Town Informational Mtg 2/22/22
6:05 am Brattleboro Development Review Board – Brattleboro DRB Mtg 2/16/22
6:30 am Vermont State House – Senate Comm. on Government Operations 1/28/22
7:30 am Windham Southeast School District – WSESD Budget Info Mtg 2/24/22

“Here We Are” with Jarmal Arnold

by Wendy O'Connell | Media

Jarmal is always moving forward. From growing up with inner city challenges to crisis intervention in Brattleboro, Jarmal has the skills and compassion to create safe spaces, and bring support and positive change for youth in our community.

WSESD Finance Committee Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

Agenda

Approval of Minutes
Capital Plan Project Review & Funding Sources:
Follow up on brief discussion at the 2/8/22 WSESD Board meeting, Finance Committee support for Board action to approve the FY23 Capital plan projects as identified in the document shared with the Board. 

WSESD Board Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER – 4:30 p.m. – David Schoales, Board Chair
II. Executive Session – 1VSA §313 (a)(1)(F) confidential attorney-client communications made for the purpose of providing professional legal services to the body.

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Meeting Agenda

by Not Signed In | Education

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER—3:00 p.m. — Kerry Amidon, Board Chair

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) the appointment or employment of public officer or employee, provided that the public body shall make a final decision to hire or appoint a public officer or employee in an open meeting and shall explain the reasons for its final decision during open meeting.

BCTV Schedules – Weeks of February 21, 2022

by BCTVProg | Media

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 2/21/22

Monday, February 21, 2022

5:20 am Windsor On Air Shorts – Old Vermont Barns
5:30 am Interview with Tracy Dolan – Vermont State Refugee Director 1/21/22
6:00 am Media Mentoring Project – The Future of Local Journalism – Why Your Local Paper Matters 2/2/22
7:30 am BCTV Open Studio – Brattleboro Outing Club Update 2/4/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast

WSESD Board Statement On Reporting Information To Law Firm

by Not Signed In | Education

The Windham Southeast District School Board (WSESD Board) has formally engaged the services of Attorney Aimee Goddard of Buehler & Annis PLC to investigate reports of sexual abuse, harassment and/or abuse of power by current or former faculty, staff or administration. In addition, the investigation will examine whether current and/or former faculty, staff, or administration, including board members, had knowledge of any such misconduct and failed to take appropriate steps to protect students.

We know that reporting such painful events may require reporters to revisit uncomfortable feelings and difficult memories. Attorney Goddard has decades of experience working with survivors, victims, and their families and will make every effort to accommodate reporting needs in an environment that is safe and supportive.