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Sundays: Manchester - Johnson Tracker Organ. Sunday Morning or by appointment. Johnson Tracker Organ The organ was built by the Johnson Organ Company in 1896 in Westfield, Massachusetts, which constructed organs from the mid 1800's until the turn of the century. The Opus 843 "tracker-organ" is one of' less than 200 Johnson Tracker Organs still in existence. The organ was restored in 1974. It was built for the Proctor family chapel in Proctor and was purchased from them in 1926. C.W. Sykes, heading a committee of four, traveled to Proctor and disassembled the instrument, carefully marking each piece, loaded it into a freight car and brought it to Manchester where they laboriously reassembled it on evenings and weekends. The whole process took about one month to complete. Excerpts from the church records of June 20, 1926 read: "special services were held this date at the morning service and the pipe organ was dedicated. The Equinox Orchestra assisted by Miss Smith gave a recital from 7 to 8 p.m. and following this, Rev. D. Cunningham Graham of the Congregational Church gave a short address"." Recorded by A.J. Hicks, church clerk. Directions: The First Baptist Church "The Community Church". We are the big red church on the corner of Main and Bonnet Street. A Member of the: ABC of Vermont and New Hampshire and American Baptist Churches U.S.A. 802.362.1555

1st & 3rd Tuesdays: Manchester - Kiwanis Meeting & Dinner at Ye Olde Tavern
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:00p.m. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child & one community at a time. Join us for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:00p.m., for Dinner and a Meeting. Ye Olde Tavern is located at 5183 Main Street (Route 7a North) in Manchester Center, Vermont. We are a yellow Colonial building with white pillars and a white picket fence. Parking is available on our property. If there is not enough parking in the front of the circa 1790 yellow barn, drive thru the underpass and there is additional parking behind the barn. Admission: $18.00 802.362.0611

1st Fridays: - Brattleboro, Gallery Walk, First Friday of each month from 5:30-8:30PM. Painting, music, sculpture, crafts and performance. Open artists' studios, the latest exhibitions and musical performances along with free refreshments for all. http://www.theartistsloft.com/gallwalk.html Call (802) 257-5181 for more information.

Tuesdays: Manchester - Rotary Luncheon & Meeting at Ye Olde Tavern. Every Tuesday at 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Join us each Tuesday at 12:00-1:00p.m., for Lunch and a Meeting.  Ye Olde Tavern is located at 5183 Main Street (Route 7a North) in Manchester Center, Vermont. We are a yellow Colonial building with white pillars and a white picket fence. Parking is available on our property. If there is not enough parking in the front of the circa 1790 yellow barn, drive thru the underpass and there is additional parking behind the barn. Admission: $12.00 Handicap Accessible. 802.362.0611.

Third Wednesdays: Manchester - Arts Alive. On the third wednesday of each month beginning on June 20th local businesses in our downtown area will keep their doors open and offer an opportunity to explore the uniqueness of our shopping districts. Local artist work will be exhibited and musicians will be playing at a variety of venues. Student work will also be on display. Hands on art activities for the family will also be happening on some of these evenings. Catch artists demonstrating and explore the arts in our local communities. Arts Alive will happen in downtown Manchester and Dorset on the third wednesday of each month beginning on June 20th. Admission: FREE 06/20/2007 to 06/18/2008, 6PM-8PM. Contact Us at 802-867-0272 for more info

Now thru Jan. 2008 Wilmington - Winter Works at Gallery Wright - The Sixth Annual Exhibition showcasing winter paintings and photographs by award winning gallery artists. Capturing the beauty and the warmth of winter sun in the Vermont landscape these paintings and photographs dazzle the eye. Gallery Wright represents premier Vermont artists working in fine art, fine craft and jewelry. Open 11-5 Thursday through Sunday with extended weekend and holiday hours. Gallery Wright, 7 N Main St Wilmington Village Contact: www.gallerywright.com or 802-464-9922 for more info

Now thru Mar. 2008 Wilmington - Fudge Fondue Night at Adam's Farm - Mid December - March, Wednesdays. Fudge Fondue Night Take a sleigh ride to a log cabin in the woods to indulge in some of the Adams family's traditional fondue made with homemade fudge. Enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider while dipping an assortment of fresh fruits and baked goods into the fondue pot. Wednesdays at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Reservations required. Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill Road, Wilmington. For more info: Contact 802-464-3762 or visit www.adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Now thru Mar. 2008 Wilmington - Sleigh Rides at Adam's Farm - Mid December - March, Tuesday through Sunday. Take a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh through the countryside; then stop at a cozy log cabin in the woods for hot cocoa and music from the antique player piano. Romantic sleigh rides for two also available. Sleigh rides offered Tuesday through Sunday, weather permitting; call for times and rates. Reservations required. Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill Road, Wilmington. For more info: Contact 802-464-3762 or visit www.adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Now thru Apr. 4 Peru - Family Fridays Bromley Mountain Ski Resort Combine Bromley’s $25 midweek/non-holiday ticket with Bromley’s fantastic Family Friday deal, where each paying adult pays just $12 per kid for up to three kids, the savings positively snowballs. On Family Fridays–December 7, 14, 21; January 4, 11, 25; March 7, 14, 28; April 4–mom or dad can take their two kids and one of their friends for a whole day of skiing or riding for the outrageous price of $61! A family of four skis for just $74! 12/07/2007 to 04/04/2008 8:30-4pm. Contact us at 802 824 5522

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January

Jan. 24 Manchester - Cribbage Tournament. Manchester Center, VT. A 28 game total tournament to be held on Thursday' nights throughout Jan and Feb. Top 2 winners advance to a District tournament and the top 2 winners of that advance to a state wide tournament sponsered by the Grand Lodge of Vt. $5 entrance fee covers all dates. The other dates are as follows: 1/17,1/24,1/31,2/7,2/21, & 2/28. Funds raised from this tournament go into a scholarship fund. Directions: Adoniram Lodge#42 Masonic Building located on Spruce St. $5 7:30pm-10pm. Contact Us at 362 0041.

Jan. 24 Brattleboro - Home to Tibet: Film Screening and Discussion. Produced and directed by Alan Dater and Lisa Merton, Home to Tibet follows the journey of Sonam Lama. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. 10 Vernon Street. Thursday, 7:30 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-257-0124.  www.brattleboromuseum.org

Jan. 25 Burlington - Fouth Friday Friends Dance Free  Dance Social. . Fourth Friday “Friends Dance Free” Dance Social with First Step Dance at The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley Street, Burlingt . Info.: 802-598-6757.

Jan. 26 Bellows Falls - Stone Church Arts Concert - Alash Ensemble. Tuvan music and throat singing. Immanuel Episcopal Church. 20 Church Street. 7:30 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-463-3100. Wheelchair accessible. www.immanuelepiscopal.org  Email: sca@sover.net

Jan. 27 Brattleboro - Listen Local Presented by the Windham Orchestra. Listen Local celebrates Vermont composers. Latchis Theatre. Main Street. 3 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-2574523. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.brattleborotix.com  Email: info@bmcvt.org

Jan. 27 Grafton - Snowshoe Clinic & Tour at Grafton Ponds. Snowshoe Clinic & Tour at Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400.  Web: www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Jan. 30 Brattleboro - Curator Tour with Mara Williams. . Join BMAC's chief curator, Mara Williams, for a guided tour through the Museum's current exhibits. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. 10 Vernon Street. Wednesday, 12 noon. Adm. Info.: 802-257-0124.  Web: www.brattleboromuseum.org

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Feb. 1-3 Ludlow - Okemo Valley Winter Carnival. Join us downtown in Ludlow for snow sculptures, a parade, hot chocolate, fireworks, prizes and more. Admission is free. Info.: 802-228-8530.  Web: www.okemovalleyvt.org  Email: info.ovrcc@tds.net

Feb 2nd Bromley - MOM'S DAY OFF Hey Mom! Show us a picture of your kid and ski or ride all day for a $15 donation to the VT-NH Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 100% of proceeds are donated. www.bromley.com

Feb. 2-3 Wilmington - 24th Harriman Reservoir Ice Fishing Derby. This fishing derby offers up to $22,000 in possible prizes. Harriman Reservoir. Adm. Info.: 802-368-2908.  Web: www.dvscvt.com 

Feb 3rd Bennington - "Fight Off Those Winter Blues" Concert The Better Bennington Corp. is excited to announce that Bob Stannard & Mark Tolstrup will perform at the Bennington Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 and tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door or through the Better Bennington Corp. at 802-442-5758. Sponsored by the Better Bennington Corp., this event is a component of the Better Area Chamber of Commerce's Winter Carnival Weekend. Stannard & Tolstrup play a variety of early and traditional American Blues. Mark Tolstrup is an extraordinary guitarist who has played around the country and is a regular performer at Caffe Lena in Saratoga. Bob Stannard is a harmonica player of 37 years and has performed with BB King at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. Together these two bluesmen are guaranteed to put on a fantastic show.

Feb. 3 Grafton - The Point Radio - Ski & Ride Day. Ski & Ride Day at Grafton Ponds with The Point Radio Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400.  www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Feb. 5 Brattleboro - - Domino Toppling: Art in Motion. Kinetic artists, Mike and Steve Perrucci, will exhibit and then topple an elaborate domino course. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. 10 Vernon Street. Tuesday, 5:30 pm. Donation. Info.: 802-257-0124. www.brattleboromuseum.org 

Feb. 7 Brattleboro - Stark Decency - Germon POWs in a New England Village. Dr. Allen Koop of Dartmouth College tells the story of German POWs in New Hampshire during World War II. Brooks Memorial Library. 224 Main Street. 7 pm. Free. Info.: 802-254-5290. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.vermonthumanities.org/index_files/firstwednesdays.htm

Feb. 7 Weston - Catamount Trail Assoc. - Route 155 to Greendale Ski Tour. An easy-intermediate tour of 6 miles, mostly downhill in the National Forest with some animal track identification. Free. Info.: 802-824-3139. Web: www.catamounttrail.org

Feb. 9 Grafton - Snowshoe Clinic & Guided Hike at Grafton Ponds. Snowshoe clinic & guided hike at Grafton Ponds Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400. www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Feb. 10 Brattleboro - Lunar New Year Celebration - China, Korea & Vietnam. Festival-potluck for all ages with games, song, t'ai chi sword, Chinese exercise, calligraphy, & dragon dance. The Robert Gibson River Garden. 157 Main Street. Sun., 1-4 pm. Donation. Info.: 802-257-7898 X1. Wheelchair accessible. www.asianculturalcentervt.org/html/events/htm  Email: cxsilvergallery@verizon.net

Feb. 11 Brattleboro - Play - Hurricane. A one-woman play written and performed by Anne Galjour. Latchis Theatre. 50 Main Street. 7 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-254-1109. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.latchis.com

Feb 14th Bromley - VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL - Two hearts beating as one? Fabulous! Now the two of you can ski or ride as one too, all day for just $25 when you display your affection publicly - at the ticket window, mind you - with a big ol' smooch on the lips! www.bromley.com

Feb 14th Wilmington - Valentine s Day Bundle Up with Your Sweetheart! - Join a sleigh ride to a log cabin in the woods to listen to love songs on the player piano. Adams Farm. 15 Higley Hill Road. 1, 1:45, 2:30, 7:30, 8:15 & 9 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-464-3762.  www.adamsfamilyfarm.com  Email: farmfun@sover.net

Feb. 14 Wilmington - Valentine's Day & Fondue Night. A great way to experience Vermont's beauty and culture. Fun for all ages. Adams Farm. 15 Higley Hill Road. Adm. Info.: 802-464-3762. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.adamsfamilyfarm.com

Feb. 15 Brattleboro - Slide Talk: Seeing Climate Change. Dr. Gavin Schmidt, of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, will present images that document climate change. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. 10 Vernon Street. Friday, 7:30 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-257-0124.  www.brattleboromuseum.org 

Feb. 16 Brattleboro - Chocolate Moon - A Wild Warm-up for Valentine's Day. Come enjoy delicious desserts and a winter woods romp complete with literary and scientific nuggets about love. Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center. 1221 Bonnyvale Road. 7:30 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-257-5785. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.BEEC.org

Feb. 16 Grafton - Valentine's Day Ski Clinic at Grafton Ponds. Valentine's Ski Clinic at Grafton Ponds Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400.  www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Feb. 16-17 Chester - Chester Winter Carnival. Fun for all ages . Main Street. Info.: 802-875-2693. Wheelchair accessible.   Email: cheshdwre@vermontel.net

Feb 17th Bromley - FEBRUARY FESTIVAL - A Presidents Weekend tradition continues with a day of music, games, prizes, giveaways and an appearance by Radio Disney and a night with a torchlight parade, live music, dancing, a desert tasting, and a silent auction and vacation raffle, all capped off by a magnificent fireworks display! www.bromley.com

Feb. 17 - 18 Weston - 7th annual Vermont and Beyond Art Exhibition. An art show featuring six local artists exhibiting recent work from Europe as well as local scenes. Weston Playhouse. The Green. 11 - 5 pm. Free. Info.: 802-263-9394, 802-824-5181. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.robertjobrien.com

Feb. 18 Manchester - Manchester Music Festival February Concert. The Manchester Music Festival performs a concert of classical works of Beethoven, Hadyn and more. Riley Center for the Arts at Burr & Burton Academy. Seminary Avenue. 7:30 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-362-1956 X1, 800-639-5868. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.ManchesterMusicFestival.org

Feb 21 Brattleboro - Slide Talk: On Site: Nature and Order. Artist Alisa Dworsky  will discuss public art, environmental art, and site-specific installation. Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. 10 Vernon Street. 7:30pm. Adm. Info.: 802-257-0124.  www.brattleboromuseum.org 

Feb. 21 Burlington - Booked for Lunch Series, Stephan Jost. Director, Shelburne Museum Fletcher Free Library. Thursday at Noon. Info.: 802-865-7211. 

Feb. 21 Wilmington - - Full Moon Sleigh Ride. The full moon and abundance of stars in Vermont is an unforgettable experience. Adams Farm. 15 Higley Hill Road. 7:30, 8:15, 9 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-464-3762.  www.adamsfamilyfarm.com  Email: farmfun@sover.net

Feb. 23 Middlebury - After Dark Music Series - John Gorka. Rich, dark baritone voice, nimble inventive acoustic guitar playing and a quirky sense of humor. The United Methodist Church. Seminary Street. Doors, 6 pm. Adm. Info.: 802-388-0216. Wheelchair accessible. www.afterdarkmusicseries.com  Email: aftdark@sover.net

Mar. 2 - 4 Stratton - Burton Demo Tour Super Stop. Burton Snowboards will be at Stratton for the Burton Demo Tour Super Stops. Main Base Area. Stratton Mountain Road. 9-4 pm. Free. Info.: 800-297-4000. Web: www.burtondemotour.com

Mar. 7 Brattleboro - Einstein's Century - 1905-2005. Professor Susan Watson of Middlebury College discusses Albert Einstein's impact on physics and the world in general. Brooks Memorial Library. 224 Main Street. 7 pm. Free. Info.: 802-254-5290. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.vermonthumanities.org/index_files/firstwednesdays.htm

Mar. 7 Grafton - St. Patty's Day Celebration. Celebrate our season end with a St. Patty's Day celebration Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 9:30 a.m. start. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400.  www.graftonponds.com  gponds@vermontel.net

Mar. 8 Grafton - The Old Tavern Recreational Ski Tour at Grafton Ponds. The Old Tavern recreational ski tour - a fun annual event for all Nordic abilities! Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400. www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Mar. 12 - 18 Stratton - The 25th US Open Snowboarding Championships
The 25th US Open Snowboarding Championships will grace the slopes of Stratton Mountain. This milestone event will bring over 24,000 spectators and the world's top riders to Southern Vermont's highest mountain. http://www.stratton.com/todo/events/2006USOpen.htm

Mar. 15 Grafton - Spring Fling at Grafton Ponds Annual Spring Fling at Grafton Ponds Grafton Ponds Nordic Ski Center. 783 Townshend Road. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adm. Info.: 802-843-2400.  Web: www.graftonponds.com  Email: gponds@vermontel.net

Mar. 16 Springfield - Women on the Job - Irish Women and Irish Literature. Dan Casey discusses the image of Irish women found in literature through the ages. Gallery at the VAULT. 68 Main Street. 7 pm. Free. Info.: 802-885-7111. Wheelchair accessible.

Apr. 4 Brattleboro - 27 Rue de Fleuris. Dartmouth College Professor Barbara Will discusses Gertrude Stein and her circle. Brooks Memorial Library. 224 Main Street. 7 pm. Free. Info.: 802-254-5290. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.vermonthumanities.org/index_files/firstwednesdays.htm

Apr. 7 Bennington - Lecture by Pamela Godwin. Topic is "The Choice to Lead in Changing Times" Southern Vermont College, Everett Mansion Theatre. 982 Mansion Drive. Mon., 4:30 p.m. Free. Info.: 802-447-6388, 802-447-6389. Wheelchair accessible. www.svc.edu  communications@svc.edu

Apr. 23 Bennington - Lecture by Mary Jo Wiggins. Topic is "Race, Gender and Change in Contemporary Life Southern Vermont College, Everett Mansion Theatre. 982 Mansion Drive. Wed., 4:30 p.m. Free. Info.: 802-447-6388, 802-447-6389. Wheelchair accessible. www.svc.edu  Email: communications@svc.edu

May 2 Brattleboro - Looking Ahead to the 2008 Election and Beyond. Dr. Olin Robison, public policy expert, looks at the upcoming presidential election and its possible outcomes. Brooks Memorial Library. 224 Main Street. 7 pm. Free. Info.: 802-254-5290. Wheelchair accessible. Web: www.vermonthumanities.org/index_files/firstwednesdays.htm

May 10 - Nov.1 Bennington - J. Seward Johnson Exhibit. 15 life-size cast bronze sculptures will be located throughout historic downtown Bennington. Downtown Bennington. P.O. Box 704. All day everyday May thru October 2008. Free. Info.: 802-442-5758. Wheelchair accessible. www.bennington.com  Email: betterbc@sover.net

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For Cross Country Skiing in Southwestern Vermont, check out the Prospect Mountain events calendar.

For complete listings and updated information call:
Arlington Chamber of Commerce 802-375-2800
Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce - Bellows Falls
Bennington Chamber of Commerce: 802-447-3311
Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce: 802-254-4565
ibrattleboro.com
Manchester Chamber of Commerce: 802-362-2100
MT Snow/Wilmington Chamber of Commerce: 802-464-8092

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