Historian to present book on Revolutionary hero
MANCHESTER — Get the real story on the man who wrote America's first war manual when John F. Ross presents "War on the Run: The Epic Story of Robert Rogers and the Conquest of America's First Frontier," on Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the Northshire Bookstore.
In War on the Run, John F. Ross re-creates the life of the poorly educated farmer's son who innovated a new type of warfare so effective that it forms the core of special operations efforts today. Robert Rogers married European technology to the stealth and adaptability of native warriors. He trained and led an unorthodox unit of provincials, woodsmen, farmers and Indian scouts on "impossible" missions that are still the stuff of soldiers' legend. Rogers' "rangers" traversed the wilderness in whaleboats and on snowshoes, and endured hardships that would destroy ordinary men. His name is still on a massive rock cliff on nearby Lake George, where his rangers' daring escape led their pursuers to believe they had jumped to their deaths.
Rogers' 28 Rules for Engagement became America's first war manual, and he laid the groundwork for the colonial strategy used in the War of Independence. John F. Ross is executive editor of American Heritage magazine and a former member of the Board of Editors at Smithsonian magazine, where he wrote six cover stories. He is also the author of "Living Dangerously," and
For more information on this and other events, call 802-362-2200 or 1-800-437-3700, or visit the Northshire Bookstore Web site at www.northshire.com.
Riley Rink at Hunter Park opens for the summer
MANCHESTER — Riley Rink at Hunter Park is southern Vermont's Premiere ice and special events facility. This state-of-the-art facility, in its 11th year, offers ice skating, hockey, sled hockey and broom ball activities during Vermont's winter months and is home to top-flight local, regional and national hockey and ice skating camps during its popular six-week summer ice season (June 29 Aug. 9).
There are many options for the youth/high school hockey player, figure skater and beginner as well as the adult player.
Camp Freeze, is the "coolest kids' camp in southern Vermont." Children ages five to 11 can learn how to skate, build on skills they may already have, build snow men in July and climb up on the zamboni (the ice resurfacing machine) to get their picture taken. This is the perfect program for the younger sibling of a Vermont Summer Festival competitor. Other programs include:
* Summer Hockey Camps
* Learn-to-Skate Programs
* Community Public Skating
* Special Needs Skating
* Stick and Puck Sessions
*Broomball (hockey in your shoes)
* Adult Pick-up Hockey
* High School Pick-up Hockey
*Hockey Tournaments (Midgets, Adults)
Stop by the Rink to cool off. Public skating is offered daily with rental skates for all sizes. Wholesome foods are offered at the concession stand which is open daily; Monday through Friday for lunch.
Riley Rink at Hunter Park is located on historic Route 7A in Manchester, 1.4 miles north of Routes 11/30.
For more information, call 802-362-0150.
Weston Playhouse discussion coming to NBS
MANCHESTER — Join Weston Playhouse Theatre Company director Malcolm Ewen and award-winning Broadway and film actress Susan Blommaert for an exploration of Joan Didion's riveting autobiographical play about grief and resilience, "The Year of Magical Thinking."
On June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Ewen, Blommaert and participants will ask what happens when the unthinkable occurs and how does one cope with unimaginable tragedy.
Based on Didion's bestselling memoir, this remarkable one-woman show which starred Vanessa Redgrave on Broadway explores the many fascinating ways the mind copes with loss as it chronicles Didion's struggle with the passing, in one year, of her husband and daughter. At once both personal and universal, Didion's unique and memorable exploration of her need to find life in the face of death is illuminating, moving, and — surprisingly — comforting.
Part of the WPTC Stage Door Series, this free event is sponsored by the Northshire Bookstore. The Year of Magical Thinking appears on The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's Other Stages from July 15 to Aug. 2. Tickets are available now online or by calling 802-824-5288. For more information on the Stage Door Series visit www.westonplayhouse.org.
Stuart Little at Maple Street
MANCHESTER — Enjoy a family performance of Stuart Little, in the round, outdoors in Maple Street School's amphitheater on July 3 at 6:30 p.m. This performance is free and open to the public. Young families and the young-at-heart alike will delight at the imaginative story of Stuart Little, a mild-mannered mouse who seeks to survive in a "real people's" world.
This special family performance is based on E. B. White's 1945 children's classic. Enjoy this 60-minute performance about an adventuresome boy who was born as a mouse into an ordinary New York family. This adaptation is by Joseph Robinette and performed by Weston's Young Company made up of a diverse group of performers chosen by audition from the nation's top undergraduate musical and theater programs.
This production is being hosted by the Greater Manchester Arts Council and the Maple Street School in collaboration with the Weston Playhouse.
For more information about the Manchester performance call the Playhouse Box Office at 802-824-5288 or 802-362-6313 ext. 15.
First Baptist to host ham and strawberry dinner
MANCHESTER — The First Baptist Church of Manchester will be hosting their annual Ham and Strawberry Dinner on June 27, at 6 p.m. Baked ham, salads and rolls will be served, as well as strawberry shortcake with fresh berries, homemade biscuits and whipped cream.
Reservations are recommended, especially if stairs are a problem. The requested donation is $10 for adults and $4 for children eight and under. Reservations may be made by calling Martha Thompson at 362-3473.
Another Family Art Day planned at SVAC, June 27
MANCHESTER, VT The Southern Vermont Arts Center's next Family Art Day, a fun-filled helping of art-related activity for kids of all ages — with an adult caregiver — takes place at the Arts Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
There is a nominal fee of $8 per member adult/child pair and $15 per non-member pair, and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Stacy Gates, Outreach Coordinator, at the Arts Center at 362-1405, x32 or by email at sgates@svac.org.
Gather with friends for a Progressive Supper
ARLINGTON — On Saturday, June 27, members of St. James Episcopal Church will host a Progressive Supper fundraiser. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with wine and hors d'ouevres under the tent on the St. James Churchyard, and then moves to private homes for supper at 6:30 p.m. (different menus at each home), with a dessert finale at St. James at 8:30 p.m. The cost is only $25 per person and groups of six to 12 will be served in private homes throughout Arlington area. Invite a friend to join you with this. Reservations are required and can be made by sending a check, or calling the church office at 375-9952 or Joanna Taylor at 375-9330. Checks should be made payable to St. James Church, P.O. Box 25, Arlington, VT 05250.
Wallingford Historical Society to host Civil War historian
WALLINGFORD — Civil War Sites in Vermont with Howard Coffin, a Vermont Humanities Council event, will be held at the Wallingford Baptist Church on School Street in Wallingford on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Although the Civil War was mainly fought to the south, Vermont was by no means isolated. In researching a new book on Civil War home sites, historian and author Howard Coffin has found some fascinating places in Vermont, including a cave where a man lived for years to avoid the draft.
The event is free and open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. For more information call Diane Cooney at 446-2514.
Manchester Go-Getters invite seniors to luncheon
MANCHESTER CENTER — The Manchester Go-Getters invite all area seniors to a luncheon on Wednesday, July 1 at noon at St. Paul's Catholic Church. The suggested cost of the meal is $3.50 per person.
Call Mary Miner at 362-2525 for reservations and cancellations to enable an accurate lunch count. Bingo will also be part of the lunch. There will not be a luncheon in August.
Our Stories Survive Us' at Mark Skinner Library
MANCHESTER VILLAGE — Bill Schubart, author of the funny and poignant "The Lamoille Stories: Uncle Benoit's Wake and Other Tales from Vermont," will be at the Mark Skinner Library on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. Schubart will speak about story and language and the role stories play in personal lives, families, communities and culture. He will help the audience understand how to capture and preserve their own stories.
This presentation is free and open to the public and is part of "Summer Wednesdays @ MSL". Pre-registration is recommended. Refreshments will be served.
Mark Skinner Library is located at the intersection of Route. 7A & West Road in Manchester Village. Parking lot access is from West Road. To pre-register and for more information,. call 362-2607.
Sculpture Garden is open to public in West Rupert
WEST RUPERT — The Pauline Sculpture and Moss Garden in West Rupert is now open for visitors. The garden was developed by Irene Berkson. Her outdoor and indoor sculpture is shown at, The Valley Artisans Market in Cambridge, N.Y. and McCartee's Barn Gallery in Salem, N.Y.
Berkson's sculpture was accepted in an invitational show at the Pleiades Gallery in January and she won first and third prizes at The Pen and Brush Gallery during the present June Show. Both Galleries are located in Manhattan, N.Y.
She is developing a line of sculpture jewelry and has also produced two videos about her neighbors in West Rupert called "Friends and Neighbors" and "Four Score and Five More" which have been viewed in several locations.
To contact Berkson, visit vermontmossandstonegardens.com. or call 802-394-2411 from June through November.
Israel Congregation invites public to July 4 Barbecue
MANCHESTER CENTER — Israel Congregation of Manchester once again is having their annual Independence Day barbecue on Saturday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Co-chairs Sandy Castlebaum and Ruthie Ellenbogen announced there will be fun for the whole family including a sing-a-long, kid's games. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and watermelon will be provided. Guests need only to bring a favorite culinary dish to share and lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Call the office at 362-4578 to purchase tickets.
Israel Congregation is located on Route. 7A next door to Town Hall.
AARP Driver Safety Program Course offered
BENNINGTON — Enroll now in the new 4-Hour AARP Driver Safety Program Course being given on Monday, July 13, at the Bennington Senior Center on Pleasant Street from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is a refresher course geared especially to the safety needs of persons 50 and older although younger people can also benefit from taking it. Learn safe driving strategies, defensive driving techniques and the importance of keeping healthy, as well as the rules of the road in Vermont. There is no test as such. To register for the course, contact Sue at 802-447-1052; for more information, contact Estelle at 802-297-1172.
Srs. accepting reservations for Mac Hayden trip
NORTHSHIRE — The Northshire Seniors are planning a bus trip to Chatham, New York on Thursday, July 30. There will be a buffet luncheon followed by the play "Sweet Charity" at the Mac Hayden Theatre. The cost is $40. The bus will leave St. Paul's Church parking lot in Manchester at 9.30 a.m. returning at 6 p.m. approximately.
Call Barbara Goddard at 375-2343 to make reservations. Make check payable to the Northshire Seniors and send to Barbara at 441 North Road, East Arlington, VT 05252.
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