Manchester's New Green Initiative
Bags can be purchased for $5.00 at: Brook Valley Appliance, Dutton Farm Stand, The Equinox Hotel, Friends of the Sun, Hand Motors, Manchester Farmer's Market, Manchester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Manchester Town Clerk's Office, The Mountain Goat, Northshire Bookstore, Northshire Interfaith Council, Price Chopper, rk Miles, and Shaw's. Or mail $8.00 (per bag) check or money order made out to: Manchester Challenge c/o Manchester Town Clerk's Office 6039 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Click here for more info. about the Got Bag Campaign or Manchester Challenge.

Literary Events at Northshire Bookstore
Manchester's own award winning bookstore presents world class authors and other events. Click here for details and more author events!

COOL BLUES concert to benefit SKI FOR HEAT 2009
The stage is set for a cool blues concert on January 9th presented by BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont to benefit Ski for Heat 2009. "Downtown" Bob Stannard and Chris Kleeman are reuniting for the first time in two years to rock the blues for this special event. It promises to be an extraordinary evening. A hot blues duo in their own right, Stannard and Kleeman have also shared the stage with performers such as BB King, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Buddy Guy. The event takes place from 7:30-9:30pm at Burr & Burton Academy's Riley Center for the Arts located at 57 Seminary Street, Manchester, Vermont. Suggested admission $20 per person. For more info. call 802-824-3558.

Board Game Night Presented by Eastern Star & Masons
Come and enjoy an evening of playing a board game and having dinner from 4-10 pm on Jan. 11. Pot luck dinner being served. Bring your favorite board game or come and enjoy playing various board games. Directions: Event to take place at the Masonic Temple located on Spruce Street in Manchester. Admission: no charge. More info. call 362-0041.

Winter Fun For All
Winter is our specialty in the Manchester Region! Enjoy downhill skiing at Bromley and Stratton, crosscountry skiing at Wild Wings, Viking Nordic Center, Merck Forest and Farmland Center and Hildene. Let Equinox Snowtours take you for a high speed adventures on a guided snowmobile tour or take a quiet walk on snowshoes on any of our hiking trails. Click "search this site" for information on any of the businesses listed here. or Click Here.

17th Annual Winter Member's Exhibition Southern Vermont Arts Center
Free Opening Reception Sat., January 10, 2009 from 2:00-4:00PM. Exhibitors are juried Artist Members from the New England region. Show closes at 12:00PM on February 3, 2009. For more info. call 802.362.1405.

Anniversary Worship Service at First Baptist Church
Celebrate the anniversary of First Worship Service in 1834. There will be a celebration of this historic event at the morning worship on Jan 11 09 at 10:30 am followed by a potluck dinner at 12 pm Anyone who has considered this church their home church, history buffs, and friends are welcome to attend both morning worship and the potluck dinner to follow. Pastor Bob Carpenter or chair Martha Thompson will be glad to answer any question. Carpenter can be reached at 362-1555 or Thompson at 362-3473 Directions: The First Baptist Church has been located on the coner of Bonnet St. and Main St. for 175 years. The building was completed near the end of 1833 and an annual meeting was held on Dec 28 1833 but it is believed that the first worship in the new building was held at the beginning of Jan 1834. 01/11/2009 10:30 am followed by Pot Luck at 12 pm Handicap Accessible Family Fun Contact Us · 802.362.1555

Men Who Cook Annual Fundraiser Jan. 17th
You won't want to miss this long running annual event January 17, that has local men preparing this favorite appetizer, entre or dessert for you to taste and judge! The event starts at 7:00 with appetizers, followed by the entre and finally the dessert course. Tickets are just $25 in advance, $28 at the door. A silent auction will also compliment this event that benefits the Stratton Foundation. Click Here for more info.

Directions: Stratton Mountain Resort Main Base Lodge. Admission: $25 in advance, $28 at door More Info. 802-297-2096.