Tuesday, July 7 Overeaters Anonymous meet BENNINGTON -- Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bennington Free Library. Lions board meeting BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Lions Club will hold its monthly board of directors meeting at the office of TD BankNorth at 6:30 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- Better Bennington Corporation is seeking artists and performers to participate in SummFest ‘09. The Summer in the Park concert series has been expanded beyond thepopular Friday and Saturday concerts to include an outdoor art exhibit called Plein Air and Hometown Sundays at Center Stage.   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- The Vermont Center for Independent Living is getting new digs in Bennington. Starting July 1, the office will be located at 601 Main St., in the annex of the First Baptist Church. "We are really looking forward to the move because our new location is within walking distance to more of our peers and closer to the available public transportation," said VCIL outreach specialist   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- Horticulture students from the Career Development Center recently brightened up the front of the new education center for the New England Tropical Conservatory. "After we took the old shrubs out we were looking at brown walls and an orange roof," said Sadie Puglisi, NETC director of programs.   Full Story

CCV announces spring honor students BENNINGTON -- The following students at the Bennington location of the Community College of Vermont achieved honors status for the spring 2009 semester. The President’s List includes full-time students with a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean’s List includes full-time students with a GPA of 3.   Full Story

Local student Jacinda R. Hill receives honor ATLANTA, Ga. -- The National Society of High School Scholars has announced that Cambridge Central School student Jacinda R. Hill, from Sandgate, Vt., has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence.   Full Story

Includes accounts of tragic plane crash that claimed life of Fr. Spinelli BENNINGTON -- The first of nine installments of a compact-disc work titled "The History of Bennington Catholic High School," includes information about a tragic and shocking incident in the Bennington area. This was the loss in September 1965 of the Rev.   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- Comer’s Chapel, of Madison, N.C., donated time, money, and spiritual guidance to come and serve the Bennington County Community for a mission trip this week in conjunction with Faith Christian Fellowship (FCF) of Pownal. Comer’s Chapel’s Pastor Harry Smith led his team on a 700 mile, 12-hour trip up the coast to minister to the youth with nightly Kids Club   Full Story

Thursday, July 2 Pownal Legion hosts bingo POWNAL -- Bingo is held every Thursday at Pownal American Legion Post No. 90. Doors and concession open at 5 p.m. There will be three jackpot games, speed balls, cookie jar cash, raffles and door prizes. For more information, call 823-4626. Bennington Free Clinic BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Free Clinic will be open from 6 to 9 p.   Full Story

Sunday, June 28 First Baptist guest speaker to explore church and state BENNINGTON -- First Baptist Church welcomes the Rev. Ashley C. Smith to its pulpit as part of the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Smith will speak on the separation of church and state and the role Baptists have played in advocating and defending this American legal tradition.   Full Story

Monday, June 29 Bingo at Elks BENNINGTON -- Every Monday, The Bennington Elks hosts Bingo, $1,000 jackpot, 31 games only $10. Food service available. Bingo starts 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m. The Bennington Elks is at 125 Washington Ave. AARP board meeting BENNINGTON --AARP Bennington Chapter No.   Full Story

Calendar Saturday, June 27 Bingo at Masons BENNINGTON -- The Masonic Lodge hosts bingo. The doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. There is a $1,000 prize, door prizes, raffles and more. Theater fundraiser for clinic BENNINGTON -- Oldcastle Theatre Company will present the farce "One, Two, Three" at a performance to benefit the Bennington Free Clinic at 8 p.   Full Story

Friday, June 26 Line dancing at Legion POWNAL -- Pownal American Legion Post No. 90 offers Line Dancing every Friday 7-9 p.m. Class included. No charge. Bring a non perishable to support Pownal Food Pantry. For more information call 823-4626. Stamford Senior Citizen’s group STAMFORD -- The Stamford Senior Citizen’s Group will hold their summer picnic at the Stamford School   Full Story

Wednesday, June 24 Calendar Moose bingo BENNINGTON -- The Moose Lodge hosts bingo, with the doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. sharp. No one under 18 will be admitted. Food will be available. Story time at Northshire Bookstore MANCHESTER CENTER -- Story Time happens every Wednesday morning at 11 a.   Full Story

Thursday, June 25 Calendar Legion hosts bingo POWNAL -- Bingo will be held at Pownal American Legion Post No. 90. Doors and concession open at 5 p.m. There will be three jackpot games, speed balls, cookie jar cash, raffles and door prizes. For more information, call 823-4626. Campaign for Liberty meeting set BENNINGTON -- The Bennington County Chapter of the Campaign for Liberty   Full Story