Morning Briefing 19

Thursday, Nov. 19

Bennington Free Clinic

BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Free Clinic will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 601 Main St. Call for an appointment, 447-3700. Grief support group

BENNINGTON -- The grief support group Living with Loss is held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Second Congregation Church, on Hillside Street

Adults coping with the loss of a loved one are invited to attend. Through support and safety, sharing and laughter, a new understanding and comfort can be found. There is no fee. Call VNA and Hospice of SVHC at 442-5502 or 447-4594 for more information.

H1N1 clinic in Manchester

MANCHESTER -- Manchester Health Services will hold a H1N1 Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. for the high risk population. The high-risk groups that qualify are:

Pregnant; A household contact or caregiver of a child younger than 6 months; age 6 months to 24 years; a health care or emergency medical services worker; age 25-64 years old who has a health condition associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza, such as heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, neurologic and neuromuscular conditions, weakened immune system, or if your physician states that you are at high risk.

This clinic is free and open to anyone in the priority group. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent.

'Bye Bye Birdie' at CCS

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- On Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., ‘Bye Bye Birdie' will be performed by the Cambridge Central School grade 5 to 8 Drama Club in the Cambridge auditorium. The show highlights a 1950s rock star who is being drafted into the U.S. Army. Tickets are $6 per person or $25 for a family and can be purchased at the Cambridge Elementary office. Reservations can be made by contacting Mrs. Diotte in the elementary office at 518-677-8527, ext. 1416, or through individual cast members.

Parkinson's Support Group

BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street. The guest speaker will be physical therapist Gail O'Brien. Call 442-0612 for more information.

Discussion of Vt. economy

BENNINGTON -- Does the Vermont economy need health care? Tom Licata, founder of Vermonters for Economic Health, will address that question at 6:30 p.m. in a free special presentation in the Banknorth Room at the Bennington Free Library.

The public is invited to come and learn what Vermont's economic future holds and what you can do about it. Sponsored by the Bennington County Campaign for Liberty and the Southern Vermont Liberty Council. For more information, e-mail benningtoncountyc4l@gmail.com.

Bingo at Pownal Legion

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.

Smokeout at SVMC

BENNINGTON -- The National American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SVMC Lobby. They're serious about helping people quit tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, or chew. Join the Pledge to Quit Program by calling 447-5508 or visit this free event to find out more and get the support you need.

Heart attack,

stroke screening

BENNINGTON -- Heart attack and stroke screening will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., by appointment only. Get one's pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar tested by SVMC registered nurses. Have a private consultation to determine risk for heart attack and stroke.

Learn about tobacco cessation. Allow 60 minutes for all screenings and consultation. No fasting required. For details and to make an appointment, call 802-447-5076. The fee is $10, with scholarships available for the uninsured.

Small business orientation meeting

BENNINGTON -- SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), a national volunteer organization, will hold a small business orientation meeting for entrepreneurs, and people who might like to volunteer as a small business counselor, at 5 p.m. in the Chittenden Bank Branch, 401 Main St.

Anyone interested in a small business of their own, or interested in becoming a volunteer SCORE counselor, is welcome to attend. The meeting will last an hour.

BHS presents ‘Seth Warner'

BENNINGTON -- Join the members of the Bennington Historical Society at 7 p.m. when Clifford Mullen present the character of Seth Warner, the fascinating and, too many, impressive leader of the era of the War for Independence. The program is held at the Bennington Museum and is free and open to the public.

Health care disucssion

BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Organizing Committee of the Health Care is a Human Right campaign, sponsored by the Vermont Workers Center will be presenting a series of discussions, beginning at 7 p.m. with Part 1 of "How Vermont Can Lead The Country and Why We Need Singlepayer Healthcare Now!" with Dr. Marvin Malek (Vermont Health Care for All), Phil Fiermonte from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' office, and James Haslam from VWC. The program will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 108 School St.

Bennington playgroups

BENNINGTON -- Success by Six sponsors a free playgroup for children ages birth to 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Willowbrook Community Room, Willow Road.

Tai Ji and Qi Gong class

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Scott Carrino will be instructing a four-week beginner Tai Ji and Qi Gong class on Thursdays 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Hubbard Hall. Classes are set to begin on Nov. 19.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing in layers, and bring light, sturdy footwear -- no street shoes. To register, call Hubbard Hall at 518-677-2495. For more information about this program or other ongoing Tai Ji classes, visit www.hubbardhall.org.

Meetings

Stamford Select Board

Town Office, 7 p.m.

Agenda: Hearing of visitors; North Branch of Hoosic river flooding; town mitigation plan; town Web site; opening of sander bids; Selectmen's minutes and orders; road conditions; Mill Road work update; recycling/SWIP agreement; NIMS update; generator status; dog officer.

SVSU Board of Directors

CDC Assembly Room, 7 p.m.

Agenda: Public comments; financial reports: treasurer's report, budget status report; SVSU budget presentation; consent agenda; policies; administrative reports; superintendent's report; H1N1 (counts and clinics); chair's report; other.

Correction

BENNINGTON -- A story in Wednesday's paper incorrectly stated that the Bank of Bennington purchased land from B&B Auto Repair. The land was purchased from Jane Cole Realty. B&B Auto Repair is a tenant of Jane Cole Realty.

To check on a press release that has not appeared in a timely fashion, e-mail to dantognioni@benningtonbanner.com, or call 447-7567, ext. 117.

To check on an arts/entertainment release or notice, write sryan@benningtonbanner.com, or call 447-7567, ext. 111.