John Klar Calls for Recognition That Gun Sales Are an Essential Service

Brookfield, Vermont, April 18, 2020: GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Klar calls for recognition that gun sales are an “essential service” under the Governor’s Stay Home Orders. The constitutional rights of citizens may not be ignored in times of crisis -- indeed, these are the times those rights must be most closely guarded.

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Bill Weld to attend candidate forum in Nashua on January 14

Bill Weld to attend candidate forum in Nashua on January 14

Weld to discuss Health and Growth of U.S. Economy at Nashua Community College

Bill Weld will be the next presidential candidate to participate in a presidential candidate forum on the health and growth of the U.S. economy. The forums are presented by the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) in collaboration with the New Hampshire Union Leader and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.  

The forum will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst Street, Room H181, Nashua, NH. The event will begin at 6:30 pm and doors will open at 5:30 pm.

Attendees, including members of the media, are asked to register here.

The series is intended to provide community college students, local small businesses and New Hampshire residents the opportunity to hear candidates discuss issues of importance to our citizens and communities. The forums are free and open to CCSNH students, the general public and the media. Candidates will answer questions posed by a moderator and those submitted from the audience. 

7 Day Weather Forecast

Vermont:

Today

A chance of snow and freezing drizzle before 3pm, then a chance of drizzle and snow between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow and freezing drizzle after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

A slight chance of snow and freezing drizzle before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light and variable wind.

Saturday

Snow showers. High near 27. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Snow showers. Low around 17. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

New Hampshire:

Today

A slight chance of snow between noon and 4pm, then patchy snow and freezing drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday

A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 11am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 21.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Saturday

Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Snow. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Learn to Ice Fish on Free Fishing Day

Educational programs offer instruction, equipment, and fun

Above: Learning the basics of ice fishing with a jig rod.

Holderness, NH – New Hampshire has more than 1,000 lakes and ponds scattered across the state adding up to 277 square miles of water. Everyone knows that lakes are fun to explore in the warm days of summer but they can be just as much fun in the wintertime. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will take you out onto the ice to learn about and try your hand at ice fishing. Beneath the snow and ice is a wondrous world of peril: oxygen starts to deplete, food is scarce,

Paws For Pages

Concord, New Hampshire - Paws for Pages is a program designed to help kids improve their reading and communication skills. All dogs who participate in Paws for Pages are certified through Therapy Dogs International, and are calm, gentle dogs who love people. Millie, Mr. T and Clarabel will be available with their handlers in the Children's Room to listen as children read to them. Children who attend will each have 15 minutes of a dog's undivided attention to practice reading.

In the Children's Room.

Go to Children's Page

Date:

January 8, 2020

Time:

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Location:

View Facility

Library - Blanchard Room

Address:

45 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301

Contact:

603-225-8670 option 4

Email:

Email Pam

Link:

Children's Events Overview Page

ADA:

Yes

Family Storytime at Concord

Concord, New Hampshire - This fun class includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun - all designed to strengthen your child’s reading or pre-reading skills! All ages are invited. Groups are welcome!

In the Blanchard Room.
Go to Children's Page

Date:

January 8, 2020

Time:

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location:

View Facility

Library - Blanchard Room

Address:

45 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301

Contact:

603-225-8670 option 4

Link:

Children's Events Overview Page

ADA:

Yes

Library Programs in January

NEW LIBRARY ORDINANCE - INFORMATION SESSION 

Wednesday, January 8, 6:30-7:30 pmMary Danko, Library Director, will give a brief overview of the draft new Library Ordinance and answer your questions.

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 PROGRAMS FOR KIDS 

FAMILY PLAYSHOPAll Saturdays in January, 10:30-11:30 am
Families are invited to talk, play, read, write and sing while exploring a range of themes and rotating activities designed to promote school readiness, encourage creativity, and healthy development.  Drop-in program: space is limited to the first 20 families to sign in each Saturday morning.  Ages 0-5 with adult.

TUESDAY TUNES WITH COLLIN COPEAll Tuesdays in January, 11-11:30 am
Enjoy the rhythm and sounds of the guitar with local musician, Collin Cope. Ages 0-5.

FAMILY MATH NIGHTSaturday, Jan. 25: Drop-in 6-8 pm, Math Read-Aloud at 6:15 pmPajamas & Math = library fun and learning!  Who says we can't explore math at the library?! Grab your comfiest pajamas and head over to the library for a math-themed story, math snacks and games and other fun math activities to stretch your mind.  Target age group is 3-8 years old.

For more information, contact Rebecca Goldberg: rgoldberg@burlingtonvt.gov

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 PROGRAMS FOR TEENS 

LEVEL UP!
Monday, Jan. 14, 3:30-4:30 pmLevel Up is a new series just for teens designed to provide life skills like cooking, resume writing, repairing and re-purposing clothes, growing vegetables, and more! In January, learn how to mend and alter! Bring in an old worn out (but clean) item of clothing, accessory, or other fabric item and learn how to use a sewing machine!  For ages 12+

TEEN MAKERSPACE: SLIME!
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2-3:30 pmCrafts take over the Teen Space every Tuesday in January! Weaving, knitting, embroidery, paper crafts, circuits, and more! Stop by to work on a project or learn a new skill from your crafty Teen Librarian!  This week only, we're making SLIME!

For more information, contact Abby Kolosovskiy: akolosovskiy@burlingtonvt.gov

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 PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 

IN TRANSLATION: HEBREW LITERATURE
Explore contemporary Hebrew-language literature with scholars of literature and the arts. Through book discussions, arts programs, and culinary experiences, you will find yourself traversing captivating terrain. No passport needed.

Film Screening: Lost Islands
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:30 pm

Book Club: And the Rat Laughed, by Nava Semel
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6:30 pm

FOOD FOR TALK COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB
Sunday, Jan. 12, 3 pm
Read, cook and discuss The Book of Jewish Food: an Oyssey from Sararkand and Vilna to the Present by Claudia Roden with fellow home cooks and our culinary consultant, Richard Witting, chef of the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue.

For more information, contact Barbara Shatara: bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov

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 FRIENDS BOOK STALL SPECIAL TOPICS CART 

This month the Friends will be featuring Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, and Pastimes. We will have items ranging from books on painting techniques and knitting to video games. Come pick up something to help you through the winter months, and help support your library in the process!

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All programs and events at the Library are FREE and open to the public!

Explore a calendar of Adult, Teen & Youth Programs and Events 

      Donate!

Fletcher Free Library 235 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401 fletcherfree.org   802.863.3403

Toddler Tales at Concord

Concord, New Hampshire - Designed for children 2-3 years of age with a parent or caregiver, TODDLER TALES offers fun activities to help your toddler prepare to learn to read. Together, you and your toddler will share stories, songs, finger rhymes and movement to stimulate your child’s mind and senses. Toddler Tales meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Blanchard Room. Please check our Children's Calendar for the most up-to-date information on Toddler Tales.

In the Blanchard Room.

Date:

January 9, 2020

Time:

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location:

View Facility

Library - Blanchard Room

Address:

45 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301

Contact:

603-225-8670 option 4

Email:

Email Pam

Link:

Children's Events Overview Page

ADA:

Yes

Call to Artists: Borders—illusions that constrain us

The Birds of Vermont Museum seeks works that share visions of birds, borders, and boundaries, now and into the future, for our 2020 art exhibit, Borders: illusions that constrain us.

What borders do birds encounter? Our maps do not typically reflect the territories they perceive, the ranges they travel, or the barriers they comes across. How do birds’ boundaries connect to human borders? To those of other species? Edges of things—physically, spatially, temporally— raise questions, not least of which is “Is it really there?” We ponder this, wondering, how do and will these encounters and connections alter us, birds, and the borders themselves?

The art show runs from May 1 to October 31 at the Birds of Vermont Museum. Art in any media, by new or returning artists, of any age, may be submitted. Visual, written, and multi-media works may be considered. Submit up to 3 pieces by sending no more than three (3) .jpgs showing them to museum@birdsofvermont.org. For non-visual works, feel free to describe it or send a short sample.

Entries are due by Monday, March 16, 2020.

For more info, visit https://birdsofvermont.org/2019/12/20/call-to-artists-borders/

Presidential Candidate Forum on the Health and Growth of the U.S. Economy

Featuring: Businessperson and Activist Tom Steyer Thursday, January 9 1:15 pm Doors open at 12:15 pm Lakes Region Community College 379 Belmont Road CAT Building, Room 216 Laconia, NH 03246 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Community College System of New Hampshire IN COLLABORATION WITH: New Hampshire Union Leader AND Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses The forums are free and open to community college students, the general public and the media. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited.

Register