<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss><site><name>Bennington Banner</name><title>Bennington Banner: Community</title><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/</url><description></description><atomLink>http://feeds.benningtonbanner.com/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/509/204514.xml</atomLink></site><article><title>Community Briefs</title><articleAbstract>Wednesday, November 19

 Vendors wanted


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to invite area vendors to participate in this year's Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair. The event will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be open to the community. The fee to participate is $15.</articleAbstract><author>Community News,</author><updateDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:12 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11020564?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11020564?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Wednesday, November 19

 Wednesday, Nov. 19


 Calendar


 Celebrate new children's books


 READSBORO &amp;#151; There will be a special community celebration and literacy event at 1 p.m. at the Readsboro Community Library, 301 Phelps Lane.


 The Children's Literacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving children in rural areas and children at high risk of growing up with low literacy</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:11 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11020563?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11020563?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Tuesday, November 18

 Tuesday, Nov. 18


 Calendar


 Autism support group  meeting


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151;   The Parents Supporting Our Children/UCS Autism Support Group meeting will  be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Atwood Center, 335 Dewey St. The agenda includes a meet and greet, upcoming events, parent training, grant opportunities, the 2009 calander and the agenda for the Dec.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:16 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11011732?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11011732?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Monday, November 17</title><articleAbstract>Monday, November 17

 Bennington Housing Authority


 Walloomsac Apartments, 4 p.m.


 Agenda: State reports; financial report


 Regional Governing Board of the Southwest Vermont Regional Technical Career Development Center


  Assembly Room at the CDC, 6:30 p.m.


  Agenda: Welcome Frank Lamb Public Comments * Visit from Peter Odierna-BCIC Agenda Additions 403b Richard Pembroke Report of the</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:19:13 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11003637?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11003637?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>November 17</title><articleAbstract>Monday, November 17

 Al-Anon meeting


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 465 Main St. Al- Anon is for families affected by someone else's drinking.


 Young at Heart Seniors invite seniors to pot luck, meeting


 NORTH BENNINGTON &amp;#151; The Young At Heart Seniors of North Bennington invite all area seniors to their meetings and activities held third Monday of each</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:18:51 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11003638?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_11003638?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Saturday, November 15

 Calendar


 Saturday, Nov. 15


 Super Saturday program


 MANCHESTER &amp;#151; Kids ages 5 and up, and also parents, are invited to the Mark Skinner Library, Manchester's public library, on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m. for a Super Saturday program. Learn all about wild turkeys with Betsy Bennett Stacey, from the Grafton Nature Museum.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:05:20 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10991932?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10991932?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Weddings</title><articleAbstract>Friday, November 14

 Hand and Muldoon marry


 BOSTON, Mass. &amp;#151; Jennifer Bayne Hand and Matthew Muldoon were married on Aug. 16, 2008, at Old South Church in Boston's Copley Square with the reception following at the Boston Public Library.


 Jennifer, the daughter of Barbara Mumford Kingery and John Hand, grew up in Dorset, Vt.</articleAbstract><author>Engagements, Weddings and Anniversaries,</author><updateDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:06:59 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10982312?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10982312?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Friday, November 14

  Friday, Nov. 14


 Pot luck mystery auction


 POWNAL &amp;#151; A Thanksgiving pot luck mystery auction will be held at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Pownal Valley Swinging Seniors at the Pownal Center firehouse. Bring a wrapped gift to auction and a dish to pass.


 Duo performs at Helvi's


 HOOSICK FALLS, N.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:06:59 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10982311?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10982311?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Thursday, November 13

 Thursday, Nov. 13


 AARP monthly meeting


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; AARP Bennington Chapter No. 269 will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the Elks Club, on Washington Avenue. Keith Armstrong, of Pownal, who produces and retails maple syrup and other farm products, will be speaking on farming in Vermont.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:09:04 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10971909?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10971909?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Wednesday, November 12

 Wednesday, Nov. 12


 Calendar


 Vendor Blender at Sacred Heart St. Francis


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales School PTG group is holding a Vendor Blender at 7 p.m. at the school. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information  call 442-4254.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:01:10 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10961883?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10961883?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Weddings and Engagements</title><articleAbstract>Tuesday, November 11

 Squiers and Cranker marry


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Elizabeth Squiers of Bennington, and Carl Cranker of Berne, N.Y., were married on Aug. 30, 2008.


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Elizabeth Squiers of Bennington, and Carl Cranker of Berne, N.Y., were married on Aug. 30, 2008.


 The wedding and reception were held at The Henry House Inn, in North Bennington.</articleAbstract><author>Engagements, Weddings and Anniversaries,</author><updateDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:03:52 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10954002?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10954002?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Tuesday, November 11

 Tuesday, Nov. 11


 Bingo at Bennington Club


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; The Bennington Club, on Route 7 in South Bennington, hosts bingo, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m., sharp. $1,000 The jackpot is progressive, and kitchen service is available.


 Overeaters Anonymous


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:03:51 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10954001?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10954001?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Meetings Week of November 10</title><articleAbstract>Monday, November 10

 Town of Manchester Planning &amp; Zoning Department Planning Commission


 Manchester Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.


 Agenda: Approve minutes;  Flood Hazard Regulations (=A78. 2 of the Zoning Ordinance): discussion regarding updates required by FEMA and the State of Vermont; Other Business


 Bennington Select Board


 Bennington Fire House, 7 p.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:25:34 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10945355?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10945355?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Calendar</title><articleAbstract>Monday, November 10

 Al-Anon meeting


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. at Turning Point, 465 Main St. Al- Anon is for families affected by someone else's drinking.


 Legion meeting


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; American Legion Auxiliary meeting the second Monday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Post Room.</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:24:53 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10945356?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10945356?source=rss</guid></article><article><title>Morning Briefing</title><articleAbstract>Saturday, November 8

 Calendar


 Saturday, Nov. 8


 Veterans' Day parade


 BENNINGTON &amp;#151; The Veterans' Day Parade line up will be at 11 a.m. Parade kick off at noon. If any interested organizations would like to march please call the American Legion at 442-8028.


 'Crafts For All Seasons'


 MANCHESTER &amp;#151; The Kiwanis Club of Manchester and the Mountains is holding a Crafts For All</articleAbstract><author>BenningtonBanner.com,</author><updateDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2008 03:03:07 EST</updateDate><url>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10933667?source=rss</url><guid>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/community/ci_10933667?source=rss</guid></article></rss>