Former Putney resident is looking for housing, either an apartment or small house. I am single, have no pets and do not smoke. I would prefer a quiet place and would be a responsible member of the community. Please respond to mbrecher@vermontel.net or 802-885-5681.

I am still looking for a few children to join us for the Thursday Creative arts class- Creative Arts Open HEARTS Books to Life Program
Creative, enriching and empowering literacy creative arts class for ages 5-9
6 Thursdays May 23-June 27 3:15(or 3:30)- 6
Limited to 8 children
$90 for 6 weeks and $20 for drop-ins, drop-ins available with 24 hr notice

The Putney Library book group will meet Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the library for a discussion of Bryce Courtney's "The Power of One."
Everyone is welcome to join the spirited talk about this depiction of South African life in the 1940's.

The Conservation Commission and friends will be weeding and mulching our "Triangle Garden" ( the perennial flower garden in the middle of Route 5 between the Putney Coop and Rod's Service Center next Weds May 22 at 6pm. We'd love to have your company! Bring hand weeding tools and a bucket to put the weeds in as you're working. Call Pamela at 387-2338 or email pla@putney.net for more info.

Bring your bike to West Hill Shop on Saturday, May 25th at 9am and Nik will teach you how to fix a flat tire. Be prepared to get greasy!

It's FREE! Let us know you are coming so we can plan 802-387-5718 or info@westhillshop.com.

We have a small pile of apple and maple rounds that we would like split up. They've been covered with a tarp in the sun. My guess is that once split, it will be around 1/2 cord of wood or so.

If you have a wood splitter and would like to make some cash, please give me a ring.

Ian 860-992-6000
(I'm in Putney, but cell # is out of state)

If you are missing an animal or have found a stray, be sure to check the lost and found blog at wchs4pets.org. You can submit a description and photo through the website, or check to see if your pet has been turned in. They have lots of wonderful pets for adoption on their website as well.
Windham County Humane Society on Rte 30.
802 254-2232
http://wchs4pets.org

Spring Dance Concert at The Putney School Friday, May 24

The Putney School dance program presents its spring concert on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Calder Hall of the Michael S. Currier Center. Student performances will include original work choreographed by dance program director, Jonathan Riseling, a former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Anna Bowler, Putney's afternoon ballet teacher. There will be two numbers performed by the Latin Dance Evening Arts Class, plus hip hop, afro modern, modern, and ballet performances. All are invited and admission is free. For directions to The Putney School please visit www.putneyschool.org.

PUTNEY LIBRARY PRESENTS
“Mountains, Monasteries and Medicine… Volunteering in Bhutan”. A Talk and Slide Show Presented by Burt and Harriet Tepfer on Their Recent Trip to Bhutan

Thursday, May 16 at 7 pm
Putney Library: 55 Main St.

For more info call 387-4407.

Twilight Music presents California-based, world music quartet Fishtank Ensemble at Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 pm. The dynamic, virtuosic and fiery band plays a high-energy mix of Romanian, Gypsy jazz, flamenco, Balkan, Turkish, Greek and tango influenced music.

Fishtank Ensemble includes two explosive violins, the world's best slap bass player, musical saw, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, trombone, opera, jazz and gypsy vocals, accordion and one little banjolele. Formed in 2005 and playing everywhere from the hippest LA clubs to festivals, cultural centers, museums, parades and even on the street, the band tackles everything from French hot jazz to wild Serbian and Transylvanian gypsy anthems, flamenco and oddball originals.