Are you coming to the Putney Central School at 6:00 Jan. 24th for the PCS Jr Iron Chef Fundraiser? Tickets are $5 and all proceeds will help fund our trip to Burlington for the Jr. Iron Chef Vermont competition on February 2nd.

Putney Library presents Howard Prussack
“Myanmar: People, Farms and other Treasures
Thurs, Jan. 31, 7 – 8:30 pm, at the library

Howard Prussack, co-owner of High Meadows Farm, will show slides and talk about his experience as an agricultural expert in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in November, 2012. Prussack toured Myanmar working with tomato and onion farmers sharing ideas for development, technology and marketing. He will talk about the agricultural work he did, and share his impressions of the people and places of Myanmar. Info: 387-4407

Got the winter blues? Shear Madness is Hot When the Sun is Not!

Monthly tanning specials: Buy One, Get One Free!
Emerald Bay tanning accelerators.

We are a full service salon. Come to our new location at 1 Bellows Falls Road in Putney. Walk-ins welcome! or call us at 387-4844.

Windham Orchestra: Psalms & Fireworks

Join us this weekend as all 4 Windham County High School Choruses, including many students from Putney, join forces with the Windham Orchestra for Stravinsky's magnificent Symphony of Psalms

Two Performances, Bellows Falls & Brattleboro!
Friday, January 25, 2013, 7:30 pm, Bellows Falls Union High School, Bellows Falls, VT
Sunday, January 27, 2013, 3 pm, Brattleboro Union High School, Brattleboro, VT

2013 Legislative Update Jan. 17,2013 - Rep.Mike Mrowicki

The 2013 Legislative Session started with the Governor's Inaugural address focusing on education as an economic driver. House Speaker Smith's opening speech stated Vermont should be a leader in working to address Climate Change, since the Federal Government doesn't appear ready to make this a priority.

The Governor's plan recognizes our economy is generating good, clean, well paying jobs. Their concern is finding enough Vermonters who have the technical background for these jobs. The governors plan; more support for early Ed, focus on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, math), dual enrollment (high-school students in college level classes with credit for both) and more financial aid for Vermonters in Vermont college.

The Putney Interagency Group consists of Putney Cares, Putney Community Center, Putney Family Services, the Putney Foodshelf, and Transition into Aging Group. We came together as a result of a meeting of Boards and Committees of human service agencies within Putney hosted by the Board of Putney Family Services in October 2011. We have met the first Monday of each month since December 2011. Projects have included a Putney area Community Resources Guide as well as conversations on prevention and other important social issues.

We exist to INITIATE conversation, IDENTIFY current issues and resources, FACILITATE community action and ENERGIZE the community to unite in a common purpose.

We meet the first Monday of each month from 5 to 6pm at the Putney Cares Barn. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

At our January meeting...

Thomas Garbarino starts his Beginners' Tai Chi and Taoist Exercises Class this Friday at Medicine for the People!

Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), otherwise known as Supreme Ultimate Boxing, is an ancient form of martial art that has been practiced for both health and self defense. It can be practiced for recreation and to increase strength, flexibility, and vitality well into old age. Tai Chi Chuan is not performed in the same manner as most Western calisthenics or sports. It requires a tremendous amount of mental and physical concentration and control. Tai Chi Chuan is often described as a moving meditation. After practice, one feels invigorated, clear-minded, and peaceful.

The Putney Public Library book group will meet Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss Barbara Kingsolver's novel "The Lacuna."
The group is open to all interested readers. The book scheduled for discussion February 17 is "Being Dead" by Jim Crace. The group will be making selections for future discussions at the January and February meetings.
The group meets the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library and welcomes new members at any time. Discussion is low-key, friendly and stimulating. Information about the group is available by calling (802) 387-5548 or e-mailing lgarfield@myfairpoint.net.

Come join your friends and neighbors on Tuesday January 22 at noon for lunch and conversation in the Putney Cares Activities Barn, located at 54 Kimball Hill Rd. in Putney. The lunch will be prepared by Pamela Cubbage and is sponsored by Putney Cares and Senior Solutions. Please call 387-5593 or email putneycares@svcable.net for more information or to make a reservation.

Here's the Menu:
Sage, Tomato, and White Bean Soup
Focaccia, Green Salad, Chocolate Cake
Coffee and Tea

Post Oil is excited to announce the launch of the Windham Farm and Food LLC! After one year with us in partnership with UVM Extension, the network of over 50 farmers, food producers and food purchasers is ready to chart the path of a self-sufficient mission-driven business focused on providing easy access to locally produced food. Our schools, hospitals and other institutions are doing their best to reduce their carbon footprint and reliance on non-local food. Let's keep up the momentum!

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