Jean MacBride
Colchester-Milton Rotary Club president John Abry gives blood during a drive held Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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Thursday Night Trivia
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday
Where: The Spanked Puppy, 116 Main St.
Details: Join every Thursday to test your knowledge. Prizes awarded each round. Food and drink available for purchase.
Community Meal for Older Adults (60+)
When: 11:30 a.m. Every other Friday (Feb. 6 and
Where: Colchester Recreation Center, 80 Dick Mazza Dr.
Details: Check in starts at 11:30 a.m. and the meal is at noon. Register at least a week in advance by contacting Nicole Conley, Recreation Center Manager at 802.264.5644 or [email protected].
Siber Sled Dogs
When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24
Where: Burnham Memorial Library lawn
Details: Come to the library lawn to learn about dog sledding and meet (and pet!) some trained Siberian Huskies! Milagro Amaya Turner and her Siber Sled Dogs will be here at 1 p.m.
Invasive Species in Woods and Yards
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24
Where: Cherey Room 101, St. Michaels College
Details: Hear from USDA wetland specialist James Eikenberry and St. Michael’s College professor Declan McCabe on all things invasive species.
Colchester-Milton Rotary Blood Drive
When: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
Where: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 784 Main St., Colchester
Details: Easy parking, a comfortable waiting area, and delicious homemade baked goods for after you donate! In addition, donors that day will be entered to win a goodie bag of items generously donated by members of the Milton Artists Guild. All donors will also receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email. When you give blood, you can help accident victims, cancer patients, new mothers and others in need have a second chance at life. There is currently a crucial need for blood donations. To give, please visit http://RedCrossBlood.org and enter CMRotary to make an appointment.
Town Plan Kick Off
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
Where: Colchester Town Offices, 781 Blakey Road
Details: Join the Colchester Planning Commission to let them know what you think is important for the 2027 town plan, which covers the next eight years.
HAM-CON: Ham Radio Convention
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
Where: Hampton Inn Route 2/7 and Remote
Details: Amateur Radio (Ham) Operators can get together to attend forums, watch demonstrations and learn about radio and electronic communications. Info available at https://ham-con.org/
