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summer sensations summer sensations MANCHESTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOOKTOPIA FARM NIGHT SUMMER DINNER PARTIES APR.–SEP. MAY 1 & 2 JUN. 10–SEP. 9 Open to all as an inspiring gathering place for the community, providing opportunities and resources for personal enrichment and growth. Stop in throughout the year for workshops and events including film screenings, their summer reading program, yoga classes, trivia nights, educational presentations, art classes, children’s programming, and much more. 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester. 802-362-2607 or mclvt.org DORSET HISTORICAL SOCIETY APR. 16–NOV. 19 On the third Thursday of each month learn about Dorset’s rich history at educational lunch lectures—be sure to pack your brown bagged lunch. Check details for other events including artists exhibitions, summer hikes and walking tours, an ice cream social, and Halloween trick or treat. Bley House Museum, Rte. 30 at Kent Hill Rd., Dorset. 802-867-0331 or dorsetvthistory.org 18 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com Booktopia is a two-day weekend and celebration of reading, readers, and authors with multiple authors and attendees from around the country. Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main St., Manchester. 802-362-2200 or northshire.com MARBLE HOUSE PROJECT FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS MAY 1–OCT. 23 On select Friday evenings, enjoy farm-to- table innovative dining experiences with prestigious chef residents from around the country. Seating is limited. Marble House Project, 1161 Dorset West Rd., Dorset. marblehouseproject.org STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 23–25 March into Memorial Day weekend with plenty to do for the entire family. Shop sidewalk sales in the Stratton Village; children will enjoy special activities, family races, and other events. Don’t forget to bring your canine friends too. Stratton Mountain Resort. 1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com Join in on weekly Wednesday night organic, vegetarian al fresco feasts. Featuring live music, craft cocktails, and global cuisine locally grown and catered by Earth Sky Time Farm. Enjoy gorgeous sunset views from the terrace. Wilburton Inn, 257 Wilburton Dr., Manchester. 802-362-2500 or wilburtoninn.com BLACK ROCK FC SOCCER JUN. 14–JUL. 11 As part of the USL League Two, a professional soccer development league, Black Rock FC hosts seven home games at Applejack Stadium in Summer 2020 and welcomes competition from the Boston Bolts, Western Mass Pioneers, Seacoast United, AC Connecticut, and GPS Portland Phoenix. Applejack Stadium, 340 Recreation Park Rd., Manchester. blackrockfc.org