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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
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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