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BURR & BURTON ACADEMY FUNDRAISER
GALA
MAY 22
Burr & Burton Academy is “Roaring into the
20s” with a themed party at their annual
gala event supporting and celebrating
BBA’s inspirational mission of education for
all. Kimpton Taconic Hotel, 3835 Main St.,
Manchester. burrburton.org
THE SUMMER GALA TO BENEFIT
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT HEALTH CARE
JUN. 13
Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s Summer
Gala includes cocktails, a raffle, dinner, live
auction, dancing, and plenty of fun surprises.
The event also honors SVHC’s annual Vision
Award recipients. All proceeds support the
delivery of high-quality health care in our region.
Hubbell Homestead, 1357 West Rd., Bennington.
802-681-2797 or svhealthcare.org
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MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL SEASON
CELEBRATION
JUN. 25
“Roll Over Beethoven!”
All summer long,
Manchester Music
Festival celebrates
Beethoven’s 250th
birthday. Join them for
an evening of wonderful
food, lively music from
Don’t Leave Band, and
auction items to kick off
their summer festival.
Hildene, The Lincoln
Family Home, 1005 Hildene Rd., Manchester.
802-362-1956 or mmfvt.
THE DORSET EQUINE RESCUE BARNYARD
BALL
JUL. 19
The seventh annual Barnyard Ball fundraiser
will feature live music, dinner, a cash bar, and a
silent auction. Dress is casual or western attire.
Inn at Manchester, 3967 Main St., Manchester.
802-366-1300 or dorsetequinerescue.org
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL SUMMER GALA
JUL. 19
Celebrate Dorset Theatre Festival’s 43rd season
and the best of the Vermont summer theatre
community at one enchanted evening. Southern
Vermont Arts Center, 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
802-867-2223 or dorsettheatrefestival.org
WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY
AUG. 1
Don’t miss this special evening of sumptuous
food, drinks, world-class entertainment, and
auctions—all in support of the theatre you
love. Walker Farm, 705 Main St., Weston.
802-824-5288 or westonplayhouse.org
THE JINGLE BELL
DEC. 5
One of the most anticipated events of the
year, The Jingle Bell reflects the giving spirit
of the season and provides local businesses
and community members the opportunity to
demonstrate their support for SVHC in a fun
and festive way. Highlights of The Jingle Bell
include dinner, dancing, and a live auction.
The Williams Inn, 101 Spring St., Williamstown.
802-681-2797 or svhealthcare.org
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