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Prepare for Winter with Bourn ’ s Tire & Auto

Winter tire season is coming and the crew at Bourn ’ s would like to thank our customers for their continued support ! We have been upgrading some of our equipment and plan to make additional upgrades to keep up with the newer automobiles and continue to provide good quality service to our customers .

Nokian Tyres , one of our largest suppliers , is currently celebrating their 90th anniversary of their invention of the winter tire with a U . S . consumer rebate on winter , all-weather , and all-season tires for tires purchased from Bourn ’ s during the month of October :

• $ 80 off a set of Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 10 & Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tires

• $ 80 off the new all-weather Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5

• $ 80 off the all-terrain Nokian Tyres Outpost APT

• $ 60 off the all-season Nokian Tyres One Call Bourn ’ s today to place your order at 802-362-5282 or visit us at

9 Cone Rd . in Manchester Center , VT .

Vote in the 1st Annual Fall Harvest Decorating Contest !

The Manchester Business Association is excited to announce the inaugural Fall Harvest Decorating Contest , inviting both locals and visitors to experience the beauty and creativity of autumn throughout the area . Now through October 20 , each participating business will be creatively adorned with fall themes , showcasing pumpkins , hay bales , colorful leaves , and seasonal produce that highlight the richness of the region ’ s harvest . Voting is open to everyone ! Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the participating decorated storefronts and cast their votes for their favorite displays . The business with the most votes will be crowned the “ Fall Harvest Decorating Champion ”.

Participants are encouraged to visit each location to admire the decorations and submit their votes online . We invite the community to stroll through Manchester and Dorset , soak in the autumn atmosphere , and support our local businesses . Capture the fun and excitement by snapping a photo of yourself at the display ! Don ’ t forget to share it on social media by tagging @ manchestervermont or # manchestervt and please tag the participating business to spread the love ! For a list of participating businesses , visit manchestervermont . com .

‘ Sasquatch ’ Comes to Bennington

The Bennington Sasquatch Search , a fun , free , ( and furry ) family event , is coming to Bennington on October 12 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Stark Street Playground .

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center ( SVMC ), a member of Dartmouth Health , has partnered with other community organizations and businesses to launch the Bennington Sasquatch Search . The event encourages kids and families to play outside and explore the mysteries of Sasquatch . Otherwise known as Bigfoot , Sasquatch is a mythical biped who holds a special place in Vermont folklore and pop culture . The event will explore several questions about how Sasquatch eats , lives and stays clean . Guests can take a walk through Bennington ’ s wooded trails to look for Sasquatch clues , and learn about the plants and animals that are part of the Vermont outdoors .

Some of the businesses and organizations participating in the day include : Dion Snowshoes , Lake Paran , Children ’ s Integrative Services , Bennington Women Infants and Children ( WIC ), and Head Start / Early Head Start . Sasquatch-themed snacks will be provided by Shire Cottage Bakery and Bennington Community Market . Attendees can enter a free raffle to win an event t-shirt featuring the infamous Bennington Sasquatch strolling across Vermont .

The event has been organized by Faye MacDonald , a Volunteer In Service to America ( VISTA ) at SVMC . VISTA is an AmeriCorps program that provides needed resources to nonprofits through a year-long fellowship . Stewart ’ s Shops Holiday Match Grant is also supporting the launch of the event . If your organization or business wants to participate , please email : vista . svhealthcare @ gmail . com .

Red Fox Lacrosse Fundraiser

On October 12 from 1pm to 4pm , please join us for a lacrosse game and reception at The Red Fox , 103 Winhall Hollow Rd . in Winhall , VT . Come watch the Red Fox Lacrosse Club vs . the Northern New England Wild Catamounts ( UVM & UNH alumni )! This event will happen rain or shine and is free to the public to watch . Please note that playing is for registered players only . The Red Fox Tavern will be open to the public- make sure to check out live music in the beer garden by Aldous Collins . Proceeds go to the Southern Vermont Foodbank . For more , visit : vermontredfox . com .