Welcome back SUN!

After a very rainy week, it looks like we'll have some sun for this weekend (but still bring your raincoat, there may be some thunderstorms on Saturday). The wild strawberries have really benefitted from all the rain and so far the blackberries and raspberries are on track for a really good harvest.

The fishing was terrific last Sunday at Somerset Reservoir! Somerset is a wonderful, very large lake in the southern section of the Green Mountain National Forest. Very scenic! Great lake for paddling, and motor boats are allowed as well. Somerset Reservoir is located off Route 9 between Wilmington and Bennington.

Here's some happenings this weekend:

Bennington Pet Fest

When: Sat, June 27, 10am – 2pm

Where: The River Walk at Bennington Station Restaurant 

Description: Exhibitors and vendors. Second Chance Animal Center's Pet Fest will offer all sorts of fun ways to explore, celebrate and strenghten the bonds between people and their pets.

Progressive Dinner

When: Sat, June 27, 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: St James Church, Arlington 

DescriptionCelebrate Summer at a progressive dinner 5 pm Hors d'oeuvres under the tent at St James 6:30 pm Dinner in private homes. Different menu at each home 8:30 pm Dessert finale at St James $25 per person. Reservations required. Call St James Church 375-9952 or Joanna 375-9330. Or mail check made payable to St James Church to St James Church, PO Box 25, Arlington, VT 05250

June Arts Closing Party: Shirley Jackson Day Continued

WhenSat, June 27, 6pm – 8pm

WhereNorth Bennington Firehouse 

Description: Music by two of Shirley Jackson's talented children, Laurence and Barry Hyman, along with a group of their long-time musical friends. Dinner after may be arranged by Pangaea or Pangaea Lounge www.benningtonarts.com

Woodbinde Medieval Band

When: Sun, June 28, 2pm – 4pm

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 108 School St, Bennington 

Description: Music for a Summer's Day performed on bowed psaltery, gemshorn, hurdy-gurdy, fortholt, medieval harp, rebec, recorders, viola da gamba and other instruments. www.benningtonarts.com

Ethan Allen Days

This weekend (June 20 and 21) is Ethan Allen Days Colonial Fair at Colgate Park in Bennington! Battle reenactments, kid activities, demonstrations, food, and beer tent. The battle reenactment is at 2 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. Great event for the whole family. I'll be there!

If you are in town Friday June 19... check out the concert also at Colgate Park, located on Route 9 west of Bennington downtown.

for more info visit their website!