December 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair First Baptist Church 601 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States The annual Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Developmental Services Connections program returns on December 8, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Bennington, VT. Clients of UCS’ Developmental Services division will host the event, and other local crafters, artists, and makers in the community are invited to attend as vendors. Shoppers can stop by
February 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bake Sale Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Do you have a sweet tooth? The Developmental Services Division’s Connections Program is hosting a Bake Sale at the Spring Center in Bennington on Valentine’s Day from 9am to 3pm. All proceeds benefit the Client Activities Fund. Contact Burke at (802)445-7285 or CBurke@ucsvt.org for more information. DS Bake Sale Flyer
March 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pi Day Bake Off Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join UCS Developmental Services on March 14 for a sweet fundraiser to benefit the Client Activities Fund, which makes it possible for our clients to enjoy fun experiences throughout the year. This year, clients visited the Baby Animals exhibit at Hancock Shaker Village, enjoyed the annual Schaghticoke Fair, played video games together at Gamer’s Grotto,
April 30, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Head Start Open Interviews Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join us at the Spring Center April 30, from 4-6pm for open interviews! Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event from 4-6pm on April 30 for its early childhood programs at the Spring Center at 655 Gage Street in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews
May 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm HOPE House Open House HOPE House 1128 Monument Avenue, Bennington, VT, United States Join UCS' Children, Youth and Family Services division for an open house on May 28 to celebrate the opening of Healthy Options for Psychiatric Emergencies (HOPE House). The new program provides support and treatment for kids and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges through its Psychiatric Urgent Care for Kids (PUCK) program and Intensive Outpatient
May 30, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Safe to Go! Free Car Seat Fitting Event Ocean Start Parking Lot 99 Bennington Square, Bennington, VT, United States Car seat fitting. Join United Children's Services, Bennington Fire Department, Bennington County Sheriff's Office, UCS Children, Youth, and Family Services, and Head Start at the Ocean City Job Parking Lot Thursday, May 30 for a free car seat fitting event! In partnership with SeatSmart. Learn more at BeSeatSmart.org
June 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Just Getting By: An Evening with Bess O’Brien Bennington Theater 331 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless, Sunrise Family Resource Center, Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, and United Counseling Service for a screening of Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien's film, Just Getting By, followed by a Q & A discussion with Bess O'Brien. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 5 at Bennington Theater. Free
June 28, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start with Yo Re Mi by Vermont Arts Exchange Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Families welcome! Please join us with Yo, Re, Mi for yoga, music and mindfulness. Please bring a towel or yoga mat—event held outside.
June 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2024 Bennington Youth Summit Second Congregational Church 115 Hillside Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join your friends and make new ones in a day of workshops, lunch, and activities. Topics include empowerment, healthy relationships, and self-defense. For ages 13-19. Made possible in part by the Phillips Family Foundation. Free
July 31, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Head Start/Early Head Start Instant Enrollment Join Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County for an Instant Enrollment event at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park St., North Bennington, VT on July 31, 2024, from 3-5:30pm. Qualified families will have the opportunity to enroll their children ages six weeks to five years in Head Start/Early Head Start. One of the
August 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Head Start and Early Head Start Open Interviews Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join us for open interviews at our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This is a great opportunity to meet our team, learn more about the impactful work we do, and explore how you can contribute to the development and education of young children in our community. We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated
September 10, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Head Start Pownal Open House Head Start Pownal School House Road, Pownal, VT, United States We're very excited to announce the opening of our new Head Start and Early Head Start building in Pownal! Join us for a ribbon cutting and light refreshments on Tuesday, September 10th at 2:30pm on School House Road in Pownal, VT.
September 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - September 15, 2024 @ 3:00 pm 2024 Barn Sale Riley Rink at Hunter Park 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, United States Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Barn Sale, the best tag sale in Vermont! Taking place on September 14 and 15 at Riley Rink in Manchester, Vermont, this event is a must-visit for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a great deal. All proceeds benefit our Northshire services in Manchester, Vermont.
September 27, 2024 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Suicide Awareness Vigil Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States Join us at Lake Paran at 6:30 on September 27th as we remember those we've lost to suicide. The evening will begin with light refreshments and storytelling then we will light and release floating lanterns on the lake. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide you can reach out to our
November 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash Join UCS for this year’s Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 2, 2024! Walk or run through beautiful downtown Bennington in our 7th annual community race. The race begins and ends at the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street in Bennington. This year’s fun-filled event promotes health and wellness in our community and
December 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Holiday Craft Table @Bennington Community Market Bennington Community Market 239 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join United Counseling Service (UCS)' Developmental Services division on December 7 as our Community Supports program hosts a Holiday Craft Table at the Bennington Community Market. The table will feature a variety of items, including crafts that clients crafted with support and other items created independently by clients of the Community Supports program. Stop by
February 11 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monthly hiring event 314 Dewey Street 314 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT, United States United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold a hiring event on February 11, 2025, from 3-5pm, at its 314 Dewey Street location in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will be available to meet with visitors interested in the agency’s open positions, which can be found at ucsvt.org/careers. Open positions at UCS currently include roles supporting individuals with
April 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2025 UCS Bennington Youth Summit Mount Anthony Union Middle School 747 East Road, Bennington, VT, United States Join United Counseling Service for the 2025 UCS Bennington Youth Summit on April 26 for a day of workshops, guest speakers, games, and food! This year's theme is' thriving, not surviving.' The event is open to all Bennington area teens ages 13-19. Mount Anthony Union Middle School (MAUMS) 747 East Road Bennington, VT 05201 Register Free