November 5, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am The 5th Annual Superhero 5K Bennington Community Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States View the PDF Flyer > Registration is open now through November 5. You must register by October 6 to be guaranteed a race shirt. Online registration is closed. But don't worry, you can still register in person. In-person registration and race information packet pickup will take place at the Bennington Community Center from 4 - Free – $35.00
December 8, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cooking Classes for teens with Teens4Change 21 Burgess Road 21 Burgess Road, Bennington, VT, United States Participate in this “hands-on” group and learn the technique of the pros: Whip, simmer, knead, emulsify, sear and more. Have fun and meet other teens who love to cook! Enjoy fun themes and activities focused on food, cooking, and nutrition. December 8th: Italian Pizzelles Cookies December 15th: Trio of Hot Chocolates and Pancake Stacks Please contact MNealon@ucsvt.org if you Free
December 8, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OQSA (Out, Questioning and Straight Alliance) 21 Burgess Road 21 Burgess Road, Bennington, VT, United States This peer support group provides a safe and supportive environment for students who are interested in promoting understanding and respect for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & questioning students, and their allies. Please contact MNealon@ucsvt.org if you would like to attend. T4C is a peer-led local group that connects teens and builds positive community connections while Free
December 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair Second Congregational Church 115 Hillside Street, Bennington, VT, United States The Developmental Services Connections program will host a holiday craft fair on December 9, 2022, from 10am-3pm, at Second Congregational Church, located at 115 Hillside Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Local vendors invited to attend! $25 table fee. If interested in attending as a vendor, please RSVP to Christopher Burke at 802.445.7285 by December 2.
December 15, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cooking class for teens with Teens4Change 21 Burgess Road 21 Burgess Road, Bennington, VT, United States Participate in this “hands-on” group and learn the technique of the pros: Whip, simmer, knead, emulsify, sear and more. Have fun and meet other teens who love to cook! Enjoy fun themes and activities focused on food, cooking, and nutrition. December 15th: Trio of Hot Chocolates and Pancake Stacks Please contact MNealon@ucsvt.org if you would like to attend. Free
December 16, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Teens4Change Bike Club 21 Burgess Road 21 Burgess Road, Bennington, VT, United States Enjoy cycling? T4C now offers a weekly Bike Club on Fridays starting at 2:30pm! Bring your bike and join other high schoolers to plan local rides, learn safety skills and basic bike repair. Please contact MNealon@ucsvt.org or call (802)442-5491 ext. 500 if you would like to attend. T4C is a peer-led local group that connects teens Free
December 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Ice Skating for teens with Teens4Change 314 Dewey St. 314 Dewey St., Bennington, VT, United States Bring your skates or we can rent them at the rink! Location is 314 Dewey St. for drop off and pickup. Ice Skating will take place at the North Adams Skating Rink. Whether you are a seasoned skater or have never even put on a pair, come join this fun winter event. Please contact MNealon@ucsvt.org or Free
January 13, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Via Zoom Join the more than 2.6 MILLION Mental Health First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First $55.00
February 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm UCS Presents: Untreated and Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America Mission City Church 416 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States Please join United Counseling Service at Mission City Church for a film screening of "Untreated and Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America", a documentary that shares the stories of families affected by the ongoing substance use crisis in the U.S. Pizza and refreshments will be available at 5pm before the film screening at 6pm. UCS