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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bennington Youth Summit

Second Congregational Church 115 Hillside Street, Bennington, VT, United States

United Counseling Service (UCS)  invites Bennington area youth ages 13-18 to its annual Bennington Youth Summit on March 25, 2023, from 9am-2pm at Second Congregational Church! The day will be packed with games, breakout groups, and featured speakers from the community—all made possible by the Phillips Family Foundation and in partnership with Alliance for Community Transformations

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Via Zoom

Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You'll build skills