Town of Guilford, Vermont

Cemetery Commission
2024-09-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-10-17 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | VT
This is the monthly meeting of the Cemetery Commission. The meetings generally occur between April and October. They will meet at Maplehurst Cemetery on Coolidge Highway. In the event of rain, they will meet at the Town Office.

Guilford Cares Food Weekly Food Pantry
2024-09-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
A weekly Food Pantry every Thursday between 3pm-4pm, free of charge, made available by the Guilford Cares. The food pantry is hosted by the Broad Brook Community Center located at: 3940 Guilford Center Road Guilford, VT 05301

For more information contact Pat Haine, Pantry Director at 802-257-0626, or email her at pth1946@yahoo.com

Conservation Commission
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Guilford Town Office, 236 School Rd, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
The Conservation Commission Meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm.

Please see more information here.

FREE Screening of “Connected: Vermont Grassroots Effort for Rural Broadband"
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Please join DVFiber for a FREE screening of “Connected: Vermont Grassroots Effort for Rural Broadband.”
Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
Broad Brook Community Center
Doors open at 5:30.
Run time is 35 minutes. Q&A with Christine Hallquist, Executive Director of Vermont Community Broadband Board, to follow. Enjoy refreshments from the Guilford Country Store & Cafe.
“Connected” tells the historic, inspiring, and uniquely Vermont story of the grassroots effort across the state to come together to solve a common problem – the lack of internet connectivity. Celebrate Vermont’s “barn raising” approach to building a future-proof telecommunications network that connects all of us no matter where we live.
DVFiber is your community-owned fiber Internet provider? We’re for neighbors, by neighbors — just ask a neighbor! Now available in Readsboro, Whitingham, and Stamford. Coming soon to Halifax. Visit dvfiber.net or call 844-383-6246 to pre-register for service.

Fire Cider Workshop
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
In the workshop you’ll learn how to make a traditional and delicious herbal tonic called Fire Cider that invigorates digestion and immunity through its spicy, savory flavors. You’ll learn the basic formula for creating a delicious fire cider as well as ideas and inspiration for creating your own unique tonic personalized to your tastes.
Registration is required for the Fire Cider Workshop (sign up below). Participation is limited to 15 people. Donation: $15.00 – $25.00 suggested to help pay for materials and to benefit Neighborhood Roots, but no one will be turned away.

Guilford Free Library Story Time (3rd Saturdays)
2024-09-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Guilford Free Library, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT
Join librarian Cathi Wilken or trustee Laura Lawson-Tucker for stories and songs for children on Tuesdays at 2:00pm or on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30am. All welcome!

Selectboard Meeting
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-14 18:30 - 20:30 | VT
Regularly Scheduled Selectboard Meetings occur on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Planning Commission
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | VT
The Planning Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Town Office. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.​
Find out more at: https://guilfordvt.gov/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission.

Rain or Shine Walking Group
2024-09-28 07:30, 2024-10-05 07:30, 2024-10-12 07:30 | Covered Bridge
Start off the weekend right by joining your neighbors for a walk! The Recreation Commission is excited to start a weekly walking group to enjoy Guilford’s beautiful back-roads. This group will meet rain or shine, as long as the roads are passable, honoring the Norwegian saying “Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær” / “There is no bad weather, only unsuitable clothes”.
The group will meet on Saturday mornings at 7:30 am at the Covered Bridge. The time is subject to change as daybreak changes. The route, from the Covered Bridge on Stage Rd in Guilford:

1st Saturday of the month: east on Stage Rd
2nd Saturday: west on Stage Rd
3rd Saturday: north on Green River Rd
4th Saturday: south on Green River Rd

Anyone is welcome on these walks, and people are free to walk at their own pace. Nice dogs on short leashes are also welcome. We hope you join us!

If you would like to see another walk organized in town, let us know when and where you would like to meet!

Storytime at the Library
2024-10-01 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-15 14:00 - 14:30 | Guilford Free Library, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT
Join us for stories and songs at the library every Tuesday afternoon. Most suited for kids 5 and under, but all are welcome.
We’d love to have you join us! We’ll sing a song, read a story, and make sure you’re all set with reading materials for you and your kid(s). It’s a great time to meet other parents and have time for kids to play together inside or outside at the library.

Word games at the Library
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Guilford Free Library, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT
Join your neighbors for a game of Scrabble, UpWords or Boggle Wednesday evening, twice per month

Guilford Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, 108 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, 05301
The Guilford Volunteer Fire Department is a nonprofit volunteer fire and emergency response organization, whose services are contracted by the Town of Guilford, Vermont. The department has about 30 volunteer emergency service personnel.
The Guilford Fire Station is located at 108 Guilford Center Road, and can be reached by phone at 802.254.4413. For all emergencies, call 911.
The Auxiliary meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to come to a meeting and try them out!

Harvest Fest & Chili Cook-off
2024-10-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Join us for our first Harvest Fest at the Broad Brook Community Center! The event will include a chili cook-off, yard games, face-painting, crafts, races, and general old-fashioned fun!
Think your chili recipe is the best? Find out by entering the chili cook-off! The entry fee is $25, and prizes include $300 first prize, $125 second prize, $75 third prize (and of course bragging rights!)
All food by donation: chili, sides, and drinks.

Fall Folk Cafe
2024-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Join us for a special fall Folk Cafe on Sunday October 6th, from 7-9pm. Local poets, musicians, and artisans will join together for an evening of art organized by musician Hunter Hues. Interested in participating? Email us!
This event makes use of one of our Rent Free Community Days to learn more or to host your own free community event at the BBCC email broadbrookcc@gmail.com

Yard sale at the BBCC
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Guilford’s Town-Wide Yard Sale returns for another year and the BBCC will once again be open as a hub for any folks who would like to use our location for their yard sale. Outdoor space free for all to use, if you would like to set up inside the building for a small donation of $10 we will provide a table and space.
The BBCC board will be hosting their own large yard sale to support the community center. Anyone wishing to donate items to this sale are asked to email us, and plan to drop donations off at the Broad Brook Community Center on October 11th between 5 – 7 PM.

Annual Book Sale in Guilford on Saturday, October 12
2024-10-12 08:30 - 14:30 | Guilford Community Church, 38 Church Ave, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
The Guilford Community Church, UCC, is holding a Book Sale on Saturday, October 12 at the church (38 Church Drive). A wide selection of current books will be available for sale from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Choose a few books or fill a bag. All books by donation. If $25 or more is spent, you can receive a complementary hardcover bestseller of your choice! Coffee and baked treats are available for purchase while you browse!
Guilford Community Church is located at 38 Church Drive, Guilford. From Exit 1 on route 91 take Route 5 south 1 mile (just past the Guilford Country Store) turn left onto Bee Barn Road and bear left onto Church Drive.
Contact the church for more information at 802-257-0994.

Community Yoga
2024-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, United States
Kripalu All-Level Community Yoga Class
** Proudly brought to you by the Guilford Recreation Commission **
This 60-minute class will meet at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford, VT about twice per month, Mondays at 5 pm. Upcoming dates are:
October 14th (this holiday Monday!)
October 28th
November 11th
December 2nd
December 16th
December 30th
Cost: by donation, suggested $10 (and $5 for seniors and those receiving EBT benefits).
Participants: adults and children 10 and older are welcome, children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the class. A waiver to participate is needed (available at the door).
This class is accessible to people of all abilities and experience. Kripalu-style yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is a nonsectarian and nondogmatic vinyasa (flow) style class. Each class includes a centering pranayama (breathing exercise), warm-ups, asana (posture) sequences, and a final guided shavasana (relaxation). Modification prompts will be provided for those who would like to challenge themselves or those who would like accessibility options for their body. Discover the mind-body connection, encourage stress reduction, and improve self-regulation and physical health. Guided by Lindsay Parise, a yoga practitioner of over two decades, who is excited to offer this community-based class.
Participants should bring their own mat and any props they might need, though a few will be available to borrow. Chairs will be available if this modification is needed.
If there is enough momentum for this class, we hope to be able to offer it into 2025. Please spread the word!
Cheers from your Recreation Commission

Property Tax Payment Due
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-16 | VT
Property tax bills are mailed out annually in August and are due by October 15th of every year. Property tax payments received by mail must be postmarked on or before October 15th. If you are planning to bring your payment to the Town Office in person, be sure to check the hours and days we are open. As always, you are welcome to prepay toward your property tax balance. Payments received or postmarked after October 15th will be subject to penalty and late fees.

Guilford Free Library Talk About Books
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Guilford Free Library, 4024 Guilford Center Rd, Guilford, VT
Join librarian Leah Gessner every third Wednesday of the month in person at the Guilford Free Library or via Zoom at 6:30pm. All are welcome to request a copy of the current book by emailing or calling the library.
