Swim Lesson Signups and Meet The Life Guards

Sign up for swim lessons and meet the life guards on May 28 from 6-7 pm at the VFW.
Can't make signup night? Don't worry. Register at the Bennington Town Hall by Wednesday, July 2.

Fees: Beginner: $10; Intermediate, Advanced, and Adult: $15
The registration fee is per participant per session ($25 maximum per family per session.)

Three skill level classes are offered during each session based on demand. The adult session allows adults to improve stroke skills. A minimum of 5 is needed to hold the class.

Session I: July 26 – July 30
11- 11:30 a.m. Beginner
11:30-12:30 p.m. Intermediate
1:00 - 2 p.m. Advanced

Session II: Aug 9 – 13
5:30 - 6 p.m. Beginner
6 - 7 p.m. Intermediate
7 - 8 p.m. Advanced

Adult Session: Aug 16-20
6:30-7:30 pm

Summer Fun Festival

Block Party and BBQ
July 23, 6-10 p.m.
Town Hall
Join us for a rockin' good time and kick off our summer fun festival with a block party! Haven't had your dinner or need a little snack. Stop by the BBQ ($) to fill your belly.

Festival and Muster
July 24
Sawyer Field

10 a.m.
We'll start the day with a parade. Join in and decorate a float! Kids, decorate your bike and ride in the bike parade. Parents, we're slowing down the parade for the kids.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We're bringing back the fun-n-games at Sawyer Field. Enter your family recipe in our Rib Off and Pie Off and see if it's truly as good as grandma (or grandpa) says! Cheer on your firemen as they battle it out with other fire departments at the muster. Dunk your favorite community member in our dunk tank. And, of course, there's a whole lot of fun for the kids--games, face painting, balloons and more. We'll also kick off fundraising for a playground at Sawyerfield! Don't miss the fun!!!

Town Wide Yard Sale
July 25

The whole town is throwing a yard sale. Get in on the action and make a few bucks! Buy a spot on the map ($2) and we'll list your location. Contact Sadie at benningtonrec@gmail.com.

Haunted Hay Ride

Do you want to see the Haunted Hay Ride return in October 2010? Can you put together a skit? Let us know!!! benningtonrec@gmail.com or talk to Aimmee, Sadie or Shelagh.

Hammy Down Day

May 1 2010, 10 a.m. at the VFW

Need clothes for the kiddos. Stop by our Hammy Down Day and see what we have. All clothes are free!

The Andy Mackenzie Annual Fishing Derby

April 24 • 8-10 am
Children 15 and younger
Bennington Residents Only!

Sponsored by the Bennington Sportsmens Club and the Recreation Committee

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Jumping Jelly Beans!
Join the Eggs-citement!

Saturday, April 3

Egg Decorating: 10-11:30, VFW

Egg Hunt: 11:45, Newhall Field, BYO Basket

Make Valentine's Cards

Jan. 30 from 2-3:30 at the VFW

Come make Valentine’s cards for all your loved ones, friends, and school mates. Bring your own supplies or use ours.

Refreshments will be served.

This event is free.

BRC Meeting Rescheduled

The BRC meeting scheduled for Tues., Dec. 18 has been moved to Thurs., Dec. 17 at 6:30 pm at the top of the town Hall.

CHRISTMAS PARTY RESCHEDULED

Due to technical difficulties, the Rec Christmas Party has been rescheduled...                                                      

 DEC 19

10-12

PIERCE SCHOOL

There will be lots of crafts and games. Christmas Food Baskets to organize, another chance to make a Soldier Care Package, our Candle Raffle, a Winter Hammy Down table and refreshments!  Lots of Community Service hours available, call Sadie at 831-4478 or show up at 9 am.. And do not forget the Library Party on the 18th!!!.

PAINTING WITH A LIMITED PALETTE

Start your Thanksgiving break with a watercolor workshop! Learn how to paint using a limited color palette while producing a fun still life of fruit. Sign up at the town Hall or contact Shelagh at 588-2731. A minimum of 6 is needed to run this class.

November 24 at the VFW

Instructor: A.B. Huddlestun, MFA

Cost: $10 (advanced registration required)
Ages: 9-adult
Time: 10-12:30 followed by a pizza lunch
(Lunch provided by the Recreation Committee free of charge).