February 10, 6:30 pm, Peacham Knitters and Puzzlers and Scrabblers – Bring your knitting or other handwork, work on the current jigsaw puzzle while enjoying lively company and conversation. We will also have the the Scrabble™ board for any interested wordsmiths. 

February 11, 7:00 pm, Peacham Fire District #1 – The regular monthly meeting is open to the public. 

February 12, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

February 14, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

February 14, 7:00 pm, On the Joy of Nordic Skiing: Norway and other Treasures  – At this video presentation with Robert Van Vranken, he will share films some of his favorite places to nordic ski around Europe.

February 15, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Chili Sale – Peacham Library Trustees, Staff and Friends provide plenty of soul warming chili for a break from the chilly temperatures outside! Serving at the Peacham Congregational Church.

February 15, 7:00 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous – Weekly meeting.

February 16, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, First Aid for Women – A women-only chance to learn patient assessment and response, resulting in SOLO First Aid certification.  Cost of $80 includes instruction, certification fee, and training materials. For more information: https://trainnek.com/solo-first-aid-for-women/

February 16, 12:30 pm, Seed Swap Garden Gathering and Potluck – Do you enjoy perusing garden catalogs and thinking about spring? Come and chat about seeds, gardening and spring. Do you have seeds that you would like to share? Bring them along. Want to try something new or only need a few seeds? You might find something here! All are welcome. Small seed envelopes will be provided. Bring a dish to share. (We will meet upstairs).

Coming Up

February 18, 1:15 pm, Tuesday Theatre: “Yesterday” – A struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation. Rated PG-13.Running Time 117 minutes.

February 18, 6:30 pm, Peacham Community Housing – This group is a non-profit, charitable organization, supporting and enabling community projects that contribute to Peacham’s quality of living.

February 19, 10:00 am, Tai Chi for Fall Prevention -Sponsored by Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging and SASH. Continue your practice, building strength and balance in a quiet setting. All levels.

February  19, 6:30 pm, Selectboard Meeting

February 20, 6:30 pm, Northeast Vermont On Guard presents: “Suppressed: The Fight to Vote”  – Thenew documentaryweaves together personal stories from voters across the state of Georgia to paint an undeniable picture of voter suppression in the 2018 midterm election where Stacey Abrams fought to become the first Black female governor in the U.S. The issues Georgians faced included polling place closures, voter purges, missing absentee ballots, extreme wait times and a host of voter ID issues – all of which disproportionately prevented many students and people of color from casting their ballots. Suppressed: The Fight to Vote features experts, poll watchers and everyday Georgians speaking to the reality of voter suppression and the threat it poses in 2020. In a race that was ultimately decided by 54,723 votes, the film exposes that the basic constitutional right to vote continues to be under siege in America. Dessert will served.

February 20, 7:00 pm, Readers’ Delight – Join us for a discussion of  “Becoming” by Michelle Obama. Former United States first lady Michelle Obama talks about her roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, her public health campaign, and her role as a mother. Contact the library if you would like to borrow a copy of the book. 

February 21, 10:00 am – noon, Coffee Hour – A chance to drink a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet or two, and chat with your friends and neighbors.

February 21, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm, Quilting Circle – Do you love to sew? Whether you make quilts now or would like to learn, gather with us to show-and-tell what you are working on – or stuck one! Bring your favorite patterns or fabric to show, or things you might like to trade. This is a new group to support local quilters. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, let us know.

February 22, 7:00 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous – Weekly meeting. 

February 23, 4:00 pm, Informational Meeting and Dessert Buffet – Come and enjoy a variety of sweets, while Library Trustees and the Director answer your questions about our Town Appropriation request this year.