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 11th’s rescheduled meeting)

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.

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 – The Peacham Library is requesting an increase in our town appropriation at Town Meeting on March 3, 2020. The Board of Trustees invites the community to an information session to learn more about why the library is making this request at this time. 

After a brief presentation by the Trustees, there will be ample time & opportunity to ask questions and begin a dialogue about the value of our library and how best it can be responsive to the needs of our community. Refreshments will be served. Please join us for this important conversation.We look forward to seeing you there! Contact Board Chair Gillian Sewake with questions: gsewake@gmail.com or in the evenings at 592-3060

Coming Up

February 24, 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 26, 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 28, 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 29, 7:00 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous – Weekly meeting.