
Wellness Wednesdays (2nd Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Wellness Wednesdays began in January. They will be offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting January 14th from 12-5pm.
Sara Martin, CMT, will offer chair massage at the Whitingham Municipal Center, 2948 VT Route 100, Jacksonville free of charge to residents of the Town of Whitingham on a first come, first serve basis. Residents outside of Whitingham are welcome too, but will be asked to offer a donation.
Curious? Stop in to see us on Wednesday, April 8th, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, and December 9. Feel free to ask questions, or try it out. Not everyone is comfortable with massage and a chair massage can be a good introduction to massage therapy for a newbie.
You will be required to sign a consent form prior to any treatment, so if you are unsure if you should get a massage because of a medical condition, it is suggested you clear massage, myofascial release, and stretching, with your doctors and medical professionals.
If you have a service you would like to add to the Wellness Wednesdays roster, please contact gig@whitinghamvt.org. It would be great to have this grow into a collective of professionals who are interested in donating a little of their time to the community.

A Scientist Walks into a Distillery
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
The Vermont Museum of Natural History presents "A Scientist Walks into a Distillery" on Thursday, May 14th from 6-7:30pm at Vermont Distillers, 7755 VT Route 9, Marlboro (on Hogback). May 14th topic is "Waking the Dead!" with Julia Menges. Have you ever wondered how bodies are prepared by museums for display? Things that die tend to decompose, so come find out how museums keep the dead looking so good.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Free for Whitingham residents, Hazardous Waste Collection Event at the Transfer Station 4185 VT Route 100, Whitingham, VT from 9am to 1pm.
Reminder: paint is collected during regular business hours, no need to hold onto it for an HHW event. If there is only a small amount left in the can, take the top off, dry out the paint and throw the can in the garbage.
Whitingham small businesses will be charged for hazardous waste, payment is due at the event. Businesses must pre-register for the event at least 1 week in advance by emailiing a list of business hazardous waste and quantities to gig@whitinghamvt.org.

Lions Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 9:00am
The Deerfield Valley Lions Club's Annual Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Whitingham Municipal Center, 2948 VT Route 100, Jacksonville, VT.
Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Prizes will be awarded.

Memorial Day - Town Offices Closed
Monday, May 25, 2026 (All day)
The Town Offices will be closed is observance of Memorial Day.

Wellness Wednesdays (2nd Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Wellness Wednesdays began in January. They will be offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting January 14th from 12-5pm.
Sara Martin, CMT, will offer chair massage at the Whitingham Municipal Center, 2948 VT Route 100, Jacksonville free of charge to residents of the Town of Whitingham on a first come, first serve basis. Residents outside of Whitingham are welcome too, but will be asked to offer a donation.
Curious? Stop in to see us on Wednesday, April 8th, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, and December 9. Feel free to ask questions, or try it out. Not everyone is comfortable with massage and a chair massage can be a good introduction to massage therapy for a newbie.
You will be required to sign a consent form prior to any treatment, so if you are unsure if you should get a massage because of a medical condition, it is suggested you clear massage, myofascial release, and stretching, with your doctors and medical professionals.
If you have a service you would like to add to the Wellness Wednesdays roster, please contact gig@whitinghamvt.org. It would be great to have this grow into a collective of professionals who are interested in donating a little of their time to the community.

A Scientist Walks into a Distillery
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
The Vermont Museum of Natural History presents "A Scientist Walks into a Distillery" on Thursday, June 11th from 6-7:30pm at Vermont Distillers, 7755 VT Route 9, Marlboro (on Hogback). Mountains of Windham County with Jeff Nugent. How many mountains are there in Windham County? What are the stories behind their names? You'll find answers to those questions and more at this talk.

Wellness Wednesdays (2nd Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Wellness Wednesdays began in January. They will be offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, starting January 14th from 12-5pm.
Sara Martin, CMT, will offer chair massage at the Whitingham Municipal Center, 2948 VT Route 100, Jacksonville free of charge to residents of the Town of Whitingham on a first come, first serve basis. Residents outside of Whitingham are welcome too, but will be asked to offer a donation.
Curious? Stop in to see us on Wednesday, April 8th, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, and December 9. Feel free to ask questions, or try it out. Not everyone is comfortable with massage and a chair massage can be a good introduction to massage therapy for a newbie.
You will be required to sign a consent form prior to any treatment, so if you are unsure if you should get a massage because of a medical condition, it is suggested you clear massage, myofascial release, and stretching, with your doctors and medical professionals.
If you have a service you would like to add to the Wellness Wednesdays roster, please contact gig@whitinghamvt.org. It would be great to have this grow into a collective of professionals who are interested in donating a little of their time to the community.

"Home Sweet Home" Old Home Week Community Art and Quilt Show
Friday, July 24, 2026 (All day) to Sunday, July 26, 2026 (All day)
For local artists and local art!
- Do you have a beloved, handmade, heirloom quilt?
- Do you have a painting of your family home or property? Do you have a handmade object or treasure that speaks of home?
- Please share that piece of work for a community show to celebrate our creative history!
Application due MAY 1, 2026
Work needs to be delivered to the Twin Valley Middle High School by July 23rd (8a - 4p)
*Other arrangements can be discussed.
Online Signup Form
(Google Docs)

Old Home Week Schedule
Friday, July 24, 2026 (All day) to Sunday, July 26, 2026 (All day)
Attached is the working copy of the Schedule for Old Home Week 2026, it will likely be updated from time to time.
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