Join Walpole First Congregational Church interim minister, Melissa O’Brien, for an open conversation about all things end of life. As a former hospice and hospital chaplain, and long-time minister and senior community chaplain, Melissa has spent a great deal of time in the presence of those who are transitioning out of this world. Death is one of her favorite topics of conversation, though it’s probably not yours! Come with questions and curiosities; bring your coffee and we’ll provide the sugar rush. Saturday, November 14 at 10am in the Walpole First Congregational Church’s commons room. Questions: melissa519@me.com.
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Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at the Hooper Institute – 12/4/26
Join the Hooper Institute for our annual Holiday Wreath Making Workshop! December 4th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Hooper Institute. Workshop fee is $45 and includes instruction, refreshments, and a wide variety of natural materials! Space is limited. Register using the QR code or email hooper.director@gmail.com
Red Cross Blood Drive in Walpole – 12/5/26
St. John’s Church and the First Congregational Church of Walpole are joining together to host a community blood drive on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. The need for blood never stops and every donation is a simple but powerful way to care for our neighbors and help save lives.
Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCross.org to choose a time that is convenient for you.
Reminder: Walpole Players Present ‘I Don’t Have A Clue’ – 11/13 – 11/15/26
The Walpole Players performance of Craig Sedaro’s “I Don’t Have a Clue” comedy-mystery show is THIS weekend, November 13th-15th.
There are a few tickets left for Sunday’s delicious dinner show at 4pm catered by Luca Paris and Walpole Grocery. These tickets must be purchased in advance at Mascoma Bank before 3pm on Friday.
Friday and Saturday 7pm shows will still have ticket sales at the door, but purchasing them in advance at Mascoma is a great way to confirm you’ll have a seat.
Need help with tickets? Text Jenny at (603) 313-9319 or email thewalpoleplayers@gmail.com
Proceeds from the 50/50 ‘Mystery Card’ Raffle will benefit our local food shelves so bring some cash to ‘play’ with us!
Lots of local talent and community collaboration-you don’t want to miss this show!
Dar Williams at Bellows Falls Opera House – 12/4/26
Since the runaway success of her first album, THE HONESTY ROOM in 1994, Dar Williams has become one of the most beloved singer/songwriters in America. On Friday, December 4, she returns to the Bellows Falls Opera House for her fifth appearance at the historic venue, the final show of the 2026 Ray Massucco Concert Series. Opening the show will be Vermont songstress Diane Zeigler.
Dar Williams is an engaging and delightful performer. Her songs such as “When I Was A Boy,” “The Babysitter’s Here,” “The Christians and the Pagans” and “After All” are classics, and her books, “Amalie,” “What I Learned In A Thousand Towns” and “How To Write A Song That Matters” have proved thought-provoking and inspirational. Her 2026 album, Hummingbird Highway, has been rapturously received by fans and media alike.
The Bellows Falls Opera House is located at 7 Village Square, Bellows Falls, VT. Doors are at 6:30, showtime 7:30. Adult beverages will be offered by local micro-brewery Seven Balls Brewing. Tickets and information at BellowsFallsOperaHouse.com. Concert-goers are urged to always purchase tickets from the Opera House website, as third-party entities often scalp tickets deceptively and at grossly inflated prices.
Reminder: Scouting for Food – 11/7/26
On Saturday, November 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, Cub Scout Pack 299 and Boy Scout Troop 299 will be holding their Scouting for Food Drive. We will be handing out information tags for the annual Scouting for Food Drive at the following locations: Walpole Post Office, Walpole Recycling Center, Tractor Supply, and the Savings Bank of Walpole. We will also collect donations on this date if people want to donate. On November 14th, from 8 am to 12 noon we will be at the same locations collecting pet food, non-perishable food items, toiletry items, and monetary donations. Everything collected will go directly to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.
Reminder: Death, Dying, and Dunkin’ Donuts at the First Congregational Church of Walpole – 11/14/26
Join Walpole First Congregational Church interim minister, Melissa O’Brien, for an open conversation about all things end of life. As a former hospice and hospital chaplain, and long-time minister and senior community chaplain, Melissa has spent a great deal of time in the presence of those who are transitioning out of this world. Death is one of her favorite topics of conversation, though it’s probably not yours! Come with questions and curiosities; bring your coffee and we’ll provide the sugar rush. Saturday, November 14 at 10am in the Walpole First Congregational Church’s commons room. Questions: melissa519@me.com.
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