Programs and Events

Better Beginnings for Babies – Join parents and caregivers, share in the joys and challenges of babyhood! Share in the joys and challenges of babyhood! For parents/caregivers and their infants up to age 20 months. Songs, play and enriching discussion. Expectant parents welcome! Group supported by facilitator, Nancy Macalaster, M.A.

Community Wood Bank Party! Saturday, October 19th from 8 – 11a.m. Come help us cut, stack and sort wood. The wood bank is an important resource to familiesduring the cold season. Great opportunity for youth seeking community service hours! Warm beverages and treats will be served.

2019 Grapevine Online Auction – Donation deadline is October 18th! We are seeking donations of Gift Certificates, local, creative arts & goods or services. We will include a business logo or item photo that you provide, a description, and your website link if desired. Donations are tax deductible and proceeds go to support the many programs and events we offer. LIVE Bidding NOV 1-30! This year we will be hosting the auction through a new auction platform. Visit https://www.32auctions.com/grapevinenh on November 1st to join in on the shopping fun!

Youth Programs at Avenue A Teen + Community Center, 42 Main Street Antrim Friday Night Open Hours for Teens 13-18; 6:30-9pm Tabletop Game Club for teens in 7th grade and up – Mondays 5:30-8pm High School Creative Writing Club – Tuesdays 6-8pm Ave A Club for GBS Students: For grades 5-8, Wednesdays 2:15-4:15 pm; starting in October. For our full Fall Schedule visit us at Facebook.com/AvenueATeenCenter!

Ongoing Programs & Resources

TOOL LENDING SHED IS OPEN! Come Borrow Tools and Light Equipment! The Grapevine Community Tool Shed is open and we are loaning tools. Come check it out and sign up to borrow specialized tools and light equipment! Think of the tool shed as a loaning library, sign it out and bring it back. There is no charge to borrow tools, but donations are gratefully accepted. Please contact toolshed@grapevinenh.org to borrow or donate tools.

Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren – If you are parenting your grandchildren or a family member, you are not alone. “Grandparents (Kinparents) Parenting Grandchildren” meets monthly and is free. Call 588-2620 and ask for Carol for more information, and to let us know you’re coming and if you will need childcare.

Strong Living Wellness and Exercise Group – Join seniors from your community in this twice weekly light weight exercise program held at the Grapevine. Meet and become part of a supportive, lively group who together strengthen mind and body! Held on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Grapevine from 1:30 – 2:30. Call the Grapevine for more information.

Other Programs and Services at The Grapevine:

Home Visiting: One to one support for families. Call us for more information.

Information & Referral: Information and assistance accessing area resources for housing, financial assistance, food, childcare, legal assistance, clothing, health and dental care, and other needs.

Community Wood Bank: An emergency resource for those who use wood to heat their home. Call if you need wood, if you have wood to donate, or to volunteer for the 2019 season.

Community Tool Lending Shed: Borrow tools and light equipment. Email: toolshed@grapevinenh.org

The Grapevine is a nonprofit service organization located behind the Tuttle Library and serving residents in Antrim, Hancock, Bennington, Francestown, Hillsborough, Deering and nearby towns. The Grapevine exists because of charitable contributions from people like you. Tax deductible contributions are gratefully accepted at PO Box 637, Antrim, or drop by the center at 4 Aiken Street (behind the library). Visit us online at www.GrapevineNH.org and LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grapevinenh.org/.

The Stewardship Committee is gearing up for this year’s campaign and Stewardship Sunday will be October 27th. We hope to have the annual letter to include pledge cards in the mail by October 16th.

This special mission offering is a part of the UCCs 5 for 5 campaign. It supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM), justice and advocacy, and direct service projects supported by Justice and Local Church Ministries. This offering will be held on Sunday October 6th as part of World Communion Sunday.

All four of our youth groups, Joyful Noise for ages 3-5, the SCENE for grades 1-5, RBA for grades 6-8, and the InCasts for grades 9-12 got off to a great start this month.

RBA will enjoy their first adventure on Saturday, October 5 when we take a day canoe trip down the Connecticut River. For more information any of our youth groups, please contact Barbara Daley or Rusty Wightman.

During our week with Family Promise we were happy to welcome back Samantha and her two 8 year old daughters and meet a new family consisting of Zina, John and Jack. It is amazing to see how the families adapt to changing their living conditions every week. They were all delightful.

Equally amazing are the people in our community who come forward to support this important ministry. Thanks to all who cooked meals, visited with, slept overnight and did the set up and take down, including the laundry at the end of the week. Last but not least, thanks to our transporter who moves their belongings to the next church.

Although we are the farthest church for the families to get to, they appreciate the home atmosphere that we offer, including a private room, showers and an open kitchen. Our next week is in November. We try not to take winter weeks because of the distance to travel.

Thank you! Barbara and Fran

Our next family movie nights is Saturday, October 19th. We will be showing The Book of Life, about a bullfighter who, on the Day of the Dead, embarks on an afterlife adventure to fulfill the expectations of his family and friends. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30PM and the movie begins at 7PM. Hope to see you all there!