THRIFT SHOP - Thanks to everyone who has contributed clothing and household items to the Valley Health Council Thrift Shop, inventory is good. With the exception of items that are marked otherwise, every item in the store is $1. Whether you’re browsing for designer labels at bargain prices, doing some early holiday shopping, or looking for something specific to fill a gap in your wardrobe or household, the Valley Health Council Thrift Shop is the first place to look.

The Thrift Shop is open Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-4, and Saturday 10-1 (note new Saturday hours); it’s located on Route 30, less than one mile north of the Townshend village (next to Mary Meyer). Call (802) 365-7234 for more information.

A gentle reminder: since there are no laundry facilities at the Thrift Shop, donated items of clothing should be clean, and free of stains or rips. Unsaleable clothing must be discarded, and the costs associated with disposal cut into the Thrift Shop’s small profit.

BUS TRIPS - Want to have fun, meet some wonderful people, and get your shopping done at the same time? The Grace Cottage bus makes the trip from the West River Valley to Brattleboro twice a month, and to Springfield, VT twice a month. Call Bette Parsons at 896-6010 for more information about specific dates and pick-up locations.