QUECHEE — The Scotland House, an adult day health and wellness center in Quechee, has reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The nonprofit organization serves older adults from age 60 and up who have early onset dementia, are considered frail, have limited physical abilities and are isolated. Trained medical providers are on staff to help care for those who attend.
Scotland House is also accepting new participants. For more information, visit scotlandhousevt.org or call 802-280-6080.
LEBANON — Dr. Mary F. Brunette has been named the mental health professional of the year by the New Hampshire chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
“Her leadership as a mental health professional is commendable, particularly in our recent work with First Episode Psychosis/Early Serious Mental Illness,” Ken Norton, executive director of NAMI New Hampshire said in a news release. “NAMI New Hampshire is fortunate to have Dr. Brunette as a valued partner in improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and suicide.”
Brunette, a psychiatrist, graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and did her residency in psychiatry at DHMC, according to a news release. She also works as a professor at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine and is the Medical Director of the Bureau of Behavioral Health in New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services. Brunette was nominated for the award by Dr. William C. Torrey, who is the interim chair of DHMC’s psychiatry department.
“She inspires and leads the state’s community mental health medical directors, pulling them together to improve care,” Torrey said in the release. “She works incredibly hard to apply scientific knowledge and understanding to improve the health and lives of people living with psychiatric illnesses.”
ENFIELD — The Special Needs Support Center will be hosting a golf tournament at Montcalm Golf Club in Enfield from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2.
Tickets cost $175 and include a round of golf, cart fees, and lunch. Proceeds benefit the White River Junction-based nonprofit organization, which serves people with special needs and their families.
People can sign up or learn more at snsc-uv.org.
HARTLAND — The Hartland Public Library is now open, no appointments necessary.
The library’s hours are Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks will be required to enter the building.
Porch-side pickup will remain an option for patrons. For more information, call 802-436-2473.
HANOVER — There will be 150 permits available to people who wish to hunt deer in Hanover’s “Special Deer Management Area” this year.
The permits will be awarded to hunters with a valid N.H. Hunting License and photo ID via a lottery system. Entry forms can be found at hanovernh.org or at town hall. People can submit applications from July 19 to Aug. 13 via email at townclerk@hanovernh.org or in-person and by mail to town hall at 41 S., Main St. The lottery will take place Aug. 16 and hunters will be notified the next two days. They can pick up their permits at town hall from Aug. 18 to Sept. 3.
The management area includes Oak Hill, the Trescott Reservoir Lands and Velvet Rocks. A more detailed map can be found at hanovernh.org/biodiversity-committee/pages/deer-management-and-forest-health.
WOODSTOCK — Owners of antique tractors are needed for Billings Farm & Museum’s annual Antique Tractor Day, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1.
People who own tractors made before 1980 can participate in a parade, slow race and exhibit. Registration is required by July 19th at billingsfarm.org/events/antique-tractor-day-2021. Participants will receive a small gas allowance and a free ice cream or beverage.
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