September 14th-October 20th:Green Mountain Railroad Fall Foliage Dinner Train
Dinner Trains will be Saturday evenings. For more information please see here- Dinner Train September 15th:Pancake Breakfast at the Fall Festival
Get an early start at the Chester Fall Festival on the Village Green with a homemade breakfast outdoors at nearby St. Luke’s. Table seating on the lawn, homemade pancakes, sausage/bacon, blueberries, real maple syrup, and beverage. Cost: $6 per plate. 8am-11am St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street. (802) 875-6000. Vermont Wild author Megan Price
A former award-winning journalist and Vermont legislator, Megan Price has been called a "folklore artist" for her ability to breathe life into little known, true tales of the Green Mountains as told by those who lived them. 10am-4pm at Phoenix Books Misty Valley September 15th & 16th:Chester Fall Festival
Please see here for more information- Chester Fall Festival 10am-4pm on the Chester Village Green September 16th:Erin Rounds author of the picture book Charlotte's Bones
Erin Rounds is a mom and a fourth-grade ELA and social studies teacher. A writer since grade school, she strives to teach her students to find and share their stories, because you never know what you might find when you dig deep and stop to observe what lies beneath. Charlotte's Bones is her first published work. Noon-2pm at Phoenix Books Misty Valley September 17th:Share Memories at Chester Seniors Meeting
Please join the Chester Senior Citizens Club for their monthly luncheon meeting and plan to share your fond childhood memories. If you need a ride, just call Georgia (875-6242). Hope to see you there. 11:30am at the Congregational Church Planning Commission Meeting
7pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) September 19th:Select Board Meeting
6:30pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) September 20th:Northern Forest Center & Vermont Land Trust Present:What is a Community Forest?
The Town of Chester is beginning community research to determine if citizens of the town want to acquire an 1800-acre parcel of land known as the Tomasso property located on Lovers Lane Road. This presentation will explain to the public the benefits of a community forest and how the land could be utilized for both recreational and environmental purposes. Please come learn about the opportunities a community forest could bring to the area and get a better understating of what a community forest is. 6:30pm at the Town Hall September 24th:Development Review Board Meeting
6pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) September 25th:Celebrate National Voter Registration Day 2018
Phoenix Books and the League of Women Voters will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with in-store events across Vermont in an effort to register voters before Election Day this November. With midterms this year, Phoenix Books and the League of Women Voters are encouraging every eligible American voter to exercise the right to be heard at the ballot box. National Voter Registration Day is the right place to start by getting registered. 2-5pm at Phoenix Books Misty Valley September 30th:Bill Lockwood at Phoenix Books Misty Valley
Bill Lockwood will be at the book store for a talk on his new novel, Ms. Anna. 2pm at Phoenix Books Misty Valley October 1st:Planning Commission Meeting
7pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 3rd:Select Board Meeting
6:30pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 6th & 7th:Wheels in the Field
A Porsche and BMW event that you will not want to miss held at the American Legion field. For more information please see here- Wheels in the Field October 8th:Development Review Board Meeting
6pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 13th:Leaf Peeper Pancake Breakfast
You can manage an early start on enjoying the beauties of autumn more easily if someone else makes breakfast for you. A homemade breakfast outdoors at nearby St. Luke’s is the perfect solution. Table seating on the lawn, homemade pancakes, sausage/bacon, blueberries, real maple syrup, and beverage. Cost: $6 per plate. 8am-11am St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street. (802) 875-6000. October 15th:Planning Commission Meeting
7pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 17th:Select Board Meeting
6:30pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 22nd:Development Review Board Meeting
6pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) October 27th:Halloween Trunk or Treet
Held at Chester Andover Elementary School. November 5th:Planning Commission Meeting
7pm at the Town Hall (upstairs) November 7th:Select Board Meeting
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The Library Book Club
Monthly on the second Wednesday (3pm - 4pm)The Library Book Club meets each second Wednesday at 3pm. 
Frieda Post: Realistic and Abstract (During Library hours)
Whiting Library on Main Street in Chester, Vermont is pleased to present “Frieda Post: Realistic and Abstract” an exhibition of twenty paintings. Frieda studied painting at the Studio School in Roanoke, VA and at Michigan Technological University. Her work has been exhibited in juried, individual and group show, in galleries and in private collections in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Frieda has taught workshops on several abstract techniques. She enjoys realistic art in authentic colors and abstract techniques that produce intricate patterns and details. She makes her home in Chester. Realistic and Abstract may be viewed and enjoyed throughout the months of September and October during Library hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-2. 
Chester Rod & Gun Club (Sundays, 10am - 1pm)
The Chester Rod & Gun Club (4351 VT Route 11 West) offers Skeet, Trap, Trap Doubles, and Handicap Trap year round, 25, 50, and 100-yard pistol and rifle ranges and Black Power Shooting. Throughout the year, there are special events for all ages including Fun Shoots, Fishing Derby in the spring for the younger crowd, and Hunter Safety Courses. ALL ARE WELCOME! 
Senior Citizens Club Luncheon Meeting
Monthly on the third Monday (11:30am - 12:30pm)The Chester Senior Citizens Club meets monthly on the third Monday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Chester Congregational Church on Main Street, Chester. All seniors are welcome to join; just bring a dish to share along with your place setting. Come and enjoy the fellowship and a good meal! Bring a friend, too. 
Bingo (Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm)
Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. (early bird at 6:30 p.m.) at the Grange Hall on the left-hand side of VT Route 103 North near the intersection of VT Route 10. Fee depends on number and type of cards played. Ends approximately 9:15 to 9:30 p.m. Supper is served for a fee and food is served during intermission. 
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