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Family Center News and Events
Don't forget - Saturday Morning Playgroup is on the go this weekend! ♥️
You can find Kayla and Heidi at Dabble Day this Saturday morning, for Dabble Day at the Barre Auditorium! This annual program features free, fun and messy activities for children ages birth to six and their families. It’s an opportunity for families to explore and play together while gathering information about local childcare services, preschool programs, and health and community services.
We are so excited to be apart of this wonderful event! We hope to see you there!
🌟Dads and Kids Playgroup is on for tonight! 🌟
Join David & Steve - Thursday, February 12, from
5-6:30 P.M. in our Early Childhood Building - dinner is included and will be scrumptious! Made with love by our very own Chef Ms. Andrea!
Tonight she is preparing Sausage Pesto Pasta.
YUM! 😋 🍽️ 💟
‼️ Heating costs can put a burden on our budgets, but the Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program is here to help!‼️
The Fuel Assistane Program can help you pay some of your heating & energy bills, whether you rent, own your home, pay utilities seperatly or they’re included in your rent.
Also- if you receive Fuel Assistance, you likely qualify for 3SquaresVT, which helps people in Vermont buy more food!
Details on how you apply or call for assistance below! ⬇️
✨No one should worry about having enough food✨
🥦3SquaresVT provides money every month to buy food. Benefits can be multiplied at Winter farmer markets when combined with Crop Cash.
🍅For pregnant people and/or caregivers of children under 5- WIC offers food, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chest feeding support and community referrals.
🥬For older Vermonters (60+) the Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides free monthly food boxes.
🥕Meals on Wheels offers home delivered meals and grocery shopping assistance for individuals living with short and/or long term disabilities.
Below is a list of current food programs & resources!
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🎨 Snowman Painting on canvas
Paint a snowman, sip some coffee or tea, eat a muffin, and breathe for a minute.
This is a low-pressure, high-comfort activity.
✔ No art skills required
✔ All supplies included
✔ Coffee, tea, water & muffins
✔ Real conversation, zero judgment
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Where: Family Center of Washington County, Early Childhood Building
Come solo or bring a friend — we saved you a seat 💙
In 2026, Empty Arms will begin its fourth year of support groups. 🙏🏼🛐
They are hosting the following free support groups to anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss (within the first year of infancy):
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss
• Pregnancy After Loss
• Miscarriage
• Trying for Another Baby
• Dad’s Support
• Family and Friends Discussion
Check it out, there's alot of very useful information below!
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Looking for a supportive space for women on a recovery journey?
Our Women in Recovery group meets weekly and offers a welcoming place to connect, share, and just be yourself.
🗓 Thursdays | 11:30am–12:30pm
📍Episcopal Church, 39 Washington Street, Barre
It’s a great group and we provide art supplies, AcuDetox ear acupuncture and homemade muffins. We hope you’ll join us!
This group is offered in partnership with Turning Point Center of Central Vermont 💜
Unfortunately due to continued severe weather conditions, the Veggie Van Go event that was rescheduled to Jan 29th has now been cancelled.We are sorry to say that this Veggie VanGo has been CANCELLED again. There will be no Veggie VanGo this Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Barre City Playgroup is on for tomorrow, January 28!
The fun happens downstairs in the Milne Room at the Aldrich Public Library from 10-11a.
Heidi will host the fun - free play until around 10:45a, we clean up as a team and then we gather for circle time to sing and end with a story.
Afterwards, the Children’s Library opens for even more fun. 🤩
🚨Due to staff illness, Cooking with Heart is canceled for Tuesday, 1/27/26 🚨
We’re disappointed to miss this time together and hope to see you next. ❤️
