The Treasure of Thomas Beale film, Benn. Museum, Jan 4

Morgan Faust: The Treasure of Thomas Beale
Morgan will screen her 2003 documentary film about the legendary $25 million of gold buried in 1821 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Journey with Morgan as she seeks to uncover the truth about Thomas Beale and his treasure, and perhaps learn a little more about the nature of desire and the power of belief. Morgan will also share the trailer for her current project, Til Death Do Us Part.

Friday, January 4, 7 pm, Bennington Museum, 75 Main St, Bennington.

New Parents Gallery Talk, The Clark, Jan 4

New parents are invited to a FREE gallery talk at the Clark, 10:15 am. Moms and dads, along with their babies, will enjoy a relaxing hour discovering and discussing art in the Clark collection. Strollers are available; parents may also bring their own strollers or carry their children in the galleries. Backpack-style infant carriers are not permitted in the galleries. Front-hanging carriers are welcome.

Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-2303

Pre-School Story Hours, Bennington Free Library, Jan 2

Winter 2008 Story Hours, every Wednesday January 2 – February 27. Children 3 to 5 years will explore the world of literature with Linda ad Chris as their guides. Art, games, songs, science and math activities will be used to enhance their time together. Reading to children greatly enhances the development of their reading and language skills and we encourage all parents to participate. Story Hours are held throughout the year and are open to children accompanied by an adult, or caregivers with three or less children. Larger groups may make special arrangements to visit the Library for a story at other times.

Wednesday, January 2, 10:30 – 11:15 am. Meets upstairs in the Rotary Room.

Rhyme Time for Tots and Stories for Twos has been canceled until April.