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'Sasquatch' Comes to Bennington for Free Family Event
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Bennington Sasquatch Search, a fun, free, family event, is coming to Bennington on Saturday, Oct. 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stark Street Playground.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, has partnered with other community organizations and businesses to launch the Bennington Sasquatch Search. The event encourages kids and families to play outside and explore the mysteries of Sasquatch. Otherwise known as Bigfoot, Sasquatch is a mythical biped who holds a special place in Vermont folklore and pop culture.
The event will explore several questions about how Sasquatch eats, lives and stays clean. Guests can take a walk through Bennington's wooded trails to look for Sasquatch clues, and learn about the plants and animals that are part of the Vermont outdoors.
Some of the businesses and organizations participating in the day include: Dion Snowshoes, Lake Paran, Children's Integrative Services, Bennington Women Infants and Children (WIC), Head Start/Early Head Start. Sasquatch-themed snacks will be provided by Shire Cottage Bakery and Bennington Community Market.
Attendees can enter a free raffle to win an event t-shirt featuring the infamous Bennington Sasquatch strolling across Vermont.
SVMC Director of Planning James Trimarchi explained that the event is one way SVMC is supporting the well-being of community families.
"Sasquatch has healthy habits we can learn from, like eating fruits and veggies and doing lots of walking," said Trimarchi. "Sasquatch sets a good example and gives us an excuse to have fun outdoors."
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There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.
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