Bennington, West Dover, and Putney on Saturday and Westminster, Springfield, and Woodstock on Sunday

WASHINGTON, July 29 - Senator Bernie Sanders will host a series of town meetings across southern Vermont this weekend.  These public forums will take place in Bennington, West Dover, and Putney on Saturday, July 31 and in Westminster, Springfield and Woodstock on Sunday, August 1.  Sanders will also attend a public forum on health care reform in Bellows Falls.

Sanders and local leaders will discuss a variety of issues including the economy, health care, clean energy, and protecting society's most vulnerable citizens.

These events are free and open to the public.  The public will be offered the opportunity to ask questions and make comments.

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010

What: Town Meeting and Brunch in Bennington

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 9 a.m. brunch, 9:30 meeting, Saturday, July 31, 2010

Where: Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside Street, Bennington

What: Town Meeting in West Dover

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010

Where: The Lawn of Andirons Restaurant, 183 Route 100, West Dover (A tent will be available in case of rain.)

What: Forum Hosted by the Health Care is a Human Right Campaign

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders and the Vermont Workers' Center

When: 3 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010

Where: Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls

What: Town Meeting and Dinner in Putney

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:00 p.m. meeting, Saturday, July 31, 2010

Where: United Church of Putney, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010

What: Town Meeting and Brunch in Westminster

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 9 a.m. brunch, 9:30 a.m. meeting, Sunday, August 1, 2010

Where: Westminster Institute, Route 5, Westminster

What: Town Meeting and BBQ in Springfield

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 11:30 a.m. barbeque, 12:00 p.m. meeting, Sunday, August 1, 2010

Where: Springfield High School, 303 South Street, Springfield (Event will take place outside weather permitting.  Rain location is cafeteria.)

What: Town Meeting and Dinner in Woodstock

Who: Senator Bernie Sanders

When: 5:30 p.m. dinner in the cafeteria, 6 p.m. meeting in the auditorium, Sunday, August 1, 2010

Where: Woodstock Union High School, 496 Woodstock Road