Community
Because you bank local we are able to sponsor events like these that bring the community together. Join us and have some fun!
We work in and for the communities we serve.
Sometimes that means financial support in the form of donations and sponsorships for area non-profits. Over the past ten years, The Bank of Bennington has shown its commitment to the people in the towns we serve by donating nearly $650,000 to area non-profits in support of the needy, the arts, children, and education.That support makes our communities stronger and more interesting.
The Bank of Bennington is especially proud of volunteer time that our employees give. We donated more than 3,000 hours last year by helping organizations such as:
- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Arlington Baseball
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters
- Manchester Rotary Club
- USBC Youth
- Habitat for Humanity
- Bennington Project Independence
- Lions Club Maple Leaf Half Marathon
- Triton Swim Team
- BBA Hockey
- Manchester Recreation Committee
- Building Trades Corp
- Bennington Free Library
- Bennington Chamber of Commerce
- American Legion Auxiliary
- Bennington Museum
- Southwest Vermont Health Center
- Catamount Rotary
- Northshire Hockey Assn
- BCIC
- Manchester Health Services
- Northshire Interfaith Choir
- Manchester Rescue Squad
- Hoosick Falls Youth Basketball and others.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Bennington: Thursday July 4, at dusk / Willow Park
Manchester: Thursday July 4, 9:30 pm/ Dana Thompson Memorial Park
Rutland:Thursday July 4, 9:45 pm / Vermont State Fairgrounds
Southern Vermont Board of Realtors Safety Day
7/31/2021 3-5 pm
There will be a mobile shredding van onsite, fire trucks, EMS providers. The Bank of Bennington will be on hand to discuss identity theft, fraud, cyber security concerns. Located at our Main Branch–North Street parking lot.
The Bennington Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, rain or shine, 10 am – 1 pm
Southwestern Vermont’s year-round market: Fresh produce, delicious baked goods, dairy products, meats, honey, maple syrup, crafts and more, all produced locally! Join in every Saturday through October at The Deer Park, Rt. 7 North. Bennington
The Paramount Theater
2021 Season
The fabulous Paramount Theater in downtown Rutland is gearing up for an exciting post-COVID season. With most activity shut down last year, this year’s ramped up energy is sure to make it a great year.
Southwestern Vermont Summer Homebrew
8/7/2021 1-4 pm
The Summer HomeBrew Festival is a celebration of all things summer in Vermont with a Street Festival vibe in downtown Bennington.
Learn more at the Brewfest Website
Parade of Heroes
8/28/2021 4-10 pm
Taking place on Center Street in Downtown Rutland, this will celebration of the end of Covid-19 restrictions will include a street party, concert, fireworks, and free whoopie pies and more – highlighted by a parade of health care and other essential-worker heroes!
Garlic Town USA
9/4/2021 10 am – 5 pm
Featuring live bands, kids activities sidewalk sales all the wonders of Bennington, Vermont’s downtown, including the newly renovated Putnam Block. AND of course, lots and lots of garlic! A great annual event.
B2B Fall Classic
10/1/2021 9:30 am – 7 pm
A fundraiser for the Southwest Vermont Chamber of Commerce being held at the Mount Anthony COuntry Club.