Upcoming Socials and Events
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 9:00am - 2:00pm
SYP Fall Hike w/ Green Mountain Club
Join the Shires Young Professionals and Bennington Green Mountain Club as we check out the fall scenery from the top of Berlin Mountain!
This hike is in the Massachusetts Taconic Range and covers 5.5 miles out-and-back with an elevation gain of 1,253 ft. The meadow at the top of the mountain provides views of the surrounding mountains and a great place to enjoy lunch.
We'll meet at the Bennington Recreation Center at 9 AM, and plan to carpool to the trailhead at the Petersburg Pass. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Sturdy hiking shoes and extra layers appropriate for the weather are advised. There may still be long grass at the top in the meadow, so long pants or hiking tights are suggested.
Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome to join us.
Check Eventbrite or Meetup the day before the hike for any changes in the plan. We'll reschedule the hike in the event of inclement weather.
Sunday, October 18th | 8:30am - 12:30pm
SYP Volunteer Day w/ Window Dressers
Please join SYP as we volunteer again for this wonderful organization on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Loyal Order of Moose, 916 Main St, Bennington VT 05201.
WindowDressers brings community volunteers of all economic and social situations together to improve the warmth and comfort of interior spaces, lower heating costs, and reduce carbon dioxide pollution by producing low-cost insulating window inserts that function as custom, interior-mounted storm windows.
WindowDressers staff supplies, trains, and supports teams of community volunteers as they build affordable, insulating window inserts at local Community Builds.
Volunteers have always had a lot of fun at this event, and we would love for you to join us!
Be sure to sign up as only 7 spots are available!
Thursday, October 29th | 6:00m - 7:30pm
SYP Spiritless Speakeasy
Join the Shires Young Professionals at The Left Bank for a spooky mocktail hands-on workshop & mixer!
You will be invited to create custom mocktails from a selection of exciting and ominous ingredients such as: iced eyeballs, pomegranate blood and black sugar summoning circles. Come in costume and be prepared for ghoulish and occult macinations.
21+ Only. There will be no alcohol at this event but it is implied by the theme.
This event is free to the public thanks to the Fund for North Bennington, but we have limited spaces. So please only RSVP if you plan to attend. All supplies and drink items will be provided. No alcohol or outside food permitted.
NOTE: People with food allergies should be aware that there will be food containing nuts and gluten at this event. The Left Bank is an accessible venue. Please let us know if you have any specific accessibility needs or concerns.
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