CRAFTSBURY — The Church on the Common will have its annual free and open-to-all coat drive, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, Oct. 22. All winter clothing is free at no charge. No donation is needed. Donations will be accepted from Friday, Oct. 4 until Wednesday, Oct. 9. All items will be accepted including coats, jackets, vests, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, snowpants and blankets. Donations of clean items only may be dropped off in the church dining room using the side door by the driveway. The church is located at 7 Church Lane. Contact Joan Simmons for the Ladies Union, (802) 586-2854 with any questions.