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Engel & Völkers honors four as stellar sellers
Engel & Völkers Okemo announces that four of its real estate advisors have achieved the prestigious Ruby Elite status for their outstanding performance in the real estate industry. The following advisors have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise, each successfully closing a minimum of 30 transactions in the past year: Gail Beardmore Geralyn Donohue Kristen Fehrenbach […]
Londonderry to hold wastewater public information meeting Feb. 29
The Londonderry Select Board is hosting a public information meeting on the proposed Village Wastewater Project in preparation for the upcoming town bond vote. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Town Office Building, 100 School St., South Londonderry. For those who wish to participate remotely, click this […]
Free art demo, workshop at Whiting on March 2
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will celebrate art on Saturday, March 2 with a free demonstration and workshop. As a closing event to the Saxtons River Art Guild exhibition at the library, members will present a colored pencil demonstration in the morning and a watercolor painting workshop in the afternoon. Join Liz Winchester-Larson for […]
Make a quilt square on Feb. 28 in honor and remembrance
In honor of Black History Month, and in remembrance of Gloria Leven, the Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library are offering an opportunity to make a quilt square from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Quilting has played a significant role in […]
Windham Aging hosts open-topic discussion March 8 in Londonderry
Neighborhood Connections will host a Windham Aging listening session from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 in the Meeting Place, 5700 Mountain Marketplace, Londonderry. The session will consist of a short presentation after which individuals are invited to share ideas and concerns about issues related to aging, such as housing, healthcare, transportation, socialization, […]
Weston’s Pop-Up University returns in March
Wilder Memorial Library has released the course schedule for its 2024 Weston Pop-Up University. Weston Pop-Up is a nonprofit that pops up annually to bring community members together for fun and interesting free classes throughout March. This year, choose from more than a dozen classes for all ages, including How To See the Solar Eclipse, Tea […]
Learn about straw bale gardening March 4 in Derry
The Green Mountain Gardeners are hosting a free program on Straw Bale Gardening at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4 at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad, 6068 VT Route 100. Local gardener Dr. Peter Isakson, who has been experimenting with straw bales growing since 2018 with great success, will present the pros and cons of […]
Grace Cottage ‘Make Tracks’ fund-raiser in March Nordic Center at Stratton to host family event
Enjoy the beauty and joy of winter while helping Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in its mission to provide vital healthcare to our communities. The first annual Make Tracks for Health event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at The Nordic Center at Stratton Mountain Resort, 41 Sun Bowl Road, […]
SAPA TV introduces free community library
SAPA TV, the Springfield area’s public access TV station located at 335 River St., Suite 1 in Springfield, announces the introduction of its own free library. Members of the community are welcome to browse the books and take home any of interest. The titles are yours to keep, although you may return them. There is […]
Rehearsals begin for May Apple Blossom
Rehearsals for this year’s Apple Blossom have begun. Five senior contestants and their partners, along with 12 young children couples, gathered in the Riverside Middle School Gymnasium in Sprinfield for their orientation meeting on Sunday, Jan. 28. Rehearsals will continue through the winter and early spring; the dress rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, May 3, […]
Free ‘Food as Medicine’ event features Chef Jason Tostrup
The community is invited to attend a unique Food as Medicine pop-up event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. Jason Tostrup, a local chef and director of Food Services at Vermont Academy, will give a cooking demonstration in the third-floor Health and Wellness kitchen at North Star Health, 100 River St., in Springfield. Tostrup […]
Derry Library blends African American history with Valentine’s Day for quilt workshop
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road in South Londonderry, will be celebrating African American History Month and Valentine’s Day at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will lead a Valentine-making workshop that is inspired by the quilt makers of Gee’s Bend, Ala. Children of all ages — […]
Free screening of ‘River’ in Woodstock Feb. 15 Film offers new ways to think about our rivers
River, a globe-spanning and eye-opening documentary narrated by Willem Dafoe, will expand the way that you think about water. This free film will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Pentangle Arts, located in the Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 31 The Green, in Woodstock. To register, call Sustainable Woodstock at 802-457-2911 or click […]
Grace Cottage’s annual Cabin Fever Online Auction begins Feb. 14
Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational. Bidding takes place from Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, and all proceeds support patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend. Each year, the […]
Windsor County Sheriff K9 to get body armor
Windsor County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kye will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Kye’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” Delivery is expected in eight to 10 weeks. Vested Interest, established in 2009, […]
GNAT-TV’s 2024 Annual Meeting scheduled for Jan. 30
GNAT-TV invites community members to its Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at its studio located at 6378 Route 7A, Suite 1 in Sunderland. This essential meeting will feature a presentation of data for fiscal year 2023 and the election of directors. Anyone interested in serving on the board of directors should […]
Derry Library hosts Chinese New Year event for children Jan. 27
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids to usher in the Year of the Dragon with artist/teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. Junker Bailey, who went to Chinese school as a child and later traveled to […]
Collaborative offers Youth & Relationship Workshop at Flood Brook
The Collaborative presents Vermont Afterschool’s Matt Wolf, who will host a Youth and Relationship Workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry. This free workshop will offer the opportunity to learn about resiliency development and the basic principles of healing-centered care to gain a better […]
A Midwinter Afternoon with In The Rough Jan. 20
Old Parish Church and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midwinter Afternoon with In The Rough, a concert featuring the vocal trio In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan Haefner) at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. The concert will include […]
New year, new calendar for Whiting Library
Based on community feedback, Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, has made some changes to its scheduled events programming to include more people of all ages and abilities. It is also adding programming from the Vermont Humanities Council. Schedule Changes Playtime The weekly drop-in playgroup will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. […]
