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Bow Thayer, Krishna Guthrie bring musical magic to Cavendish July 22
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to spend an evening on the Svec Memorial Green, at the intersection of Depot and Main streets, in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 to enjoy the musical magic of Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie. Bouncing between different instruments, […]
Ice cream and agriculture: Roger Allbee to speak at Windham community social
The Windham Community Organization and the Town of Windham Historical Society invite everyone to an Ice Cream Social from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 at the former Windham school, 5940 Windham Hill Road. Roger Allbee will speak about Turning the Soil: 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture, his new historical book illustrating changes […]
Gaudi art workshop for all ages at Derry Library
Who was Antoní Gaudí? Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17 to find out more about this nature-inspired Catalan architect who designed whimsical spire-topped buildings filled with mosaics. Create your own small mosaic, design a fantastical structure to go […]
Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale July 25
Cavendish’s Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. The sale takes place in the villages, byways and highways of Cavendish and Proctorsville. Both fire departments will be serving up lunch. Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Department will have a BBQ on the Proctorsville Green, and the Cavendish Volunteer […]
Tri-Mountain Lions Club announces 4th of July Duck Derby winners
The Londonderry Area Tri-Mountain Lions Club held its annual Duck Derby fundraiser following Londonderry’s 4th of July parade. More than 300 ducks were set loose in the West River to race to the finish line. First-place duck #106 earned $200 for Barbara and Stuart Coleman of Winhall, who generously donated their winnings back to the […]
Springfield Community Band Rock/Pop concert set for July 21
The Springfield Community Band presents a Rock ‘n Roll/Pop concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. James Pecsok, band director at Bellows Falls Union High School, will be the guest conductor. The band will look back many decades to play the music of rock legends […]
Chester puts surveys online to collect public opinion for economic development Eight brief surveys geared toward an array of interests and experience
The newly formed Chester Economic Development Commission is looking for ideas, suggestions and opinions from Chester residents, business owners and visitors to inform strategic planning decisions. To get that information, the commission has posted eight short surveys at chestervermont.net. The surveys have distinct scopes to generate the most specific and useful information possible. They are: […]
‘Whale of a Sale’ returns to Derry July 24 & 25
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at the church, 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include furniture, lamps, a fine collection of prints/frames and all kinds of sporting equipment and tools. As […]
CTES PTG celebrates gift from Fairway Fundraising
The Cavendish Town Elementary School Parent-Teacher Group is celebrating a gift made possible by Cavendish local Tyler Butterick of Fairway Fundraising, whose September 2025 golf tournament at Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow raised $13,324 for CTES students. This generosity has transformed opportunities in music, athletics and STEM while demonstrating the power of a community […]
Taconic Music Young Artists to perform during Sunday service at Weston church
The newly renamed Old Parish Community Church, 644 Main St. in Weston, will welcome four young artists who are participating in Taconic Music’s Chamber Music Intensive this summer. The string quartet will perform special music during Sunday service starting at 10:30 a.m. on July 12. These four talented musicians are part of a rigorous four-week […]
Reading of ‘Declaration of Independence’ on Vermont State House steps July 8
All are invited to witness a demonstration of shared heritage and community unity at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 as the front steps of the Vermont State House, 115 State St. in Montpelier, transform into a living stage when citizens and leaders gather to bring America’s foundational promise to life. Lt. Gov. John Rodgers […]
Neighborhood Connections offers support sessions for caregivers, those with dementia
Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, is offering support to caregivers in the community who are working with loved ones experiencing memory challenges or a diagnosis of dementia or related disorders. “Remembering Together” uses a group format for caregiver support and participant engagement that is modeled after existing successful programs. Meetings will take place from […]
East Bay Jazz Ensemble returns to Proctorsville
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville, to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. The ensemble has a performing […]
Springfield Garden Club announces three scholarship winners for 2026
The Springfield Garden Club announces the 2026 winners of the Springfield Garden Club Scholarship and the Sandy MacGillivray Scholarship. Ian Bernier and Cooper Palmer are the recipients of the Springfield Garden Club Scholarships. Bernier, of Andover, is a graduate of Green Mountain Union High School and will be attending the University of Vermont in the […]
Senior Solutions announces Trisha Paradis as executive director
Senior Solutions announces the appointment of Trisha Paradis as its next executive director. A lifelong Vermonter with more than 17 years of leadership experience across the medical, human services and nonprofit sectors, Paradis will succeed Executive Director Mark Boutwell upon his retirement. Having begun her career working with older adults, Paradis is excited to return […]
Gypsy Reel kicks off Cavendish concert season July 8
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to join in an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green, at the intersection of Depot and Main streets, in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 to kick off the its summer music series. It begins with Gypsy […]
250 Rocks! Declaration of Independence reading on July 4 at Cavendish coffee house
Two hundred and fifty years ago, many colonists learned about the Declaration of Independence by hearing it read at a local coffee house. People of all socio-economic statuses went to these houses for their favorite beverage, food and most importantly, the news of the day. The seeds of Revolution were planted in the coffee houses […]
Mountain Valley Health celebration filled with memories
Community members, local leaders, and healthcare advocates gathered on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate a half-century of dedicated service at the Mountain Valley Health Center’s 50th Birthday Bash. The afternoon offered attendees an opportunity to reminisce, share stories and celebrate everything this small but mighty clinic has accomplished since its beginnings in 1979. The anniversary […]
Play highlights Weathersfield in the Revolution
Supported by a grant from Vermont 250, residents and former residents of Weathersfield are bringing a piece of that town’s Revolutionary War history to the stage, with two performances of a play performing a play based on a 250-year-old document discovered in a vault on July 11 and 12. Both performances are free and open […]
Ludlow Rotary gets grant for Okemo Valley Technical Rescue
Ludlow Rotary Club recently received a Global Grant of $62,922 to fund Okemo Valley Technical Rescue. The grant will be used for training and equipment to outfit 15 emergency personnel for making rushing water and other technical rescues while keeping themselves safe. The safety of the local emergency personnel was a key factor in receiving […]