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Chester Celebrates Special Vermont Foods premieres on Green Sept. 19
There is a new event on the historic Green in Chester this fall. Welcome Chester Celebrates Special Vermont Foods. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 19, in an old-fashioned festive fall atmosphere showcasing over two dozen scarecrows made by local business owners and residents, you have an opportunity to meet almost 20 […]
Celebrating lots and lots and lots of dots at South Derry Library
The South Londonderry Free Library invites kids and grownups too to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey for our annual celebration of International Dot Day at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. This year will focus on artist Yayoi Kusama who created her distinctive art using lots and lots and lots of dots. The South Londonderry […]
Jazz returns to Chester Town Hall Sept. 26
Jazz returns to Chester’s Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, as pianist Eugene Uman, director of the Vermont Jazz Center, is joined by four world-class musicians: Steve Cady on bass, George Robinson on drums, Matt Steckler on saxophone and vocalist Bella Holtz. Known as the “Family Band,” this marvelous quartet interprets the […]
Chester Townscape taking orders for spring bulbs
Pre-order Chester Townscape bulbs for pick-up at the Chester Celebrates Vermont Foods Festival on Saturday September 19 on the Village Green. Townscape will also be selling spring-flowering bulbs at the festival. Look for CT’s tall wooden trailer by the Information Booth. All bulbs are top quality, hardy, easy care, and expected to return year after […]
VCS celebrates 80th anniversary with Weston Village Fair & Jubilee
The Vermont Country Store will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the inaugural Weston Village Fair & Jubilee, a new community event featuring old-fashioned food, fun and games for the whole family. The Vermont Country Store was founded and established in Weston by Vrest and Mildred Orton in 1946. The store is noted for offering classics […]
North Star Health to hold grand opening of local pharmacies Shops open in Londonderry, Springfield, Charlestown
North Star Health invites the community to the official grand opening celebration of its three new in-house pharmacies in Londonderry, Springfield and in Charlestown, N.H., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Community members, patients and local partners are invited to stop by throughout that day to see the facilities, meet pharmacy staff, and receive complimentary giveaways. At […]
Green Mountain Gardeners welcomes author Page Dickey for free garden discussion
Green Mountain Gardeners will host Page Dickey, celebrated gardener, garden designer and author, for a talk at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14. This free program is open to the public and will be held at the Londonderry Rescue Squad building, 6068 VT Rt 100 in Londonderry. Dickey will talk on aspects of garden design, […]
LAHS opens fall local artists show Sept. 5, with reception Sept. 11
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces the opening of the 2026 Local Artist Show. The fall show, held annually at the historic Custer Sharp House, 2462 Middletown Road in Londonderry, features paintings, prints, collage, sculpture and fine crafts created by artists working in our communities. The show runs from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Saturday, […]
Warm Hands Warm Hearts winter clothing drive suspended; volunteers sought to fill need
Due to uncontrollable factors, the Chester-Andover Warm Hands Warm Hearts Committee regretfully announces that it is unable to hold its Annual Coat/Warm Clothes Drive this year. This would have been the 18th year of the organization collecting, then distributing winter clothes, coats and blankets within our communities. The committee thanks all who have participated in […]
Neighborhood Connections holds 2nd Annual Living Well Fair on Friday
Neighborhood Connections will be holding its Second Annual Living Well Health & Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, rain or shine. The event will be held in the Londonderry Marketplace, 5700 Rt. 100 in Londonderry. Free local produce and a free BBQ will be available. The fair is an […]
Nordic Harmoni and the Buzzards benefit concert for Londonderry Food Pantry
Come and join a lively afternoon of music benefiting the Londonderry Neighbors Food Pantry at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 at The Second Congregational Church. 2051 N. Main St. in Londonderry. Enjoy performances by Nordic Harmoni, The Buzzards, and talented soloists from the community. Bring your friends, enjoy great music and help make a […]
S. Derry Library celebrates with summer Open House Aug. 29
Join the South Londonderry Free Library for a late summer Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. The library, located at 15 Old School St., in South Londonderry, will hold art workshops, music, games, food and fun. Visit this delightful library and join in the festivities. Everyone is welcome.
Need workers? Sept. 25 job fair seeks employers
The River Valley Workforce Investment Board, which is hosting a Fall Employment Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at Riverside Middle School in Springfield, is seeking employers who are currently looking to fill jobs or who will have jobs to fill in the future. This event is a great opportunity for […]
Community lunch at Londonderry Congo Church
The Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St., in Londonderry will hold its next Community Lunch at noon on Thursday, Aug. 27. On the menu will be BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. Serves will be in attendance to help. Expect fun, fellowship and great food. Everyone is welcome. […]
Music in the Meadow fundraiser for Komen Fight Against Breast Cancer returns Saturday, Aug. 29
The 22nd Annual Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit Susan G. Komen’s Fight Against Breast Cancer will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Motel in the Meadow, 936 Route 11 West in Chester. This year’s entertainment features talented local musicians who generously donate their time and […]
S. Londonderry Free Library hosts Open House Aug. 29
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St. in South Londonderry, will be holding an End of Summer open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.on Saturday, Aug. 29. Events will include art workshops, music, games, fun and food. Come see this delightful library and join in the festivities. Everyone is welcome
Coffee Barn in Londonderry celebrates first year in business with public event
West River Coffee Barn, the community coffee shop at Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry, will celebrate its first anniversary with a free, family-friendly event running from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. West River Coffee Barn opened on Aug. 21, 2025, on the site of the former Shoe Barn, a longtime […]
Rock out with WOOL Radio’s annual block party
WOOL-FM/Black Sheep Radio presents its premier summer event, WOOLstock: The 2026 Block Party, from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls, for hours of live music, food, and community festivities. Gates open at 1 p.m. General admission is $20; Children under 12 admitted for free. Discount advance […]
Harold Lloyd classic kicks off return of silent movie festival in Ludlow
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall featuring the classic comedy Safety Last starring the great comedian Harold Lloyd. Jeff Rapsis will return to provide his original musical background to this great […]
Call for local artists for annual Derry Arts & Historical Society show
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces it annual Local Artist Show at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. This year’s show will be opened up to crafters of all crafts including jewelry artists and potters, needlework, cards and matted prints. The show opens on Saturday., Sept. 5, with a grand opening […]