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Parent Child Center seeks sponsors for annual Duck Run fundraiser
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center invites businesses, organizations and community members to become sponsors of the 2026 SAPCC Duck Run, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This is SAPCC’s largest annual fundraiser and a beloved community event that brings families together for an afternoon of fun, connection […]
Memorial Day Observance in Grafton May 30 Help make wreaths for veterans' graves May 29
Grafton’s Memorial Day Observance will take place on the traditional date, Saturday, May 30. The Memorial Procession will form at 2:15 p.m. and step off from the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St., at 2:30 p.m., marching to the White Church for a bell toll, on to a brief service at the Village Cemetery for […]
VSO to celebrate America 250 with music and fireworks in Grafton on July 3
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2026 Summer Festival Tour is titled America 250. Two works will be elevated by live narration […]
Springfield Garden Club beautifies downtown
Wednesday, May 20 was sunny and warm, a perfect day for 26 members of the Springfield Garden Club to don their yellow T-shirts and hats and carry out their Civic Beautification mission. They planted annuals in 20 planters and window boxes along Main Street, as well as the garden beds at Town Hall, the Springfield […]
Call for youth applicants for Rural Rivers Community Science fellowships
TThe Rural Rivers Project is offering an opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 26 to learn how to do community science on rivers, flooding, mitigation and recovery. Are you interested in how society, the environment and technology can come together to address problems caused by floods? Apply to be a Rural Rivers Community Science […]
Andover Scholarships awarded to 3 GM seniors
The Andover Scholarship Committee, made up of Charlene Huyler, Maddy Bodin and Carmen Macchia, recently awarded scholarships to three seniors who attend Green Mountain Union High School. Each has demonstrated a love for and service to the Andover community. Ian Bernier grew up in Andover with a love of the outdoors and wildlife. He will […]
Award-winning author at Grafton Library May 27
Grafton Public Library, 204 Main St., presents its first Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series Program of 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. Award-winning author and journalist Peter Canellos will discuss his most recent book: Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement. Canellos began his journalism career at the […]
Springfield Rotary Club has another successful Diaper Drive
A LOAD OF DIAPERS: Emma McGuirk, past president of the Springfield Rotary Club, left, stands with Kayla Bapp, coordinator of the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Nearly 1,600 diapers and $500 in monetary donations were collected for the SAPCC Diaper Bank. The Rotary thanks M&T Bank in Chester and Springfield, Springfield Town Library […]
The Grammar School in Putney announces new Head of School
The Grammar School, an independent school in Putney serving preschool through eighth grade, has announced Margaret Schlachter as the new Head of School. She will take the reins of the 60-acre campus from Nick Perry, who has led the school for the past 10 years, at the end of this school year. “We are super […]
Tag Sale to support Chester Teen Center May 23-24
A two-day tag sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, in the parking lot by the Smokin’ Bowls shack at 35 Sylvan Road in Chester. Featured items include: Antiques, tables, bureaus Kitchen items, small appliances Radios, CDs, records, speakers Shoes, purses, accessories Winter gear […]
Kid Governor Program announces ‘Screen-Free Challenge’ through May 25
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is promoting a new initiative from Vermont’s first Kid Governor and her cabinet. Working together, the group of seven fifth graders, including Kid Gov. Roslyn Fortin of Highgate and her cabinet, has been seeking ways to elevate the full range of issues. Right now, they want to let […]
Weston BBQ, square dance to benefit Playhouse Renovation
Weston Community Association’s annual barbecue will take place on the Weston Village Green, 678-680 Main St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The event, which will benefit work on the Weston Playhouse, has been renamed the “Bob Brandt Memorial Day Barbecue” in memory of beloved trustee, Bob Brandt, who served the WCA […]
Community Cares fundraising dinner Friday night
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover Inc. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday, May 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover-Weston Road. The menu will include spaghetti with choice of sauces, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. Admission is by donation at the door. CCN is a community […]
As 7th Annual Weston Pop-Up University ends, plans begin for 2027 classes
Weston Pop-Up University, the free community-based month-long offering of fun classes, completed its seventh year at the end of March. The leaders met recently to review this year’s program and begin making plans for 2027. The concept is to offer interesting and enjoyable classes to draw community folks together and out of their homes in […]
Plant, Bake and Book Sale May 23 in Wardsboro Plant and shrub donations accepted May 19-22
It has been a long-standing tradition that the annual plant sale at the Wardsboro Public Library, 170 Main St., is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The sale runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 23, rain or shine. There is always a bake sale tent, and the Library’s Used Book […]
New Bernadine Custer Sharp Paintings at LAHS Exhibition runs from May 23 through June 7
Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, 2461 Middletown Road, announces the acquisition of seven previously unseen paintings by noted 20th-century artist Bernadine Custer Sharp. These works will be featured alongside selections from the society’s permanent collection in LAHS’s first exhibition of the season, which runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, June 7. Hours are from 10 a.m. […]
Springfield Rotary Club Food Drive May 16
Springfield Rotary Club is holding its annual “Fill the Cart from the Heart” Food Drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 by Shaw’s in the Springfield Shopping Plaza, 2 Chester Road (Route 11). Donations are to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. Grab a bag and fill it with non-perishable […]
Explore the geology at Cavendish Gorge May 16
The Cavendish Gorge is a spectacular natural feature. Join Cheryl Cox, retired geologist and science educator, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 to learn about the site’s formation and the glacial history of the area. This is the next installment in the Walk & Talk Series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. […]
Emily Margaret Band plays Chester Town Hall May 15
Emily Margaret Band takes the stage at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15 as part of the Emerging Artists Series, highlighting musicians who combine exceptional musicianship and songwriting with exciting live performances. The band creates R&B-flavored pop and jazz-rock coupled with soulful storytelling and intimate, stirring vocals. Seven […]
Mother’s Day program at South Derry Library May 9
South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and grownups too!) to make gifts for Mom at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to make herbal sachets, seed packets and beautiful watercolor cards to give to Mom this Mother’s Day. Each family will receive […]