All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Springfield High Theater Department presents ‘Treasure Island’ March 20-22
Springfield High School Theater Department presents Treasure Island by Ken Ludwig adapted from the novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson. Performances will held be at the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St. in Springfield, at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Admission is […]
‘It’s All About the Bluebird!’ March 19 in Derry
Veterinarian Dr. Ron Svec will present a family-friendly program titled “It’s All About the Bluebird!” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry. He will talk about the history, life and nesting of the Eastern Bluebird. It is a story of success that is due, in large part, […]
Education leaders to participate in public forum at Hartford High on March 23
Community members are invited to attend a public education forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 23 in the auditorium at Hartford High School, 37 Highland Ave., White River Junction. The event will bring together state and local education leaders to discuss the status of transformational education legislation currently being debated in Montpelier […]
Three public hearings on deer, moose in March
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2026 on March 16, 18 and 19. The hearings will include the results of Vermont’s 2025 deer seasons and prospects for deer hunting next fall, as well as an opportunity for people […]
Artist Barre Pinske creates ‘Rising Tide’ performance space inside Chester studio
Barre Pinske moved to Chester nearly 20 years ago and is still finding ways to surprise people. Best known for his wooden bears, he has built one of the more unlikely creative résumés in New England. His latest project is Pinske’s Rising Tide, a dedicated performance space inside his 50 First Ave. studio, which is […]
Magic Mountain Chili Cook-Off raises over $1K for Ski Patrol, Outing Club
The Magic Mountain Ski Area community turned out in force for the second annual Magic Mountain Outing Club Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 7. The lively afternoon event raised more than $1,000 to support the mountain’s Outing Club and the Ski Patrol. Held at the Black Line Tavern, the event featured 11 chili entries from […]
GMP offers help with your electric bill March 19
Representatives from Green Mountain Power will be at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, for 10-minute appointments between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. You can sign up for the Budget Billing Program to keep your monthly electric costs the same each month; it is available to all customers. You can also […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Chester Townscape now taking tree, shrub orders until April 15
Chester Townscape, the all-volunteer non-profit organization that helps keep Chester blooming, is holding its Annual Tree & Shrub Sale to raise funds for its beautification projects. This event offers good-sized, proven trees and shrubs at below-retail nursery prices. This year’s selections are: Snow Showers Weeping Cherry Tree Dwarf Buttonbush Easy as Pie Bush Cherry Reminiscent […]
Henry Homeyer: How to propagate your garden with seeds, cuttings and dividing
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC It seems to me that the prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed instead of buying plants that someone else as started, watered and mothered for months. Many gardeners enjoy […]
Children’s art program at Derry Library March 14
South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and grownups too!) to an art workshop with Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The workshop is free of charge and appropriate for all ages. Come learn about the life and art of African American painter Horace Pippin […]
GM Drama presents ‘Cinderella, the Musical’ March 20 & 21 Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will present the Youth Edition of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Friday March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday March 21 at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was […]
Two short films about supporting birds March 13 in Proctorsville
Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and the Cavendish Community Conservation Association will host Building for Birds and Puffling Patrol, two short films about supporting birds, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13 at the library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Birds play vital ecological roles in […]
‘Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance’ March 15
Voices will rise in harmony at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 as community members gather at the historic Jamaica Town Hall, 3735 VT-30, for “Jamaica Sings: Songs for Protest and Resistance.” This spirited community sing-a-long is sponsored by Jamaica for Democracy, a non-partisan community group committed to upholding constitutional principles, civil liberties and respectful […]
History talk highlights Cavendish’s Hannah Lovell and women in the Revolution
T Revolutionary War would not have been won without contributions from women. Often overlooked in history books, which tend to focus on battles and men, they were responsible for organizing boycotts, acting as quartermasters in camps, nursing, manning cannons, spying and much more. Cavendish Historical Society will present a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, […]
24 Hours of Stratton charity event March 14, 15
The Stratton Community Foundation presents the 14th Annual fundraising 24 Hours of Stratton beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, at Stratton Mountain Resort, 5 Village Lodge Road in Stratton Mountain. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to ski or snowboard under lighted trails through sunrise, enjoy live […]
Neighborhood Connections designated a Benefits Enrollment Center to aid Medicare beneficiaries
On Feb. 1, Neighborhood Connections has been designated a Benefits Enrollment Center by the National Council on Aging. It is 1 of 90 across the United States and one of only two in Vermont. BECs focus on connecting Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes to core benefits, such as Medicare Part D Extra Help and Low-Income […]
West River Coffee hosts ‘Art at the Barn’ Opening Reception for photographer Musgrave
West River Coffee Barn, 2309 N. Main St. in Londonderry, announces the next installment of its “Art at the Barn” series, featuring photographer Evan Musgrave. An Opening Reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. The community is invited to come meet the artist, connect with neighbors and enjoy light […]
Chase away winter blues with seed starting
While waiting for yet another snowstorm to grace the garden plots with a layer of snow, the Chester Community Greenhouse & Gardens folks say that starting to plan your garden is the best way to chase away the winter blues. The seed catalogs have long since arrived in the mail, and you have likely picked […]
Derry Rescue offers First Responder course March 7-9
If you are interested in helping out in your community, now is your chance. The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is holding a Vermont Emergency First Responder course at the LVRS squad building, 6068 Vermont Route 100 in Londonderry, beginning Saturday, March 7. To be eligible for this VEFR certification course you must be at least […]
‘How To Raise Edible Fruits and Berries’ March 2 in South Londonderry
The Green Mountain Gardeners invites the public to attend a discussion on raising fruits and berries in the home landscape at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at Rugg Valley Greenhouse, 968 Haven Hill Road, South Londonderry. The program will be led by Mark Wright, owner of Rugg Valley Landscaping. Attendees are asked to bring […]