All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Friends, co-workers, residents celebrate retirement with Aldrich
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 120 friends, co-workers, relatives and Chester residents turned out at the American Legion on Saturday night to celebrate Town Clerk Debbie Aldrich’s retirement after 42 years. Aldrich began working as an assistant town clerk in April 1983 and became town clerk when Sandy Walker […]
Free workshop on horse diet, nutrition, hay and forage set for May 7
Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District and the Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance are co-hosting a free workshop on diet, nutrition, hay and forage for horses from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at the Green Mountain Horse Association’s campus, 5491 South Road in South Woodstock. Speakers will include equine specialist Mackenzie Chauncey, from […]
Ludlow Rotary donates $2,000 to Okemo TV
LUDLOW ROTARIANS DONATE FUNDS TO OKEMO VALLEY TV: Ludlow Rotary Club President-elect Kevin Barnes, right, recently presents a check for $2,000 to Patrick Cody, executive director of Okemo Valley TV. The funds will be used to help defray the costs of equipment needed for its new podcasting program. Photo by Kim Lampert.
Whiting Library to screen Alzheimer’s documentary on May 1
The documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s will be screened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester. The film follows three families and the unique challenges of their loved ones’ diagnoses, delving into their lived experiences. It explores how this disease impacts identities and roles in relationships: […]
Derry Flood Resiliency Public Forum to be held May 3
The Londonderry Long Term Recovery Committee is holding a presentation and discussion of the town’s flood resiliency draft plan from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry The public is encouraged to attend. Light snacks and coffee will be served. Please e-mail or call Town Administrator […]
Londonderry cemeteries reopen May 1
The Cemetery Commission of the Town of Londonderry has announced that cemeteries will open on Thursday, May 1. Clean-up by the cemetery caretakers will begin shortly thereafter. All decorations that were added over the winter should be removed; any winter decorations remaining on May 1 will be disposed of. As a reminder, plantings are not […]
Springfield Library hosts youth mental health expert addressing substance misuse May 6
The Collaborative, a Londonderry-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving area youth and families, is coordinating the Prevention Partners’ Series in collaboration with the Springfield Town Library and Green Peak Alliance for a 10-part series focused on prevention of substance misuse. The first of these monthly events takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
One Credit offers scholarships for graduating seniors, non-traditional students Deadline to apply is May 11
One Credit Union is seeking applicants for its 2025 scholarship program. The deadline to apply is May 11. Seven scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college or technical school. Each scholarship is worth up to $8,000: $2,000 per year for up to four years. A new scholarship of up […]
Spaghetti fundraiser May 1 to send CAES kids to Keewaydin
The community is invited to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St. in Chester. The dinner will feature spaghetti with homemade meatballs and a delectable sauce; garlic bread, salad and baked goods will also be served. All food will be prepared by […]
May Day Strong rally to be held in Chester
If you reside in the Chester area and prefer to live in a country in which families matter more than fortunes, where public schools are valued over private profits, where health-care is more important than hedge funds and where housing is needed to eradicate homelessness, meet by the gazebo on the Green in Chester on […]
Ludlow Rotary’s Penny Sale returns April 26
Ludlow Rotary Club’s 67th Annual Penny Sale returns at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 to the gymnasium at Ludlow Elementary School, 45 Main St. Prior to the start of each of three rounds, tickets are sold for $1 for a chance to win one of more than 100 prizes — one penny per chance. […]
VSO woodwind & string trio concert April 27
A Vermont Symphony Orchestra woodwind and string trio returns to Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Come enjoy traditional Shaker melodies, Scott Joplin ragtime music, selections of Brandenburg concertos and more. The trio comprises Principal Flute Melissa Mielens, Principal Cello John Dunlop and violinist Laura Markowitz. […]
Order hanging flower baskets, wooden planters by April 24
As part of its annual fundraising efforts, Chester Townscape is again offering 12-inch hanging flower baskets or large wooden planters. Hanging baskets are filled with flowers in hot or cool colors intended for your choice of sunny or shady locations. These make a lovely Mother’s Day gift or a treat for yourself or someone special. […]
Play by Springfield author to be published
Author Larry Kraft, of Springfield, was selected to have his work appear in the upcoming Spring issue of the online literary magazine confetti. Kraft’s entry is his short play titled Reunion. The main character attends a reception at his college’s 10-year class reunion in the late 1970s. There, he has an encounter with a female […]
Holy Week Services at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
To enable people to attend a service that will fit into their busy lives, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, is offering a variety of programs during Holy Week. 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 14: Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m., Tuesday April 15: Morning Prayer 5:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday April 16: Holy Eucharist […]
Card Shower to wish Karnie DeCell a happy 90th
As Karnie DeCell gets ready to celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, April 25, let’s help her make it an extra special one with a card shower. Please spend a few moments to write your favorite memories and well wishes in a card. They can be sent to Karnie DeCell 92 Cedar Hill Drive, […]
Poet Laureate to read from her work April 17 as Chester celebrates National Poetry Month All are welcome to Poetry Slam on April 18
To celebrate National Poetry Month, Upstairs at Town Hall will sponsor a presentation by Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the Chester Town Hall Theater, 556 Elm St. She will read from her work, speak about being a writer in Vermont and sign copies of her latest book […]
Volunteers build planters to benefit Chester Townscape
Last summer, Stu Stocker, a volunteer with Chester Townscape, offered to build raised wood planters to raffle as part of the group’s fundraising activities at the Chester Festival on The Green. The raffle was successful, and many people expressed interest in the sturdy, well-designed pieces. Stocker has designed and built many things over the years […]
Springfield Rotary sponsoring April Diaper Drive
Springfield Rotary Club is sponsoring a diaper drive throughout the month of April to benefit the diaper bank at Springfield Area Parent Child Center. Size 4+ and Pull-Ups are preferred. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Chester Chester Hardware & Mercantile, 21 Main St. M&T Bank, 57 S. Main St. Springfield Community […]
Auditions for Agatha Christie play April 9 & 12
Springfield Community Players is staging another whodunit by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, for its summer production. Director Miles Ledoux is seeking nine actors — four to play females in their 20s to 40s and five to play males in their 20s to 60s — to star in the one-act play The Patient. Auditions […]
