All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
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 […]
Evening of poets at Grafton Library Aug. 25
Join the Grafton Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening with three Vermont poets, as part of itson-going Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series. Brattleboro poet Tim Mayo will read from his latest poetry collection, Muscle Memories of Love and Disaster, exploring grief, loss, mortality, the suffering and hopes of the […]
Free steel drum concert to benefit Weston Playhouse, celebrate 140 years of the Green
Come to Weston’s Town Green from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 22 for a special Blue Flames Steel Band Concert to celebrate 140 years of the Weston Green and to benefit the Weston Community Association’s restoration of the Weston Playhouse. The music is free but all funds collected will go toward the Playhouse. […]
Junker Bailey holds workshop on drawing butterflies, history of 17th century naturalist
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road in South Londonderry, will host a workshop on drawing butterflies for all ages at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to learn about Maria Merian, the 17th century entomologist, naturalist, and scientific illustrator, aka “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies.” Her […]
Henry Homeyer: Time to begin enjoying the fruits of your garden labor
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC My vegetable garden is cranking out free food like crazy. Some things need to be harvested right away, some can wait and get bigger, and some will soon be so plentiful that I will be giving them away and freezing lots for use this winter. Let’s start with […]
Reception for wildlife photographer Aug. 14 'Illusion of Proximity' at Gallery at the Vault through Sept. 19
The Gallery at the Vault, 68 Main St. in Springfield, will be hosting a reception for wildlife photographer Steve Costello, who grew up in Burlington, on from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The exhibit of his work, An Illusion of Proximity, will be on display from Wednesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Sept. […]
Chester Run Club seeks to bring together runners of all abilities
The Chester Run Club, founded by Chester resident Emily Martonik, was created with a straightforward goal: Bring runners of all abilities together to build friendships, stay active, and enjoy the miles together. “Every time I drove through town, I kept seeing different people out running,” Martonik said. “I realized there were probably a lot of […]
Liberty Tree planted at Crown Point Country Club Springfield Garden Club donates Princeton Elm
On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30 more than 60 people gathered to celebrate the planting of a “Liberty Tree” by the Springfield Garden Club. This event was part of a larger effort to plant 250 Liberty Trees across the nation by July 4th, the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. This story […]
VTel Neighbor Appreciation Day event Aug. 12
VTel is excited to announce a special “Neighbor Appreciation Day” cookout taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Designed as a thank you to the local community and our subscribers, this free, family-friendly event will be hosted at VTel headquarters, 354 River Street in Springfield. Neighbor Appreciaion Day is […]
Rustie Bus closes out Chester Summer Music Series on Thursday
The annual Chester Summer Music Series closes out of Thursday with fan favorite Rustie Bus from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Academy Building Lawn in downtown Chester. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy the show. Rain venue is Upstairs at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Rustie […]
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv closes out Cavendish concerts
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv take the stage at the Svec Memorial Green at Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to close out another successful summer concert series organized by the Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Redington brings his songwriting talent to life […]
Make miniature art at Custer Sharp Aug. 1
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another fun free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 in the studio of the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Bring family and friends to make a stylish collection of original art cards with art teacher Casey Junker […]
Rockingham Old Home Days July 31–Aug. 2 A celebration of community, history and tradition
Rockingham Old Home Days Weekend returns Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing together community organizations, local businesses, musicians, volunteers and residents for a weekend celebrating the history, traditions and community spirit of Rockingham. This year’s celebration features a full weekend of events across the community, blending longtime traditions with new experiences for visitors […]
Chester Green, Town Hall backdrop for eight GM students’ public artworks
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next time you come to the Chester Town Hall or visit the Town Green, set aside a few minutes to take in the artworks produced by eight students in Marcia Dockum’s the Creative Arts Class at Green Mountain Union High School. On Tuesday, Steve Vertefeuille, who manages […]