All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
LAHS’ 18th-Century Dine-Around set for Aug. 2
Everyone is invited to the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s 18th-Century Dine-Around at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. The event will take place at LAHS’ headquarters, the Custer Sharp House, at 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Enjoy a rousing evening of libations and traditional fare to include hearty punches, soups, stews and desserts from […]
Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale July 27
The 14th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. A couple of estate sales will be included. The Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be serving a pork BBQ at […]
Yankee Chank brings Cajun sounds to Chester July 25
Yankee Chank is next up at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. The group is an immersion in Cajun music featuring Bob Naess on fiddle, Cannon Labrie on accordion, Jim Burns on guitar and Mark […]
Handler & Levesque return to Weston July 28
The Sundays on the Hill Concert Series welcomes back husband and wife duo Mark Levesque and Judy Handler at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. All concerts are held in the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Enjoy an energetic and entertaining program of music from around the world for guitar and mandolin. […]
East Bay Jazz Ensemble play in Proctorsville July 24
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville, to hear the large sound of Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. They bring more than 30 […]
Jazz featured at Springfield Band concert July 23
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the Hartness House Inn, 109 Front St. (formerly 30 Orchard St.) in Springfield. Jazz will be the focus of the concert. To set the mood, the opening number will be Puttin’ on the […]
2nd Congo Church Whale of a Sale this weekend
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include furniture, musical instruments, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
Learn about ’18th-Century Rural Vermont Healers’ July 21
As towns like Cavendish began to be settled in the 18th century, physicians were generally not among the first inhabitants. The first doctor did not arrive in Cavendish until 26 years after the town was chartered. Who was responsible for the health-care needs of the newly forming communities and how did they practice? The Cavendish […]
Magical story ballet ‘Thumbelina’ arrives in Springfield July 22
Audiences of all ages will delight in Thumbelina, an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance. The adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way to a magical fairyland, it will be performed at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Riverside Park, 9 Fairground Road in Springfield. […]
New interpretive sign installed at Lowell Lake Cemetery
The Londonderry Cemetery Commission recently announced that an interpretive sign has been created for the Lowell Lake Cemetery thanks to the efforts of commission members Gary Barton, Chris Blackey, Maureen Cronin, Andie Fusco and Laurie Krooss Mullen; photographers Bob Maisey and Alex Vincent; graphic designer Heidi Humphrey; copywriter Megan Farrell and Vermont’s Parks Interpretive Program […]
Local garden clubs earn statewide recognition
Two area garden clubs were honored with multiple awards during the annual meeting of the 16-member Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont in early June. The event is an opportunity to honor and recognize the time, effort and resources expended by each club. The Green Mountain Gardeners of Londonderry, Peru, Weston and Landgrove received the following […]
Dave Keller Band to play at Chester concert series July 18
Dave Keller Band will take the stage at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Dave Keller earned three Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year in 2014, 2019 and 2021 […]
Tri-Mountain Lions Club announces Duck Derby winners
The Londonderry Area Tri-Mountain Lions Club held a Duck Derby fundraiser in early July along the West River. First-place duck #76, which was sponsored by Homestead Landscaping, earned $200 for Frank Blake. Pam Nichol won $120 for second-place duck #96, which was sponsored by Londonderry Builders. Third-place winner Missi Hart took home $75 with lucky […]
Mountain Garden Walks returns July 27
Green Mountain Gardeners presents the 2024 Mountain Garden Walks, a self-guided tour of six lovely gardens in the Landgrove Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The starting point is the Landgrove Town Office, 88 Landgrove Road. The tour, which helps fund the organization’s scholarship program, includes gardens that are integrated […]
Luminous Crush kicks off Chester Concert Series
Luminous Crush is kicking off the five-week Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Laura Molinelli and Bay Campbell present original bluegrass, alt country, psychedelic fusion, dream pop, indie rock and whatnot. Founded in 2015, with roots […]
VINE Sanctuary offers free ‘Pasture Pals’ program for kids Thursday mornings from July 11 through Aug. 15
Did you know that cows create families? Or that goats can help you make art? Kids will learn that, and even experience art with goats, at VINE’s Pasture Pals, a free humane education program designed for elementary school children. Each session takes place between 10 a.m. and noon on Thursdays beginning on July 11 and […]
So. Derry Library hosts bear-themed art, reading program July 12
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to a summer art-making adventure with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12. Learn how to draw Bear and friends, get some library swag and take home a copy of the Caldecott Honor Book Bear Came […]
Two awarded Springfield Rotary scholarships
SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: From right, Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and Scholarship Committee members Jim Fog, Bob Flint and Ed McQuaide flank this year’s Rotary Scholarship winners Springfield seniors Lily Farnsworth and Marshall Simpson, who were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship. Farnsworth will be attending Roger Williams to study architecture and Simpson will be […]
Springfield Players presents ‘It Had To Be You’ Show runs weekends July 12-14 and July 19-21
Springfield Community Players second production of its 2024 season —It Had To Be You — will be presented at its theater at 165 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and 19 and Saturday, July 13 and 20, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 and 21. It Had To […]
Soul Rockers to perform July 10 in Proctorsville
Soul Rockers will be performing at the Concert on the Green series in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Svec Memorial Green is located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets. Soul Rockers is renowned for captivating performances and exceptional musical talent. This group of diverse musicians comes together to perform […]
