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Pasture Pals series returns to VINE beginning Aug. 10
VINE Sanctuary’s free Pasture Pals program is back for five Sundays, at 201 Massey Road in Springfield, beginning on Aug. 10. It gives children 6 years of age and older the opportunity to learn from the animals themselves, instead of from books or cartoons. Please arrive on time. Sessions begin promptly at 11 a.m.; late […]
Meet Vermont Academy’s new Head of School
Vermont Academy invites the local community to a special Meet & Greet event to welcome Mike Peller, the school’s new Head of School, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Main Street Arts, 5 Main St. in Saxtons River. This casual, drop-in event is an opportunity for friends, neighbors, families, and alumni […]
Chester’s National Night Out a big draw for families
By Shawn Cunningham © 2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC While rain threatened late in the afternoon, Chester instead was graced with beautiful weather and a large turnout for its National Night Out on Tuesday night. The event took place at the Pinnacle recreation area and although it can be hard to count people in a venue […]
Appetizers & Mocktails with legislators Aug. 12
Residents of Windham and Windsor counties are invited to a Round Table Discussion with local legislators from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Springfield Area Parent Child Center’s Workforce Development and Training Center, 51 Jack & Jill Lane, North Springfield. This casual, free event offers the opportunity to ask questions and […]
SoVerA sky viewing, potluck set for Aug. 12
The Southern Vermont Astronomy Group will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the 1879 Schoolhouse, 1862 VT-106, in Perkinsville. There will be a potluck dinner and solar and night-time telescope viewing. Solar viewing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Two or three solar telescopes will be available for use, including the Coronado 70mm […]
Play with Clay at Custer Sharp Aug. 2 & 9
Artist Kim Ray will be on hand at the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, to lead the final two weeks of Pop-Up Art at Custer Sharp Open Art Studio. Kids and adults are invited to stop in from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 […]
Sign up now for hunter education courses
If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have never taken a hunter education course, this is the time to act. Vermont’s volunteer hunter education instructors are holding a limited number of courses throughout the state. A person must pass the basic hunter education course before he or she […]
Springfield Chamber recaps 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 53rd Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 10 at Crown Point Country Club. Thirteen teams hit the course. Although it was humid, the rain missed the area. This year was all about bringing back the fun, with more non-golf games and a very popular “Heckle Hole” on Hole […]
Riparian buffer installed along Ottauquechee River in Woodstock
Things will be getting a bit greener on the bank of the Ottauquechee River behind the Woodstock History Center. After losing the edge of the property and much of the vegetation during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, riprap stones, fill and landscaping fabric were installed in an attempt to “repair” the damage. Since that time, […]
Nature Museum hosts author of ‘Smithsonian Trees of North America’ July 27
The Nature Museum is hosting W. John Kress, Ph.D., at the Grafton Inn, 92 Main St. in Grafton, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. He is the author of Smithsonian Trees of North America and curator emeritus at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Why have so many humans altered their relationship with […]
75th Grace Cottage Fair Day returns Aug. 2
The Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day tradition continues — rain or shine — from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. on the Townshend Common, 66 Common Road. This free event provides a variety of fun and fanfare for all ages. The all-day auction begins at 9:30 a.m., and the Birthday Parade led […]
15th Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale Saturday
The 15th Annual Cavendish Town-Wide Tag Sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Sellers will be set up throughout Cavendish, including on the Proctorsville and Cavendish village greens. Several vendors with very large sales will be on the Cavendish Green, including one couple who is bringing a trailer […]
‘Ablaze With Color’ art class July 18 at Derry Library
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids and adults to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18 for “Ablaze With Color.” Learn about African American artist Alma Thomas, who created brilliantly colored and richly patterned abstract paintings. Then paint your own Thomas-inspired work to bring […]
‘Whale of a Sale’ returns July 25 & 26 in Londonderry
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 2051 Vermont Route 11 in Londonderry. Highlights this year include sofas and couches, bookcases, a fine collection of prints/frames and all types of exercise and sporting equipment. As […]
Vermont Apple Festival seeks vendors, volunteers and sponsors
Applications are now being accepted for craft and cold/packaged food vendors for the 41st Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, which will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, showcase your talents and […]
Ludlow Rotary ‘passes the gavel,’ reflects on accomplishments
At its annual picnic meeting at the lake home of Tom Harris, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club observed the traditional “passing of the gavel” and reviewed the club’s achievements over the past year. Outgoing President George Thomson passed the gavel to the new president, Kevin Barnes, and led the Ludlow Rotarians in a review […]
Community croquet at St. Luke’s in Chester
As part of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s healthy living initiative, croquet games will be held on its lawn behind the church at 313 Main St. in Chester, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings through Aug. 28. Cornhole and badminton will also be available. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and to children […]
Drag Story Hour featuring ‘Frog and Toad’ at VINE Sanctuary July 5
In Defense of Animals, VINE Sanctuary and Drag Story Hour Vermont are teaming up for a free family-friendly celebration featuring Vermont drag queens Katniss Everqueer and Emoji Nightmare at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at VINE Sanctuary, 201 Massey Road in Springfield. Everqueer and Nightmare will bring their signature flair to the stage, reading […]
Create leaf people with art teacher Junker Bailey at Custer Sharp House on July 5
Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey invites kids and adults to celebrate the 4th of July holiday on Saturday, July 5 with art making for all ages at the Custer Sharp House Open Art Studio, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Visitors can create their own leaf people and plant prints using summer’s bounty. The studio will […]
Springfield Garden Club wins First Place awards
The Springfield Garden Club was honored with five First Place awards when the 16-club Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont held its annual meeting on June 3 in Rutland. Awards were presented for work accomplished between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. The Springfield Garden Club received the following First Place awards: Club Yearbook (45-69 members). […]
