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McNaughton Scholarship applications are open to area students
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Laura Cody McNaughton Public Health and Community Service Award of $10,000. This college scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Springfield or the surrounding area who exemplifies her leadership and giving spirit and is pursuing further education and training in a field where these principles may […]
Chester Townscape taking tree and shrub orders until April 16 Deadline extended by 1 week
Chester Townscape, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, 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, Firelight Tidbit Hydrangea, Spice Baby Korean Viburnum, Oso Easy Ice Bay Rose, […]
BIPOC Home and Business Ownership project holds virtual meeting March 19
A project to help Upper Valley Black, Indigenous and People of Color residents and newcomers put down roots in this region will hold its second gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. The first meeting, held in October of 2024, kicked […]
Magic Mountain Outing Club hosts fund-raising Chili Cook-Off
The Magic Mountain Outing Club held a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at Magic Mountain’s Black Line Tavern on Saturday, March 1. Seven individuals and seven local restaurants, including Black Line Tavern, Bromley Market, Grandma Miller’s Pies and Pastries, The New American Grill, The Red Slate Restaurant, Revival Kitchen and Which Way Tavern, participated. Although the restaurant […]
Grace Cottage Hospital wins ‘Best Place to Work’ award for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in Townshend, has been named one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work” by Vermont Business magazine. It is the only hospital in the state to have achieved this award for the past three years. The award, given each year by Vermont […]
GNAT-TV hosts Annual Meeting & Open House on March 13
GNAT-TV will host its Annual Meeting & Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at its studios, 6378 Vermont Route 7A in Sunderland. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the studio, meet the GNAT-TV team and engage in conversations about the station’s evolving vision. GNAT-TV is committed to amplifying local […]
Neighborhood Connections to host Vietnam War veterans’ ceremony March 25
Established in 2008, the U.S. Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Pinning Ceremony is an opportunity to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service, and it pays tribute to their selfless contributions. The last ceremonies in the nation will be held in 2025. Neighborhood Connections will be sponsoring one for families in the Mountain […]
League of Women Voters speaker series on Supreme Court decisions concludes March 12
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the last in its 2024-2025 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. This season examined the potential impacts of five important decisions issued since 2022. William Clark of the Gifford Law Center and Cabot Teachout, […]
Monthly show-and-tell for grown-ups begins March 7 at Rockingham Library
Do you remember how much fun show-and-tell was when you were in school? It’s not just for kids anymore. The Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St. in Bellows Falls, is hosting a monthly show-and-tell event from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning on Friday, March 7. This activity is geared to those who are at […]
Collaborative welcomes Weston resident to its board of directors
Allison Stori Hopkins has joined the Board of Directors of The Collaborative, a Londonderry-based non-profit serving area youth and families. A resident of Weston, Stori Hopkins is a planning manager for the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission. She oversees the land use planning program, economic development and resilience and sustainability initiatives, including emergency planning and health […]
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Week at South Derry Library March 8
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and their grown-ups too) to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8. Come be a whimsical architect and design a wacky Dr. Seuss City with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey. The workshop is free of charge and […]
Alumni Association to hold Shake Your Shamrocks Community Dance March 15
The Chester High School/Green Mountain Union High School Alumni Association is holding its annual Community Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way, off Route 103 South in Chester, will open its doors for an evening filled with fellowship and dancing. The event — dubbed Shake […]
Applications open for Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships
The Crown Point Board of Realtors will be awarding two $1,000 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships, memorializing Sammy Pierce, remembered as one of the most generous and thoughtful realtors in Windsor County. Applicants must demonstrate a strong history of volunteer or charitable service, leadership and commitment to their community. These scholarships are open to students who […]
Weston Pop-Up University returns with old favorites, new offerings
Weston Pop-Up University, which brings creativity, ideas and people together to have fun and strengthen community, announces its 2025 line-up taught by local residents throughout March. This year’s courses include old favorites and new offerings. All classes are free and open to the public. The first class takes place on Thursday, March 6. This year’s […]
Gardener Charlie Nardozzi to give talk in Springfield March 12
The Springfield Garden Club invites the public to a free talk by renowned plantsman Charlie Nardozzi at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at the Nolin Murray Center, 38 Pleasant St. in Springfield. His talk, Ecological Gardening and Companion Planting, will teach you how to improve your garden’s ecosystem and production while protecting birds, insects […]
Green Mountain Gardeners presents ‘I Love Dahlias’ March 3
The Green Mountain Gardeners announces its March program, “I Love Dahlias,” presented by Michele Dauphinais of the Rutland Garden Club. This hour-long talk will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 3 at the Londonderry Rescue Squad, 6068 VT Route 100, and will be followed by a light lunch. The program is free and […]
Ludlow Rotary Club prepares for 67th annual Penny Sale
Although the Ludlow Rotary Club’s 67th Annual Penny Sale is several weeks away, members have already begun preparations. This is the major fund-raising event for LRC’s annual scholarships that are given to area high school seniors. The LRC has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships. The Penny Sale will feature hundreds of gifts donated by […]
Second annual Grace Cottage ‘Make Tracks for Health’ fundraiser March 1
Enjoy the beauty and joy of winter while helping Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend in its mission to provide vital healthcare to the local communities. The second annual Make Tracks for Health event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 1 at the Nordic Center at Stratton Mountain […]
Gypsy Reel, Rick Redington perform Feb. 22 in Ludlow, offer tribute to Mark Huntley
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will be offering a special musical event featuring Gypsy Reel and Rick Redington & Tuff Luv at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. Gypsy Reel is like a Celtic rollercoaster ride complete with musical twists and turns that will […]
Aviation & Career Education Camp for young people this summer in Springfield
Hartness State Airport, 15 Airport Road in North Springfield, will be hosting the 2025 Aviation Career Education Academy from Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. The day camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will provide a valuable opportunity for area students between the ages of 12 and 16 to learn […]
