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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 […]
West River Farmers Market in Londonderry opens vendor application process
The West River Farmers Market, one of the oldest and most vibrant farmers markets in Vermont, now in its 32th year, is seeking farmers, artists, craftspeople and food vendors to apply for its 2025 summer season, which runs every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend to Indigenous People’s Day weekend. Vendors must grow, create or make […]
FOLA screens adventurous ski films Feb. 20
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium joins forces with the Catamount Trail Association to present an evening of skiing films at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. The evening begin with the short CTA film 40 Years on the Trail produced by Climb High Productions. […]
Donate to Green Up Vermont via state income tax return
For 55 years, the first Saturday in May – Green Up Day – has been about gathering family and neighbors outside to clean up litter and debris from roadsides and waterways. This is a much-loved, prideful tradition that continues to keep our natural landscapes clean and healthy and instills a sense of community care in […]
League of Women Voters speaker series on Supreme Court decisions continues Feb. 12
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the fourth in its 2024-2025 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. This season examines the potential impacts of five important decisions issued since 2022. Rep. Rebecca Holcombe and Harrison Stark, senior staff attorney at […]
History of chocolate tea, talk and tasting Feb. 15
SEE UPDATED LOCATION Cavendish chocolatier Maren Muter is giving a free workshop on the history of chocolate at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the home of SuperRoasted Coffee, formerly Crow’s Bakery, 73 Depot St. in Proctorsville. Participants should arrive at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville, by 10 a.m. […]
ESBR announces successful fund-raising campaign
The Expeditionary School at Black River, located in Ludlow, thanks the donors who supported 2024’s Giving Tuesday — End of Year Campaign. The Matching Funds Challenge goal of $10,000 was achieved, for a total of $22,675. An additional $15,000 was pledged by an annual angel donor who has supported this cause since before the annual […]
New work by local playwright to be read at Chester UU Church on Saturday
Springfield Community Players presents a staged reading of a new play based on the works of Agatha Christie at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the First Universalist Parish, 211 North St. in Chester’s Stone Village. The dramatic thriller features the enigmatic Mr. Quin, a little-known recurring character of Christie who helps to solve […]
