All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
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 […]
Dine with a nutrition expert on Friday Educational discussion, free meal at Neighborhood Connections
Come to Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT-100 in Londonderry, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31 for lunch and learn how to use nutritional principles to “eat your way to better health.” At this special lunch, sponsored by Senior Solutions of Springfield, you will interact with Laura Swoyer and enjoy a recommended meal […]
B.R.A.T., Hypertherm volunteers collect more than a ton of trash from Connecticut, Black rivers
Black River Action Team, the volunteer-based river group located in Windsor County, hosted a crew of 22 Hypertherm associates on July 17, roaming the bed and banks of the Black and Connecticut rivers in search of “treasure.” Over the course of five hours, the group collected roughly 2,075 pounds of trash from about 10 miles […]
Weston celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘RENT’ with heart-felt production
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC There are almost as many ways to measure a show as there are the 525,600 minutes of a year, as RENT reminds us in “Seasons of Love.” The Weston Theater Company’s production of the ‘90s Broadway classic, which, like the musical itself, has one of its best moments […]
Cavendish concerts continue with Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners July 29
Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners will perform at the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, courtesy of the town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The Green is located at the Depot and Main streets. The band features Deb Brisson’s supple and powerful lead vocals. […]
Free glow-in-the-dark art class in Londonderry
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Have fun making your own Glow in the Dark Art, under the supervision of Christine Mix, to hang in your bedroom, tent […]
Springfield Community Band presents concerts on July 26 & 28
The Springfield Community Band will present two free concerts in late July. A pop/rock concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 on the lawn of Expeditionary School at Black River, 43 Main St. in Ludlow. Please bring a chair. James Pecsok will direct the band as it looks back many decades to […]
Henry Homeyer: Add art, humor and whimsy to your garden
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC For some, gardening is serious business. Not me. Well, I do consider myself a serious gardener, having been growing things since I was a toddler, but I like to make our gardens full of plants – and things – that bring smiles or even laughs to anyone visiting […]
Manchester Music Festival artists to perform at fund-raising for Weston Playhouse repairs
Musicians of the Manchester Music Festival Young Artists Program will perform during a fund-raising concert to benefit renovations of the flood-damaged Weston Playhouse. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 at the Old Parish Community Church, 644 Main St. in Weston. The concert is free; cash and check donations to […]
Whiting Library to restart Friends group
After a long hiatus, the Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is re-establishing its Friends of the Library group. If you love your library and want to support it, consider joining as one of the founding members. Do you have a gift for fundraising, organization, grant-writing or just love books and reading and wish […]