All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
New schedule for Henry Homeyer’s Notes from the Garden
Editor’s note: Henry Homeyer’s Notes from the Garden will now be running once a month through the winter. You’ll find Henry’s column in The Chester Telegraph on Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 11 and March 10. Beginning in April, look for Henry’s column twice a month.
Christmas in Chester events announced
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC The annual Christmas in Chester events will begin on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24 and continue through Saturday, Dec. 16 at various locations throughout the town, with most events happening on Saturday, Dec. 9. Below is its schedule. Friday Nov. 24 Santa’s Mailbox will be placed on the front […]
Apple Blossom returns in spring 2024 as event’s new director announced
Springfield Hospital announces that Apple Blossom will return on the first weekend in May 2024. It has a long history that showcases area high school seniors and elementary children in a performance of song and dance. The traditional features that make Apple Blossom special will be included, along with a community dance following the final […]
Family chosen for Bob Perry Lane House
Martha Dale and Patty Eisenhaur, co-chairs of the Mountain Towns Housing Project Steering Committee, announce that Kara Corlew and her two children have been selected to purchase the Bob Perry Lane House. According to Dale, Corlew has served in the Army Reserves with the Engineers for 14 years and was deployed to Kuwait in 2021. […]
FOLA offers live performance of ‘Love Letters’ Nov. 18
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium presents the play Love Letters at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Heald Auditorium, on the second floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. Linda and George Thomson will star in the production; they previously performed the play for a standing-room only audience in Rutland. Love Letters […]
South Derry Library offers free kids’ Thanksgiving crafts program Nov. 18
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids of all ages to a Thanksgiving workshop with Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Thanksgiving-themed crafts will include crayon print wall hangings and hand-bound thankful books. The program is free of charge. Thanks to a generous grant from the […]
Henry Homeyer: Reflecting on 25 years of writing a garden column
By Henry Homeyer @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On November 8, 1998 my first gardening column appeared in my hometown paper, The Valley News of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Since then I have written over 1,200 weekly columns and answered countless questions from readers. I am 77 years old, and plan to slow down a bit […]
Concert to benefit WCA flood recovery Nov. 12 in Weston
New Thought Vermont, a Weston-based non-profit supporting community health, well-being and creativity, is sponsoring a concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Walker Farm Theater, 705 Main St. in Weston. Proceeds will benefit continuing flood recovery expenses for the Weston Community Association, the non-profit association that maintains historic and natural landmarks, including […]
Help brighten downtown Springfield for holidays
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield. Lamp posts, Santa’s house and the community holiday tree are all infused with a festive glow that fosters a sense of warmth and unity throughout the winter months. This cherished tradition transforms the townscape into a welcoming spectacle, as well as provides […]
Chester Rotary donates books to CAES students
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Chester Rotarians John Holme, Lyza Gardner and Hudsen Hagland made a special delivery to the first-graders at Chester-Andover Elementary School. Twenty-eight children received a gift of a new book. Each story is personalized with the individual child’s name, as well as the names of their family members and pets. First-grade students […]
CAFC’s Empty Bowl Dinner set for Nov. 18
The Chester-Andover Family Center will hold its 5th annual Empty Bowl Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way off Route 103 South in Chester. Come enjoy signature soups, breads and desserts donated by local chefs, as well as a hand-painted bowl to take […]
30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge begins
Vegetarians considering the transition to a vegan lifestyle now have the opportunity to try it for 30 days. The 30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge, sponsored by VINE Sanctuary of Springfield, Vt., and AfroVegan Society of Baltimore, Md., is the ideal program for those looking to explore a cruelty-free, plant-based diet. Making the shift to veganism is more […]
St. Luke’s annual wreath-decorating workshops to be held Nov. 16-18 Early bird discount available through Nov. 10
The ever-popular wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 16 through 18 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Reservations are coming in, but spots are still available. Those who register and pay by Friday, Nov. 10 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $50 per wreath. Participants will choose […]
Stuttering Foundation donates educational books, DVDs to S. Londonderry Library
Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation recently gave 16 books and DVDs to the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, in South Londonderry. More than 3 million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people, said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. “Myths such as believing people who stutter are […]
Henry Homeyer: Late fall is perfect for some gardening chores
By Henry Homeyer @2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC For many of us, November is a drab and dreary month: Days are short, gray skies the norm. Flowers are largely gone, the soil is soggy and a drizzle or a downpour is common. Soon snow will not be unusual — we’ve already seen a wintry mix. But […]
Cavendish Community Fund accepting applications for fall grants Deadline to apply is Thursday, Nov. 30
The Cavendish Community Fund is accepting grant applications for fall 2023 awards. The fund has awarded monies twice each year for the past 16 years. Grants will be given for cultural, educational or artistic programs, projects or events that benefit the people of Cavendish. The fund considers applications submitted at anytime but will only award […]
Derry Rescue offers First Responder course
If you are interested in helping out in your community, now is your chance. The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad is holding a Vermont Emergency First Responder course at the LVRS squad building, 6068 Vermont Route 100 in Londonderry, beginning Monday, Nov. 6. To be eligible for this VEFR certification course you must be at least […]
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ performed at GM this weekend
The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will be performing Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 7 p.m. on Friday Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 in the auditorium of Green Mountain High School, 716 Vermont Route 103 South. Murder on the Orient Express is a classic murder mystery filled with twists, romance […]
Henry Homeyer: Don’t be a timid pruner!
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, March is a good time to prune, but I suspect that […]
Andover to host Genealogical Society of Vt. meeting this Saturday
The Genealogical Society of Vermont will hold its Fall Membership Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at the Andover Town Hall, located at 59 Town Hall Rd. in Andover, Vermont. Registration is $25 for GSV members and $30 for non-members, and includes the program, plus morning coffee, and a luncheon. Registration/Sign-In begins at 9 a.m., […]
