SOUTH BURLINGTON – The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, will celebrate the efforts of area lake associations to preserve and protect Vermont’s waters, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, in person at the South Burlington Public Library community room and via Zoom. The event[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Words Out Loud series begins Sept. 14
CALAIS – “Words Out Loud,” Sunday afternoon fall reading series, returns as part of event offerings for Art at the Kent’s exhibit, “Holding,” at the Kents’ Corner State Historic Site. “Words Out Loud: Knowing by Heart,” features six Vermont authors, two on each of three Sundays in September. On September 14, author[Read More…]
Gloria B. White
GREENSBORO BEND – A Celebration of Life for Gloria Blanche White, who died June 3, will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, at her home,1452 The Bend Road, Greensboro Bend. Online condolences are welcomed at northernvermontfuneralservice.com
Abbey Road concert returns to HCA, Sept. 6; Plainfield Opera House, Sept. 20
GREENSBORO, PLAINFIELD – The Birdhouse Band again performs the Beatles’ entire “Abbey Road” album at the Highland Center for the Arts (HCA), September 6, and at the Plainfield Opera House, September 20. Both events begin at 7 p.m. After a sold-out HCA performance in August, The Birdhouse Band’s celebration of[Read More…]
Events, August 28 to September 29
Thursday, August 28TREES FOR STREAMS SITE TOUR, 6 p.m., Craftsbury Village Cemetery, Cemetery Road. Tour will go to three sites in the Upper Black River Watershed. RSVP requested. Sign up at tinyurl.com/TFSTour2025BOOKMAKING with Tule Fogg, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury. Information:[Read More…]
Spark Connecting Community Program awards local grants
AREA TOWNS — The Vermont Community Foundation announced that its Spark Connecting Community grant program has awarded $122,361 to 28 organizations across Vermont. Recipients, including schools, nonprofits and community groups, will host local projects that connect people to place and strengthen community bonds. Vermonters will be brought together around art,[Read More…]
Meeting Memo August 20 to September 3
Wednesday, August 20Wolcott Select Board, third Wednesday of month, 6 p.m.Thursday, August 21Hardwick Select Board, third Thursday of month, 6 p.m.Monday, August 25Calais Select Board, fourth Monday of month, 7 p.m.Tuesday, September 2OSSU Board, first Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., OSSU central Office, Hardwick.Wednesday, September 3Stannard Town[Read More…]
Blessing of the Backpacks, Aug. 24
GREENSBORO – On Sunday, August 24, beginning at 10 a.m., children of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks, lunch bags or briefcases to worship on Sunday, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ, for a special Blessing of the Backpacks.Sunday will also mark the launch of the new weekly Children’s[Read More…]
Trees for Streams, Aug. 28
CRAFTSBURY – A Trees for Streams Site Tour will be held at the Craftsbury Village Cemetery, Cemetery Road, on Thursday, Thursday, Aug, 28, 3:30 to 6 p.m. The tour will demonstrate the impact of Trees for Streams riparian restoration projects on stream health and describe program opportunities and requirements, the[Read More…]
Stridsberg Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament held September 14
CRAFTSBURY – Sunday, September 14, Craftsbury Academy will host a scholastic chess tournament for students in K to 12th grade. Chess boards, pieces and clocks will be provided, no prior tournament experience is necessary. Participants must be Vt. residents or be enrolled in a Vt. public or private school, home[Read More…]
Robb 65th wedding anniversary
John and Connie Robb celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at their Caspian Lake cottage in Greensboro, Saturday, Aug. 16, with family, friends and neighbors. The couple married on August 20, 1960, in Hardwick. The Robb’s three children, Patrick, Kelly and Michael, organized the celebration. The spouses and children of the[Read More…]
Howard Francis Abare
GREENSBORO BEND – Howard Francis Abare, born October 1, 1941, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. He will be missed by his family, loved ones, and his many, many friends and acquaintances. A memorial gathering will be held at St. Michael’s Fellowship Hall in Greensboro Bend on Wednesday, Aug. 20,[Read More…]
