EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., Dave Rowell is opening his yellow barn on Brassknocker Farm in East Craftsbury for a barn dance and silent auction to benefit the Craftsbury Public Library, the Craftsbury Chamber Players, and the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. This[Read More…]
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“Just Getting By” Film Showing, May 4
EAST CRAFTSBURY – “Just Getting By,” a documentary film by Bess O’Brien, will be showing at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, Sunday, May 4, 7 p.m. The film is a documentary exploring the lives of Vermonters struggling with housing and food insecurity and has been touring the state and is[Read More…]
Singing French Songs, May 1
EAST CRAFTSBURY – A session on singing French songs, La Chanson Francaise with Don and Mabel Houghton, will be held Thursday, May 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Singing songs will help practice language. The event is free. Call (802) 586-9692 or visit jwsimpsonmemorial.org for[Read More…]
Spanish Conversation Class, Through May 18
EAST CRAFTSBURY – Spanish conversation classes will be held on Sundays, April 27, May 4 and May 18, 1 to 2 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. Classes are taught by Trisha Ingalls for all ages and levels. The library is located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Call[Read More…]
Saplings to Submit $1M Grant Application for Expansion
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Saplings Executive Director Melissa Jacobs told the select board at an April 1 public hearing, that her organization has signed a lease agreement with Headwaters Community Trust (HCT) [See note below.] for the property they plan to build a new facility on. Plans are to expand the[Read More…]
Annual Sugar on Snow Celebration
Music Jam, March 19
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Simpson Memorial Library will hold an old-time music jam on Wednesdays, March 19, April 2 and April 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Old-time music, also known as Appalachian stringband music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear[Read More…]
Sugar on Snow at Care Center, March 22
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Community Care Center’s traditional sugar on snow party returns Saturday, March 22, 2 to 4 p.m., in time for the Care Center’s 30th anniversary year. Besides the sugar on snow, there will be games and raffle of local baked goods. This is a free event.[Read More…]
Spanish Conversation Class, March 30
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Simpson Memorial Library offers a Spanish conversation class, Clase de Conversación, Sunday, March 30, 1 to 2 p.m. This is the first of a six-week class with Trisha Ingalls on Sundays. This interactive six-week class is designed for beginners to early intermediate learners, but open to all[Read More…]
Accessory Dwelling Units Panel Discussion, Feb 25
E. CRAFTSBURY – The East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church and the Community Housing Forum will hold a panel discussion, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the E. Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1173 E. Craftsbury Road. The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Panel will provide resources and information about ADUs with a[Read More…]
Storykeepers on Saturdays
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Saturdays, Feb. 15, 22, and March 1, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library, Natalie Kinsey will show how to do historical research based on family stories. The classes are free for adults and children 10 and up. To sign up, email [email protected]. The[Read More…]
Haiku Slam, Feb. 13
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The annual Haiku Slam with Lalee Bond will take place Thursday, February 13, 5 p.m. Celebrate NaHaiWriMo by bringing a favorite Haiku to share. The event is free at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Call (802) 586-9692 for more information.
