BURKE – Michael Goldberg, the court-appointed receiver overseeing Burke Mountain Resort, has asked a federal judge to sign off on the sale of the Northeast Kingdom ski resort to a local group for $11.5 million. In a Friday court filing, Goldberg asked Judge Darrin P. Gayles, who has presided over[Read More…]
Our Communities
Bible Study Begins Wednesday, April 23
EAST HARDWICK – Bible Study at Touch of Grace Church will begin Wednesday, April 23, and continue every Wednesday through mid-November The church is located at 104 Vt. Rte. 16.
Seeking Flea Market Donations
MORRISVILLE – The Justice for Dogs flea market is seeking donations for drop-off on Thursday, April 24, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Morrisville V.F.W. Justice For Dogs is seeking quality household items (clean and in working order) including clean clothing items for the flea market. Some items[Read More…]
Changing Hours for Spark
GREENSBORO – Spark, located downstairs at the United Church of Christ, has Friday hours will temporarily be limited until the end of the school year. From April 25 to June 13, community hours on Friday only will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. Spark will continue to be open from 12:30 to 5:30[Read More…]
Craftsbury University Begins April 25
CRAFTSBURY — Craftsbury University will take place this year from April 25 to May 17. More than two dozen free workshops are available on topics from origami to changing your car’s oil, culminating in a graduation party on Craftsbury Common, May 18, 2 p.m. All classes are free and hosted by Craftsbury[Read More…]
Guthrie Program, April 26
WOODBURY – Mark Greenberg will present a program on Woody Guthrie: The Dust Bowl Balladeer, April 25, 5 p.m., in the Woodbury Community Room. This will be a multimedia presentation with live music and is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and the Woodbury Community Library.
Variety Show Benefit, April 26
ALBANY – The Albany Variety Show will be held Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m., at the Albany Town Hall. The show features juggling, poetry and more. There is a bake sale at the event, with admission by donation. All proceeds benefit the Albany Historical Society.
Budbill’s “Judevine” Discussed, April 27
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – On April 27, at 5 p.m., the Craftsbury Public Library will present a program, “The Poetry of a Place and its People: David Budbill’s ‘Judevine.’” In the 1970s, writer David Budbill, a recent arrival to Wolcott, was inspired by his own working-class background to shine a light on the[Read More…]
Denim Day to Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence, April 30
HARDWICK – AWARE is calling on the community to join in wearing denim on Tuesday, April 30, in recognition of Denim Day, a global campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors. Denim Day began in response to a 1990s court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because[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…]
Eastern Coyote Program, May 4
GREENSBORO – A program on the eastern coyote in New England, a free presentation will be given on Sunday, May 4, at 4 p m. at the Highland Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Schadler will talk about how coyotes in the northeast vary physically and behaviorally from its smaller[Read More…]
Auction Items Sought, May 9
GLOVER – Auction items are needed for the Shadow Lake Dam auction to be held May 10, with a potluck at 5 p.m. and auction beginning at 6 p.m. Auction items could include a gift certificate from a local business, art from local artists, plants, a cord of wood, a truckload[Read More…]