BURLINGTON – Early detection of the emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid and other invasive forest pests will help minimize economic and ecological damage to Vermont’s forests. The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry (VT UCF) program is offering a free, self-paced, four-week online course for outdoor enthusiasts, trail managers and others who spend time[Read More…]
Our Communities
Cribbage Tournament Feb. 24
EAST MONTPELIER – The Twin Valley Senior Center will host a cribbage tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24. Registration is at 9 a.m., with the play starting at 10 a.m. Singles play six games against six different opponents. The top six players compete for prize money. There will be a consolation round[Read More…]
Fire Department Recognition Banquet Feb. 18
WOODBURY – The Woodbury community will hold a recognition banquet for the Woodbury Fire Department on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Woodbury Elementary School gym. This banquet is potluck style, and the community is asked to bring either a pasta dish, a salad, bread or garlic bread[Read More…]
Youth Invited to Enter Duck Stamp Design Contest
BRUNSWICK – The annual state-wide Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is underway in Vermont. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites students from pre-K to 12 grade to create designs featuring ducks, swans, or geese in their natural habitats. Designs are judged in four age categories, with awards[Read More…]
Library Celebrates Haiku Month
HARDWICK – The Jeudevine Memorial Library will explore the short poetic form of haiku at the library on Monday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m., with Mark Scott and Dede Avery from Hardwick Haiku Club. During the workshops, there will be a presentation about haiku and its[Read More…]
Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 13
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro United Church of Christ will hold a community pancake supper for Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, in Fellowship Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on February 13. The church’s traditional pancake supper will have pancakes with Vermont maple syrup, with a side of[Read More…]
Free Online Zentangle Drawing Class Feb. 11
GREENSBORO/CABOT – The Greensboro Free Library and Cabot Public Library will offer a free Zentangle Hearts drawing class over Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Zoom class can be accessed from a computer, laptop, or phone using the Zoom app. Zentangle can be described[Read More…]
Cabot Community Contra and Family Dances
CABOT – The Cabot Community Dance will host two events during the month of February, both held in the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St).The second Friday dance on February 9 will feature the calling of Cabot’s Karen Mueller-Harder, who specializes in beginner-friendly dances. The dance is from[Read More…]
Library Programs Ongoing this Month
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library will present the following programs through the month on February. An ongoing program on Sundays, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m, Spanish/English bilingual playgroup for children ages 4 through 9. On Sunday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., there is[Read More…]
Organic Dairy Days Planned for Two Locations
BURLINGTON – The 2024 Organic Dairy Days will feature a wide range of topics of interest to organic dairy farmers including on-farm innovations and strategies to improve milk production and forages, among others. The program will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two separate locations: March 13[Read More…]
Cats for Adoption and Benefit Fundraiser
by Polly McArthur, Community Journalist WOLCOTT – Justice For Dogs, a local animal rescue group based in Wolcott, has cats ready for adoption. Meet Caspian and Willoughby. These sweet boys turn heads everywhere they go. Their gray coats and amber eyes give them an air of magic – so much[Read More…]
Wildlife Art Competition at Highland Center
GREENSBORO – The Vermont Wildlife Education Fund and the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, Vermont announce the Third Annual Student Wildlife Art Competition. Known as the “Give Wildlife a Voice” art competition, the competition is open to all Vermont students from grades seven through twelve. The exhibition is[Read More…]
