CRAFTSBURY – The book “Green Mountain Farm,” by Elliot Merrick, will be the focus of a book discussion held at the Craftsbury Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. Don Houghton, president of the Craftsbury Historical Society, will lead the discussion of Merrick’s book, which takes place in[Read More…]

EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Simpson Library offers several community Spanish opportunities. A Spanish conversation hour and potluck will be held January 21, and every other Saturday at the library. A youth Spanish class will be held every Sunday for youths ages 10 to 15 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.[Read More…]

ST. ALBANS – Calculating the cost of production helps farmers assess the financial health of their farm. It can highlight problem areas and enable them to make better management, marketing and buying decisions as well as plan for the future.  On January 24, University of Vermont Extension and the Northeast[Read More…]

BURLINGTON – In 2024, University of Vermont Extension is sponsoring a free webinar and training to introduce a new online business tool and provide guidance on writing business plans for agritourism operators. The January 23 webinar, Business Planning for Agritourism Enterprises, will cover the key steps for business planning. Participants will learn[Read More…]

HARDWICK, GREENSBORO BEND, CRAFTSBURY – Christmas Eve Services, December 24, will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Norbert’s in Hardwick and at 6 p.m., at St. Michael’s in Greensboro Bend.  A prelude of music and caroling will be presented 30 minutes prior to the Masses. There will be no Christmas[Read More…]

MONTPELIER – The Montpelier contra dance will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Capital City Grange, with Nils Fredland calling to Spintuition (Silas Hamilton, Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher). Festive clothing is encouraged and a snack potluck will be held at the break, Beginners, singles and all ages are welcome;[Read More…]

HARDWICK – On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., all are welcome to participate in the Christmas Eve communion service at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, at 39 West Church Street, Hardwick (next to the Jeudevine library). The Reverend John Perry will officiate, and organist Rip Keller and lutenist[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – The art opening of local children’s art at the Jaquith Public Library will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. At 2 p.m., there will be a viewing of the art with refreshments, and at 3 p.m., there will be a reading by local children’s[Read More…]

CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, Nov. 30, two public meetings will give information on HomeShare Vermont. The nonprofit is bringing its more than 40 years of expertise in matching hosts and guests for unique and fulfilling living experiences to Craftsbury and Hardwick for the first time. The series kicked off earlier this[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – Submissions are wanted for the children’s art show at the Jaquith Public Library. Submit three framed pieces per child by December 1. For those pieces with no frames, the library will frame the piece. The show will be up from December 10, 2023 through March 1, 2024. For more information,[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – A wreath-making workshop with Sarah Graves will be held at the Jaquith Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sarah Graves owns and operates The Magic Bean Farm, a flower farm in Marshfield Village, and this is her tenth year making holiday wreaths.[Read More…]