MARSHFIELD – A sourdough bread workshop will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. Erin Ruddell and Brad Woelfle of Heyday Farm will talk all about sourdough bread making and participants will take home a jar of starter. Call (802) 426-3581 for more information.[Read More…]
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Wintermarket Brings Local Buying and Holiday Cheer
GREENSBORO – Started during the pandemic as an outdoor market, Wintermarket, an indoor-outdoor holiday market inspired by the traditional festivities in Germany and replicated worldwide, has bloomed in Greensboro at the Highland Center for the Arts. This season, the festival will showcase over 60 Vermont artisans on December 2, from[Read More…]
Master Gardener Course Accepting Registrations
BURLINGTON – Burlington — A 16-week non-credit online course offered through the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener program offers learning about growing vegetables, pollinator gardens or sustainable landscaping. Registration is now open for the course, which begins on January 19. Gardeners of all levels of experience will benefit[Read More…]
Orleans County Democratic Committee Reorganized
ORLEANS COUNTY – The Orleans County Democratic Committee has new officers, part of the official 2023 party reorganization required by Vermont statute. At a meeting held remotely, on November 8, and attended by county town committee chairs and others, Joanna Burgess, an educational consultant from Westmore, was elected county chair.[Read More…]
Share the Warmth Begins Dec. 4
HARDWICK — The Hardwick Area Food Pantry and Hardwick Area Neighbor to Neighbor are partnering to be sure everyone has warm heads, hands and toes. Boxes for donations of new or hand-knit or crocheted hats, mittens, and socks will be available at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, the Civic Standard and[Read More…]
Recyclables Collection Center Reopening
BARRE – The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District’s Additional Recyclables Collection Center (ARCC) is reopening November 27. After spending the last four months assessing damages, ordering new equipment, and cleaning away the debris from the July flood, the ARCC will be opening its doors to the public on Monday,[Read More…]
Hardwick Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
HARDWICK – Holiday shopping begins in Hardwick at Small Business Saturday on November 25. All day, participating businesses will stamp a card for each visit with a drawing on Sunday for prizes. The businesses include Birdsong Beer & Wine, The Clip Joint, The Cork & Fork, The Flower Basket, Front[Read More…]
Free Workshop is Out of This World
BURLINGTON – A Science Fun Day, December 9, will offer “out of this world” STEM activities for Grade 3-5 students. Participants will have an opportunity to create, build and test as they engage in a number of fun, hands-on activities including flying helicopters on Mars, investigating alien genetics and building[Read More…]
Gardening Conference Dec. 2
BURLINGTON – The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener program will offer its annual conference on December 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., via Zoom. Anyone with an interest in gardening is invited to attend the event. The conference theme, “Fostering Resilience in Our Gardens,” reflects on this[Read More…]
Christmas Luncheon Dec. 2
GREENSBORO – A community ladies Christmas luncheon for all ladies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at noon, at Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ. There will be holiday decor, music, and a served meal of homemade quiche, salad, rolls, and brownie sundae.
Information Sessions Held as HomeShare Vermont Spreads to Northeast Kingdom
GREENSBORO – A series of public meetings will offer locals the chance to become familiar with — and participate in 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 Greensboro, Craftsbury and Hardwick for[Read More…]
Church Fall Sale Nov. 11
ALBANY – The annual fall sale at Albany Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale consists of gently used items and baked goods, fudge, preserves and more. Lunch will include beef stew, corn chowder, corn bread, pie and coffee, available for[Read More…]


