BURLINGTON – A Minnesota expert in dairy cattle production and herd health will present a free workshop on bedded pack barns for dairy and livestock producers on two separate dates in October. Dr. Marcia Endres, a University of Minnesota animal sciences professor, will discuss the benefits, challenges and management best[Read More…]
Our Communities
Stargazing Party Oct. 13
WALDEN – The Walden Community Library will hold a stargazing party on Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 136 Cahoon Farm Road, West Danville, with local science educator and astronomy buff Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Meet at the library, located behind the school and bring a blanket to[Read More…]
Workshop for Grain Growers Nov. 8
PAWLET – Farmers considering integrating corn, grain or soybean production into their farming operation are invited to attend a free workshop, November 8, at Woodlawn Farmstead in Pawlet. Farm owners Seth and Kate Leach will talk about their investment in grain infrastructure and the benefits from adding this enterprise to[Read More…]
Historical Society Open House Oct. 7
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Historical Society will hold an autumn open house on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cider and donuts will be served and a final opportunity to view the exhibit, “Saving Land, Saving History: 50 Years of Land Conservation in Greensboro.” New residents will[Read More…]
Pumpkin Walk Oct. 8
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Trails Pumpkin Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the woodlands behind Hazen Union School. Every student at Hardwick Elementary School becomes a pumpkin carver under the supervision of art teacher Beth LeCours. The walk ends at the Big Bonfire with cider[Read More…]
Home Movie Day in the NEK Oct. 21
ALBANY – Old homemade film may be preserved at Home Movie Day at the Albany Town Hall on October 21. For those who have a box of old super 8 films or 16mm, experts will be available to review films and offer guidance on their care and preservation. Film Archivist[Read More…]
Cabot Community Contra Dance Oct 13
CABOT – The Cabot Community Contra Dance will be held on October 13, as it returns to the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St), which is celebrating its 100th birthday. The dance is held from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a short intro session for new folks[Read More…]
Stannard Horseshoe Social Oct. 7
STANNARD – A horseshoe social will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orcutt Park. Once upon a time, the residents of Stannard met regularly at Orcutt Park, by the old church, to play horseshoes and catch up. Now the tradition is revived by playing[Read More…]
Mushroom Growing Workshop and Social Sept. 29
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Community Garden Group is hosting a free Mushroom Growing Workshop on Friday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m., on the back lawn of the Greensboro Free Library. Mushroom expert Arthur Hynes of Glover will lead a hands-on workshop. He will teach the basics of mushroom growing, then[Read More…]
Chicken Pie Dinner on Oct. 8
ALBANY – The annual chicken pie dinner at Albany Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, October 8, with seatings at noon and 1 p.m. The menu includes chicken with biscuits and gravy, garden-grown potatoes and buttercup squash, cole slaw and cranberry sauce with homemade pie, served family style. Take out and[Read More…]
Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1
MARSHFIELD – The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1. Activities include 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, family-friendly activities include cider pressing, arts and crafts, field games, music, petting zoo, book sale, bake sale, horse and wagon rides, craft sale, flea market and 50-50 raffle from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music at the event[Read More…]
Vendors Sought for Marshfield Harvest Festival
MARSHFIELD – Artists and crafters, sellers of antiques and flea market items and produce from farm and garden are wanted for the Marshfield Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $20 per table, bring your table and tent. Pre-registration required. For questions, call Anne at[Read More…]
