HARDWICK – A public conversation will take place at the Jeudevine Library, Wednesday, April 29, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., to learn about beavers, a topic that connects across watershed health, habitat, and flood resilience. The presentation by Patti Smith, naturalist from Bonnyvale Environmental Center, and Skip Lisle, beaver expert[Read More…]
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“Bringing up Beaver,” April 30
MARSHFIELD – Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m., John Aberth, a licensed volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, will present his book, “Bringing Up Beaver,” about raising and releasing an orphaned beaver kit, BK. BK was found in St. Albans, Vermont and handed over to John Aberth, a rehabilitator who specializes in beaver. Over the next two years,[Read More…]
Art talk, April 29
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Wednesday, April 29, the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library will host an art talk, “Andrew Wyeth: Beyond Realism”, with Pippa Drew on at the Craftsbury Community Care Center, beginning at 2 p.m..
Cooper Brook clean up day, May 1
HARDWICK – Volunteers are needed to help clean up Cooper Brook. On Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the town of Hardwick, Hazen Union Hatchery Club, and Center for an Agricultural Economy will remove tires and trash from the brook. Wear boots or waders and clothes that are[Read More…]
Grants awarded to local farm, forest and food businesses
MONTPELIER – Earthbound Forest Services of Cabot and Stannard Farm Vermont Pure Maple Syrup of Craftsbury, have received grants through the Working Lands Enterprise Board (WKEB). Earthbound Forest Services, a logging business, received $28,000 for a forwarding wagon to expand low-impact timber extraction. Stannard Farm Vermont Pure Maple Syrup received a $7,321[Read More…]
Holy Week services, April 1
EAST CRAFTSBURY – Holy Week and Easter services have been scheduled at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Passion-themed Taize service of contemplative singing, silence and prayer. Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m., the United Church of Craftsbury will hold Maundy Thursday services.[Read More…]
Blood, platelets donations scheduled locally
BURLINGTON – The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Blood donations may be made locally in Morrisville, April 2, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Copley Hospital, 528 Washington Hwy, and Cabot, April 10, noon to 4 p.m.,[Read More…]
Writing circle with Stanciu, second and fourth Thursday’s
HARDWICK – The Civic Standard is working with local novelist Brett Stanciu to develop an ongoing and consistent writing group for adults of all abilities and levels of experience. Starting in April, the group will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Civic[Read More…]
Old-time jam session, April 1
CRAFTSBURY – An Old-time music jam session at the John Woodruff Simpson is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.. For information, contact [email protected]. Library hours are Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m.;[Read More…]
When, why, how to use Narcan, April 4
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will hold overdose and Narcan training on Saturday, April 4 at noon. This training will be led by Karl Stein, of the Vermont Medical Reserve Corp. he training is for anyone including those who work in public settings, those who may interact with those who use[Read More…]
Cabot contra dances return, April 10
CABOT – The Cabot Community Contra Dance will feature the calling of Luke Donforth, Friday, April 10, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., in the Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St. Live music will be provided by a group of local musicians.All ages and abilities are welcome, and no partner is[Read More…]
Spanish club meets April 11
by Woodbury Community Library WOODBURY – The Spanish club will meet at the Woodbury Community Library Saturday, April 11, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
