CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Community Care Center will thank the area community for special help through the difficult COVID times, volunteering and driving, supporting various campaigns and building updates, with a community ice cream social. The community is invited to the Care Center on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 2 p.m.[Read More…]
Our Communities
Panel Discussion about Housing, Homeowner Grants on Sept. 11
EAST CRAFTSBURY — The East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church will host an expert panel to provide resources and information about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with a particular focus on our rural area. Homeowners considering adding a rental space for income or to provide much-needed housing are invited to come learn more[Read More…]
Sing, Soup Potluck Sept. 16
CRAFTSBURY – A sing and soup potluck for all ages will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury, with Heidi Wilson. Wilson will lead the group in simple songs. The event will be held outdoors if weather[Read More…]
Forest Stories Walk on Aug. 29
Forest Stories, an East Craftsbury walk with Jared Nunery will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. Meet at the J.W. Simpson Library for an early evening walk down Whetstone Brook Road in East Craftsbury, with Nunery, Orleans County Forester. The group will explore ideas from Tom Wessel’s book “Reading the[Read More…]
Housing Partnership Meeting Sept. 18
MORRISVILLE – The Lamoille Housing Partnership’s (LHP) annual meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 18, at River Arts, 74 Pleasant St., from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Executive Director Monique Martin will discuss LHP’s mission-driven work and current strategic plan, where the organization is heading in 2023 and 2024, and[Read More…]
Volunteers Available to Answer Flood Resource Questions
HARDWICK — A team of trained Hardwick Area Neighbor-to-Neighbor volunteers is gearing up to help answer questions about FEMA flood applications, financial resources, small business flood resources and rent assistance. The team serve as financial advocates for individuals and small businesses who could use a partner to help wade through[Read More…]
Playpen for Dogs opens Aug. 19
ST. JOHNSBURY – Dog Mountain, Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, announces the grand opening of The Playpen, a dedicated fenced-space for dogs and their owners to enjoy and foster connections. The ribbon cutting ceremony and reception will take place on August 19, from noon to 1 p.m. This project[Read More…]
Black Bear Essentials on Aug. 20
by David Kelley, Community Journalist GREENSBORO – On Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m., at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, Ben Kilham, wildlife biologist, bear rehabber, and author will be speaking about the black bear (and possibly even panda bears). The program is free of charge. Presented[Read More…]
Library Hosts Backyard Monet Painting Party
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library invites aspiring artists of all ages to create their own paintings inspired by the works of Claude Monet at the library’s backyard tent from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 20. Artists Beth Meachem and Nicole Mann will host the party, exactly[Read More…]
Music and Movement Aug. 10
HARDWICK — Jeudevine Memorial Library will host singer-songwriter Emma Cook for the end-of-summer reading celebration on 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, upstairs in the Memorial Building. The session will be a time of music and movement perfect for ages birth through six (and older siblings are welcome.) Cook has[Read More…]
New Guide Released for Eastern Hemlock Management
BURLINGTON — The eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a keystone tree species in northern forests with ecological, economic and cultural significance. Hemlock stands provide both important wildlife habitat, including shade to cool trout streams, as well as a place for camping, hiking, hunting and other recreational activities. In addition, this[Read More…]
Author Presents Story of Adventure Aug. 10
GREENSBORO – Holly Fitzgerald will read from her book, “Ruthless River: Love and Survival by Raft on the Amazon’s Relentless Madre de Dios,” and talk about her experience at the Greensboro Free Library on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m. Fitzgerald and her husband wanted an adventure for their honeymoon[Read More…]
