GREENSBORO – Greensboro Conservation Commissioner William Marlier spent the summer surveying and mapping the community’s invasive plants, and plans to share his findings and offer advice for combating these aliens at the Greensboro Free Library on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. The USDA defines an invasive species as “an alien[Read More…]
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Author Rick Winston at Jeudevine Oct. 16
HARDWICK — Rick Winston, author of “Save Me a Seat: a Life With Movies,” will read from and discuss his new book about the beloved Savoy Theater in Montpelier on Monday, Oct.16, at 6:30 p.m.. Winston’s lifelong love of movies led to the creation of one of Vermont’s premier cultural[Read More…]
CV Fiber to Connect First Customers
CALAIS – CVFiber will hold a ribbon-cutting to announce connecting its first customers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Calais Town Hall. CVFiber leaders, partners and government officials will speak about the organization’s progress to date and its plans to continue connecting customers in its first district[Read More…]
Poetry Reading by Madeleine Kunin Oct. 17
HARWICK – The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick will welcome poet and former Governor Madeleine Kunin for a reading from her new collection of poems, “Walk With Me,” on Tuesday, October 17, at 7 p.m. This event will have limited seating, and advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are $10 per person,[Read More…]
Free Showcase Features Sessions on STEM Topics
BURLINGTON – Whether wanting to design a robot to go for Olympic gold, dig into rain gardens or explore ways to make astronauts safe in space, STEM Showcase 5.0 offers all this and more for youths, ages 8-14. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) event takes place on November[Read More…]
Bedded Pack Barn Workshop Features Minnesota Expert
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…]
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…]
