ALBURGH – The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will host its annual Field Day, July 27, at the Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh. Farmers may attend for free. All others pay a $25 registration fee. A barbecue lunch is included and will be catered by[Read More…]
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Folksong Collector and Ballads Presented July 19
GREENSBORO – Author and musical performer Sarah Jane Nelson spent almost a decade researching and writing about the life of Ozark ballad collector Max Hunter. She will talk about her resulting book “Ballad Hunting with Max Hunter: Stories of an Ozark Folksong Collector” at the Greensboro Free Library on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Forest Stories on July 13
CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m., the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library will present Forest Stories, an East Craftsbury walk with Jared Nunery. Join others for an early evening walk down Whetstone Brook Road in East Craftsbury, with Orleans County forester Jared Nunery to explore ideas from Tom[Read More…]
Garden Tour on July 15
HARDWICK – The second annual Jeudevine Library Garden tour is Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with six local gardens open for viewing. A ticket purchase will provide a map of the tour which includes garden descriptions and proof of ticket purchase. Tickets are $25 per person[Read More…]
Nature Journaling Begins July 13
EAST CRAFTSBURY – An introduction to nature journaling will begin on Thursday, July 13 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and continue on July 20 and July 27. Join local artist Lily Dunbar for a dive into nature journaling, exploring each week a different location in and around East Craftsbury. No[Read More…]
STEAM Storytime July 17
ALBANY – There will be a STEAM storytime on Monday, July 17, 10 a.m., at the Albany Public Library. The session will include stories, snacks, arts and crafts, and simple science experiments. This is a weekly group on Monday mornings. For more information, call (802) 755-6107 or email [email protected].
Forest Stories on July 13
CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m., the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library will present Forest Stories, an East Craftsbury walk with Jared Nunery. Join others for an early evening walk down Whetstone Brook Road in East Craftsbury, with Orleans County forester Jared Nunery to explore ideas from Tom[Read More…]
End-of-Ride Event Planned July 15
ST. JOHNSBURY – On Saturday, July 15, Governor Phil Scott will bike the entire 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail from Swanton to St. Johnsbury. St. Johnsbury is the destination at the terminus of the trail, and to celebrate, Discover St. Johnsbury, the Town of St. Johnsbury, and members of the[Read More…]
Latest Edition of Hazen Road Dispatch Released
by Gail Sangree and Alison Gardiner GREENSBORO – This year’s Hazen Road Dispatch features several new voices as well as those of some old-timers. New voices include Ross Connelly, one of the former editors of the Hardwick Gazette. He reviews Eric Pope’s book, “Granite Kingdom.” Sandy Gebbie and Mike Metcalf[Read More…]
Solar Project Introduced July 9
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library and the Craftsbury Energy Committee invite everyone to celebrate the success of a collaborative solar project at the Craftsbury Public Library, 12 Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. On Sunday, July 9, at 5 p.m., the two organizations will introduce the library solar power and battery[Read More…]
“Rags to Riches” Exhibit Opens July 4
PEACHAM – The Peacham Historical Association (PHA) exhibit, “Rags and Riches: Poverty and Wealth in 19th Century Peacham,” will open on July 4 from noon to 4 p.m., at the PHA Historical House (Church Street, Peacham). The exhibit draws on PHA’s collection of local textiles, clothing, and housewares to explore[Read More…]
Introduction to Bike Skills July 11
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will hold an introduction to basic bike skills and bike safety with an emphasis on off-road riding on July 11, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Led by Ollie Burruss, Mountain Bike Program Director at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, participants will gain some tips[Read More…]


