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…]
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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…]
Free Youth Workshops Probe Engineering Topics
BURLINGTON – Students entering grades three through six this fall are invited to explore the field of engineering at Science Fun Day, offered at two different locations in August. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited at both sites. Workshops will be held August 15 at the[Read More…]
Modern Times Theater at Caspian Lake Aug. 10
The Greensboro Free Library is celebrating their summer reading program, “All Together Now” with Modern Times Theater at the Caspian Lake Public beach for “The Perils of Mr. Punch” on August 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. Modern Times Theater presents the one and only Punch and Judy complete with[Read More…]
Chicken Pie Supper Aug. 10
GREENSBORO BEND – The annual chicken pie supper at St. Michael’s Church will be held August 10, with seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The menu includes chicken pie, casseroles, goulash, cole slaw, veggies, rolls, homemade pie, coffee or tea. Pre-purchased take outs are available between 4 p.m. and[Read More…]
Kokedama Workshop Aug. 9
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will hold a kokedama workshop on Wednesday, August 9, at 5 p.m. Kokedama is a Japanese method of potting and displaying plants in a ball of moss. Participants will experiment with moss and soil to create their own kokedama plant. Plants and supplies will[Read More…]
Slideshow Features Vermont’s Small Boat-building Traditions
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library will host researcher and boat builder Douglas Brooks speaking about Vermont’s boatbuilding traditions on Wednesday, August 9, at 5 p.m. Brooks specializes in the construction of traditional wooden boats for museums and private clients. He studied with nine boatbuilders from across Japan between1996-2019, and[Read More…]
Flood Relief Benefit Aug. 5
EAST HARDWICK – A flood relief benefit including a pasture walk, whole hog barbecue and potluck will be held at Snug Valley Farm, 824 Pumpkin Lane, on Saturday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be live music, and all are welcome. Proceeds from ticket sales will[Read More…]
Free Hemp Tour and Discussion August 2
PROCTOR – Hemp, one of the newest crops to garner interest among growers in Vermont, not only diversifies the state’s agricultural economy, but provides value-added production opportunities, among them, new climate-conscious products for the bio-based green building sector. On August 2, Zion Growers will offer a guided tour of its[Read More…]
