EAST HARDWICK – The Children’s Parade will be held June 17 at 11 a.m., with line up at 10:30. This is a free form, child-driven creation each year so now is the time for parents to help their children with ideas for costumes, decorated bikes, floats, music, pets and other[Read More…]
Our Communities
Quarry Project Film May 31
MARSHFIELD – The Quarry Project film will be shown at the Jaquith Public Library on Wednesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. The film, conceived and directed by Hannah Dennison, was a site-specific dance-theater piece created for the Wells Lamson, one of the oldest, deepest granite quarries in the country, situated[Read More…]
Grabon, Stark Open Studios May 27-28
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – On May 27 and May 28, Marie LaPre´ Grabon and Kathy Stark will participate in the Vermont Spring Open Studio Weekend. LaPre´ Grabon will join Stark at her studio at 2012 South Albany Road in Craftsbury Common. Stark will display her meditative paintings and LaPré Grabon will[Read More…]
Memory Writers’ Group Begins May 25
CRAFTSBURY – A Memory Writers’ Group will begin Thursday, May 25, at 4 p.m., at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library. Anyone interested in writing and sharing their life stories is welcome. The emphasis will be on having fun and enjoying the process, no experience is necessary. This group will meet[Read More…]
Lumen Printing Workshop June 3
MORRISVILLE – A lumen printing workshop with Caroline Loftus will be held Saturday, June 3, at noon, at River Arts. Lumen printing is an alternative photography process that brings the darkroom into nature. MFA graduate student Caroline Loftus will help create photogenic drawings with nature-based materials. This class will cover[Read More…]
Pasture Walks Begin June 9
BURLINGTON – Two summer pasture walks, hosted by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, will give farmers an insight into how to enhance bird, bee and beneficial insect habitats on their pastures and farms. The walks are free, but registration is required. Farmers will hear from the owners of the host[Read More…]
Plant Sale May 26
PLAINFIELD – The Cutler Memorial Library will hold their annual plant sale Friday, May 26, from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will have a selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants at the library. Knowledgeable gardeners[Read More…]
Tea Gardening on May 27
PLAINFIELD – On Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m., at the Cutler Memorial Library, join Lynn Talamini and Ezra Ducas to learn about tea gardening while helping plant the Cutler’s Tea Garden. Ducas, a second-grader who started his tea business, E.N.D. Blends in preschool, will tell about tea blends that[Read More…]
Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser May 27
HARDWICK – A chicken barbecue fundraiser at Atkins Field will be held Saturday, May 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. (immediately after the Spring Festival parade), by the Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni organization. The barbecue will raise funds for monetary awards to graduating seniors at Hazen Union. The meal includes[Read More…]
Bird Walk May 20
HARDWICK – Lucian Avery will lead a bird walk on Hardwick Trails on May 20, at 7 a.m. Last Saturday, bird walkers heard and saw 40 species. All birders are welcome, experienced or not. This is a free event sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. The trails are located behind[Read More…]
Barn Dance Fundraiser May 20
EAST CRAFTSBURY – A barn dance fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 20, at 6 p.m., at Dave Rowell’s big yellow barn at 42 Whetstone Brook Road. Three local organizations will host the barn dance with music starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until 10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the[Read More…]
Book Discussion May 21
EAST CRAFTSBURY – A book discussion in Spanish of “El Viaje Mas Caro, The Most Costly Journey” will be held Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m., at the J. W. Simpson Memorial Library. The discussion will be facilitated by Maddox Wilson. The book is available at any local library.
