by David Kelley, Community Journalist GREENSBORO – Greensboro’s Funky Fourth is almost never celebrated on the Fourth of July. This year Greensboro’s now Funky Fourth parade will kick off at 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 1. The parade will feature the National Guard Band, the Bread and Puppet Theater, family[Read More…]
Our Communities
Author Mihaly Shares Stories June 30
ALBANY – Local author Christy Mihaly will share stories from her life on Friday, June 30, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the town hall. Mihaly has written more than 35 books for children, including lots of non-fiction. Following the presentation, each child is invited to choose two new, high-quality[Read More…]
Panel Discussion about Housing July 17
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[Read More…]
Composting Workshop June 24
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – Join Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management District and the Craftsbury Public Library for a backyard composting workshop on June 24 at noon. The benefits of “closing the loop” with your own household food scraps will be explained in this interactive, hands-on demonstration of a healthy compost system.[Read More…]
Contra Dance July 1
MONTPELIER – Liz Nelson will call to music by Oliver Scanlon, Rose Jackson, and Tristan Henderson at the contra dance July 1, at Capital City Grange. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome with all dances taught using gender-neutral role terms. Special pre-dance waltzing from 7 to 7:45 p.m., and[Read More…]
Academy Invites Teens to Explore Natural World
delving into watershed science and other natural resources topics is free for anyone from Vermont and neighboring states entering grades seven through 10 this fall. There’s still time to sign up for the Natural Resources Management Academy, which will be held at the Green Mountain Conservation Camp at Buck Lake[Read More…]
Druchunas with Knitting Stories June 20
HARDWICK – Donna Druchunas, co-designer and illustrator of “Goddess Knits,” a full-color collection of knitting patterns paired with stories of Northern European goddesses, will speak about her new book at The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick on Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Each of the knitting designs in “Goddess Knits”[Read More…]
American Pickers to Film in Vermont
VERMONT – The American Pickers will return to Vermont in August when they plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The show follows pickers in the business as they hunt[Read More…]
Craftsbury Alumni June 21
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Alumni Association will not be having a banquet this year. Alumni, who enjoy getting together for a meal and visiting, are meeting at the Charlemont Restaurant in Morrisville, on Wednesday, June 21. Luncheon is at 11:30 p.m. For more information and reservations call David and Stella[Read More…]
LACiNg Up For Cancer Walk June 24
MORRISVILLE – Community members are invited to LACiNg Up for Cancer’s 21st annual walk to benefit Lamoille Area Cancer Network on Saturday, June 24, at the Peoples Academy track in Morrisville. The day is filled with celebration while honoring and remembering those touched by cancer. The event begins at 1[Read More…]
Garden Tour on June 17
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library is hosting a Craftsbury Garden Tour on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured properties include flower and vegetable farms, perennial flower gardens, orchards, and homesteads. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about what plants thrive in northern Vermont,[Read More…]
Pope to Discuss Book at Vermont Granite Museum
BARRE – Former Hardwick Gazette owner and editor Eric Pope will be giving a presentation about his new book “Granite Kingdom: A Novel,” at the Vermont Granite Museum on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. The historical novel is set in 1910 in a northern Vermont village when it was[Read More…]
