BURLINGTON – Researchers from the University of Vermont and Dartmouth College are seeking help from anglers this summer for a survey to measure mercury concentrations in Lake Champlain sport fish. This survey is conducted every five years in collaboration with the Lake Champlain Basin Program. While numerous fish muscle samples[Read More…]
Our Communities
The Perils of Mr. Punch Plays June 4
EAST CRAFTSBURY – “The Perils of Mr. Punch” will be presented Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m., at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church by Modern Times Theater. This is the one and only Punch and Judy, presented live, and updated for the 21st century. Modern Times Theater has been adapting[Read More…]
Seniors Reception May 26
HARDWICK – Seniors are invited to join Kiwanis Club members on Friday evening, May 26, at the Pavilion Building on Atkins Field to celebrate community senior citizens. The program will begin after the close of the Farmers’ Market. Light refreshments will be served.
Human Truck Pull May 27
HARDWICK – The Human Truck Pull will be part of Hardwick’s Kiwanis Spring Festival on May 27, at 2 p.m.Teams may win money, support Kiwanis Spring Festival and have fun pulling the tractor of a tractor trailer. A team of five holds a long rope with loops for grabbing and[Read More…]
Library Summer Kick-off June 3
WALDEN – The Walden Community Library will kick-off the start of summer on June 3 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a barbecue dinner, lawn games, kids’ activities, and live, music by the Bleeding Hearts Family Band. This event is free and all are welcome to get acquainted with[Read More…]
East Hardwick Children’s Parade June 17
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…]
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…]
