RANDOLPH CENTER – Farmers who register for the 2023 Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference will learn about strategies to manage high feed costs, satellite imagery for better pasture management and research on bedding and mastitis, among other topics. The eleventh annual conference will be held March 9 in Judd Hall[Read More…]

NEWPORT – The Memphremagog Watershed Association (MWA) will host a ski and snowshoe outing at the Bluffside farm in Newport, on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. The outing event will meander through forestland and agricultural lands along the shores of Lake Memphremagog. Stops will be made during[Read More…]

MONTPELIER – The Vermont Department of Labor reminds employers and those working outside, to make sure they’re prepared for frigid temperatures in the region. “It’s important for all of us to recognize the warning signs of things like frostbite and make sure we’re doing all we can to stay safe[Read More…]

MONTPELIER – At the Montpelier Contra Dance on February 18, Julian Blechner will call with tunes by Dave Langford and Colin McCaffrey. All are welcome to the Capital City Grange, with newcomers lesson at 7:40 p.m., gender-neutral role terms used, and all dances taught. Dances begin at 8 p.m. Bring[Read More…]

CABOT – The 25th Annual Shrub and Tree Sale is underway, supporting the Cabot, Marshfield, and Plainfield Conservation Commissions. This is an opportunity to purchase garden and yard trees, fruits, and shrubs that have been selected for their benefits to wildlife and pollinators, including a wide variety of berries and[Read More…]

CABOT – The Cabot Public Library will host Salon Black Walnut to present The Human Potluck in celebration of Black History Month. This family-friendly event will take place Saturday, Feb. 11, from noon to 2 p.m., on the third floor of the Willey Building. Bring a dish to share, make[Read More…]

EAST MONTPELIER – A free introductory digital culture class to learn skills to help use the internet to contact lawmakers, learn more about health-related topics, contact and stay in touch with friends, family and more will be presented during a five-week course at Twin Valley Senior Center. The classes are[Read More…]

MORRISVILLE – Join a paint ‘n sip group on Friday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at River Arts for an exploratory evening of creative expression. This class will be process-based and seek to explore the intuitive connection between music, mark-making, and the freedom found in creation, and[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – Artist Ellen Bresler will be at the Jaquith Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., to make pop-up cards for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. Participants will start with a flat piece of paper and bring it to life with a few[Read More…]

CABOT – The first walk for a community walking group will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Neighbors in Action, 3339 Main St. For those interested, join in for a first walk and discussion on how to set up something like this in[Read More…]

MONTPELIER – A contra dance will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Capital City Grange, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mary Wesley will be calling to “The Day Break Trio” with Anna Patton on clarinet. Everyone welcome and newcomers lesson is at 7:40 p.m. All dances are taught. Bring[Read More…]

MORRISVILLE – Courtney Jurcheck will lead in a relaxing meditation practice with a creative painting and community, at River Arts on Friday, Feb. 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The class is appropriate for ages 16 and up. Jurcheck will lead an evening of supported creative expression, meditation, and[Read More…]