EAST CRAFTSBURY – Author Laura Lee Bond will talk about her book, “The Love Around Us,” on Thursday, February 9, at the John Woodruff Simpson Library. Bond recently moved to Craftsbury from the urban Southwest, and she shares the adventures of writing a weekly haiku for the last 15 years[Read More…]
Our Communities
Paper Collages Class on Feb. 3
HARDWICK – A class, led by Wolf Whitney, on using paper to create collages will be held at GRACE on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Using paper as a medium to explore two-dimensional design, students will find how to create painterly works of art on canvas[Read More…]
Painting Pastoral on Feb. 1
MORRISVILLE – A Painting Pastoral class led by local painter Rob Roper, using water soluble oil paint will be held on Wednesdays in February from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at River Arts. Roper will show the steps to build a pastoral canvas. Roper’s approach is to help guide beginning[Read More…]
Art, Food, Music, Community Storytelling on Feb. 4
HARDWICK – Edwin Owusu will host a free performance and storytelling event on Saturday, Feb. 4, at noon in the Hazen Union auditorium. The event will explore the past to inform the future as a community. Adults and high school students may come for an hour or stay for the[Read More…]
Radon Awareness on Feb. 11
A radon awareness presentation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m., at the Albany Public Library. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has no color, smell, or taste. Participants will learn about what it is, why it is dangerous, and what to do about it.[Read More…]
Haiku Writing Workshop Feb. 11
EAST CRAFTSBURY – “Seventeen Syllables”, a Haiku writing workshop with local author Lalee Bond will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. This Japanese form of poetry is comprised of only three lines. The workshop will explore fun with words over[Read More…]
Coaching Collaborative Meets Feb. 8
MORRISVILLE – All Lamoille Valley coaches and league and municipal leaders are welcome to join us for the next meeting of Healthy Lamoille Valley’s Lamoille Area Coaching Collaborative, February 8, from noon to 1 p.m., on Zoom, to check in and share ideas.Topics being discussed will include: meeting the facilities[Read More…]
Free Radon Test Kits Available Through NCHC
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – January is Radon Awareness Month. Northern Counties Health Care is distributing free radon test kits to residents of the NEK at primary care practices: Concord Health Center, Danville Health Center, Hardwick Area Health Center, Island Pond Health and Dental Center, and St. Johnsbury Community Health Center. Contact[Read More…]
Conference Features Talks by Hemp Experts
BURLINGTON – The fifth annual Vermont Industrial Hemp Conference promises a packed agenda with nationally recognized hemp experts and entrepreneurs speaking on a range of topics from production and regulatory updates to the future of the hemp foods industry. The conference is planned for February 23, from 8:45 a.m. to[Read More…]
Then I had a Brilliant Idea
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – A few weeks ago my traveling companion, Bea, and I decided on a long holiday weekend together here in Vermont. There was little question in our minds that Thor, the god of weather, would interfere as usual. Still, the thought of a peaceful two[Read More…]
Art and Author Night Feb. 10
MARSHFIELD – Art and Author Night will be held at the Jaquith Public Library on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. An invitational group art show opening is scheduled for 6 p.m., and at 7 p.m, Dan Chodorkoff will read from his new book, “Sugaring Down.” Susan Ritz,[Read More…]
Winter Festival Feb. 18
MARSHFIELD – A Winter Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, (inclement weather date February 19) at the Jaquith Library, Old Schoolhouse Common. The festival will run from noon to 3 p.m., and all ages are welcome. There will be snow sculpting and painting, singing and music around the[Read More…]
