HARDWICK – Pots are still available for the Civic Theater Project day camp, running from July 27 to August 8. Participants will practice acting technique, circus skills with Circus Smirkus, and rehearse and perform an original show. Sign up now at thecivicstandard.org
Our Communities
Washington named executive director of NEK Council on Aging
ST. JOHNSBURY – The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA) has appointed Darryl Washington as its new executive director. Washington succeeds Meg Burmeister, who recently retired after more than nine years of leadership at the council.Washington brings leadership experience and a focus on strategic planning, community collaboration and quality improvement.[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette at Front Seat Coffee, this Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
HARDWICK – Visit with The Hardwick Gazette staff at Front Seat Coffee every Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m. The staff will be on hand to hear news tips, story ideas, comments and answer questions about the local newspaper.
Sugar on snow at CCC, March 22
CRAFTSBURY – Sunday, March 22 ,from 2 to 4 p.m., the Craftsbury Community Care Center (CCCC) will hold a sugar on snow party, with local maple syrup, donuts and pickles. Aside from treats, there will be a raffle of local baked goods, as well as silent auction items. This is[Read More…]
Author discussion, March 22
CRAFTSBURY – Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m., Julia Skonicki will give an author talk at the Craftsbury Public Library. Skonicki is the author of “Awakened: A Journey in Poetry and Photos.” This collection of poetry and photographs takes the reader on a journey through breast cancer. She grew up in Chicago[Read More…]
“Light Pirate” book discussion, March 24
HARDWICK – Discuss “The Light Pirate” with other readers at the Jeudevine Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m., with Vermont Humanities Speaker Rachael Cohen. “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton is a dystopian coming-of-age novel following Wanda, a girl born during a catastrophic hurricane in Florida, as[Read More…]
Youth writing workshop, March 25
HARDWICK – Professor and writer Sean Prentiss will present a youth writing workshop at the Old Firehouse. In this memoir writing class, participants will dive into their own life stories to uncover significant, life-shaping moments. The class will meet for three Wednesdays, beginning March 25 from 3 to 5 p.m., continuing[Read More…]
Teen clay workshop, March 26
WOLCOTT – Cal Spinelli at Deep Woods Pottery Studio will lead four Thursday sessions of a teen clay workshop. Participants will learn foundational hand building techniques, focus on creating functional pieces such as bowls, cups or small plates, with added elements that feel personal. The first session is Thursday, March[Read More…]
Third No Kings Hardwick Rally, March 28
HARDWICK – March 28, from 11 to 1 p.m., on Creamery Road, gather with neighbors for speakers and music, marching with noisemakers and chants, as well as bubbles, face painting, corn hole and cotton candy. Food available from local vendors.
AWARE book group, discussions begin April 6
HYDE PARK, HARDWICK – In recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, AWARE will host a group in April to read and discuss Viriginia Roberts Giuffre’s “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice”. This community book group is offered in partnership with AWARE, Jeudevine Memorial Library, Clarina[Read More…]
Spring “Whodunit” lineup
HARDWICK – Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Jeudevine will continue the mystery film festival screenings in the Parker Ladd Room. Popcorn, cookies and cider are included. The upcoming “whodunit” takes place in Mississippi and a wooden post is part of the plot. Friday, March 27,[Read More…]
Astronomy series begins March 11
GREENSBORO – Wednesdays, starting March 11, the Greensboro Free Library will host a family-friendly astronomy series with Bobby Farlice-Rubio, from 6 to 7 p.m. One session, date to be determined, will take place at the Peacham Observatory for an opportunity to observe the night sky more closely. Contact library staff to[Read More…]
