GREENSBORO – The traveling raptor program from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s (VINS) Nature Center will be presented free to the public on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Highland Center for the Arts. Live falcons, hawks and owls provide the lens through which food[Read More…]
Our Communities
Early Childhood Educator Workshops Begin April 22
ST. JOHNSBURY — Catamount Arts will present a series of professional development workshops this spring for early childhood educators. April Zajko, M.Ed. will teach Tuesday night Zoom workshops, beginning April 22. Barbara Paulson will teach two workshops, one for educators and one for parents and caregivers, on May 9 and[Read More…]
Growing Healthy Soil, April 26
MARSHFIELD — Healthy soil is the basis of responsible land stewardship and successful food production. Join Ansel Ploog of Flywheel Farm on Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m., to learn about cultivating healthy soils in gardens and growing spaces. Come dressed for the outdoors. Meet at the Community Garden at the[Read More…]
Historic Building Information Session, April 28
HARDWICK – An information session on the future of the current Civic Standard building at 42 S. Main St. will be held Monday, April 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The building formerly housed The Hardwick Gazette, and is the oldest building on Main Street. The event will begin with a[Read More…]
Art, Author Afternoon, May 4
MARSHFIELD – Art and Author Afternoon with Artist Cynthia Ross and Poet Marjorie Ryerson will be held Saturday, May 4, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. The art show opening at 4 p.m. will feature Cynthia Ross, an artist, writer and teacher. She has lived in Vermont[Read More…]
Hazardous Waste Collection Begins May 6
LYNDONVILLE — The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) has received a grant for $73,093.00 from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation to assist the 49 towns in the NEKWMD with collecting, managing, and disposing of hazardous waste. The NEKWMD will be collecting hazardous waste by[Read More…]
Celtic Rock Fusion Group, May 9
PLAINFIELD — The Celtic fusion band, Cantrip, performs live Friday, May 9, 7 p.m., at the Plainfield Opera House. With a name drawn from an old Scots word for a magic spell or piece of mischief, Cantrip’s music is a brew of border pipes, fiddle, guitar and three voices. Forming[Read More…]
Explore a Vernal Pool, May 10
DANVILLE — Explore a vernal pool, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to noon, at Matsinger Forest. Kevin Tolan from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies will guide a walk of vernal pools and explore the biodiversity within. Building on an April 3 Zoom presentation, this walk offers a hands-on look at what makes these wetlands special, and to protect them.[Read More…]
Peace Corps Recruiter, May 16
GREENSBORO — Arminda King, UVM’s Peace Corps strategic campus recruiter will be at the Greensboro Free Library on Friday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., for a panel presentation. King and other area returned Peace Corps volunteers will tell about the Peace Corps and how members can become global citizens[Read More…]
Cabot Grilled Cheese On-deck at Fenway Park
WAITSFIELD – Cabot Creamery, a farmer-owned cooperative known for its award-winning cheddar has teamed up with Fenway Park as a sponsor and concession vendor for the coming Red Sox season. “As a farmer-owned cooperative, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do,” said Kelly Littlefield, Director of Brand Experience[Read More…]
NHS Presents Movie Night at Hazen Union, April 11
HARDWICK — The National Honors Society (NHS) will host a movie night at Hazen Union School, screening “The Princess Bride,” a fairytale adventure-comedy containing both romance and sword fights. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 6 p.m. The event will take place in the auditorium.[Read More…]
Weekend Features Courses, Dance Party, April 12, 13
HARDWICK – Classes taught by community members will be available for free the weekend of April 12 and 13 as downtown Hardwick is transformed into a university campus. Fourteen venues will host over 60 classes in the morning and afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. The course catalog and registration information[Read More…]