ST. JOHNSBURY – Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Catamount Arts will host a film screening and community discussion of “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media”, a documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its impact on young users. The film underscores the[Read More…]
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“Holly Jolly Brawly” invitational, Dec. 13
HARDWICK – December 13, a children-only benefit martial arts tournament will take place at Hazen Union High School. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with the event kicking off at 9 a.m.. Featured martial arts forms include gi and no gi grappling; flag sparring and point sparring; weapons forms and empty hands[Read More…]
Handel’s “Messiah” presented Dec. 5, Dec. 7
BARRE-MONTPELIER – Handel’s “Messiah” will be presented by the orchestra and chorus of the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, Dec, 7, at 2 p.m., in the Barre Opera House. Lisa Jablow, will conduct and soloists include Colleen Flynn[Read More…]
Chorus presents “Messiah,” Dec. 5-7
ST. JOHNSBURY – The North Country Chorus sings Handel’s “Messiah” at their annual holiday concerts on December 5, 6, and 7. The Friday concert is at 7:30 p.m., at Wells River Congregational Church. The Saturday and Sunday concerts are at 3 p.m., at United Community Church in St. Johnsbury and[Read More…]
Visiting artist offers hybrid art, writing class, Dec. 6
ST. JOHNSBURY – Gnaomi Siemens will host a hybrid art and writing workshop for adults and high school students, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Catamount Arts. Gnaomi’s workshop “Anarchy in the Imagination” invites community members to find inspiration and explore artistic practice regardless of skill[Read More…]
Memorial garden renewed
HARDWICK – Area residents may have taken note of construction recently happening around the memorial fountain. Last week, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Saint John de Crevecoeur Chapter, worked to create a Never Forget Garden in the Memorial Park fountain. The fountain posed a number of dilemmas,[Read More…]
Cabot butter named best overall
WAITSFIELD – Cabot Creamery received nine awards, including Overall Best Butter, at the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) Annual Cheese & Yogurt Contest held this week in Arlington, Texas. The cooperative’s Greek Yogurt and Cheddar also took home top awards. “As dairy farmers, we are exceptionally proud of our Cabot[Read More…]
Financial literacy “AMA” hour, Nov. 20
CRAFTSBURY – Dick Miller will host a financial literacy “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) hour Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the Craftsbury Public Library. Miller, a Craftsbury community member and experienced financial advisor, will hold a one-hour open Q&A session focused on everyday financial topics. The event encourages members of the[Read More…]
Pies for people community dinner, Nov. 21
CRAFTSBURY – In partnership with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, Sterling College announces “Pies for People” community dinner, Friday, Nov. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
“The Faces of Aces (Adverse Childhood Experiences)” film screening, Nov. 21
MARSHFIELD – The Jaquith Public Library a free public event on trauma, post-traumatic growth, and resilience Friday, 6:30 p.m.. Join The Vermont Kindness Project to learn about the science of resilience through the film “The Faces of Aces (Adverse Childhood Experiences)”, followed by discussion and demonstration of some techniques that regulate[Read More…]
Redistricting conversation, Nov. 21
CRAFTSBURY – The state committee of education will host a public commentary meeting on the campus of Sterling College, Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., after the monthly community dinner. The committee is planning to host three or four public engagement meetings across Vermont to receive public comments on their proposals[Read More…]
Blood donation scheduled for Dec. 5
CABOT – Donations of blood and platelets is scheduled for December 5, noon to 4:30 p.m., at Neighbors in Action. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O negative, O positive and B negative blood and those giving platelets, may make an appointment to donate. Reservations to give[Read More…]
