CRAFTSBURY – A turkey trot will take place beginning 1 p.m., November 21, on the common for students and staff of Craftsbury Schools, grades K-12. Families are welcome, walking or running. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange, yellow or brown. There will be music and post-race treats. Staff and student[Read More…]
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Town vote to decide fire truck purchase, local option tax
GREENSBORO – The purchase of a $495,000 fire truck, abating taxes for the Caspian Lake beach and enacting a local option tax are the subject of a special Australian ballot vote next Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Greensboro Town Office. If approved, the new[Read More…]
Library Mystery Month features games, trivia, performances
ST. JOHNSBURY – The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum has a slate of events for its November Mystery Month, including a live CLUE game and a murder mystery live radio play in the Art Gallery. Throughout the month visitors can pick up a Mystery Bingo card and complete to win prizes. On[Read More…]
Blood donations scheduled for Hardwick, Plainfield
HARDWICK, PLAINFIELD – The American Red Cross asks people to schedule time to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply stable ahead of the holiday season. Donations may be made through the Red Cross in Hardwick, at Hazen Union High School, November 11, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30[Read More…]
Chess club meets after school Monday
CRAFTSBURY – Students from grades 2 to 12 can play chess at Craftsbury school on select Mondays, from 2:45 to 4 p.m., in the Minden Art Room. Join club advisor Andras Hadik-Barkoczy in preparing or the Vermont State Chess Tournament on March 28.
Death cafe, fourth Monday’s
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Senior Center will host a death cafe from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, with tea and goodies served. There is no set agenda, just a safe place to listen, talk and share about death. Discussion will range from plans, hopes[Read More…]
Taco dinner, Nov. 5
HARDWICK – On November 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Neighbor to Neighbor (NtN) will host a taco dinner, provided by Caja Madera, as well as desserts in the Parker Ladd Community Room at the Jeudevine Memorial Library. Attendees will celebrate NtN’s volunteer efforts, explore new opportunities to get involved,[Read More…]
Guild Christmas show, Nov. 7 and 8
PEACHAM – The Peacham Corner Guild Christmas Show will be held upstairs at Peacham Town Hall, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and November 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Guild members and invited guest artists will be selling their work. A trunk containing items made and[Read More…]
Bollywood dance party to support Cutler Library, Nov. 9
PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield Opera House will host an afternoon of Bollywood music, Sunday, Nov. 9, rom 3 to 5 p.m. Come to dance or enjoy the music, and support Cutler Memorial Library. Admission by donation, accepted as cash/check at the door. Bring indoor clean shoes. For information, email [email protected]
Fiber art exhibition, Nov. 14
PLAINFIELD – An opening reception for “Fibers of Being,” an exhibition showcasing the fiber artistry of Elisabeth Mazzilli, will take place at the Cutler Memorial Library, 151 High St., Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition is free and open and to the public. Attendees will have[Read More…]
Mural unveiled at Harry’s Hardware features Vermont scenes
CABOT – Cabot School sophomores Molly Paire and Freya Van Deusen unveiled a mural featuring Vermont scenes they painted on a wall outside Harry’s Hardware on Main Street. Class members were on hand for the occasion in a light drizzle Friday afternoon and Kyla Kerrigan brought her class of kindergarteners[Read More…]
NEK Fund awards grants to support local nonprofits
MIDDLEBURY – The Northeast Kingdom (NEK) Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has awarded $111,950 in grants to 25 local organizations through its 2025 competitive grant round, supporting nonprofits and municipalities in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. These grants bolster support for organizations working with youth, substance abuse prevention, education and the arts,[Read More…]
