CRAFTSBURY – A pair of drag queens will return to the Craftsbury Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m., to share stories of acceptance and individuality, creativity and expression. Vermont drag performers Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, creators of Drag Story Hour Vermont will present stories appropriate for[Read More…]
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Cutler Bollywood dance party, Nov. 9
PLAINFIELD – Sunday, Nov. 9, 3 to 5 p.m., the Plainfield Opera House will hold an afternoon of Bollywood music to support Cutler Memorial Library. Admission is by donation, accepted as cash or check at the door. Bring indoor clean shoes to change out of street shoes. For more information, contact[Read More…]
Pages in the public library, Nov. 9
HARDWICK – The Jeudevine will hold a Pages in the Public Library in the children’s room of the library on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets will benefit the library. The afternoon will include book recommendations, a selection of pies, cakes, coffee and tea, and music by[Read More…]
Blood donations scheduled for Hardwick, Nov. 11, Plainfield, Nov. 14
HARDWICK, PLAINFIELD – The American Red Cross asks people to schedule time to give blood or platlets now to keep the blood supply stable ahead of the holiday season. The donations may be made through the Red Cross in Hardwick, November 11, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Hazen Union[Read More…]
Indian dinner, sari fashion show, Nov. 1 and 2
HARDWICK – The annual Child Haven benefit Indian dinner for Child Haven will be held November 1, in the Hazen Union High School cafeteria at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. Following the dinner is a sari fashion show. Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,[Read More…]
NEK Broadband opens up new service areas
HARDWICK – Residents on the end of Pumpkin Lane nearest to Vt. Rte. 16, a section of Mountainview Road on the border with Walden and the far end of Hays Drive, now have high speed, fiber-optic broadband internet service available through NEK Broadband, the nonprofit, public internet utility. NEK Broadband[Read More…]
Craftsbury Historical Society raffle
Early literacy workshop, Oct. 25
CRAFTSBURY – Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 9 a.m., librarians Susan O’Connell and Paula Davidson will host a free one-hour workshop on early literacy for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers at the Craftsbury Public Library. Free childcare will be provided in the children’s room. Participants will learn how[Read More…]
Fire extinguisher training, Oct. 25
CRAFTSBURY – October 25, at 11 a.m., the Craftsbury Fire Department and the Craftsbury Public Library will be holding training on fire extinguisher usage. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Perkins will explain different types of fires and fire extinguishers to the group. This program will be held at the Craftsbury Public[Read More…]
Peaceful ICE demonstration, Oct. 27
ST. ALBANS – A peaceful demonstration in support of human rights will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, from noon to 2 p.m., with a procession from Taylor Park to ICE headequarters, 1.3 miles each way. There will be peacekeepers and local police presence to ensure that this will be a peaceful event.[Read More…]
Bennett talks about bats at library, Oct. 28
HARDWICK – Tuesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m., the Jeudevine Memorial Library will present small mammals biologist Alyssa Bennett from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to talk about the varieties of bats in Vermont. Vermont is home to nine species of bats, each with their own unique habitat needs[Read More…]
Town seeks public input, Nov. 5
HARDWICK – The Town of Hardwick will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m., on the third floor of Memorial Building to share draft concepts for improving safety and accessibility along Mill Street and Main Street. The study examines ways to enhance pedestrian safety, traffic flow[Read More…]
