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…]
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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…]
Letters of interest sought for preserving building
HARDWICK – The Civic Standard is asking for letters of interest for the use of the building at 42 South Main St. Built circa 1860, the building is the oldest in Hardwick’s downtown. It initially served as a hardware store, before becoming the headquarters of The Hardwick Gazette in 1908[Read More…]
Krants appointed administrative coordinator
Forest conservation talk, Oct, 16
CRAFTSBURY – Thursday, October 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Craftsbury Outdoor Center will host author Dr. Caitlin Littlefield, to discuss the report entitled “Beyond the Illusion of Preservation.” Developed by a team of New England-based forest researchers, the report explores how the region’s forests can be managed to[Read More…]
Free movie, Oct. 18
EAST HARDWICK – Touch of Grace will host a free movie night Saturday, Oct.18, at 6 p.m., with the feature film “Unsung Heroes” and popcorn. Touch of Grace is located at 104 Vt. Rte 16.
Housing conversation series, Oct. 20, 22, 24 and 25
CRAFTSBURY – Beginning October 20, Headwaters Community Trust will host a four-part series of community conversations about affordable housing. Attendees will discuss the future of housing in Albany, Craftsbury, Glover, Greensboro, and points beyond. The series will begin October 20 at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, followed by October 22 at[Read More…]
Act 250 Tier 3 public engagement sessions begin in Morrisville, Oct. 21
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Land Use Review Board (LURB) is holding four public engagement sessions across the state to get input on draft Tier 3 area rules and mapping for critical natural resource areas. All four meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with both in-person and[Read More…]
Star gazing, Oct. 22
MARSHFIELD – Wednesday, Oct. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will host a stargazing session with George Springston. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 25.
