GREENSBORO – Declan McCabe, an aquatic ecologist and professor of biology at Saint Michael’s College, will be at Fellowship Hall at Greensboro United Church of Christ on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss and share photographs of organisms found in Vermont’s waterways. His new book, “Turning Stones: Discovering[Read More…]
Our Communities
Cabot community contra dance, Sept. 12
CABOT – A new year of second-Friday dances begins September 12, featuring the calling of Luke Donforth. The community contra dance takes place in the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall), 3084 Main St., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Live music is provided by local musicians. Admission is on a sliding[Read More…]
Living Systems: A three-part author series explores our connection to the natural world, beginning Sept. 23
PLAINFIELD — Living Systems, a three-part author series hosted by Cutler Memorial Library, invites the community to explore ecology not only as science, but as lived experience, cultural memory, and ethical challenge. Each event features a contemporary author whose work engages deeply with questions of interconnection, between people and place,[Read More…]
Cabot Arts announces 3rd annual cheese and culture festival, Sept. 27
CABOT – The third annual cheese and culture festival will take place on the Cabot Village Common, located 3148 Main Street, Saturday, September 27, from noon to 5 p.m. The free event celebrates Vermont cheesemakers and producers of fermented foods and beverages. This year, over 40 vendors will gather for an[Read More…]
HED proposes SmartHours Program pilot to start October
HARDWICK – Hardwick Electric Department (HED) has requested approval from the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) to launch a SmartHours Program pilot, which will introduce dynamic electric vehicle (EV) charging rates starting October 1, for up to 18 months. The program is designed to help customers save on electricity costs by charging EVs during lower-demand, lower-cost hours and will be available on an opt-in[Read More…]
Bingo Mondays, American Legion
HARDWICK – Monday night bingo will be held at Hardwick Unit #7 Auxiliary. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Jackpot is at $1,000. Unit #7 Auxiliary will be donating 25% of monthly bingo profits to a non-profit organization. August’s nonprofit for donations is school supplies for[Read More…]
Care Center celebrates thirty years, August 28
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Community Care Center is celebrating its 30th year of caring for area elders. A celebration is planned for Thursday, August 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., at 1784 E. Craftsbury Rd. Everyone is invited to the free event with ice cream for all, music by local performers[Read More…]
GNH fundraiser concert, Aug. 29
GREENSBORO – An end-of-summer concert to support the Greensboro Nursing Home (GNH) will be Friday, August 29, 7 p.m.. Local musicians Roy MacNeil, Icarus Tyree, Mavis MacNeil, Andrew Koehler, and Alice Perron will present an evening of folk songs, fiddle tunes, jazz standards, oldies and more in the Greensboro United[Read More…]
Two-town honk and wave, Sept. 2
HARDWICK, CALAIS – Tuesday, Sept. 2, beginning at 10 a.m., Indivisible Hardwick and Indivisible Calais will host a two-town honk and wave event, to take place at the Hardwick Peace Park, located at 34 Main Street. More information is available at [email protected].
GriefShare support group begins Sept. 4
CRAFTSBURY – GriefShare, a faith-based support group will meet Thursdays from September 4 to November 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1773 East Craftsbury Road. Topics for discussion include sadness and loneliness, fear and anxiety, anger, regrets, hope and resilience, and many more. For[Read More…]
Celebrating lake associations, Sept. 4
SOUTH BURLINGTON – The Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4, will celebrate the efforts of area lake associations to preserve and protect Vermont’s waters, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, in person at the South Burlington Public Library community room and via Zoom. The event[Read More…]
OSSU presents “Playing Fields,” Sept. 5
HARDWICK – The Flynn, in partnership with the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU), presents “Playing Fields,” a free community event to kick off the school year. The performance takes place on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at Hazen Union School (126 Hazen Union Drive). Guests are encouraged to arrive[Read More…]
