MARSHFIELD – Fair Sparrow features the vocal and instrumental talents of three Central Vermont musicians, Patti Casey, Ally Tarwater and Susannah Blachly. Native Vermonter Patti Casey is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, a touring musician, a founding member of the Bluegrass Gospel Project and a member of Woods Tea Company.[Read More…]
Our Communities
Vermont Film Gives Voice to Quiet Crisis Facing Boys, Young Men
MONTPELIER – “Gone Guys,” a documentary about male social isolation and its consequences, is set to tour the state in a series of free screenings. Adjusting 90 pounds of gym weights, a Vermont teenager named Gabe introduced himself to a visiting filmmaker before noting that growing up male could be[Read More…]
NEK Broadband Extends Internet Services
HARDWICK – Areas of town with little or no broadband internet service on some or all of Billings, Bridgeman Hill and West Hill Roads “where NEK Broadband has extended its network” may now have service, wrote NEK Community Broadband Community Relations Manager Kitty Ufford-Chase in a July 4 notice on[Read More…]
Giving Closet Summer Hours
GREENSBORO – Hours for The Giving Closet, located in the town hall, have changed slightly for the summer. The new hours are Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepting donations until 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, accepting donations on until 11:30 a.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Nurse Assistant Training Programs Available in Area
NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Nurse Assistant training is available at three area technical centers, beginning August 26. Classes being August 26 in St. Johnsbury, September 15 in Hyde Park and September 29 in Newport. Nurse Assistants work in wide variety of settings, including medical offices, nursing homes, visiting nurse and hospice[Read More…]
Donation Appointments Critical Keeping Blood Supply Ready
BURLINGTON – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves, especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. Upcoming blood[Read More…]
Antiques & Uniques, July 12
CRAFTSBURY – Antiques & Uniques will be held Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Craftsbury Common. The annual sale features antiques and vintage goods, fine art, handcrafted items, local produce, flowers and specialty foods. Tents feature housewares, jewelry, pottery, quilts, woodworking, textiles, baskets, clothing and goods[Read More…]
Church Supper, July 12
CABOT – Barbecued chicken will be available to take out or eat in at the Cabot Church from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12. The meal features hicken, baked beans, salad, rolls and desert. The event is by donation to support the church fuel fund.
Retirement Celebration, July 13
E. CALAIS – The Calais Woodbury United Church will celebrate the retirement of Pastor Bill Richardson on July 13. The pastor will give his last service at 10:15, with a pot luck to follow. On that day, the church welcomes their new pastor, Paul Cerutti, who is also the town[Read More…]
Thighs & Pies, July 13
by Friends of Calais CALAIS – The Friends of Calais are holding the second annual Thighs & Pies on Sunday, July 13, in the restored Memorial Hall. Parking opens at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. The chicken barbecue takes place on the shores of[Read More…]
Rock Painting: July 15
HARDWICK – Paint and decorate rocks at the Jeudevine Memorial Library’s community garden plot at Hazen Union High School, Tuesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Leave the rocks in the garden or take them home. Ages 5 and up. For more information, [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
Sock Monsters, July 17
HARDWICK – Make sock monsters at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, Thursday, July 17, 11 a.m. All ages may join. For more information, contact [email protected] or (802) 472-5948.
