ST. JOHNSBURY – Northeast Kingdom resident Bob Amos explores his ancestors’ multi-generational relationship with historical icon Harriet Tubman on Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury Anthenaeum. Well-known as a musician and songwriter, he has also pursued a passionate interest in family history. Amos’ New York ancestors were instrumental in preserving Tubman’s[Read More…]
Our Communities
Bingo, Childcare, Lunch at Town Meeting, March 4
HARDWICK — The Civic Standard has arranged for childcare services at the Hardwick Town Meeting, March 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hardwick Elementary School, 135 S Main St. Town meeting bingo cards will be available. Childcare services will be provided by Green Mountain Baby Sitters. Send a message to [email protected] to let[Read More…]
Historical Society Winter Meeting, March 2
GREENSBORO – Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., in Fellowship Hall at the Greensboro United Church of Christ, 165 Wilson Street, the alumni of Greensboro High School will gather to share stories of their school days in the 1950s and 1960s. Photos and memorabilia from the alumni and historical society[Read More…]
Library Fundraiser February 26 to March 4
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library partners with the Owens-Van Akkeren homestead and Orienteering USA for the annual “Treasure the Library” snowshoe and ski adventure. From February 26 to March 4 (weather permitting), participants can explore trails, find literary and culinary treasures and support the library. This event is for individuals[Read More…]
Talk on Neo-Humanist Education, March 7
MARSHFIELD – Kathleen Kesson will discuss the future of education on Friday, March 7, 7 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. Kesson who will talk about neo-humanist education, is professor emeritus (LIU-Brooklyn), former director of education at Goddard College, and founding director of the John Dewey Project on Progressive Education[Read More…]
Off-grid Roundtable, March 8
ST. JOHNSBURY – An off-grid roundtable, for those who live off the grid or in need of advice, will be held Saturday, March 8, 1:30 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, in the upstairs gallery. Current off-gridders, people who are thinking about off-grid living or homesteading, or people who are[Read More…]
Pizza, Energy Presentations, March 8
CRAFTSBURY — Saturday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Craftsbury Town Hall, the Craftsbury and Glover Energy Committees, Albany Planning Commission and the Greensboro Energy and Climate Action Committee will host presentations by Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) and Efficiency Vermont. At 10:30 a.m. VEEP will hold a hands-on workshop on “Home Heat Transfer”. The workshop will have activities for participants to learn about[Read More…]
Baguette-making, March 8
CRAFTSBURY – A session on baguette-making will be held March 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at United Church of Craftsbury. This is a Grow Your Own workshop led by Martha Machia, who works at Salvation Farms and has worked for bakeries in the area including Red Hen. She will lead[Read More…]
Readings by Author Martin, March 12
ST. JOHNSBURY – Children’s book author David Martin of Lyndon (“Peep and Ducky”) has released a collection of five non-fiction stories for grown ups. In “David’s Stories,” he’s written about real things that happened in Vermont, and one piece about his travels to Africa. “David’s Stories” features humor in the hills, mystery, and armchair travel.[Read More…]
Supreme Court Case Discussion, March 12
MONTPELIER – The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library presents the fifth in its lecture series on recent Supreme Court decisions. The last program of the season, on Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m., will feature William Clark of the Gifford Law Center and Attorney Cabot Teachout, a criminal defense lawyer,[Read More…]
Chess Selection Tournament, March 29
HYDE PARK – The selection tournament for Vermont’s nominees to the national Denker, Haring, Barber and Rockefeller Invitationals will be held Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10 a.m., at Lamoille Union High School. This tournament is open to Vermont students in grades K to 12. Participants must be Vermont[Read More…]
Springfest Scheduled for May 23-24
HARDWICK— On Friday, May 23, at Atkins Field from 3 to 10 p.m., Springfest will kick off with a Hardwick Farmers Market with food vendors, followed by an evening concert and dance party at the Atkins Pavilion. The grand marshal reception will be held at the Hardwick Town House. On Saturday, May[Read More…]
