CRAFTSBURY – The children-only Taylor Swift Club that meets at the Craftsbury Public Library will host a one-day-only group for adults. This group is led by elementary aged students who share a passion for all things Taylor Swift, and on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m., they will open their doors[Read More…]
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Haiku Slam, Feb. 13
EAST CRAFTSBURY – The annual Haiku Slam with Lalee Bond will take place Thursday, February 13, 5 p.m. Celebrate NaHaiWriMo by bringing a favorite Haiku to share. The event is free at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library, 1972 East Craftsbury Road. Call (802) 586-9692 for more information.
Valentine’s Day Babysitting, Feb. 14
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy’s junior class offers Valentine’s Day baby-sitting for ages 4 to 12, February 14, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Academy building common room, then the gym. Games, movies and crafts will be available. Fees apply. Reserve a spot by filling out the form at: https://bit.ly/4aZLz8f If[Read More…]
WES Bottle Drive, Feb 15
WOODBURY – Cans and bottles may be donated to the Friends of Woodbury Elementary School (WES) bottle drive, Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds will be used to buy extra winter equipment for WES students. Bottle pick-up is available. Email [email protected].
Canoe Trip Described, Feb. 16
CRAFTSBURY – On Sunday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., at the Craftsbury Public Library, Dave Brown will share slides and tales of a 1996 canoe trip. “Beginning in Nain,” Dave describes, “our group of six paddled 350 miles along the northern coast of Labrador as far as Nachvak Fjord. Ascending the Palmer[Read More…]
Blood Donations, Feb. 21
CABOT – The American Red Cross will collect blood and platelets on February 21, noon to 4:30 p.m. at Neighbors in Action, 3339 Main Street. The event will help build the blood supply after a shortfall in donations since the beginning of the year. All blood types, especially those with[Read More…]
Seed Swap, Feb. 23
HARDWICK – The Swap Sisters’ annual seed swap will be held Sunday Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St. New gardeners in need of seeds or those with homegrown or extra seeds to share may participate and share if they brought seeds that[Read More…]
Virtual Community Conversation, Feb. 24
GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Planning Conversation will hold a virtual community conversation, February 24, for Greensboro residents who were unable to attend the in-person event January 15 in Fellowship Hall. Details for the second conversation will be linked on the town calendar closer to the event.
Winter CRAFTea, Feb. 24
HARDWICK — From October to April on the last Monday, the Jeudevine Library will host a crafting and tea event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Participants can bring whatever handiwork they do to the Hardwick Community Center, 56 High Street.
Owls of Vermont, Feb. 25
VERGENNES — On Tuesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m., Vermont Coverts will offer the online program, Owls of Vermont. Jill Kilborn, Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Bird Biologist, will review all the owl species living in Vermont and those that visit during the winter months from the north. Participants will learn about vocalizations, adaptations and[Read More…]
VerseVillage Deadline, Feb. 28
HARDWICK — Local poets can submit their works to be displayed around town or on a Front Seat Coffee in celebration of National Poetry Month this April. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 28, for Hardwick’s first VerseVillage. For more information go to the Front Seat Coffee website, frontseatcoffee.com
Conservation Camp Registration Open
VERMONT – For children 12 to 14 years old who want to learn about Vermont’s wildlife and gain outdoor skills, registration is open for sessions of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer. The one-week camp programs are held at Lake Bomoseen in Castleton and[Read More…]
