A radon awareness presentation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m., at the Albany Public Library. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has no color, smell, or taste. Participants will learn about what it is, why it is dangerous, and what to do about it.[Read More…]

EAST CRAFTSBURY – “Seventeen Syllables”, a Haiku writing workshop with local author Lalee Bond will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library. This Japanese form of poetry is comprised of only three lines. The workshop will explore fun with words over[Read More…]

MORRISVILLE – All Lamoille Valley coaches and league and municipal leaders are welcome to join us for the next meeting of Healthy Lamoille Valley’s Lamoille Area Coaching Collaborative, February 8, from noon to 1 p.m., on Zoom, to check in and share ideas.Topics being discussed will include: meeting the facilities[Read More…]

NORTHEAST KINGDOM – January is Radon Awareness Month. Northern Counties Health Care is distributing free radon test kits to residents of the NEK at primary care practices: Concord Health Center, Danville Health Center, Hardwick Area Health Center, Island Pond Health and Dental Center, and St. Johnsbury Community Health Center. Contact[Read More…]

BURLINGTON – The fifth annual Vermont Industrial Hemp Conference promises a packed agenda with nationally recognized hemp experts and entrepreneurs speaking on a range of topics from production and regulatory updates to the future of the hemp foods industry. The conference is planned for February 23, from 8:45 a.m. to[Read More…]

by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – A few weeks ago my traveling companion, Bea, and I decided on a long holiday weekend together here in Vermont. There was little question in our minds that Thor, the god of weather, would interfere as usual. Still, the thought of a peaceful two[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – Art and Author Night will be held at the Jaquith Public Library on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. An invitational group art show opening is scheduled for 6 p.m., and at 7 p.m, Dan Chodorkoff will read from his new book, “Sugaring Down.” Susan Ritz,[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – A Winter Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, (inclement weather date February 19) at the Jaquith Library, Old Schoolhouse Common. The festival will run from noon to 3 p.m., and all ages are welcome. There will be snow sculpting and painting, singing and music around the[Read More…]

MARSHFIELD – The Jaquith Public Library will hold spring gardening workshops on the second Thursdays of the each month at 6:30 p.m. Workshops include: February 9, Growing Seeds; March 9, Growing Fruits and Berries; April 13, Growing Vegetables and Herbs; and May 11, Growing Flowers. The library is located at[Read More…]

ALBANY – On Saturday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m., join local painter Connie Beaudry for a paint and sip (with tea and coffee) in the Albany Town Hall. All materials provided. This program is for adults, it is free and space is limited.. Register early by emailing [email protected]. The library[Read More…]

BURLINGTON – On February 18, Grade 5-12 students will have an opportunity to meet engineering professionals and explore various types of engineering and career options through networking and hands-on, skill-building workshops. Discover Engineering, a free day-long event, will be held at the University of Vermont (UVM). It is sponsored by[Read More…]