MONTPELIER —Barr Hill Gin, crafted by Caledonia Spirits, was awarded fourth place for 2024 in the annual USA Today 10Best competition. “USA Today” asked a panel of experts to nominate their top craft gin distilleries, then readers voted for the 10 best. In announcing the fourth award for Caledonia Spirits,[Read More…]
Our Communities
Arthritis Exercise Program Begins, Oct. 24
HARDWICK — The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging sponsors an Arthritis Exercise Program Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., October 24 through January 5, at the Hardwick Senior Center, 4 Slapp Hill Road. The program is designed to encourage participants to enjoy an active lifestyle and improve health[Read More…]
Author Schley Discusses “Gather,” Oct. 24
HARDWICK — Writer Jim Schley will discuss his book, “Gather,” on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hardwick Community Center at 56 High Street. Schley has been leading book discussion groups for 20 years and has taught for Community College of Vermont and The Frost Place, where he[Read More…]
Elementary School Pumpkin Walk, Oct. 25
WOODBURY — The annual Pumpkin Walk will be held at Woodbury Elementary School, Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fifty carved and lit pumpkins will line the school’s nature trail. Trunk or treating is offered and a Halloween movie for children will be shown. Costumes are encouraged.[Read More…]
Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 26
ST. JOHNSBURY – In an effort to reduce prescription drug misuse and related overdose deaths, community partners will team up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the Caledonia Sheriff’s Department to host a Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Caledonia[Read More…]
Pumpkin Walk, Bonfire, Oct. 26
MARSHFIELD – There will be a pumpkin walk and bonfire on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Old Schoolhouse Common. Join the Jaquith Library by the fire for hot cider and treats and a walk along the pumpkin lit path. Old Schoolhouse Common is located at[Read More…]
Costumes, Contest, Candy, Oct. 27
HARDWICK – Halloween events are already underway at The Civic Standard’s Costume Swap Shop. Stop in whenever the open flag is out to browse the costume collection. Adding an unneeded costume to the collection is welcomed, but not required. Everyone is welcome at the first annual Jack-o-Lantern contest, Sunday, Oct.[Read More…]
Housing Partnership Meeting, Oct. 28
MORRISVILLE – The Lamoille Housing Partnership will hold their annual meeting Monday, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at River Arts. The meeting will feature information about the organization’s mission, housing affordability and where the partnership is headed next year. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. River Arts[Read More…]
Vermont Women’s Rally, Nov. 2
MONTPELIER — A Vermont Women’s Rally will be held on the statehouse lawn, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at 115 State St. The event is to highlight the power of women to fight against discrimination and support women’s human rights. Melinda Moulton will be master of ceremonies[Read More…]
School District Vote, Nov. 5
WALDEN – The Caledonia Cooperative School District (CCSD), covering Barnet, Walden and Waterford, is holding a special vote on changing the date of the school district annual meeting to Town Meeting Day in March. The meeting is currently held in early April. Most Walden voters should have received a mailed[Read More…]
Pages in the Pub Returns, Nov. 10
HARDWICK – Pages in the Pub returns to the Cork & Fork Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. This event features a panel of book lovers offering recommendations of their favorite books over food and drink. The event is sponsored by the Cork & Fork, the Galaxy Bookshop and the[Read More…]
Woodbury Geologic Connections Talk, Nov. 12
WOODBURY – A talk by Lawrence Becker, director of the Vermont Geological Survey, “Woodbury to the State House: Lawrence Becker, The Geologic Connections. A Central Vermont Story” will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Woodbury Community Room from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Woodbury Conservation[Read More…]


