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The winter garden, full of interest, beauty

CABOT – The winter garden is an underrated joy. Even in the deepest part of winter, a garden can be full of interest and beauty, full of different heights and textures and colors. If you would like to enjoy your garden year-round, the key is to incorporate trees, shrubs, and[Read More…]

Houseplant care during winter months

BURLINGTON – Winter has officially arrived, bringing unique challenges in caring for houseplants.  At this time of year, we experience less intense and fewer hours of sunlight. For most indoor plants, the lack of daylight signals a special kind of dormancy called quiescence. During this period, plants conserve their energy[Read More…]

Family dance sessions, Jan 24

WOODBURY – Karen Mueller-Harding leads dances and singing games from American and English traditions at the Woodbury Community Library beginning January 24, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Activities will be age-appropriate and accessible to everyone. Mueller-Harding runs the family-friendly Cabot Community Contra dance and Cabot Community Theater and is a member[Read More…]

Winter market begins, Jan. 25

HARDWICK – The 2026 Hardwick community winter market series begins on Sunday, Jan. 25. All are invited to join from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hazen Union High School,126 Hazen Union Drive.These markets are a partnership between the Hardwick Farmers Market, the Center for an Agricultural Economy and Hazen Union[Read More…]

Genetic testing fraud presentation, Jan. 26

EAST MONTPELIER – A presentation on genetic testing will be held Monday, January 26. Medicare covers genetic testing only when it is deemed medically necessary. Unfortunately, scammers and disreputable companies are taking advantage of this benefit, billing for testing that is not needed or sometimes not even conducted. Jean McDermott[Read More…]

Gallery opening, Jan. 30


HARDWICK – Friday, January 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., Front Seat Coffee will host the opening reception for Josh Kuckens’ photographic series capturing the Aurora Borealis across the Northeast Kingdom. Appetizers will be provided with beer and wine available for purchase. The opening will also feature projections of real-time aurora video[Read More…]

Vermont agriculture, conservation at annual meeting, Feb. 11.

IRASBURG – Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (OCNRCD) hosts their annual meeting focused on the evolution of Vermont agriculture and conservation. This public event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Nelson’s Farm in Irasburg and will bring together farmers, landowners, foresters and community members to reflect on how agriculture has changed[Read More…]

Masterclass in chocolate drink-making, Feb. 12

CABOT – A workshop in chocolate drink-making led by Prophecy Chocolate founder Mateo will be held at the Cabot Library, Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the history of chocolate drink making, and practice making and serving their own drinks. For information,cabotlibrary.com.

LEGO club, Feb. 18

CABOT – A LEGO Club for ages 5 and up will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.. This club offers an environment where children can develop their problem-solving skills, foster their creativity, and collaborate with their peers through engaging Lego-based activities. For information,cabotlibrary.com. 

Pizza and movie, Feb. 25

CABOT – Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1 to 4 p.m., the Cabot Public Library will have pizza and a movie for ages 5 and up. Check the website and Front Porch Forum for the movie title as the date gets closer. Cheese pizza is being donated by the Cabot Village Store. Pre-registration[Read More…]

Drawing class, 2nd, 4th Tuesdays

CABOT – An Intro to Drawing class will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Cabot Public Library from 2:30 to 4 p.m., for adults and youth ages 12 and up. In this six-session course, participants will learn the basics of drawing. Topics include: gesture[Read More…]

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