PLAINFIELD – A herbal holistic support in menopause workshop with Betzy Bancroft will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Cutler Memorial Library. Join local herbalist Betzy Bancroft, founder and core faculty at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, for a discussion about[Read More…]
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Local Storytellers Share Lost-and-found Journey
by Morgan Montminy, Community Journalist PLAINFIELD – Mosaic Vermont will host a live storytelling event at the Plainfield Opera House on April 29, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring eight local storytellers who will share their stories. With the help of Sue Schmidt from “The Moth,” these storytellers have[Read More…]
Talk About Pilgrimage Journey April 23
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Sunday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, Larry Jones will present “Poetry Along the Camino.” Jones will share poems and pictures from his travels along El Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Jones is a retired Presbyterian minister and interim pastor at the[Read More…]
Spanish Conversation Group on May 6
EAST CRAFTSBURY – A Spanish conversation group will meet Saturdays, May 6 and May 20, at 10 a.m., at the J.W. Simpson Memorial Library. This is an informal hour of Spanish conversation for beginners or native speakers, facilitated by Maddox Wilson. The group is free with all ages welcome. Coffee,[Read More…]
Pruning Highbush Blueberries Increases Yield
by Dr. Vern Grubinger, Extension Vegetable and Berry Specialist, University of Vermont BURLINGTON – Blueberries are a popular backyard fruit. Once established, they will provide lots of delicious, healthy berries for many decades with proper care. To succeed with blueberries, plant winter-hardy varieties and maintain soil pH between 4.5 and[Read More…]
Ronald Reagan in Drag Had Little Effect on Me
by Willem Lange EAST MONTPELIER – If there were a Shakespearean stage direction for the arch-conservative wing of American politics as it is currently constituted, it would be, “Exeunt stage right, scattering petards.” How in the world any group can expect to prevail consistently among the majority of the electorate[Read More…]
Interest and Misinformation
by Rep. Chip Troiano, District Caledonia-2 STANNARD – There seems to be a good deal of interest, and misinformation about the Affordable Heat Standard. This week when I went to my mailbox at the State House I found a letter from 13 constituents asking me to vote no on S.5[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – AWARE served 24 people from April 2 through April 16. AWARE is a nonprofit organization, established in 1984, dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area.The 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463.
Pizza and Movie Night April 25
GREENSBORO – Families and adults are welcome to enjoy an in-person movie on the big screen at Greensboro Free Library on Tuesday, April 25. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m., and show time with popcorn will be at 6 p.m. The film was named “the best animated feature this[Read More…]
Housing Meeting May 3
GREENSBORO – Greensboro’s Housing Committee will host a public meeting on Wednesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., at Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Christ to explore an opportunity Greensboro has with Habitat for Humanity. The meeting will provide information and seek volunteers. Currently Greensboro has a shortage of[Read More…]
Fundraising Carnival April 21
HARDWICK – A Spring fundraising carnival will be held Friday, April 21 at 5 p.m., at GRACE. This event will help GRACE’s mission with indoor carnival booths like pop-a-shot basketball, vertical cornhole, ring toss, bowling, and more. Game winners get to choose their prizes. There will be a prize wheel[Read More…]
Film Slam Focuses on “Wildlife Films for Reel Change”
ST. JOHNSBURY – Catamount Arts and SOCAPA (School of Cinema and Performing Arts) have opened online registration for the eagerly awaited 2023 Tap Into Film 72-Hour Film Slam. Novice and experienced filmmakers alike are invited to write, shoot, edit, and upload a three-minute film within 72 hours for the chance[Read More…]
