All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Flag Day talk on Betsy Ross June 14 in Cavendish
Because there is not any evidence of a “first” flag, the claim that Betsy Ross made the first American flag is a moot point. However, was her contribution to the flag the five-pointed star? In celebration of Flag Day, the Cavendish Historical Society will hold a talk on Ross at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June […]
Rockingham Meeting House now open for the season
The Rockingham Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark located at 11 Meeting House Road in Bellows Falls, opened for the 2026 visitor season over Memorial Day weekend. Based on docent availability, the Meeting House will be open for guided tours seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Halloween. A meeting house […]
‘Tracking and the Art of Seeing’ June 13 in Cavendish
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association presents the latest installment in its Walk and Talk series at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. Meet at the Hardy Hill trailhead on Susannah Johnson Lane in Cavendish and join naturalist and wildlife tracker Rose Richter for a walk into the landscape of the tracker. Begin to look […]
Henry Homeyer: June ushers in blooming season
By Henry Homeyer ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’ve heard it said that June is the most common month for weddings. I’m not sure why, but my theory is that June, despite black flies and noxious ticks, is a great month to be outside for wedding receptions. Roses are in bloom, as are peonies, irises and […]
Chester’s 79th Annual Alumni Parade kicks off Saturday
Excitement is building as Chester gears up for the 79th Annual Alumni Parade, stepping off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. This year’s parade brings a cinematic twist, with floats inspired by movie themes spanning from the 1970s to today, offering a fun blend of nostalgia, adventure and creativity for all ages. The parade […]
Community Croquet returns to St. Luke’s June 4
Once again, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, will be holding free Community Croquet on its back lawn every Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 through July 30. Cornhole and badminton will also be available. All outdoor activities are offered to adults and to children 10 years and older […]
United Church of Ludlow to celebrate restored bell
United Church of Ludlow is throwing a “Ring Out Love” Community Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at 48 Pleasant St. on Sunday, June 7 to thank the community for supporting the newly restored, historic church bell. Local favorite Sammy Blanchette will provide music. There will also be family-friendly games and an […]
Windsor Dems hold lt. governor candidate forum
Windsor County Democratic Committee is hosting a public candidate forum featuring Democratic contenders for the 2026 Vermont lieutenant governor’s race on Saturday, May 30 at Heald Auditorium, located upstairs in Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. Attendees are asked to be seated by 1:55 p.m. for […]
Parent Child Center seeks sponsors for annual Duck Run fundraiser
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center invites businesses, organizations and community members to become sponsors of the 2026 SAPCC Duck Run, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This is SAPCC’s largest annual fundraiser and a beloved community event that brings families together for an afternoon of fun, connection […]
Memorial Day Observance in Grafton May 30 Help make wreaths for veterans' graves May 29
Grafton’s Memorial Day Observance will take place on the traditional date, Saturday, May 30. The Memorial Procession will form at 2:15 p.m. and step off from the Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St., at 2:30 p.m., marching to the White Church for a bell toll, on to a brief service at the Village Cemetery for […]
VSO to celebrate America 250 in Grafton on July 3
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2026 Summer Festival Tour is titled America 250. Two works will be elevated by live narration […]
Springfield Garden Club beautifies downtown
Wednesday, May 20 was sunny and warm, a perfect day for 26 members of the Springfield Garden Club to don their yellow T-shirts and hats and carry out their Civic Beautification mission. They planted annuals in 20 planters and window boxes along Main Street, as well as the garden beds at Town Hall, the Springfield […]
Call for youth applicants for Rural Rivers Community Science fellowships
TThe Rural Rivers Project is offering an opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 26 to learn how to do community science on rivers, flooding, mitigation and recovery. Are you interested in how society, the environment and technology can come together to address problems caused by floods? Apply to be a Rural Rivers Community Science […]
Henry Homeyer: Now is a good time to improve your soils
By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Asking me to name my favorite flower is, perhaps, like asking you to name your favorite child or dog. But late May brings one of my top picks: the candelabra primrose (Primula japonica). It sends up a flower stalk with a circle of florets, then it grows […]
Award-winning author at Grafton Library May 27
Grafton Public Library, 204 Main St., presents its first Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series Program of 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. Award-winning author and journalist Peter Canellos will discuss his most recent book: Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement. Canellos began his journalism career at the […]
Springfield Rotary Club has another successful Diaper Drive
A LOAD OF DIAPERS: Emma McGuirk, past president of the Springfield Rotary Club, left, stands with Kayla Bapp, coordinator of the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Nearly 1,600 diapers and $500 in monetary donations were collected for the SAPCC Diaper Bank. The Rotary thanks M&T Bank in Chester and Springfield, Springfield Town Library […]
Tag Sale to support Chester Teen Center May 23-24
A two-day tag sale will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, in the parking lot by the Smokin’ Bowls shack at 35 Sylvan Road in Chester. Featured items include: Antiques, tables, bureaus Kitchen items, small appliances Radios, CDs, records, speakers Shoes, purses, accessories Winter gear […]
Weston BBQ, square dance to benefit Playhouse Renovation
Weston Community Association’s annual barbecue will take place on the Weston Village Green, 678-680 Main St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The event, which will benefit work on the Weston Playhouse, has been renamed the “Bob Brandt Memorial Day Barbecue” in memory of beloved trustee, Bob Brandt, who served the WCA […]
Community Cares fundraising dinner Friday night
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover Inc. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Friday, May 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover-Weston Road. The menu will include spaghetti with choice of sauces, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. Admission is by donation at the door. CCN is a community […]
West River Farmers Market opens May 23 40 vendors to fill Williams Park in Londonderry
The West River Farmers Market will make its 2026 season debut from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the state with more than 40 vendors, is located at the Williams Park at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100 in Londonderry. […]