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St. Luke’s offers Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Ash Wednesday service
The public is invited to attend a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. The menu will consist of pancakes, real maple syrup, sausage, fruit salad and beverages, which are traditionally prepared by men of the parish. All are […]
Whiting Library introduces Penny University
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, introduces Penny University, a community social hour to help connect residents to the library and their greater community. In 17th-century England, coffee houses became known as “penny universities.” For the cost of a cup of coffee, which had recently been introduced to Europe from Turkey, men could conduct […]
Whiting celebrates National Library Lovers Month
Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is celebrating February as National Library Lovers Month. Make a donation to the library and you’ll receive a heart to hang in the Library Lovers exhibit and the opportunity to share why you love your local library, books and community. The next meeting of the library’s monthly Book […]
Bidding on Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction starts Feb. 14
Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational. Bidding takes place from Feb. 14 through Feb. 27. All proceeds support patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital. Each year, Grace Cottage Family Health […]
‘Preserving and Caring for Our Trees’ workshop Feb. 6 in Londonderry
Green Mountain Gardeners presents “Preserving and Caring for Our Trees” at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad Building, 6068 VT-100, Londonderry. Jeromy Gardner will talk about the importance of tree health and how to properly plant a tree for long-term plant success. He is a certified arborist with Bartlett Tree […]
State Supreme Court seeks input on remote proceedings proposals
The Vermont Supreme Court seeks comments on proposed amendments to two court rules governing remote proceedings in civil, environmental, and family division cases. The proposed revisions to Vermont Rule of Civil Procedure 43.1 and Vermont Rule for Family Proceedings 17 were recommended by the Supreme Court’s Special Advisory Committee on Remote Hearings. The proposed rules […]
Vocal trio In the Rough performs Feb. 18 in Weston
The vocal trio In The Rough will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Old Parish Church in Weston, 100 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The trio is made up of Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan Haefner. The concert will include traditional and contemporary folk songs and […]
Springfield Humane Society hosts animal communication workshop Feb. 1
To help you connect better with your pets, Springfield Humane Society is hosting animal communicator Jeannie Lindheim, via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 1. Do you ever wonder what your animal is thinking and feeling? Are there behavior issues that you are trying to solve? Are there several animals in your household and would you […]
VEDA offering short-term forgivable loans to all business sectors
As of Nov. 1, 2022, the Short Term Forgivable Loan Program application is open to all business sectors. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees, operating since March 13, 2020 and suffering economic harm from Covid-19 may apply. The application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday,, March 31, 2023. For application and guidelines visit the VEDA website. […]
Chester Dems seek donations for 18th annual Share Heat Fundraiser
The Chester Town Democratic Committee is holding its 18th annual Share Heat Fundraiser. Because fuel prices have risen significantly, the need for heating fuel assistance to provide warmth and comfort continues to grow. Your donation to the Share Heat Fundraiser will keep the heat on for those in our community who need help with home heating […]
LWV speaker series on Impact of Climate Change on Vermont continues Feb. 8
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the fourth installment of its five-part 2022-2023 lecture series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. This presentation will be a current legislative initiatives update and will provide a preview of relevant state legislation […]
Wildlife photographer presents talk, slideshow on Feb. 10 in Proctorsville
Noted wildlife photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk titled How to Photograph Wildlife at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. This event was rescheduled from Friday, Feb. 3, due to weather. The presentation, illustrated with his photos, will take place at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St., […]
Derry house project raises fund to cover panel system
Cynthia Gubb, chair of the Mountain Towns Housing Project Fundraising Committee, says that the Bob Perry Lane project has raised sufficient funds to order the house panel system from LaValley’s in Ludlow. Gubb called it “perfect timing for the project. Placing the order now will ensure that the panel system will be constructed over the […]
AARP addresses frauds, scams and con artists on Jan. 19
From draining a victim’s bank account to opening new lines of credit, swindlers have several methods of using your personal information to steal from you. Join AARP Vermont and Elliott Greenblott, state volunteer coordinator for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, at Neighborhood Connections, 5700 VT Route 11, Londonderry, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 […]
Chester Cannabis Commission to report at Jan. 18 Select Board meeting
© 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the Chester Select Board meeting will include the first annual report from the Chester Local Cannabis Commission. The public is invited to hear about the state of the legal cannabis industry in Vermont and specifically Chester as well as meet the local commission members. The commission, […]
Soup to Nuts Supper to benefit Chester Universalist Parish to be held Jan. 14
The First Universalist Parish of Chester, located at 211 North St. in Chester’s Historic Stone Village, welcomes everyone to its community soup fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. The menu includes soup or chili, salad, crusty bread, nuts, beverage and dessert. Church members are doing the cooking and promise a variety […]
Abenaki erasure discussion set for Jan. 15
Vera Longtoe Sheehan, a member of the Elnu Abenaki tribe, will present an eye-opening and inspiring talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 via Zoom. Regional Indigenous culture began long before the Green Mountain State was named and had endured colonization; it continues to this day. Longtoe Sheehan will cover the three Es of […]
Stone Village Poetry Experience returns Jan. 12
It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook for Series II of the Stone Village Poetry Experience. The Poetry Slams and Workshops will be led by Tuck Wunderle and surprise guest collaborators. They will take place on Thursdays — and one Tuesday — through March at the First Universalist Parish, 211 North St., in Chester’s […]
VSAC advice to parents of middle, high school students
When counselors at Vermont Student Assistance Corp. speak with students who have successfully completed high school and achieved their first early-adulthood goals, such as college admission, starting a technical program or starting a job, there is usually one common denominator: adults who shared their expectations, encouragement and advice. To welcome 2023, VSAC offers this list […]
LWV speaker series on Impact of Climate Change on Vermont continues Jan. 11
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the third installment of its five-part 2022-2023 Lecture Series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. This program includes a panel discussion on Climate Change and Social Justice. The panel, moderated by Sen. Kesha […]
