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Inaugural Vermont Prize winner to speak on contemporary art
Will Kasso Condry, a Brandon-based visual artist and the winner of the Vermont Prize, will be the speaker at Currently Speaking, a new series of talks on contemporary art topics. The presentation begins at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at The Current, 90 Pond St., Stowe. The Vermont Prize is a collaborative initiative of […]
Vermont libraries celebrate freedom to read
T his week, through Sept. 24, is the 40th annual Banned Books Week, created and sustained by the American Library Association “as both a reminder of the unifying power of stories and the divisiveness of censorship, and a call to action for readers across the country to push back against censorship attempts in their communities.” […]
VT Professionals of Color Network launches member database
BURLINGTON Vermont Professionals of Color Network has announced the launch of its membership database with the goal of offering exclusive opportunities for BIPOC members to connect virtually, automating some of the functional components of the site, ensuring that the site remains relevant to new members and keeping existing members up to date on the latest […]
Expanded Chester Dental Center hosts Open House on Sept. 30
North Star Health will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 30 at the recently expanded Chester Dental Center, 55 VT Route 11. Guided tours of the state-of-the-art facilities, including four new dental treatment rooms where routine to complex oral health care takes place, will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and short […]
Forum for lt. governor candidates Wednesday
The League of Women Voters of Vermont will host an in-person candidates’ forum for the office of lieutenant governor from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., in St. Johnsbury. A meet-and-greet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The two major party candidates participating in the forum are […]
Peru Fair returns on Sept. 24
After a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Peru Fair will return to Peru Village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Described as an old-fashioned country fair, the Peru Fair has been an annual tradition for more than 40 years. This year’s celebration will feature a variety of vendors, […]
Crowdsourced Cinema film ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Sept. 30 at Manchester Community Library
Enjoy an evening of film fun, geek glam, green screen photo ops and food from a galaxy far, far away to help celebrate Star Wars the crowdsourced way on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester Center. All ages are welcome. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., and the film […]
Bonnie’s Bundles offers free fabric and treats Sept. 17 & 18
Chester doll artist Bonnie Watters will not be on the Chester Green this year for the annual Fall Festival. However, the shop, which is located at 250 North St. in the Stone Village, will be open for visitors Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18. The old-fashioned calico fabrics that were central to Watters’ dolls have […]
Diversity grant allows Whiting to purchase more books and supplies
Thanks to a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries as part of American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Whiting Library received $1,715 to purchase books and supplies. With the distribution of these grant funds, VTLIB encouraged public libraries in Vermont to spend this second round of ARPA […]
FOLA begins Robin Williams film series Sept. 17 with ‘Moscow on the Hudson’
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will begin its three-part series of films showcasing the comedic and dramatic talents of Robin Williams on Saturday, Sept. 17 with the screening of the comedic hit Moscow on the Hudson. All events will take place in Heald Auditorium, which is located on the second floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 Depot […]
Chester Planning workshop to focus on housing needs, zoning solutions
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The third in a series of four planning workshops will focus on housing and take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at Town Hall and via Zoom. To attend remotely, click here. In view of the current shortage of affordable housing, the purpose of these workshops is […]
Ludlow Rotary prepares for 31st Chili Cook-off Entrants, sponsors sought for October event
The Ludlow Rotary Club is sponsoring its 31st Annual Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 on Depot Street by the traffic light in Ludlow. According to cookoff chair Kevin Barnes, chili entries are welcome from individuals, clubs and businesses. Four to 5 gallons of heated chili should be delivered […]
Psychiatrist to speak on ‘Practice and Advocacy’ Landgrove event set for Sunday, Sept. 18
The Landgrove Meeting House, 88 Landgrove Road, is hosting a presentation by Dr. Barry Perlman at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18: “A Psychiatrist Reflects on Practice and Advocacy.” The community and visitors are invited to learn about this critical time for change in our healthcare system to meet the needs of persons with mental […]
Condos encourages Vermonters to register to vote
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos is promoting September as National Voter Registration Month and encouraging eligible Vermonters to register to vote. “Your vote is your voice,” said Condos in a press release on Tuesday. “While Vermont’s voter friendly policies like automatic, online and same-day voter registration mean that Vermont’s voter registration rate is high, […]
BRAT seeks volunteers for annual RiverSweep on Sept. 10
Spend the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10, helping the Black River Action Team keep the local waterways free of garbage. Stop by BRAT’s registration table at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, Springfield, at or close to 8 a.m. to sign in, pick up supplies and select a location to tackle. Head out with a […]
Music in the Meadow returns on Sept. 10
The 18th Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit the Susan G. Komen will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Motel in the Meadow, 936 Route 11 West in Chester. Bring a blanket or your lawn chair or join us under the tents. This year’s entertainment is […]
Composting workshop in Cavendish on Sept. 15
The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, in conjunction with the Cavendish Energy Committee and the Town of Cavendish, will host a workshop about composting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Cavendish Town Office, 37 High St. Masks will be required for all. State regulations on safety will be adhered to. Vermont state law has […]
DVFiber hires executive director
DVFiber announces the appointment of Gabrielle Ciuffreda as its first executive director, effective Sept. 1. Ciuffreda, known as Gabby, lives in Guilford and comes to DVFiber with deep experience in project management and community building. Ciuffreda brings nearly 20 years of legal, asset management and real estate development experience to the executive director position. Recently, […]
Bidi Dworkin Jazz Trio to perform on Sept. 3
Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road, Weston, will host the Bidi Dworkin Jazz Trio concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3. All ages are welcome at this free outdoor concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs for seating on the grass. The Bidi Dworkin Jazz Trio is composed of Bidi Dworkin, […]
Chester Townscape’s Annual Bulb Sale underway
Chester Townscape volunteers will be selling spring-flowering bulbs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 at Chester’s Fall Festival. They can be found in the area between the Hearse House and the Information Booth, across from the Town Green. All bulbs are top quality, hardy, easy care, shunned by […]
