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Screenings of ‘All Time’ to be held Nov. 24, Dec. 26 in Stratton Latest Warren Miller Entertainment film to benefit Winhall Mountain School
Four screenings of All Time, the latest ski film from Warren Miller Entertainment, will take place at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 26 on the big screen in the Patti Kaltsas Student Center at Stratton Mountain School, 7 World Cup Circle, Stratton Mountain. Warren Miller was a renowned filmmaker who concentrated on ski […]
State ban on mercury containing lightbulbs goes into effect Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, a new state law will prohibit the sale of specific mercury-containing fluorescent lightbulbs in Vermont. Restrictions include the sale of general purpose, indoor/outdoor, residential and business mercury-containing 4-foot linear, compact fluorescent and twist-based fluorescent lightbulbs. Twist-based (GU-24) compact fluorescent lightbulbs are also restricted from sale. If your home or business currently […]
Apple Blossom returns in spring 2024 as event’s new director announced
Springfield Hospital announces that Apple Blossom will return on the first weekend in May 2024. It has a long history that showcases area high school seniors and elementary children in a performance of song and dance. The traditional features that make Apple Blossom special will be included, along with a community dance following the final […]
Legislative forum in Weston Nov. 18
New Thought Vermont will host a Legislative Forum for Weston, Londonderry and Andover from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Walker Farm Theater, 705 Main St. in Weston. Come listen to and speak with your state legislators as they give a preview of the upcoming legislative session. You are invited to […]
FOLA offers live performance of ‘Love Letters’ Nov. 18
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium presents the play Love Letters at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Heald Auditorium, on the second floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. Linda and George Thomson will star in the production; they previously performed the play for a standing-room only audience in Rutland. Love Letters […]
South Derry Library offers free kids’ Thanksgiving crafts program Nov. 18
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites kids of all ages to a Thanksgiving workshop with Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Thanksgiving-themed crafts will include crayon print wall hangings and hand-bound thankful books. The program is free of charge. Thanks to a generous grant from the […]
Concert to benefit WCA flood recovery Nov. 12 in Weston
New Thought Vermont, a Weston-based non-profit supporting community health, well-being and creativity, is sponsoring a concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Walker Farm Theater, 705 Main St. in Weston. Proceeds will benefit continuing flood recovery expenses for the Weston Community Association, the non-profit association that maintains historic and natural landmarks, including […]
Help brighten downtown Springfield for holidays
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield. Lamp posts, Santa’s house and the community holiday tree are all infused with a festive glow that fosters a sense of warmth and unity throughout the winter months. This cherished tradition transforms the townscape into a welcoming spectacle, as well as provides […]
State to host ‘conversation’ on climate resiliency in Ludlow
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Vermont Natural Resources Council and partners will be hosting a Community Conversation on Clean Water and Climate Resilience from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ludlow Auditorium, on the 2nd floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. in Ludlow. As the state continues to work toward repairing the […]
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS to General Surgery Department
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, to the General Surgery Department. Dudzik received a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Microbiology, with honors, from Michigan State University. She went on to receive an M.S. degree in Basic Medical Sciences from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. and graduated from The Warren […]
CAFC’s Empty Bowl Dinner set for Nov. 18
The Chester-Andover Family Center will hold its 5th annual Empty Bowl Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way off Route 103 South in Chester. Come enjoy signature soups, breads and desserts donated by local chefs, as well as a hand-painted bowl to take […]
30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge begins
Vegetarians considering the transition to a vegan lifestyle now have the opportunity to try it for 30 days. The 30-Day Veg2Vegan Challenge, sponsored by VINE Sanctuary of Springfield, Vt., and AfroVegan Society of Baltimore, Md., is the ideal program for those looking to explore a cruelty-free, plant-based diet. Making the shift to veganism is more […]
St. Luke’s annual wreath-decorating workshops to be held Nov. 16-18 Early bird discount available through Nov. 10
The ever-popular wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 16 through 18 in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. Reservations are coming in, but spots are still available. Those who register and pay by Friday, Nov. 10 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $50 per wreath. Participants will choose […]
Stuttering Foundation donates educational books, DVDs to S. Londonderry Library
Thanks to generous donors, the Stuttering Foundation recently gave 16 books and DVDs to the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, in South Londonderry. More than 3 million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunderstood by most people, said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. “Myths such as believing people who stutter are […]
North Star moves eye care to River Street health center
© Telegraph Publishing LLC [Dropcap]North Star Health recently completed renovation of a second-floor area of its flagship community health center at 100 River Street in Springfield to make room for North Star Vision to join the lineup of health services available there. North Star Vision (formerly Lane Eye Associates) has been part of the Springfield […]
Cavendish Community Fund accepting applications for fall grants Deadline to apply is Thursday, Nov. 30
The Cavendish Community Fund is accepting grant applications for fall 2023 awards. The fund has awarded monies twice each year for the past 16 years. Grants will be given for cultural, educational or artistic programs, projects or events that benefit the people of Cavendish. The fund considers applications submitted at anytime but will only award […]
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ performed at GM this weekend
The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will be performing Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 7 p.m. on Friday Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 in the auditorium of Green Mountain High School, 716 Vermont Route 103 South. Murder on the Orient Express is a classic murder mystery filled with twists, romance […]
Andover to host Genealogical Society of Vt. meeting this Saturday
The Genealogical Society of Vermont will hold its Fall Membership Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at the Andover Town Hall, located at 59 Town Hall Rd. in Andover, Vermont. Registration is $25 for GSV members and $30 for non-members, and includes the program, plus morning coffee, and a luncheon. Registration/Sign-In begins at 9 a.m., […]
Bats and witches fly in to Derry Library Oct. 28
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites goblins of all ages to make applehead witches and flying bats with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. The program is free of charge. Thanks to a generous grant from the Stratton Foundation, each family will receive a copy of […]
2024 Cavendish calendars are here
The 2024 Cavendish Community Calendar, produced by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, is hot off the press. The calendars can make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, and proceeds help to fund the CCCA’s many projects. Calendars are available for $20 at Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St.; Village Clipper, 463 Main St. […]
