All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Frydaddy to play to Chester Music Series Aug. 10
Frydaddy is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Led by Carlos Ocasio, the Frydaddy band has been serving up a spicy gumbo of rockin’ soul in the Upper Valley for close […]
Henry Homeyer: How to time your pickings
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Hhose of us who grow vegetables are faced with many questions each year: will there be a late frost that will harm our tomatoes and peppers if we plant them on Memorial Day weekend? Is it time to harvest garlic now, since they produced their scapes early […]
Chester Snowmobile Club builds eight picnic tables for Fall Festival
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Volunteers from the Chester Snowmobile Club, including its President Stan Choiniere, Vice President Lee Whiting and members Geary Mills and Sam Everette, spent Thursday, Aug. 3 in front of the Academy Building constructing eight new 8-foot picnic tables for the upcoming Chester Fall Festival on The Green. Materials were paid for […]
Sundays on the Hill concert Aug. 6 in Weston
The Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing musical talent to Weston. Vermont’s premiere flute quartet, Pipe Dreams, performs in the Weston Community Church, 37 Lawrence Hill Road, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Come enjoy music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Bozza and more. Admission is only $5 for adults, thanks […]
S. Derry Library hosts children’s art, reptile programs
The South Londonderry Free Library received a generous grant from The Stratton Foundation to fund its children’s programs. Children of all ages are invited to work with artist/teacher Casey Junker Bailey, who will offer her book-inspired art programs at the library on a monthly basis throughout the year. In addition to the artwork that they […]
Chester music series continues Aug. 3 with Dave Keller Band
The Dave Keller Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. During the past decade, Dave Keller has earned a reputation as a “magnificent soul singer” (Elmore Magazine), a “stellar” […]
Sammy B returns to Proctorsville concert series Aug. 2
Sammy Blanchette will return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Blanchette, also known as Sammy B, is a New England-based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who has been playing in the region for several years. His style is a broad mix of rock, blues, reggae, […]
Springfield Community Band concert Aug. 1
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. The scope of the evening’s program is wide, including samples from a variety of musical styles and vintage. Ranging from a French horn composition by […]
Ludlow Fire to hold 5K fund-raiser Sept. 2
The Ludlow Fire Department invites all runners and walkers to enter the first Ludlow Fire Department 5 Alarm 5K Road Race to be held Saturday, Sept. 2. It will kick off at 9 a.m. at the Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main St. The race benefits the various fire prevention, member insurance, specialized equipment and charitable […]
Henry Homeyer: Sal, of blueberry fame, is getting old
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Have you ever wondered what would happen after a story ends? I have. The children’s book Blueberries for Sal came out in 1948 and has been a hit for 75 years. If Sal was four years old in the book, she must be pushing 80. I imagine […]
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in Weston
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Come to The Hub at Weston, 719 Main St., to celebrate Harry’s birthday. The party starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 31. This event is fun for kids of all ages. Come enjoy a three-course meal straight from the Hogwarts Dining Hall menu. Special potion drinks are also […]
West River Farmers Market to host Poor Cousins at Flood Brook School
The West River Farmers Market will be returning again to Flood Brook School, 91 VT-11 in Londonderry, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, as the town prepares to begin work on the Williams Park, the market’s home site at the junction of Routes 11 and 100 in Londonderry, following significant damage […]
Derry Area Tri-Mtn Lions provides lunches for recovery workers
The Londonderry Area Tri-Mtn Lions recently prepared 60 meals for the Meal Distribution for Londonderry Flood Recovery Efforts. Meals were delivered to local business owners and volunteers who were concentrating on cleanup duties in Weston and Londonderry. They were also delivered to the gravel pit for the numerous equipment and truck drivers. This was a […]
New location for Derry Congregation Church’s Whale of a Sale July 28 & 29
The Second Congregational Church’s annual Whale of a Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29. Because of storm damage in the church, the sale will be held at new location: 148 High St. in Londonderry. This is a short distance from the church, just […]
Grace Cottage Fair set for Aug. 5 on Townshend Common
Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Townshend Common. This family-friendly event, now in its 73rd year, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Hospital Fair Day offers fun and fanfare, with the traditional Birthday Parade, an all-day auction, bingo, kids’ games, pony […]
Mark Huntley & Friends in concert July 26 in Proctorsville
The Town of Cavendish continues its summer music series with a concert by Mark Huntley and Friends at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street, in Proctorsville. Huntley has been an integral part of the Vermont music scene for many years, on his own and as drummer with a variety of […]
Cavendish Tag Sale set to go on as scheduled
By popular demand, Cavendish will be holding its 13th Annual Townwide Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. Everybody can use a break, maybe find items to replace those that were lost in the flood, enjoy some good food and have a sense of normalcy in what is a very […]
Springfield Band performs at Hartness House Tuesday
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. This concert, a band favorite, is a collection of soundtracks and theme songs from movies and TV shows. Among the selections to be played are […]
11th annual Honey Festival to be held Sept. 9
The 11th annual Vermont Golden Honey Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 on the grounds of the Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St., in Proctorsville. Typically, about 25 crafters and food vendors are in attendance. There also will be children’s crafts. Admission is free; all proceeds are […]
Chester concert series continues July 27 with Better Days Band
The Better Days Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. The band plays classic rock and R&B hits, sprinkled with many rare B-side gems from “back in the day.” […]
