All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Pianist Enger performs in Chester on March 30 Universalist Parish to host 'Celebrating Women Composers'
World-renowned pianist Carolyn Enger will bring music of women composers to the First Universalist Parish of Chester, 211 North St., at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. Celebrating Women Composers: Music HerStory exalts contributions that women have made to the world of classical music. Compositions spanning from 1805 to 1982, including works by Fanny Mendelssohn, […]
Henry Homeyer: Get ready to start your indoor seedlings
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Starting seeds indoors under lights is a good treatment for the winter blues. It connects me to my upcoming garden and all its benefits. Early March is when I start onions and peppers, though April is the month for most everything else. My wife, Cindy Heath, and […]
Photos sought for 2024 Cavendish calendar
Preparations for the 2024 Cavendish calendar are under way, and planners are looking for local photos to be featured of Cavendish scenes taken by Cavendish residents. The calendar has been produced for nearly 20 years by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The theme for 2024 is Cavendish Landscapes. Photos of mountains, woodlands, gardens, meadows, […]
GM student exhibit at Whiting for Youth Art Month
In honor of Youth Art Month, examples of work created by middle- and high-school students at Green Mountain Union High School will be on display at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, during regular library hours from Wednesday March 1 through Tuesday, March 28. The library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on […]
Henry Homeyer: The bargain of cut flowers, here’s a few tips
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winter drags on, even though the days are getting longer. The sun is often lurking behind gray clouds, and on a good day we only get about 9 hours of light. I do miss the colors of summer, so I keep fresh cut flowers on our table […]
Scholarships available for Andover students
Are you a graduating high school senior who lives in Andover and plans to continue your education or do you know someone who is? The Andover Scholarship Committee has been offering first-year college/university/tech/trade school scholarships to qualified Andover students since the mid-1990s. The scholarship is competitive, based on commitment and service to the community, not […]
Springfield High Theater Dept. presents ‘Curious Savage’ March 3-5
Springfield High School’s Theater Department presents The Curious Savage by John Patrick. Performances will be at the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. Admission is by donation. According to the Dramatists Play Service, […]
LWV series on Impact of Climate Change on Vermont concludes March 8
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the last installment of its five-part lecture series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. This program looks at what individuals can do to address the issues presented by our rapidly changing conditions. The […]
Family Center’s Formal Wear Boutique opens March 2, donations needed
The Chester-Andover Family Center, located at 908 VT-103 in Chester, is preparing for its annual community service project, Everyone Deserves a Special and Affordable Prom Outfit. The Formal Wear Boutique is being expanded in preparation for prom season. Please check your closets and donate formal attire that you no longer wear. There is a special […]
Henry Homeyer: Organic vs. chemical soil treatments: Which is right for you?
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC On a cold and snowy day I paused to think back a few years to a conference I attended run by the Ecological Farming Association in Pacific Grove, California. There were several sessions by scientists presenting research confirming what organic gardeners have always known: organic techniques yield […]
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 […]
Henry Homeyer: How to build a simple plant stand
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC As I write this, the wind chill factor is well below zero, and summer seems a lifetime away. But if you are thinking about starting seeds indoors this year, this would be a good time to build a simple wooden plant stand. You don’t have to be […]
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 […]
Henry Homeyer: How to save seeds from your heirlooms
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC As a boy in the 1950s, I knew there were two kinds of tomatoes: deep red, plump and tasty ones my grandfather grew, and the kind that came four in a package wrapped in cellophane. The Cello-Wraps, as I think of them, had no flavor whatsoever. They […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Henry Homeyer: Drafting a plan for your garden
By Henry Homeyer © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC This is a good time to make plans. If you are willing to spend just 15 minutes a day, every day, from spring to fall you can create an edible showcase for beauty: the splendid look of ripe red tomatoes, multi-colored Swiss chard, or glossy green peppers. […]
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 […]
