All Entries in the "In the Community" Category
JAMBA opens first bike trail on June 2
The Jamaica Area Mountain Bike Alliance, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association that was formed in 2019 to bring quality singletrack mountain bike trails to the Jamaica area, opens its first trail on Friday, June 2. JAMBA’s first trail opens at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at Ball Mountain Lake on land […]
Plant Sale at St. Luke’s May 26-28
Generous pots of healthy, proven perennials, shrubs, and select annuals and vegetables will be available at the Chester Plant Sale Friday May 26 through Sunday, May 28 on the side lawn of St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on […]
Cleaning Out Yard Sale in Chester’s Stone Village Hosted by Bonnie & Lew Watters and neighbors May 27-29
Longtime local residents Bonnie and Lew Watters are moving after nearly 50 years of artful living at 250 North St. in Chester’s Stone Village Historic District. They are holding a Cleaning Out Yard Sale, in conjunction with Stone Village neighbors, who will also be offering a wide assortment of interesting and unique wares. Stop by […]
West River Farmers Market opens Saturday
The West River Farmers Market, now in its 30th year, will open for its first day of the season over Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 27. Come to the market between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the junction of Route 11 and Route 100 in Londonderry to shop for fresh organic produce, eat […]
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Community Cares Network
Community Cares Network of Chester/Andover will be holding a fund-raising dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the Andover Town Hall, 953 Andover-Weston Road. The menu will include spaghetti with choice of sauces, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. Admission is by donation at the door. CCN is a community volunteer organization […]
GNAT-TV Hosts Video Announcement Day May 31
Do you have an upcoming event? GNAT-TV is offering a “Video Announcement Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at its studio, 6738 VT Route 7A, in Sunderland. This is an opportunity for you to create a video announcement to share with thousands of viewers. You bring the message, and GNAT-TV does […]
Memorial Day festivities return to Cavendish
Following a three-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Memorial Day activities will resume in Cavendish this year. The Memorial Day program will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30 at Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main St. (VT Route 131), in Proctorsville. This will be followed by a parade to Hillcrest Cemetery. The public […]
Whiting offers new app to expand eBook access
Whiting Library is introducing the free Palace Project App to its users. The application expands access to eBooks and eAudiobooks by connecting a wide array of content in a simple all-in-one platform. This service uses a single platform to make content available from the Vermont State Library collection, Green Mountain Library Consortium’s OverDrive (Libby), Baker […]
Community lunches return to Londonderry May 25
The Second Congregational Church, 2051 North Main St. (VT Route 11), in Londonderry announces the return of the popular community lunch at noon on Thursday, May 25. Chef Patty Pettit will be preparing a sumptuous feast, servers will cater to your every need and accordion player Becky Graber will be on hand to provide music […]
2023 Wednesdays on Wheels cycling season begins
Wednesdays on Wheels has resumed its weekly cycling meet-ups for the 2023 season. WOW rides start at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday through early fall. If you are interested in cycling with a group of collegial and energetic cyclists, email David Nichols to receive weekly notifications and route information. WOW welcomes newcomers and the participation of all […]
Green Mt. Gardeners offers enviro-studies scholarship
Green Mountain Gardeners is accepting applications for the Lib Thieme Scholarship. This $1,500 four-year scholarship provides assistance to a graduating high school senior for college or vocational studies in environmental sciences, landscape design, conservation, agriculture or ecology. Selection will be based on financial need and potential community impact. Application forms are available from the guidance […]
Ludlow Rotary Club’s Penny Sale raises scholarship funds
The Ludlow Rotary Club’s 65th Annual Penny Sale on April 29 was a “total and complete success,” according to Kim Lampert, LRC event chair. “We had a full house that was bidding on over $20,000 worth of goods donated by area businesses and individuals.” Lampert praised the many donors who provided the hundreds of gifts […]
Reservations remain open for Chester garden plots
The Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens, in conjunction with Chester Parks and Recreation, continues to take reservations for garden plots in the community garden, located at the end of Canal Street. Anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Chester can sign up. A yearly donation for a 10-foot by 10-foot plot is $20, […]
Community Art Night at Fletcher Library May 17
The Black River Area Community Coalition invites families and kids of all ages to celebrate Vermont’s Youth Appreciation Month with a community art night. Come to Fletcher Memorial Library, 47 Main St. in Ludlow, between 4 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 for some creative fun and free pizza. Scrap paper, paint markers, glitter, […]
Covid-19 Time Capsule Art Project for children of Andover
What will Andover residents remember about the Covid-19 emergency more than 50 years from now, if they even remember it at all? Andover’s children are invited to send a message to the future through artwork and writing. This project, sponsored by the Andover Project Committee, is for children aged 13 years and younger. Submissions, which should be one page […]
Grace Cottage’s family-friendly 5K set for May 13 In-person and virtual options available
It’s spring and time to get moving. The Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, on the Townshend Common, Common Road. Entrants can run, walk, roll, stroll or push a baby carriage for this fun, family-friendly event. Registration is $20 per […]
SAPA TV to air documentary on Apple Blossom Cotillion Full-length film debuts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6
Springfield Area Public Access Television will broadcast the premiere of the historical documentary Apple Blossom Cotillion: A Springfield Tradition at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. This full-length film tells the story of how the Apple Blossom Cotillion was created and has endured as a constant in the life of Springfield for more than 60 years, despite […]
Foster Care Story Hour & Tea Time at Whiting May 10
May is Foster Care Month. Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, invites the public to join a special family story hour and tea time at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. This event will focus on learning about foster care, adoption and family differences. Special guest Julie Merrill-Snide, a recruitment and retention specialist for […]
Gassetts Grange to hold monthly dances
Gassetts Grange #327, located at 3553 Route 103 North, held its first dance of the year on April 1. It was such a success — a full house with great music — that the decision was made to host dances from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. The next dance […]
Homeowner applications accepted for Londonderry house
The Mountain Towns Housing Project is accepting applications from prospective homeowners for the Bob Perry Lane house located in Londonderry. This is a modest three-bedroom, two-bath cape-style home that is under construction. Martha Dale, of the MTHP Family Selection Committee, said ,“We are very excited to offer the opportunity of homeownership to a family that […]
