All Entries in the "In the Community" Category
Chester Townscape taking orders for narcissus bulbs
Chester Townscape volunteers will be selling spring-flowering narcissus bulbs on Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17 at Chester’s Fall Festival on The Green. The group now will be set up between the Hearse House and the Information Booth, across from on the western tip of the Green. All bulbs are top quality, hardy, easy […]
MacLaury to make 6th Jimmy Fund Walk in honor of grandson Fund-raiser set for Sunday at The Hub; donations sought for marathon walk
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Carol MacLaury of Weston says she is getting ready “to lace up my sneakers” for the 6th time to join walkers in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 1. “I’ve pledged to raise funds that will support critical cancer research and innovative pediatric and adult patient care at […]
Managing the Rain: Free stormwater expo Sept. 6 at Jackson Gore
Submerged bridges. Ravaged roads. Mud-filled basements. Capsized culverts. Heavy storms impact us all, but what can we do? Although we cannot control how much rain falls or how quickly, we can help water slow down, spread out and soak in before it reaches a storm-swollen stream. The Black River Action Team invites everyone to join […]
FOLA donates $700 to Ludlow flood recovery
At a recent meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club, David Almond, treasurer of the Friends of Ludlow Auditorium, presented a check for $703 to the Ludlow Area Rotary Charitable Fund. The funds represented the proceeds that FOLA audience members donated during the recent annual Silent Movie Festival. Jeff Rapsis, the featured pianist who provided background […]
Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk Sept. 10 in Cavendish
The annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. in Cavendish. Phineas Gage was a 25-year-old railroad foreman who, on Sept. 13, 1848, suffered a severe brain injury when a tamping rod pierced his head during a blasting […]
Community Garden installs sign by artist Jamie Townsend
© 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last week, gardeners gathered at the Chester Community Garden to mark the installation of a new sign created by Springfield artist Jamie Townsend, whose colorful, farm-related work has been on display on buildings throughout the area. Two of his paintings hang on the front wall of Erskine’s Grain and Garden. […]
VINE Sanctuary, LEAP offer course in animal care, climate solutions Free nine-month program open to high school students
VINE Sanctuary, in collaboration with Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet, presents high-school students with an opportunity to become compassionate leaders in the fields of animal care and climate solutions. LEAP’s free program builds communities, provides leadership training and fosters hands-on, immersive and interactive learning experiences. The focus includes animal rescue and care, introductory veterinary medicine, ethics, […]
Benson’s Chevrolet hosts annual cruise-in Aug. 25
Benson’s Chevrolet, 25 Pond St. in Ludlow, kicks off the Best of Vermont Summer Festival weekend with its annual cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. Many cars, trucks and motorcycles from around the area will be on site. Bring your treasure and show it off. Admission is free to this family friendly event. […]
Ludlow Rotary contributes $13k, personal effort to flood recovery
It is not surprising that “many of our fellow Rotarians in the area have jumped in to help some of the many people and organizations in our communities adversely affected by the recent flooding.” With this simple, yet heartfelt, summary, Tom Ray, Ludlow Rotary Club president, indicated what the LRC had done to assist in […]
Vermont Apple Festival seeks sponsors for October event
Plans for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show are well under way. This year’s festival takes place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road, in Springfield. The chamber is accepting sponsorships for this long-standing event that has become a […]
St. Luke’s Pig Roast set for Aug. 19 Early bird reservations end Aug. 14
Celebrate summer with a southern-style pig roast picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. on the lawn of St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main St. in Chester, on Saturday, Aug. 19. Barbecue pitmaster Henry Jesse Pixley will smoke the beast on location and offer several of his homemade sauces. Favorite picnic accompaniments will be prepared by seasoned cooks. […]
Whiting Library seeks donations for annual book sale
The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is seeking donations for its annual book sale to be held during the Chester Fall Festival on Sept. 16 and 17. Donations can be dropped off at the library until Wednesday, Sept. 9 during regular hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
