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Christmas season kicks off with a weekend of events
By Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Good cheer and humor fill the season with warmth no matter how chilly it gets and how much snow falls. Londonderry residents helped kick the Christmas holiday into high gear on Friday night with a parade of lighted farm equipment ushering in Santa and the town’s annual […]
GNAT-TV invites public to ‘Spread Holiday Cheer’ this season
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC GNAT-TV will hold a special “Spread Holiday Cheer Day” on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make an appointment to visit the GNAT-TV Studio, 6738 VT Route 7A, Sunderland, to record your message of holiday cheer. “What better way to spread positivity,” says Dawn Santos, GNAT-TV’s Distribution […]
League of Women Voters continues its speaker series on ‘Impact of Climate Change on Vermont’
The League of Women Voters of Vermont, in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library, presents the second in its 2022-2023 Lecture Series on The Impact of Climate Change on Vermont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. This installment examines its effect on the personal, economic and ecological levels, closing with action that has been taken and […]
Derry rescue squad recognizes service with awards
© Telegraph Publishing LLC The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad held its annual banquet and awards ceremony at the Burr and Burton Mountain Campus in Peru on Sunday Nov. 13. With 51 people attending, the organization – which serves the towns of Andover, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru, South Londonderry, Stratton, Weston and Windham – gave out […]
Sign up now for Dec. 10 Chester-Andover Senior Christmas dinner
Sign up now to reserve your spot or meal for the 46th annual Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner, which will take place at noon on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the cafeteria at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103, Chester. As in years past, this full turkey dinner with all the fixings will be accompanied by […]
Public listening sessions coming to Ludlow on substance misuse
The Black River Area Community Coalition is capturing 100 stories on the issues and trends around substance misuse in the communities of Ludlow, Chester, Plymouth and Mount Holly. Five listening sessions will be held at Java Baba’s, 57 Pond St., Ludlow on the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. […]
Springfield Holiday Loyalty Program runs through Dec. 31
Shop local this season and win. Plaid Friday, Nov. 25, marked the official kick-off of the 5th Annual Springfield Holiday Local Loyalty Program. The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce brings this fun, collaborative program to the community again this year. With so many area merchants participating in the rewards stamp program, there are plenty of opportunities to […]
Chester Fire Department Christmas trees go on sale
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The spirit of the season arrived in Chester on Friday, with the delivery of 500 Christmas trees for the Chester Fire Department’s annual sale. Firefighters and other volunteers – including a number of children – gathered at Rt. 103 south across from Marshall Road – to unload […]
Holiday events throughout the region Tree sales and lightings, musical events, craft fairs, community dinner
By Stacia Spaulding ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The holiday season is upon us. Do you need a Christmas tree or are you wondering where to find Santa? Maybe a night of relaxation and fun is on your list. The Telegraph has compiled a list of holiday events in the region. Our Calendar of Events contains […]
St. Luke’s hosts annual Christmas Market Dec. 3
Celebrate the holiday season joyfully by visiting St. Luke’s Christmas Market: Culinary Classics & Crafts to Go! The event will take place in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. (Route 11 W) in Chester, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. This event is open to the public […]
Girl Scouts recruiting event Dec. 1 in Derry
Bring a friend or make new ones from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry. Launch into Girl Scouts is a free out-of-this-world event. Caregivers will learn all about Girl Scouts and troop openings while the girls participate in fun space-themed activities. Can’t make it […]
Londonderry Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 3
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main St. (VT Route 11), Londonderry. Handmade wreaths, as well as crafts and gift items, will be available to purchase, and lunch will be served. A “cookie walk” will also be featured. […]
Christmas tree sales — and a visit from Santa — in Grafton
Once again, the Grafton Fire/Rescue Auxiliary will be selling fresh-cut Vermont-grown trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. Look for the trees on display by the Phelps Barn at the Grafton Inn, right in the center of Grafton village, 92 Main St. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. […]
Winter Pop-Up Market returns to S. Derry on Saturday
The Winter Pop-Up Market in South Londonderry will return from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 19 at the historic Londonderry Depot Station, 34 West River St., off Route 100 south. Available this week will be hot food and locally made crafts. This community-led market is sponsored by the Friends of the West […]
BRACC revived under The Collaborative with new projects coordinator
The Black River Area Community Coalition announces the revival of its organization now operating in full-swing under new leadership. BRACC’s new projects coordinator, Lauren Ingersoll of Andover, graduated from the University of Vermont in 2015 with a degree in Community Development and Applied Economics and has worked throughout the Southern Vermont region developing websites for […]
Volunteers, donations sought for annual Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner
Volunteers and donations are needed for the 46th annual Chester-Andover Senior Christmas Dinner, which is to be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Green Mountain Union High School in Chester. This free and fun gathering is a thank you to senior residents of Chester and Andover. Because of Covid, meals were delivered for […]
CAFC Empty Bowl Dinner returns Nov. 12
The Chester-Andover Family Center will hold its 4th annual Empty Bowl Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the American Legion Post 67, 51 Legion Way off Route 103 South in Chester. Dinner is by donation and includes a hand-painted ceramic bowl. Plan to spend the evening listening to live music […]
St. Luke’s annual wreath-decorating workshops set for Nov. 17-19 Early bird discount available through Nov. 10
The ever-popular wreath-decorating workshops will take place on Nov. 17-19 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 Thursday, Nov. 10 will receive a $5 discount on the price of $50 per wreath. This is the same price as […]
Girl Scouts recruiting members Nov. 15 at Flood Brook
Bring a friend or make new ones from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Flood Brook School, 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry. Launch into Girl Scouts is a free out-of-this-world event. Caregivers will learn all about Girl Scouts and troop openings while the girls participate in fun space-themed activities. Can’t make it […]
Candidates Night set for Oct. 19 Windsor 3-2 and Windsor County Senate
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Candidates Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Crown Point Country Club, 155 Golf Course Road, Springfield. Candidates for Windsor 3-2 State House District, Windham-Windsor House and Windsor County Senate will be on hand for an evening of casual conversation. This is an […]
