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Dakin takes over as president of Chester Rotary
The Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel to new President Bill Dakin on Thursday, June 25. Dakin becomes the service organization’s 75 president. Outgoing President Brian Morris started off the ceremony by stressing that the Chester Rotary is a small but effective club achieving its goals through the dedication of its members. […]
Crown Point Realtors raise funds for fire victims
On Saturday, May 23, the Crown Point Board of Realtors held its 7th annual Memorial Day Weekend Tag Sale at the Gazebo in Ludlow. This year the weather cooperated, resulting in a successful sale. Many volunteers showed up as well as many shoppers who spent their money on items for a good cause. The goal […]
Whiting Library seeks youth services librarian
Whiting Library on Main Street in Chester is seeking a youth services librarian. The position entails all aspects of librarianship, programming and attention to the needs of children and teens. The candidate must be creative, dynamic and flexible, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to interact with people of all ages in […]
Goodman’s Pizza, Crown Point Realtors give back to Cavendish
Goodman’s Pizza to donate portion of profits to Cavendish fund Beginning with the first Cavendish Concert on the Green — at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, the Goodman’s famous wood-fired Pizzamobile will be serving hot, fresh custom ordered pizzas, and donating a portion of the profits to the Cavendish Community Fund. The concerts will be […]
Wilder Memorial Library receives grant from Vermont Country Store
The Wilder Memorial Library in Weston has received a $2,500 grant from the Vermont Country Store to fund two of the library summer children’s programs and a series for adults. The Every Hero Has A Story programming will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in July and feature master storytellers, musicians and magicians. The […]
Family of ill 20-year-old Jamaica man raising money for medical trips
Jamaica Since birth, 20-year-old Cody Morin of Jamaica, Vt., has been living with a dysfunctional liver. To support the costly trips to Dartmouth and Boston for medical care, his family is raising money. Morin’s condition requires a liver transplant and, until then, his condition can only be helped with operations that provide temporary relief for […]
RVTC students aid Chester Townscape beautification work
Chester Townscape, formerly known as the Chester Beautification Committee, has continued to bring together dedicated volunteers, organizations and town departments to improve the appearance and economic sustainability of Chester. On Thursday, May 21, Chester Townscape arranged for instructor John Harmer and seven horticulture students from River Valley Technical Center in Springfield to hold the first […]
Volunteers sought for July 18 Race for the Cure; kid chefs sought for TV’s ‘Chopped’
MANCHESTER The 23rd annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure – which takes place this year on Saturday, July 18, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park in Manchester – is looking for volunteers for before, during and after the 5K walk, 5K run and 10K run. Volunteers with or without experience are invited to help […]
Run or Walk: GMUHS Interact Club 5K race Saturday
The Green Mountain Union High School Interact Club will be holding its annual 5K race Saturday, June 6 to benefit the Chester-Andover Family Center. Runners and walkers are asked to gather at Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St., for 7:30 a.m. with race kickoff at 8 a.m. The race is a good way to test […]
SMCS honors EMS teams from 10 communities
Springfield Medical Care Systems honored 70 local emergency medical staff and volunteers, on Tuesday, May 19, at a dinner at Crown Point Country Club, in celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week, May 17 through May 23 . “We want to recognize and thank each of you for the work you do, putting yourself on the […]
Upcoming events: Springfield Players presents ‘Lion in Winter;’ BRAC museum reopens; program on bats; Summer filled with library special events; and balloon fest in New York
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Theater June 5: Springfield Players kicks off 2015 season The Springfield Community Players will present The Lion in Winter, a witty tale of palace intrigue and […]
Rockingham Library board seeks nominees; teams form for July 18 Race for Cure
The Rockingham Library’s Board of Trustees currently has a vacancy, and is looking for nominees. The Rockingham Select Board will appoint the new trustee after receiving nominations from the library board. The appointee will then serve until the next annual Town Meeting in March 2016, when a permanent trustee will be elected for a 3-year […]
Library on sustainable architecture, landscape design open to public
A small library on sustainable architecture and landscape design — just a short trip from Londonderry, Grafton and Chester — is being opened until mid-September to anyone, free of charge. Call 802-875-2194 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for an appointment. The library is located at 578 Hitchcock Hill Road, just off Route 121 […]
West River Farmers Market kicks off season in Londonderry
The West River Farmers Market, at the flashing light at Route 11 and 100 in Londonderry, kicked off its 2015 season under bright but chilly skies. That didn’t dampen the spirits of the 40 or so vendors and their eager customers who all seemed pleased to be back after a long cold winter. Farmers offered […]
Upcoming events: Learn Italian; a month of yoga for kids and parents; River Singers concert in Grafton; libraries host events from financial understanding, book talks, art exhibits and health workshops
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Classes June 3: Beginning, Intermediate Italian lessons begin A Beginning Italian class will run for six weeks on Wednesdays at Misty Valley Books, 7 – 8:30 […]
Wilder Library seeks book donations for fund-raiser; Kids’ Cakes for Mom raises dough for Vermont Race for the Cure
Wilder Memorial Library at 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston is collecting used hardcover or paperback books, either for children or adults, for their Annual Book Sale fundraiser. They are also looking for DVDs and books on CD in good, working condition. They will not accept smelly, mildewed books, textbooks or encyclopedias. Donations will be […]
Whiting Library offering passes to historic sites
The Whiting Library is once again offering free or discounted passes to Vermont historical sites, Vermont day parks and regional museums. This includes eight Vermont state historical sites: Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point in Addison, Hubbardton Battlefield, Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford, Mount Independence in Orwell, Old Constitution House in Windsor, the home of President […]
Kurn Hattin luncheon held to honor more than 100 volunteers
WESTMINSTER K urn Hattin Homes for Children held its Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 30 to honor and thank the more than 100 volunteers who devoted their personal time and energy throughout the year. Executive Director Connie Sanderson thanked the volunteers for their selflessness, also acknowledging their importance in making a long-term difference […]
Springfield community fundraiser aids three organizations; Post Office collects food for CAFC
Springfield on the Move, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield Rotary Club each received $3,450 from the proceeds of a community fundraiser, which consisted of ticket sales for a series of weekly drawings that culminated in a $2,000 Grand Prize award. Throughout the winter months, each group sold raffle tickets. The prizes […]
Plastic surgeon opens office at Chester Family Medicine
Springfield Medical Care Systems welcomes Gerald A. Drabyn, MD, FACS. Dr. Drabyn is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience in hand, skin, burn and other cosmetic surgeries. Drabyn works with children as well as adults, and specializes in cleft lip and palate surgery, cosmetic surgery and breast augmentation, reduction and […]
