All Entries in the "In the Community" Category
Mountain Garden Walks returns July 27
Green Mountain Gardeners presents the 2024 Mountain Garden Walks, a self-guided tour of six lovely gardens in the Landgrove Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The starting point is the Landgrove Town Office, 88 Landgrove Road. The tour, which helps fund the organization’s scholarship program, includes gardens that are integrated […]
Luminous Crush kicks off Chester Concert Series
Luminous Crush is kicking off the five-week Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Laura Molinelli and Bay Campbell present original bluegrass, alt country, psychedelic fusion, dream pop, indie rock and whatnot. Founded in 2015, with roots […]
VINE Sanctuary offers free ‘Pasture Pals’ program for kids Thursday mornings from July 11 through Aug. 15
Did you know that cows create families? Or that goats can help you make art? Kids will learn that, and even experience art with goats, at VINE’s Pasture Pals, a free humane education program designed for elementary school children. Each session takes place between 10 a.m. and noon on Thursdays beginning on July 11 and […]
So. Derry Library hosts bear-themed art, reading program July 12
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to a summer art-making adventure with art teacher Casey Junker Bailey at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12. Learn how to draw Bear and friends, get some library swag and take home a copy of the Caldecott Honor Book Bear Came […]
Two awarded Springfield Rotary scholarships
SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: From right, Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and Scholarship Committee members Jim Fog, Bob Flint and Ed McQuaide flank this year’s Rotary Scholarship winners Springfield seniors Lily Farnsworth and Marshall Simpson, who were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship. Farnsworth will be attending Roger Williams to study architecture and Simpson will be […]
Springfield Players presents ‘It Had To Be You’ Show runs weekends July 12-14 and July 19-21
Springfield Community Players second production of its 2024 season —It Had To Be You — will be presented at its theater at 165 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and 19 and Saturday, July 13 and 20, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 and 21. It Had To […]
Soul Rockers to perform July 10 in Proctorsville
Soul Rockers will be performing at the Concert on the Green series in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Svec Memorial Green is located at the intersection of Depot and Main streets. Soul Rockers is renowned for captivating performances and exceptional musical talent. This group of diverse musicians comes together to perform […]
Green thumbs unite to spruce up Chester-Andover Family Center
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester-Andover Family Center, 908 VT-103, got a refresh on Tuesday with an updated landscaping and new plantings thanks to the efforts of Chester Townscape, Terrigenous Landscape Architecture as well as Family Center volunteers. The groups worked for about three hours under the morning sunshine to replant the front beds and […]
Changing of the Gavel at Ludlow Rotary
Members of the Ludlow Rotary Club met at the summer home of member Tom Harris for their annual “Changing of the Gavel” and picnic. The gathering was highlighted by the introduction of the new LRC President George Thomson. Thomson presented outgoing President Thomas Ray with a plaque commemorating his leadership and guidance of the club […]
Springfield Garden Club announces 2024 scholarship winners
The Springfield Garden Club announces its 2024 scholarship winners. Abbigale Williams of Andover is the recipient of the 2024 Springfield Garden Club Scholarship. She is a graduate of Green Mountain Union High School and will be majoring in Criminal Justice at Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. However, it was her minor, Environmental Science, that caught […]
2024 Cavendish concert season opens July 3 with Gypsy Reel
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to join in an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main Streets, in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. The annual Cavendish summer music series begins with the sounds of […]
SINGO fundraiser packs United Church hall, raises $1,120 for bell restoration
A special SINGO Bingo Night was held on June 24 to raise funds for the United Church of Ludlow’s “Ring Out Love” Capital Campaign. Enthusiastic members of the community packed the church hall and raised $1,120 to rehabilitate the church’s historical bell. “We were thrilled to see so many people in the community come out […]
Art exhibit by Vincent DiBernardo opens July 6 with reception
Main Street Arts, 35 Main St. in Saxtons River, presents Pencil Me In, a selection of graphite drawings by Vincent DiBernardo. The exhibit opens on Saturday, July 6, with an artist’s reception from 3 to 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Sept. 1. Light refreshments will be provided by the artist’s daughter, who creates Smokin’ […]
Ludlow concert series opens June 30 with Gypsy Reel
The Town of Ludlow has finalized the line-up of performers for its Summer Sunday Evenings at the Ludlow Bandstand at Veterans Memorial Park, 1 High St. Gypsy Reel, one of Ludlow’s favorite bands, opens the series on June 30. The Town of Ludlow has been presenting these free shows, which are open to the public, […]
Rainbowpalooza returns to Springfield June 29
What do you get when you combine everything PRIDE with a VegFest? An incredible celebration known as Rainbowpalooza. Now in its second year, everybody is welcome at this free family-friendly event that will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at 21 Fairground Road in Springfield. A signature event of VINE […]
Free event: ‘Coming of Age With Grit and Grace’ June 20
In celebration of Pride Month, Mark S. King, internationally acclaimed author of My Fabulous Disease, will speak about sexual politics, the twin epidemics of addiction and AIDS and how he has navigated sex, love and family as a gay man living with HIV for nearly 40 years. Sponsored by Senior Solutions and Bellows Falls Pride, […]
Annual Cavendish Village Ghost Walk June 22
In keeping with Midsummer Night’s Eve, the Cavendish Historical Society will host the Cavendish Village Ghost Walk at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. Among the sites to be visited are the former Duttonsville School, Cavendish Village Cemetery, […]
Springfield Hospital employees donate 322 pounds of food to local food shelf
In celebration of National Hospital Week, Springfield Hospital employees participated in a food drive to benefit the Springfield Family Center’s food shelf. The 322 pounds of non-perishable foods were delivered to the Family Center on May 21 after a week of collecting the food at various employee events. Springfield Hospital’s motto for the week was […]
Sammy B headlines SINGO fundraiser on June 24 United Church of Ludlow raising money for bell restoration
Jane McGarry, who runs the popular SINGO Bingo games at Off the Rails, Black Line Tavern at Magic Mountain and other New England venues, is hosting a special SINGO Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St. Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette, a.k.a. Sammy B, will perform […]
ESBR invites Black River alumni to visit school on June 8
Expeditionary School at Black River, 43 Main St. in Ludlow, invites Black River High School alumni and visitors to stop by from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. With several ESBR graduates over the first four years, ESBR is honored to open its doors to any Black River alumni who will be […]
