All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Weston Playhouse to offer free video theater classes
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company’s Weston 101 series returns in February for its second year in a brand-new format: The six engaging and insightful videos about the up-coming season will now be free and easy to view directly on the Weston Playhouse website. Hosted by Piper Gooeve, WPTC director of education/artistic associate, Weston 101 will […]
AMVETS Vermont Post seeks new members
American Veterans Vermont Post 1 are inviting those who have served or who are currently serving in the United States military to join Vermontʼs only post of AMVETS. AMVETS is open to all veterans regardless of what time period you served. It also accepts National Guard and Reservists without the need of having any active […]
Town planning as entertainment? Chester residents invited to video talk on small town revitalization
©2017 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester residents and business owners are invited to a screening of an engaging and often humorous video talk by Orton Foundation trustee Ed McMahon Jr. titled Where Am I? The Power of Uniqueness, about the transformation of small towns in America that embrace their own special qualities. Kelly Arrison, a member […]
Spice up your weekend with Mexican chocolate bars
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com A little bit of heat with a touch of cinnamon make this flourless cake a true dedication to the Incan heritage of chocolate. By mixing everything right in the pan, you will abide by the best rule of thumb when it comes to a moist cake — keeping everything warm. Plus […]
Your resolutions won’t bat an eye over double chocolate cake
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This double chocolate pound cake is a Yanked™ recipe because I have cut the amount of fat and sugar as well as creating a gluten-free cake that is exceptional, moist and delicious. Honestly, you will not be able to taste or feel the lack of gluten in this chocolaty delight. Nonstick […]
A snickerdoodle Doodlebop cake? Kids will love it
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Anyone remember the children’s Canadian TV show The Doodlebops? My children loved it! So here’s a cake I call Doodlebop. It’s not only its title that makes this cake a household favorite, it’s the flavors, which are reminiscent of a snickerdoodle cookie. It’s a softly scented cake that can just be […]
Wantastiquet Rotary to host membership reception
The Wantastiquet Rotary Club will host a membership reception on Jan. 12, 2017 at the Upper Pass Lodge on the Magic Mountain access road from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to learn more about Rotary and what the local club is involved with in the community is welcome and will receive a drink plus […]
3SquaresVT boosts food purchasing power for senior citizens
Many senior citizens are cutting back on their food budgets as expenses rise, but good nutrition is a key factor in lifelong health. To encourage healthy eating, the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers the 3SquaresVT program to help eligible Vermonters buy nutritious food. The benefits come on an EBT card that looks like a debit […]
Embrace the chill with these warming, thrilling & chilling books
By John Hoover © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC We’ve passed the winter solstice and we’ve survived the end of December holidays. The days are slowly lengthening but we still have considerable winter to get through. While some of our readers might be planning their gardens or reading travel guides to warmer places, over here at […]
Nutella adds so much to a simple coffee cake
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I am hesitant to use the name Nutella because it is a brand name, and with all the issues that I faced about registering The Yankee Chef, it simply rubs me the wrong way. But one taste of that deliciously creamy spread and I was hooked. It wasn’t long before I […]
Annual Chester Senior Christmas Dinner feeds 150;
Hospital volunteers raise funds for oncology equipment
The annual Senior Christmas Dinner, held at noon on Saturday Dec. 10 at Chester-Andover Elementary School, attracted more than 90 diners from the Chester region, according to Pat Budnick of Motel in the Meadow, who organized this year’s event. Organizers of the dinner, which has been held for at least 40 years, also delivered at […]
Here’s a simple way to freshen up your green bean casserole
NOTE: I’m extending my offer for my newest cookbook, Refreshed, for sale to you, the reader, for the month of December for the price of $20 (including shipping and handling). Each is signed and personalized as a thank you for all the emails I have received. Simply email me at theyankeechef@aol.com. I have truly been […]
Video tour through Ken Barrett’s Christmas Garden
Ken Barrett’s annual Christmas Garden at the Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester, will be on display 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Here’s a snippet. Be sure to visit it yourself — oh, and take the kids!
Puff pastries dress up every holiday table
NOTE: I’m extending my offer for my newest cookbook, Refreshed, for sale to you, the reader, for the month of December for the price of $20 (including shipping and handling). Each is signed and personalized as a thank you for all the emails I have received. Simply email me at theyankeechef@aol.com. I have truly been […]
Chester Town Hall opened til 8 p.m. Dec. 20 for Christmas Garden visitors
The Chester Town Office will be open from 8 a.m. til 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, for everyone to visit the annual Christmas Garden created by Ken Barrett. Ever wonder how many ornaments are in this elaborate and detailed display? Take a guess and submit it with your name when you visit. Prizes for […]
2016 Telegraph Gift Guide: Share Your Blessings
This year, we decided that the annual Chester Telegraph Gift Guide would take a different view and look at the organizations that do so much to help others in our communities. In myriad ways, these organizations are there to help us and our families, friends and neighbors as well as the animals in our lives. […]
Chester Rotary gives $1,500 to GMUHS Interact Club
The Rotary Club of Chester on Thursday, Dec. 8 presented two checks to the Green Mountain Union High School Interact Club. A $500 check was given to the students for their assistance during the Chester Fall Festival and a $1,000 check was given to the club to assist students with their expenses when they go […]
Community events: Dec. 16 through Dec. 19, 2016
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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. Dec. 16: Slapstick Science presents Flight In celebration of the […]
Try a festive Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Pie
NOTE: I’m extending my offer for my newest cookbook, Refreshed, for sale to you, the reader, for the month of December for the price of $20 (including shipping and handling). Each is signed and personalized as a thank you for all the emails I have received. Simply email me at theyankeechef@aol.com. I have truly been […]
Arts events: Dec. 10-Dec. 13, 2016
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@chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. Dec. 10: Saxtons River Handbell Choir performs in Chester Rounding […]
