All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Weston Playhouse Theatre Co. wraps 8th annual Artists Retreat
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Co. concluded its 8th annual Artists Retreat with an Artists Salon and Reception at the Wilburton Inn in Manchester on Saturday, May 2. Actors, composers, directors and playwrights who had spent the week living and working in Weston spoke about and shared examples from their work before an invited group of theater […]
St. Luke’s to celebrate new rector
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Chester will host a Celebration of New Ministry at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 when Bishop Tom Ely will formally institute the Rev. Heidi L. Edson as St. Luke’s new rector. A reception will follow in Willard Hall. Members of the Chester and surrounding communities — families and children alike […]
May deals a handful of ‘wild card’ good reads
By John Hoover ©2015 The Chester Telegraph After several months of setting a specific theme for the staff at Misty Valley Books, I’ve made May a “wild card” month, allowing the staff to choose any book they want. As I looked at their selections I was amazed at the breath of interests represented in what […]
Red eye gravy should be a ‘no-brainah’
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I bet most of you will cook a ham steak in a skillet and start soaking that same skillet so that the food is easily cleaned after dinner. Time to put a stop to that! By taking a couple of extra minutes and using those flavorful fonds stuck to your pan, […]
From garbage to garden: Cavendish hosts composting workshop
Composting: It’s great for the garden, great for the lawn and it’s soon to be a law. The Vermont state legislature has passed comprehensive recycling legislation that includes mandatory rules on composting certain food waste. The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, in conjunction with the Town of Cavendish, will host a workshop specifically about composting […]
Springfield Medical offers free wellness classes in Chester, Springfield
Springfield Medical Care Systems is offering several health and wellness classes during May. These are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact Sarah Doyle at the SMCS Community Health Team by email at: sdoyle@springieldmed.org, or call 802-886-8946. The schedule is as follows: Learning to Live Well with Diabetes meets […]
Chester blooms with donations for planters, boxes
It’s time to reactivate spring and summer floral displays around Chester by supporting the planter campaign started last spring by the Chester Beautification Committee. While this all-volunteer committee has recently changed its name to Chester Townscape to reflect the broader efforts it has undertaken in the restoration project for the Hearse House and Public Tomb, […]
Banana cream French toast is out of this world
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This recipe is out of this world. Making your own creme fraiche is simple and transforms this ordinary breakfast dish into a recipe to serve anytime. Believe it or not, it will take longer to cook this perfect French toast than it will to prepare it. 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, […]
Annual Ladd Scholarship fundraiser Saturday, April 25
From 6 to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 25, the Chester Rotary will be holding its annual Andrew and Heidi Ladd Scholarship fundraiser at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common in Chester. The cost is $20 per person and tickets can be purchased by contacting Malcolm Summers at 875-5886. This event includes a vertical dinner, silent […]
Phase I work begins on Chester Public Tomb
Repair work has begun on Chester’s Public Tomb, on Main Street across from the Green. Built in 1850, the building shelters those who must await burial until after the ground thaws. The repair of the tomb’s walls and slate roof is the first project in Phase I of the combined restoration planned for the Public […]
Putney Library seeks book donations
The Putney Public Library is seeking book donations to support its annual Book and Plant Sale. DVDs and audiobooks and books of all kinds are welcome. However the library will not accept encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books and anything that is musty, moldy or in poor condition. Bring donations to the library at […]
Free gardening kits, classes available to 11 through St. Luke’s
Ever wanted to have your own vegetable garden, but lacked the knowledge or money to get started? A grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont to St. Luke’s Church in Chester will make your garden easy and provide all the materials and instruction necessary for 11 people to have a functioning 9 foot by 12 […]
Grab those green bags and get ready for Green Up Day
Vermont’s Green Up Day is Saturday, May 2, when it will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. The town of Chester and the Chester Conservation Committee will be supporting Green Up Day by coordinating efforts, distributing Green Up bags, picking up large loads of trash and putting a dumpster at the Town Garage. Volunteers are encouraged […]
Create a perfect corned beef hash
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Now I know some of you like your corned beef hash all scrambled up and served just plopped on your plate. There are times when I am in a hurry and simply heating up hash makes me happy. But the proper — and best — way of serving hash is by […]
Weston Playhouse honored with Actors’ Equity diversity award
Weston Playhouse Theater Company has been awarded the 2015 Rosetta LeNoire Award from the Actors’ Equity Association, recognizing its long commitment to diversity in casting, programming and the cultivation of new works. Only one LeNoire Award is given out annually. Weston artistic producer Steve Stettler accepted the award on April 10 in New York City […]
Local 4-H members excel at Regional Day
Vermont 4-H’ers from six clubs in Windham and Windsor counties participated in Southeast 4-H Regional Day, Saturday, March 28, at Springfield High School. The annual showcase of talent provided an opportunity for young people, ages 8 to 18, to share what they have learned through University of Vermont Extension 4-H projects through their state presentations, […]
Windows at Black River Academy Museum get needed repairs
The Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow is in the process of repairing and recaulking all of its historic windows. The sashes are the original wooden ones and have not been modified with the addition of weather stripping or storm windows. This maintenance must be done on a regular basis and is ongoing expense of […]
Springfield senior wins Springfield Rotary speech contest
Springfield High School senior David Bryant III was selected as the winner of the recent 4-Way Test Speech Contest sponsored by the Springfield Rotary Club. Bryant received a First Place award of $100 and will represent the club in the District Semifinals in Henniker, N.H., on Sunday, April 19. SHS senior Patrick Clancy was Second […]
Simple and quick curried vegetables make a tasty side dish
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com The touch of curry in this dish brings everything together rather nicely. I used yellow curry powder, but use whatever your heart desires. Be careful and remember that there are differing levels of heat in each curry blend. I do wish I could sit here and explain the differences between curries […]
Splurge with crabmeat-bacon stuffed potatoes
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com T he combination of bacon with well, just about anything, makes a dish that much better, don’t you agree? Cheesy, greasy, briny and delicious, this stuffed potato dish is truly a recipe for those who want to splurge. If desired, use 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained. 3 russet potatoes 5 slices […]
