All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Blanchette to play in Proctorsville on July 27
The Town of Cavendish welcomes a newcomer, Sammy Blanchette, to its continuing series of Wednesday evening concerts at 6 p.m. on July 27 at Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville. Blanchette, also known as Sammy B, is a New England-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been performing in the region for several years. His style includes […]
Henry Homeyer: How to move a shrub
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC I remember talking to a gardener some years ago who, when I mentioned that her tall pines were interrupting the view, waved a hand and said, dismissively, “Oh, yes, I’ll have someone move them.” I nearly choked. Moving shrubs is not difficult, but big trees? Though theoretically […]
Windham chicken BBQ returns on July 16
After a three-year hiatus, the Windham Community Organization is holding its annual chicken BBQ and raffle fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. Look for the big tent at the historic Windham Congregational Church/Meeting House, 26 Harrington Road, Windham, at the corner of Windham Hill Road. Summed up as “the perfect old-fashioned community BBQ […]
Free Springfield Band concert set for July 19
The Springfield Community Band will present a free concert, with guest conductors, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at the outdoor bandstand at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. Directing the band will be three members: Danielle St. Amand, Alex Brady and Christian Terry. All are music educators, and they’ve chosen pieces […]
Morning Dudes to perform at Proctorsville Green on July 20
The summer music series on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street, Proctorsville continues with a concert by The Morning Dudes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. The Morning Dudes plays songs from the wide and varied repertoire of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, including folk, blues, country, bluegrass and improvisatory rock. Jake Geppert […]
Marry Me A Little: Sondheim’s ‘songs that got away’ shine at Walker Farm
By Shawn Cunningham © Telegraph Publishing LLC At first blush, the idea of spending an evening of theater consisting of songs that were cut from eight musicals might give one pause. But in this case it shouldn’t. Marry Me A Little, now being performed on the Weston Theater Company’s Walker Farm stage, is made up […]
Grace Cottage Fair Day returns on Aug. 6
Grace Cottage Hospital will hold its traditional Hospital Fair Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, on the Townshend Common, 66 Common Road. Scheduled events include a birthday parade, all-day auction, bingo, pies, jewelry, T-shirts, bargain booths, fried dough and other food, kids’ games, live music and more. This free, all-day, […]
DUCKIE DAY: Lions Club Derby winners announced
It was a hot July 2 for the Duck Derby, sponsored by the Tri-Mountain Area Lions Club, which was held after the 4th of July Parade in downtown Londonderry. Numbered ducks were dumped in the river behind the Garden Restaurant and slowly made their way to the finish line beyond Jelley’s Deli. Participants paid for […]
Early bird deadline nears for Leadership course
The 2022-2023 Leadership Southeast Vermont program will be starting soon. LSEVT serves Windham and Windsor counties, preparing individuals to meet the challenges of the future. Although the applications are rolling in, there are still spots available to be filled. Early applicants receive a tuition discount, so don’t miss the early bird deadline of July 31. […]
Luminous Crush opens Chester Summer Music Series on July 14
Luminous Crush is kicking off the five-week Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on July 14 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Laura Molinelli and Ben Campbell present original bluegrass, outlaw country, psychedelic fusion, dream pop, indie rock and whatnot. They will be joined by the supporting […]
Henry Homeyer: The Mower vs. the Grower
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC In most households, one person is the gardener, and another takes care of the lawn. Or perhaps a hired service or teenager does the mowing and string trimming. But it is common that there is conflict between the two parties. There are ways to minimize the problems […]
Swedish-American chorus seeks singers
Nordic Harmoni chorus is back with rehearsals at 7 p.m. on most Tuesdays in the Second Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 11) in Londonderry. The new director, Christopher (Mowgli) Giannitti, is energetic, patient and knowledgeable about working with amateurs. Nordic Harmoni is the only Swedish-American chorus in southern Vermont; its members enjoy sharing Scandinavian heritage […]
Winhall Library announces summer lineup of family fun
The Winhall Memorial Library, 2 Lower Taylor Hill Road, Bondville, has a schedule packed with summer fun. Pride Month StoryWalk continues The celebration of pride continues through July 28 with the latest StoryWalk, which is on display in Memorial Park next to the library. The featured book is Worm Loves Worm by Mike Curato. This picture book […]
Rick Davis and Friends to perform at Proctorsville Green on July 13
The summer music series on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street, Proctorsville continues with a concert by Rick Davis and Friends at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. Davis has been a staple of the Vermont ski scene, on his own and with the Davis Brothers Garage Band, since the 1970s. The band is noted for […]
Henry Homeyer: Harvesting your free lunch
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC My father, may he rest in peace, always told me that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Wrong, Dad. I grow at least three tasty vegetables that require no work to speak of: I just plant, mulch and harvest. If you are a lackadaisical […]
Vermont 211 launches new website for community resources
Vermont 211, a confidential 24/7 helpline that connects Vermonters with community, health and human services, has launched a new website. “Vermont 211 is pleased to take our 17-year-old service into the 21st century with new ease of access and tools to find resources and to look up data and other information,” said Elizabeth Gilman, interim […]
‘Chester Inn’ chargers donated to Fullerton, Historical Society Former owners' son presents engraved plates
Photos and text by Cynthia Prairie © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Warren Mackensen and his wife Patricia visited Chester on Tuesday from their home in Hampton, N.H., to lunch with old friends and serve two plates, but ones not bearing food. The historic copper plates were part of a set of 60 chargers that Mackensen’s […]
‘A Tale of Green Mountain Boys’ to be performed on Chester Green
A two-man play, Ethan & Ira: A Tale of the Green Mountain Boys, will be performed on the Chester Green at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. It’s a dialogue between Ethan Allen, portrayed by Lawrence Zupan, and his younger brother Ira, played by Zachary Zupan, that brings the audience dramatically through their adventures at […]
TRSU sponsors summer meals sites
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC As schools close for the summer, the school meals many children rely on also come to an end. Thanks to the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, however, learning and good nutrition do not stop when the school doors close. Two Rivers Supervisory is sponsoring a summer meals site this year, […]
‘North Derry: Marble Works to Freight Wagon’ History show opens at LAHS on July 2
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s 2022 history show will be on display at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road, in Londonderry, from July 2 to Aug. 13. It will feature photos, paintings and artifacts chronicling the history of North Londonderry. Also on exhibit will be items that pay tribute to two adored Londonderry […]
