Community Events

A dog day in summer

DOVER- Summer has finally arrived to southern Vermont. As fleeting as it can sometimes feel, many cherish each and every summer day by celebrating its warmth, a late-setting sun, and various activities that colder seasons are reluctant to offer. With this in mind, a special event is planned for...

Middle East peace talk

WILMINGTON- On Tuesday, July 24, at 6 pm, St. Mary’s in the Mountains, 13 East Main Street, will open their doors for an evening of music and conversation about peace in the Middle East.
This Red Door Concert series event offers an unusual and unique opportunity for people in the...

Science program at Pettee

WILMINGTON- Pettee Memorial Library presents Energy Rocks! Kids’ Power Program with Michael Cudato, on Thursday, July 12, at 4 pm.
Caduto is an award winning environmentalist, storyteller, singer-songwriter, creator/coauthor of “Keepers of the Earth,” and author of “Catch the Wind, Harness...

Growing up in Halifax

HALIFAX- “Growing up in Halifax in the 1940s and 1950s” will be the topic of discussion at the annual meeting of the Halifax Historical Society on Friday, July 13.
Six people who grew up in the area during those years (Wayne Courser, Lewis Sumner, Charlotte Miner, Jeannie Hardgrove, Lucile...

Whitingham library hosts visit with authors for book discussion

JACKSONVILLE- The Whitingham Free Public Library will host a visit with Massachusetts authors Christy and Jan Butler on Wednesday, July 11, at 7 pm. There will be a discussion about their recent book featuring Whitingham’s Green Mountain Giant.
“Erratic Wandering, An Explorer’s Hiking...

Tons of fun planned for village strolls

WILMINGTON- This summer the public is invited to stroll downtown and see what the village has to offer. Village strolls take place on Thursdays. The dates for this month are July 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 5 to7 pm.
Shops will stay open late with entertainment and events popping up all over...

Farm to celebrate 150 years

On Saturday, July 21, the public is invited to the Corse family farm’s 150th anniversary. The Corse Family Dairy, 1085 Corse Road in Whitingham, is a certified organic dairy, milking 55 cows. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a slice baked in NOFA-VT’s wood-fired pizza oven, followed by a farm...

Students earn cash for class

TOWNSHEND- The senior class at Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School earned some extra cash to celebrate their high school graduation this year.
That’s because 78% of them completed a FAFSA, or free application for federal student aid, qualifying Leland & Gray for the FAFSA...

Meeting house begins season

MARLBORO- The worship season begins at Marlboro Meeting House, 524 South Road Sunday, July 1, at 10 am, with Michael Mario returning as pastor.
For the Independence Day weekend service hymns will include “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” and “My Country Tis Of Thee.” Special music includes...

Union Society opens doors for summer of worship, fellowship

HALIFAX- The Halifax Union Society has begun its new season. The Rev. Dr. Marcia Dorey is the pastor, and Merrillyn Courser is the organist. Members, friends, and guests will unite for nondenominational worship, prayer, discussion, and music on Sunday evenings through September 2. All are...