Community Events

Pork roast dinner

READSBORO- There will be a pork roast dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pie for dessert hosted by the South Readsboro Community Club, 7 Bosley Hill Road, on Saturday, October 13, from 5 to 7 pm.
Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children.

Health care forum planned for Tuesday

WHITINGHAM- Ambitious health care reform that changes how providers are paid is currently being implemented across the state. Come participate in a discussion to better understand how these changes will impact premiums and access to care.
A health care forum for residents and employees who...

Bill Foery, of Black Diamond Tree Service, trims a tree’s branches.

Registration open for training

DOVER- Black Diamond Tree Service has received a grant from the Arborist Safety Training Institute to host an aerial rescue training workshop on Thursday, October 25. Tree care workers are encouraged to join Black Diamond Tree Service for this important training. The cost is free, however space...

Archer Mayor

Author discusses new book

WILMINGTON- Join Bartleby’s Books for a discussion and book signing with southern Vermont’s own Archer Mayor, author of the highly acclaimed Joe Gunther detective series. The event is on Friday, October 12, at 6 pm at Bartleby’s Books, 17 West Main Street.
In addition to writing the New...

Barbara Birch

Ready for 90

READSBORO- Barbara Birch will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Thursday, October 11. There will be an immediate family celebration on Sunday, October 14, at the South Readsboro Community Club, followed by an open house for people to stop in and wish her a happy birthday from 1:30 to 3 pm....

Hale Mattoon

Author to spout about sugaring

WHITINGHAM- The Whitingham Historical Society and Whitingham Free Public Library invite the public to join them on Wednesday, October 10, at 7 pm to welcome Hale Mattoon, a sixth-generation Vermonter and author from Chelsea, who has been sugaring for over 60 years.
Mattoon began collecting...

Noon meal served at local church

READSBORO- The Friendly Mission Circle will offer a hot nutritious noontime meal on Wednesday, October 10, at the First Baptist Church, 7030 Main Street. The menu will include turkey a la king over noodles, tomatoes, biscuits, and an apple dessert, all for $4.50. All are welcome. The suggested...

Meals on Wheels looking for help

JAMAICA/WARDSBORO- Meals on Wheels is seeking community support, and asking residents of these two towns to consider signing on to drive one or two days a month, to help with the delivery of meals to those who can’t get out.
This is a great opportunity to help out and make a meaningful...

Heirloom apples featured at area farm

DUMMERSTON- Heirloom Apple Day at Scott Farm Orchard beckons apple lovers of all ages to celebrate its many varieties of heirloom apples at this free annual event on Sunday, October 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. The public is invited to visit the 571-acre historic farm and orchard and experience...

Ron and Tiger Waterman will be recognized for all their help to the historical society at an open house on Sunday.

Contributions celebrated

READSBORO- On Sunday, October 7, from 1 to 4 pm, the Readsboro Historical Society will host an open house at 152 Glen Avenue.
At 2 pm, they will be honoring Ron and Tiger Waterman for their generous commitment of time and support in the endeavors of preserving the history of Readsboro. The...