Community Events

Join the Purim Palooza

WINDHAM COUNTY- The Brattleboro Area Jewish Congregation invites the community to join the annual “Purim Palooza” on Saturday, February 27, at 7 pm.
Beat the winter blues and the COVID doldrums with an evening of silliness and sharing. This Zoom-based celebration will include talent...

Wardsboro town meeting

WARDSBORO- New Vermont legislation enables towns to postpone their mandated annual Town Meeting from March 2 to a later date when hopefully, it will be safe to meet in person. Given that option, Wardsboro’s Town Meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 22, at 1 pm.
The annual town...

Financial aid webinar

VERMONT- Join Vermont Student Assistance Corporation on Tuesday, March 2, from 6 to 7 pm, for the next “VSAC Shows You How” webinar on how to understand and compare financial aid offers. The show will help students and families better weigh options and make informed choices.
Marilyn...

Nominate your 2021 emerging leader

SOUTHERN VERMONT– This year presented enormous challenges, but it also offered unique opportunities for ordinary people to support their communities in crucial ways. 2021 Emerging Leaders recognition will highlight those young professionals who went above and beyond.
Honorees will be...

DVFiber serves the under-served

SOUTHERN VERMONT- DVFiber, a communications union district of 20 towns, seeks to build a fiber-to-the-premises network to more than 10,000 unserved and underserved households and businesses. DVFiber recently released a request for proposal in search of private sector partners to develop a public-...

Old school fund raiser

WILMINGTON- Declare some love and help the community. A purchase of a heart helps operate and improve the Old School Community Center.
With each heart purchased they will publish a message of love on the OSEC website and Facebook page.
The Old School Community Center is an...

Senior meal is turkey

HALIFAX- February 19 is the Halifax senior meal at the Community Hall at 20 Brook Road in West Halifax.
It is still takeout only. Menu items include turkey with gravy, biscuits, a vegetable, coleslaw, and dessert. Meals may be picked up between 11 am and 1 pm.
A free-will donation...

State Police hiring a new specialist

WATERBURY- The Vermont State Police are hiring a new victim services specialist to work with people who have experienced the trauma of a crime, helping victims and witnesses navigate challenging circumstances and access needed resources while cases are under investigation.
The new position...

Bid on a stay at the four-star Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua in the Grace Cottage Cabin Fever auction.

Grace Cottage Auction

TOWNSHEND -- Too much time stuck at home? Ready to dream for the future?
Grace Cottage’s annual Cabin Fever Online Auction, February 14 to 24, offers a chance to bid on Caribbean trips, an African safari, local foods, outings to local restaurants and inns, fun outdoor venues, arts and...

Participants in Saturday’s outing will forage for winter plants and then use a tripod to brew tea.

School of the Forest visiting Hogback museum

MARLBORO- Christopher Russell, of the School of the Forest, will visit the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum for an in-depth look at identifying winter plants with a focus on foraged teas. Using a tripod fire rig, participants will make and sample wild teas after an exploration of the...