Community Events

Local landscapes featured in art

WILMINGTON- Posters that depict the work of local painters will be popping up in spots in and around Wilmington. They are part of a new art and landscape tour sponsored by Wilmington Works that will remain up over the next six weeks.
Titled “Picture This,” the self-guided tour will take...

Michael Clough and a friend.

Live taxidermy lecture next weekend

MARLBORO- “Taxidermy in the Early 20th Century” is the topic of a Zoom lecture with Michael Clough, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum’s managing director.
On Saturday, September 12, from 4 to 5 pm, Clough will hold a live Zoom tour of the museum and a look at the historic Luman...

Brattleboro choir hosts sing-alongs

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Concert Choir is enthusiastically committed to building and maintaining musical community. Especially now, music is an essential source of joy, solace, solidarity, and hope.
In that spirit, the choir is launching its “Stay-At-Home Sing-Along” program. Every...

BMAC hosts online auction for youth

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center is counting on an online auction to provide essential support for its year-round youth and education programs. Hosted by Duane Merrill & Company Auctioneers and Appraisers, the auction will take place on Friday, September 4, starting at 9:...

Learn about herbology at the Wilmington library

WILMINGTON- All are welcome to join the fun on Thursday, September 10, at 6 pm on the lawn at Pettee Memorial Library for a free demonstration titled “Herbology for Health: Making elderberry syrup and learning about immune-boosting herbs.”
Samples will be available to try and attendees...

Completed dam removal project in Perkinsville, VT.

River Conservatory planning to change one river at a time, need volunteers

Greenfield, MA- This year the Connecticut River Conservancy is aiming to complete nine river restoration projects across all four Connecticut River states. These projects will restore natural river flow, improve wildlife habitat, and protect clean water. They will also pump more than $2 million...

Senior meals planned

Readsboro- The Senior Community Meal at the First Baptist Church will be held on Wednesday, September 9, at noon. The Friendly Mission Circle will prepare homemade spaghetti and meatballs with tossed salad, Italian bread, and a fruity dessert. The meal may be picked up at the side door of the...

Conclusion of worship

Halifax - The Halifax Union Society concludes its 2020 worship season on Sunday, September 6. The Rev. Dr. Marcia Dorey will lead this closing service by teleconference beginning at 5 pm.
All are welcome to join in. For more information call (802) 368-2455 or visit the Halifax Union...

New virtual gardening course

VERMONT- Interested in creating a pollinator garden to provide a place for native bees and butterflies to thrive?
The University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program has developed a self-paced online course, “Creating Pollinator-friendly Landscapes in Vermont.” The three-...

Yellow Barn 2020 summer concert conversations

PUTNEY- Yellow Barn’s critically acclaimed 2020 Summer Concert Streams will be the focus of a nine-week series of conversations moderated by artistic director Seth Knopp, with Yellow Barn musicians from the performances. Conversations will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 pm, from...