Full online edition: The Shopper Newspaper 08-09-23

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Shopper Newspaper 08-09-23 This week’s edition of The Shopper Newspaper features: Back to School activity page; 2023 Rockingham Old Home Days a success; Kurn Hattin Summer Program … Continued

2023 Rockingham Old Home Days a success

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The 2023 Rockingham Old Home Days weekend, Friday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 6, was a success, even though thunder storm warnings on Friday canceled the recreation department’s carnival. The First Baptist Church supper and showing of … Continued

Springfield Community Band final summer concert

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Community Band will present its final concert of the summer season on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m., at the Hartness House, 109 Front Street, Springfield, Vt. Congratulations go out to trombonist Vaughn Hadwen who, … Continued

Lake Rescue Association’s 90th annual meeting

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Lake Rescue Association (LRA) president Bruce Zanca opened their annual meeting on Aug. 5 by acknowledging the recent flooding, and getting right to the agenda to leave time for questions, concerns, and comments. Board treasurer Kevin … Continued

Shirley M. Muther, 1942-2023

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Shirley M. Muther, 81, passed away on Monday evening, July 31, 2023, at the Springfield Hospital. She was born April 15, 1942, in Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Leon and Gladys (Kendall) Metcalf. She grew up in … Continued

FOLA presents “The Gold Rush” on Aug. 26

LUDLOW, Vt. — Silent film returns to the big screen this month in Ludlow with “The Gold Rush” (1925), a classic comedy starring Charlie Chaplin. The screening will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m., at Heald Auditorium … Continued

39th annual Vermont Apple Festival

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Plans for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 39th annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show are well underway, and it’s sure to be another wonderful event at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. This year’s festival will … Continued

Wildlife Tales at Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Take an exciting journey around the world with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, and live animals, with tales of animals and magic in “Wildlife Tales” on Friday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m., at the Rockingham … Continued

Chester Pig Roast on Aug. 19

CHESTER, Vt. – Celebrate summer, rain or shine, with a southern-style pig roast and accompanying favorite picnic foods on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4-7 p.m., on the lawn (or in Willard Hall, if raining) at St. Luke’s Church, 313 Main … Continued

SOTH presents Blackstone Valley String Quartet

WESTON, Vt. – Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and is proud to have the talented Blackstone Valley String Quartet warm up the stage on Aug. 13 in the Church on the Hill (Community Church) … Continued

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