RUTLAND, Vt. – Our police department is understaffed and doing the best they can. Changes in laws and policies are needed to help them to do a better job. More positions need to be filled, while retention incentives are lacking. … Continued
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – 'A bird of fire lives inside of me and when the breaking happens it reminds me to step into the burning so that I may rise. ' There are times in our lives where our plans go … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Best of Vermont Summer Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 12-7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Okemo Field on Route 103 in Ludlow. The Best of Vermont … Continued
NORWICH, Vt. – There are three 20-minute sessions on each StarLab Sunday at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m. Visit the Montshire's inflatable planetarium to learn about planets, stars, constellations, and our night sky. Tickets are available at the … Continued
NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC) Workforce Development and Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, hosts bingo every Sunday, from 12-6 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m., and bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. This … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, from 10-11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun, and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Enjoy card and tabletop gaming with friends. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike. Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play.
CHESTER, Vt. – Story Hour is geared for preschoolers, but all children of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from Whiting Library. The storytime will be adapted each week … Continued
This class is for anyone 65+ who wants to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance as they age. We will include a variety of body weight exercises as well as use props like chairs, resistance bands, and yoga belts to add … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library provides a wide variety of games to choose from, including classic board, new tabletop, fan-favorite card games, and more. Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats that encourage critical … Continued
NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC) Workforce Development and Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, hosts bingo every Friday, from 4-9 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo begins at 6 p.m. This … Continued
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – A nature journal that captures observations and experiences can bring your full attention to the world around you. Keeping a nature journal can be a potent tool for learning or for finding peace and beauty. In this … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join us for the Food for Life vegan potluck on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the Commons Park, on Cherry Hill in Springfield, Vt. We usually eat outside, but have shelter if the weather isn’t … Continued
MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – There will be an improvisational jazz concert with Alexa fila (soloist) and Joe Solomon (stand-up bass), NYC -based freelance musicians with several recordings of their work, on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m., at the Mount … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Strong Vermont Voices presents a talk by Robert Roper, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m., at the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. Roper will be diving into the ramifications of the legislation passed by the Vermont Legislature … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – A memory café is a wonderfully welcoming place for caregivers and their loved ones who are challenged with forms of dementia or other cognitive disorders and debilitating conditions. It is a safe and comfortable space where caregivers … Continued
PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of traditional and contemporary Celtic and fiddle music by Kalos (Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson, Jeremiah McLane) and Hannah O'Brien & Grant Flick on Friday, Sept. 6, at … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library will host a cookbook club discussion on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 12:30 p.m., in the Whiting Library Community Room. All are welcome at this cookbook gathering for people who love books, cooking, planning meals, and … Continued
DUMMERSTON, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, with their distinctive brand of “dirty gospel,” on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m., at Scott Farm, 707 Kipling Road in Dummerston. Tickets … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Don and Donna Mohl will be presenting a gospel vespers at the First Congregational Church in Springfield, Vt., on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The Mohl’s have been traveling around the country since 1988, sharing the … Continued
