Duxbury Historical Society taking orders for spring flower sale fundraiser
The Duxbury Historical Society’s annual spring flower sale fundraiser is on with orders open through May 10.
Prolific Maine crime novel author Paul Doiron visits Stowe library May 11
Best-selling Maine crime novel author Paul Doiron will visit the Stowe Free Library on Thursday, May 11, for a reading and book signing event and the public is invited.
The Outside Story: The carpenters arrive in spring
Why do ants suddenly appear every time spring is near? Just like bees, they long to be close to you – especially if your home is made of wood.
All things compost at the Vermont Organics Recycling Summit May 1-5
The 17th annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit happens mostly online May 1-5 with a focus on many facets of composting.
Ballet Vermont performs its premiere stage show, (re)BOUND, May 5-6
Ballet Vermont’s performing company steps onto the stage for their premiere performance of (re)BOUND, a showcase of new works of contemporary ballet by three Vermont choreographers, Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, in South Burlington and Greensboro.
Spring conditions for 25th annual Mutt Strut at Little River
Steady rain and plentiful puddles made for classic springtime conditions last weekend for the 25th Annual Mutt Strut at Little River State Park in Waterbury. Waterbury runner Jon Floyd and dog Leo took first place.
Green Up Day is Saturday, May 6
Saturday, May 6, is Vermont Green Up Day and volunteers are needed across the state to pick up litter along roadsides, in neighborhoods, parks, etc.
Little League plans parade down Main Street on Saturday
Volunteers with the Clyde Whittemore Little League invite the public to check out Saturday’s season kick-off parade from Dac Rowe Park down Main Street starting at 1 p.m. Motorists will find detours in place so motorists can navigate around the parade route.
Announcement: Town clerk’s office closed Thursday, April 27
Although the town office is open for business on Thursday, both Town Clerk Karen Petrovic and Assistant Town Clerk Beth Jones will be unavailable as they are attending a training session out of town for the day.
Emerging Artist Award goes to Harwood student Poppy Woods
Across Roads Center for the Arts is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 Mitch Siegel Emerging Artist Award to Poppy Woods of Warren.
May programs at the Waterbury Public Library
Here are some highlights of free programs happening at the Waterbury Public Library in May.
Know how to minimize health risks of raising backyard poultry
Whether it's to have a home supply of eggs or just for fun, raising backyard chickens is growing in popularity, and state health and agriculture officials want to pass along steps that can minimize the health risks.
Are those really ramps? Beware of their poisonous lookalike
It’s that time of spring when Vermonters like to forage for fiddleheads and wild leeks, also known as ramps (Allium tricoccum).
Vermont Philharmonic presents ‘German Romantics’ April 29-30
The Vermont Philharmonic performs two spring concerts next weekend featuring the music of German composers from the Romantic period.
Harwood students host free Sunday Fun Day for kids ages 4-8
Harwood Union High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society is planning a free kid’s fun day for Sunday afternoon, May 7.
The Outside Story | Clover: Flower or weed?
Call it a flower or call it a weed – clover is a plant everyone knows. Who hasn’t idled away an hour hunting for a four-leaf clover, hoping for good luck?
Spring brings composting, Green Up, household hazardous waste recycling and more
This Saturday’s Spring Composting Workshop in Waterbury kicks off a series of spring activities for people in the towns of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance – Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield, Warren and Waterbury – to participate in.
Poetry events in Montpelier this week and next
Lost Nation Theater hosts two upcoming poetry events at Montpelier’s City Hall Arts Center. Spoken-word poet Rajnii Eddins performs his work and holds an audience Q&A and poet Geof Hewitt hosts an all-ages poetry slam.
Dogs-only Fast CAT Fun Trial returns to Dac Rowe April 29-30
Signups are filling up quickly for the Green Mountain Dog Club’s Fast CAT Fun Trial scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Dac Rowe Park in Waterbury.
Give hiking and biking trails time to dry out from mud season
Despite the recent warm temperatures, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation reminds the public that mud season is still here and many trails around the state are closed for several more weeks.