Get involved in something new at the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair
On Saturday, May 17, the Waterbury Community Volunteer Fair is happening at Brookside Primary School to give folks in town a chance to connect prospective volunteers with a wide array of volunteer opportunities.
Coast Guard hosts open house at Burlington station May 17
The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Burlington plans an open house on Saturday, May 17, to kick off National Safe Boating Week and the summer boating season.
Turtle spotting: Where there’s one, there’s likely more
As soon as the ice is off the pond, I start looking for turtles. In this Moretown pond, the most common species to spot are painted turtles and snapping turtles. There's no mistaking the two, although they do spend some early sunny days sharing the same space.
TURNmusic turns up the music for May in downtown Waterbury
TURNmusic presents a variety of unique, original listening experiences this May. All events take place at The Phoenix Music Gallery and Music Hall on Stowe Street in Waterbury.
Got art? Consider a swap at Axel’s
You’ve heard of ski swaps and bike swaps, but Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop has a different twist on that theme coming up: an Art Swap.
Hooked in the Mountains brings hooked-rug art to Sugarbush May 15-18
Few events handle the test of time as well as the Hooked in the Mountains Fiber Art/ Rug hooking show hosted by the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild.
PSA: State warns boaters of cold-water immersion danger early in the season
Thoughts of boating come to mind along with the warmer air temperatures, but people should not be fooled. Vermont’s waterway temperatures remain dangerously cold, only in the 40s to low 50s, during the month of May.
Runners, walkers needed for Vt. Corporate Cup, Walk for Animals
Montpelier will be the setting for two upcoming annual events: the 42nd Annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K Race on May 15 and the Central Vermont Humane Society’s Walk for Animals on June 7.
Onion River Chorus performs Friday, Saturday in Montpelier
Onion River Chorus presents two performances of its spring concert, “True North: A Love Letter to Canada,” this Friday-Saturday, May 9-10, at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.
Green Mountain Club releases new updated Long Trail Guide for hikers
The Green Mountain Club on Saturday will celebrate the release of its updated comprehensive guidebook, the Long Trail Guide, with details for hikers to enjoy nearly 500 miles of Vermont trails.
Author Aaron Starmer knows how to keep young readers engaged
Author of more than a dozen books for middle-grade and young-adult readers, Waterbury author Aaron Starmer has a new novel out. In an interview with UVM’s Community News Service, he discussed the book, his process, and what he thinks makes kids tick when it comes to reading.
Hepatica: Ephemeral or evergreen?
As the days get longer and the sun warms the forest floor, hepatica flowers emerge. These charming early bloomers captivated the writer and naturalist John Burroughs, who extolled their “winsome grace” in his poem “Hepatica.”
Vermont chorus qualifies for international competition
The Barre-Tones women’s barbershop chorus recently returned from a regional chorus and quartet competition in Massachusetts, where it qualified to participate in an international competition later this year.
17th Annual Gravel Grinder to make tracks through Waterbury, Stowe, Moretown this Sunday
Waterbury Area Trail Alliance’s biggest fundraising event returns this Sunday when more than 350 bikers take off for the 17th annual Gravel Grinder.
Bookstore picks Richmond author’s new novel for 4th ‘One Town, One Book’ summer read
In what’s become a summer thing in Waterbury, Bridgeside Books has scoured lists of Vermont-connected literature to choose a new work of fiction by a Richmond writer for this summer’s “One Town, One Book,” community reading project.
Ripples from the Reservoir: Wildlife and humans return to the water
Welcome to the first edition of “Ripples from the Reservoir,” a monthly report from the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. We hope to share updates on life on the reservoir, which may include wildlife sightings, important visitor information, events happening, weather insights and more.
Mad River Chorale’s spring concert: ‘Luminous Night of the Soul’
Mad River Chorale presents its spring concert, ‘Luminous Night of the Soul’, in two performances next weekend, May 3-4, in Waitsfield and Waterbury.
Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club hosts annual Clean Up Day on May 3
The Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club is planning their spring cleanup at the club for Saturday morning, May 3. Members and friends welcome.
Stowe Free Library invitation to mushroom foraging talk & tote bag art project
The Friends of the Stowe Free Library share two upcoming program highlights with nearby communities.
Circus Smirkus seeks host families for its July 2-3 Waterbury visit
For the third year, Circus Smirkus will visit Waterbury on its summer tour and it's putting out a call now for local families to host its young performers.