Lantern-making begins for River of Light 2023
Toys and Games is the theme for this year’s River of Light lantern parade set for Saturday, Dec. 2, and lantern-making is already under way.
Multiple events support Waterbury Common Market in run-up to Thanksgiving
Food drives combined with activities are on to support the Waterbury Common Market as it heads into its busy holiday season to be well-stocked for everyday needs and holiday feasts.
Prepping homes for winter: Button Up workshop + government resources
November chills bring the perennial question: Is it finally time to weatherize this drafty house?
Two weekends of original comedy to benefit Grange Hall restoration
The Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center hosts two weekends of comedy performances by the New Stage Players to share laughter and support ongoing renovations at the Grange Hall.
The Outside Story: Battling the reviled, tenacious invasive buckthorn
Of all the non-native, invasive plants in the Northeast, buckthorns are among the most hated by forest stewards.
Hints of the holidays in November at the library
Events this month at the library include a new monthly Stand-up Comedy Cluster, the launch of the holiday Giving Tree, and Celtic holiday tunes performed by Jeff Snow.
Obituary: Lawrence Earl “Lefty” Sayah
WATERBURY — Lawrence Earl “Lefty” Sayah, 84, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday, October 30, 2023.
The Outside Story: Witches in the woods
In late autumn, well past the showy blossoms of summer, after even fall’s late bloomers have faded and the trees have dropped their leaves, there is one shrubby plant still putting on a flower show: American witch hazel.
Cochran’s holds its Ski & Ride Sale Sat.-Sun. in Richmond
Cochran’s Ski & Ride Sale is this weekend at Camels Hump Middle School in Richmond. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Obituary: Robert Whitney Wimble
Robert W. Wimble, 90, passed from this life into the nearer presence of Christ on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Eleva Chamber Players presents ‘The Baroque Effect’
The Eleva Chamber Players visit Waterbury and the Mad River Valley Nov. 11-12 with a pair of concerts titled ‘The Baroque Effect’ that will explore the influence of Baroque music through the ages.
Obituary: Mary Eleanor White
Mary Eleanor White, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.
Obituary: Mary Constance Longe
Mary Constance (Connie) Longe, 85, of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, with loving family by her side.
Obituary: Marlene Ann DeFreest
Marlene Ann (Farrow) DeFreest, 91, of Warren, Vermont, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 26.
Obituary: Marie J. Russell
WATERBURY/NORTHFIELD – Marie J. “Jeanne” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield, with a stuffed teddy bear tucked in tightly beside her on her pillow. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 5 in Waterbury.
The Outside Story: Surprising winner in this insect vs. fungi contest
The orange caterpillar club (Cordyceps militaris), an insect-eating fungus that is easy to find – if you know what to look for.
Bookstore hosts math-themed kids’ ‘escape room’ with local author
Bridgeside Books will team up with Waterbury author Aaron Starmer to host a math-themed kids’ escape-room event on Saturday, Nov. 4.
Library kicks off Vermont Reads program Oct. 30
Vermont Reads, the statewide one-book community reading program presented by the Vermont Humanities Council has announced its 2023 book selection and the Waterbury Public Library has planned a number of activities around this provocative book of historical fiction.
Halloween countdown is on
With a week to go before one of Waterbury’s favorite holidays, folks downtown are preparing with Halloween decorations and a candy collection. An early party for little ones is planned at the library on Thursday, too.
Waterbury Ambulance Service to run free flu/COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Waterbury Ambulance Service has announced it will be offering five flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Washington County over the next several weeks including at Crossett Brook and Harwood Union schools.