Later library hours on Saturdays and January program highlights
Here are a few highlights from the Waterbury Public Library’s January event calendar. Be sure to check the library’s website for complete listings of programs and events for adults and children at WaterburyPublicLibrary.com.
Theater skills workshop runs six weeks at the Grange Hall Cultural Center
New Stage Players Theater Lab will offer a six-week scene study workshop for adults and teens in January and February at the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center.
Events, celebrations to ring in the New Year
The countdown to 2024 is on and Vermonters will be ringing in the new year with celebrations around the state. Here is a list of several around our region.
Acts of Kindness awards salute favorite Waterbury people
After putting out a call last month, Revitalizing Waterbury received 75 nominations for its Waterbury Acts of Kindness program, celebrating the people in our community for their many and varied acts of kindness.
The Outside Story: How trees prepare for winter
In handling heavy snow and ice loads – infamous for breaking branches and bending trunks – our northern tree species vary in strategy.
Obituary: Spencer Morse
In loving memory of Spencer Morse, a lifetime resident of Waterbury, born on December 23, 1934, who peacefully departed from this world from natural causes on December 16, 2023.
Christmas services 2023
Here is a list of upcoming Christmas and New Year’s church services.
Sign up now for Waterbury Recreation winter programs
It’s the first day of winter and Waterbury Recreation has a list of programs it will be offering for the initial weeks of the season including yoga classes, cookie decorating, pizza + movie nights, journaling, game night and youth after school, vacation and in-service day programs.
Obituary: Alan W. Dunster Jr.
Alan W. Dunster Jr., 75, of Waterbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully on the early morning of December 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester after his brave and courageous battle with cancer.
The Outside Story: Otters among us
In winter, river otters head upstream into the uplands, seeking areas of fast-moving water that remain open – at least open enough for an otter to slip into a stream in pursuit of fish.
River of Light’s toys & games brighten Waterbury
The 14th annual River of Light lantern parade lit up downtown Waterbury on Saturday as hundreds of people of all ages gathered to walk in and along the colorful, glowing procession bookended by marching bands. Photo gallery here along with a message from parade organizers.
Obituary: James A. Harvey
James A. Harvey, 93, a lifelong resident of Duxbury, Vermont, died at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Bear-stories contest seeks entries including kids’ tales
The Mad River Valley Bear Initiative is on the prowl again for local bear stories with a Jan. 31 deadline for entries in its Great Amazing Bear Story Contest.
Registration fills for Camel’s Hump Challenge Alzheimer’s Association 2024 fundraiser
The Camel’s Hump Challenge planning committee, in conjunction with the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, announced that it recently opened and filled the registration for the February event within a matter of hours.
Gov. Scott puts out a call for ‘Rays of Kindness’ nominations
Gov. Phil Scott this week highlighted the Vermont Lights the Way: Rays of Kindness initiative, which recognizes Vermonters for everyday acts of goodwill and kindness.
Ambulance service to host free vaccine clinics in Waterbury, Dec. 12, 20, 23
Waterbury Ambulance Service announced this week that it will hold three free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics in town in the next two weeks.
The Outside Story: Bundle and look up for the Geminid meteor shower
Peaking from December 13 to 14, this year’s Geminid meteor shower coincides with the dark sky of a new moon, which should make for great viewing – assuming the night is clear, of course.
December holiday events abound in and near Waterbury
Dive into a round up of upcoming local events.
Toys and Games will float through town in Saturday’s River of Light lantern parade
The first Saturday in December brings one of Waterbury’s favorite community events: the River of Light lantern parade.
December library programs lean into winter
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are a few highlights for December adult programs. Be sure to check the complete listings for adults and children at WaterburyPublicLibrary.com.