October at Waterbury Public Library
Schedules shift to fall mode this month at the Waterbury Public Library. Here is a rundown of highlights of the free programs for adults offered now through the season, with many continuing into winter and spring.
Waterbury LEAP seeks volunteers for Nov. window insulation project
Volunteers with Waterbury LEAP will spend a week in early November working with a team in Waitsfield to construct energy-efficient window inserts under the direction of a regional nonprofit organization called WindowDressers.
Music abounds in October performances
Here’s the lowdown on several October musical performances in and not too far from Waterbury to add to your calendars.
Lost Nation Theater caps off season with Shakespeare
Lost Nation Theater’s season finale production is Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest,” on stage at Montpelier City Hall Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 10-27.
Girl Scout leader named October Volunteer of the Month
The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains has named local Troop 30228 leader Jessica Chenette its Volunteer of the Month for October.
Digger wasps come with benefits and misconceptions
On warm days through early fall, you can find two large species of “digger” wasps flitting about late-blooming flowers.
Cool Vermont wildlife news: Rare Canada lynx sightings continue
After a rare Canada lynx was confirmed in Vermont last August for the first time in years, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department have continued to receive verifiable photos and videos of what they believe is the same individual wild cat.
October Community News Briefs
Fall is getting busy - click to read about a few upcoming community events.
Obituary: John Alan Hoogenboom
John Alan Hoogenboom moved on from this earth surrounded by the love of his family on September 20, 2024 at Central Vermont Medical Center.
Bookshop presents original ‘Spooky Tales’ in two performances Oct. 11-12
Bridgeside Books presents its third annual scary story performance, Spooky Tales 2024: Twisted Folklore, on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
Obituary: Roxanna “Roxy” Quero
Roxanna "Roxy" Quero, 87, of River Street in Montpelier, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Barre Gardens.
Obituary: Michael Wayne Coffin
North Hyde Park, VT – Michael Wayne Coffin, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 18, 2024.
Water-themed art abounds in two downtown Waterbury exhibits
Two art shows converge in downtown Waterbury over the next several weeks, both with water central to their themes and purpose.
The Valley Players invite audiences to keep the mystery of ‘The Mousetrap’
Opening on Oct. 4, The Valley Players present Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, “The Mousetrap,” for three consecutive weekends in October in Waitsfield.
How wet weather affects fall foliage
The Northeast is famous for its fall foliage, as the lush, green leaves of summer transform into bright hues, turning hillsides and valleys into quilts of scarlet, ochre, and gold. Among the brightest foliage is that of our region’s various maple species. But as our summers have become on average warmer and wetter, the celebrated bounty of fall color may fade.
Waterbury performance premieres student compositions
Music-COMP kicks off its 30th season with a free concert in Waterbury on Sunday, Sept. 29, presenting the world premiere of six student works written during a summer program.
Free veterinary clinic for pets with senior owners coming to Waterbury
The Waterbury Area Senior Center will host a special veterinary clinic on Oct. 22 for local pets with senior owners.
The Children’s Room marks 40 years with annual Barn Dance
It’s that time of year for The Children’s Room’s annual Barn Dance & Harvest Fest at Beard’s Barn but this year’s celebration has the extra bonus of marking the nonprofit’s 40th year in operation.
Obituary: Mary J. Kellett
Mary J. Kellett, 73, of Milan, New Hampshire, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Late-blooming flowers feed multiple types of native, wild bees
As the height-of-summer floral abundance fades, goldenrods and asters fill the landscape with hits of yellow, purple, pink and white. Beyond the beauty they provide, these late bloomers are a critical food source for several native species of wild bees.