Community Events

Teen leader summer programs offered by UVM

Burlington- The University of Vermont Extension 4-H is seeking high school students who are interested in taking on a leadership role to develop science programs and/or organize an environmental summit for their peers during the next school year.
Two opportunities are available, each with...

Antiques appraisal day benefits Abenaki project

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community (Congregation Shir HeHarim) will be producing its sixth annual Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal Day on Sunday, June 4. The event is from 12 to 5:30 pm at 118 Elliot Street.
Five specialists, Kit Barry, Charles Suss, Stephan...

Hospice memorial tree planting

BRATTLEBORO- The 24th annual Memorial Planting Service sponsored by Brattleboro Area Hospice will be held Tuesday, June 6, at 5 pm at the Brattleboro Area Hospice Memorial Garden, Living Memorial Park, Guilford Street.
Join them as they gather to plant flowers, create memorial messages on...

The Vault open for June

WILMINGTON- The Vault teen room is open to all seventh-to 12th grade students on Mondays in June from 3 to 5:15 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 3:15 pm.
Come and join in the fun. Spend time with friends or make new ones. There’s always open gym, meta quest VR, Xbox, Wii, foosball, air hockey...

Learn about wild edibles

WILMINGTON- Join Abenaki artist Carol Billings McGranaghan when she presents “Honoring and Respecting the Wild Ones Around Us” on Thursday, June 8, at 6 pm at Pettee Memorial Library.
The event educates people on wild edibles and Vermont history from an Abenaki perspective. There will be...

Historic Bible to be on view

BRATTLEBORO- Volume six of seven of the St. John’s Bible will be at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church for viewing by all in the community Sunday morning, June 4. Additional viewings can be arranged by appointment on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4.
Commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and...

Matt Cota, left, and Greg Nido, right, flank Dana Bemis, who was given the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association Founder’s Award at a recent ceremony. Photo courtesy of Tella Penson

Bemis honored with Founder’s Award

WILMINGTON- For the past 30 years, the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association has honored deserving recipients with the Founder’s Award. This annual award recognizes the service technician, delivery driver or customer service specialist that goes above and beyond to keep their customers safe and warm....

A group of Twin Valley High School students traveled to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago this past April. Photo courtesy of Carlotta Gladding

Dinner, student presentation on Spain

WILMINGTON- On Thursday, June 8, St. Mary’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church will be hosting a dinner and presentation by Twin Valley High School students who walked the legendary pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago.
Every other year since 2009, athletic director Buddy Hayford and a...

Brewers festival is back

BRATTLEBORO- This year’s 11th annual Brattleboro Brewers Festival will be held on Memorial Day weekend and carries the theme of “Red White & Brew.”
The festival will host 30 New England companies that brew their own craft beer, cider, and wine. This year’s festival will inspire every...

Duck race organizer Janet Boyd invites everyone to join in the fun on Sunday. May 28. Photo courtesy Janet Boyd

Great Duck Race returns

WILMINGTON- Sunday, May 28, is the 34th annual Great Duck Race to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. All proceeds go to help grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Join in the fun. There will be games, face painting, music, bake sales, and a barbecue by the...