HARDWICK – The annual Swap Sisters seed swap will take place Saturday March 9, 1 p.m., at the Hardwick Memorial Building, 20 Church St. New gardeners in need of seeds or someone with homegrown or extra seeds to share can meet with the free-for-all seed swap. At 2 p.m., anyone[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Vanilla is a Tropical Treat
by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Most of us recognize that little brown bottle on the spice shelf that imparts a wonderful fragrance and flavor to baked goods and beverages. It’s a staple in our kitchens, but have you ever wondered where[Read More…]
Sights, Flavors of Peru March 6
HARDWICK — Take a trip with Mateo of Prophecy Chocolate to the sights and flavors of Peru’s Amazon Jungle on Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Jeudevine Memorial Library. This educational presentation with tastings, will follow the cultivation, harvest, fermentation and processing of cacao, the raw ingredient for chocolate,[Read More…]
Woodwind Quartet to Perform in St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY – Musicians of the Harlem-based Sugar Hill Salon will appear on Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m., at South Church Hall, St. Johnsbury, presented by the Northeast Kingdom Classical Series. The Quartet, oboe, clarinet, flute and bassoon, showcases music by black and brown classical composers performed by diverse world-class[Read More…]
Family Concert March 1
BARRE – The Vermont Philharmonic’s annual family concert will take place on March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Barre Opera House. The concert titled “Audience Choice” will be an interactive musical adventure. Led by music director Lou Kosma, the orchestra will perform nine orchestral excerpts. The audience will choose[Read More…]
Irish Band, Danú, Performs March 3
BARRE – The Barre Opera House will present traditional Irish band, Danu, on March 3, at 7 p.m. For over two decades, Danú’s players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English) have performed for audiences worldwide. Danú has been recognized by the BBC and[Read More…]
Songwriter Maddie Concert March 7
CABOT – The Cabot Folk Club will present Fern Maddie in concert at the Willey Building auditorium, Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Maddie is a balladeer-songwriter based in Montpelier. Her songs are performed with clawhammer banjo, guitar and vocals and explore themes of trauma, grief and renewal. Maddie’s music[Read More…]
The Humble Acorn is a Feast for Wildlife
by Laurie D. Morrissey HOPKINTON, N.H. – In a big mast year for oak trees, it seems like there’s a constant barrage of acorns thwacking roofs, parked cars, and sometimes unsuspecting humans. These falling nuts can seem a nuisance. But when I look closely at a little acorn with its[Read More…]
Library Celebrates Leap Day
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Free Library will celebrate Leap Day, February 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with storytime for ages 0-5. At 1 p.m., Librarian Emily Purdy will be in the Makerspace for Cardboard Creations, as well as outdoor play in the backyard. At 4 p.m., everyone will move upstairs[Read More…]
Students Earn President’s List Honors
RANDOLPH CENTER – Vermont State University local students are named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 4.0. Local students named to the list are Ryan Blaney and Silas Hunt of Craftsbury;[Read More…]
Local residents named to Clark University’s Dean’s List
WORCESTER, Mass. – The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Amatista M. Keller-Angelo, of Hardwick, was named to second honors and Henry C. LoRe, of Plainfield was named to second honors.
