MARSHFIELD – Several Autumn harvest programs will be held, sponsored by the Jaquith Public Library. They include, Autumn Care for Fruit Trees and Fruit Tasting on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at East Hill Tree Farm in Plainfield with Nicko Rubin; Fermentation Workshop with Peter Young on[Read More…]
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Pumpkin Walk Oct. 27
MARSHFIELD – A Pumpkin Walk will be held on the recreation path at Old Schoolhouse Common on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Jaquith Public Library. Trick or treaters are welcome. Call (802) 426-3581 for more information.
Plant Swap on Oct. 21
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will host a houseplant swap on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring extra houseplants to pass and pick up new plants. Make sure the plants swapped are pest and disease free. There is no cost to participate in this exchange and[Read More…]
Author Rick Winston at Jeudevine Oct. 16
HARDWICK — Rick Winston, author of “Save Me a Seat: a Life With Movies,” will read from and discuss his new book about the beloved Savoy Theater in Montpelier on Monday, Oct.16, at 6:30 p.m.. Winston’s lifelong love of movies led to the creation of one of Vermont’s premier cultural[Read More…]
CV Fiber to Connect First Customers
CALAIS – CVFiber will hold a ribbon-cutting to announce connecting its first customers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Calais Town Hall. CVFiber leaders, partners and government officials will speak about the organization’s progress to date and its plans to continue connecting customers in its first district[Read More…]
Poetry Reading by Madeleine Kunin Oct. 17
HARWICK – The Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick will welcome poet and former Governor Madeleine Kunin for a reading from her new collection of poems, “Walk With Me,” on Tuesday, October 17, at 7 p.m. This event will have limited seating, and advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are $10 per person,[Read More…]
Free Showcase Features Sessions on STEM Topics
BURLINGTON – Whether wanting to design a robot to go for Olympic gold, dig into rain gardens or explore ways to make astronauts safe in space, STEM Showcase 5.0 offers all this and more for youths, ages 8-14. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) event takes place on November[Read More…]
Bedded Pack Barn Workshop Features Minnesota Expert
BURLINGTON – A Minnesota expert in dairy cattle production and herd health will present a free workshop on bedded pack barns for dairy and livestock producers on two separate dates in October. Dr. Marcia Endres, a University of Minnesota animal sciences professor, will discuss the benefits, challenges and management best[Read More…]
Stargazing Party Oct. 13
WALDEN – The Walden Community Library will hold a stargazing party on Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 136 Cahoon Farm Road, West Danville, with local science educator and astronomy buff Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Meet at the library, located behind the school and bring a blanket to[Read More…]
Workshop for Grain Growers Nov. 8
PAWLET – Farmers considering integrating corn, grain or soybean production into their farming operation are invited to attend a free workshop, November 8, at Woodlawn Farmstead in Pawlet. Farm owners Seth and Kate Leach will talk about their investment in grain infrastructure and the benefits from adding this enterprise to[Read More…]
Pumpkin Walk Oct. 8
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Trails Pumpkin Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the woodlands behind Hazen Union School. Every student at Hardwick Elementary School becomes a pumpkin carver under the supervision of art teacher Beth LeCours. The walk ends at the Big Bonfire with cider[Read More…]
