CRAFTSBURY – On Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library, Robin Wright will guide an informal group through darning. All are welcome to bring any kind of project to work on, from knitting to sketching to needlepoint to painting. It does not[Read More…]
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Music and Supper April 28
HARDWICK – The Civic Standard will present music by the Local Folk Orchestra, the Bell Choir from St. Norbert’s Church and a community supper on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 4 p.m., at the church. No reservations required, and entry is pay-what-you-decide, with a suggested donation price of $10 per[Read More…]
Youth Invited to Chess Day April 20
RANDOLPH – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has organized a youth chess day for Saturday, April 20, at Vermont State University. To help more young Vermonters try chess for the first time, and for experienced young players to have the opportunity to compete against each other, the senator’s office has organized[Read More…]
Mending Workshop April 22
HARDWICK — A mending workshop will be held at the Jeudevine Memorial Library on Monday, April 22, at 4 p.m. Bring anything that needs mending, such as sweaters, jeans, or socks. Mending materials and advice will be provided for mending, patching, and darning by Linda Brotz. Over the course of[Read More…]
Indoor Air Quality Workshop April 25
MARSHFIELD – “A Breath of Fresh Air,” an indoor air quality workshop will be held April 25, 6:30 p.m., at the Jaquith Public Library. Michelle Thompson from the Vermont Department of Health’s Environmental Health division will help understand how to achieve optimal indoor air quality, and how particulates, carbon dioxide,[Read More…]
NEK Broadband Installer Apprenticeship Program to Begin
ST JOHNSBURY – Northeast Kingdom residents looking for a new job and career may sign up for a Broadband Installer Apprenticeship Program. Free training starts this spring for a career as a fiber optic internet network maintenance technician, splicer or installer. NEK Broadband is building a 2,800-mile high-speed network to[Read More…]
NEK Chamber Appoints Tester as Executive Director
ST. JOHNSBURY — The Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Loralee Tester as the new executive director. With a background in education and a connection to the Northeast Kingdom, Tester brings experience for community development to her new role. Having resided in the Northeast Kingdom for[Read More…]
Do-Over Live Storytelling Event April 27
PLAINFIELD – Local Vermont storytellers share their “do-over” stories about second chance, starting over, and redemption for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). Mosaic Vermont will host a live storytelling event at the Plainfield Opera House on April 27, featuring six local storytellers who have been selected to share their stories.[Read More…]
Poetry Reading April 11
WOODBURY – A poetry reading celebration will be held on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Woodbury Community Library. Anyone may share their work or a poem by a different author. Contact the library to add your name to the list of readers at (802) 472-5710 or [email protected]
HCTV Annual Meeting April 25
HARDWICK — Hardwick Community Television will have its annual meeting and elect board members on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the third-floor meeting room of the Hardwick Memorial Building. For more information, call (802)472-6655 or go to hctv.us
Goddard Café Closing in April
PLAINFIELD – Goddard Café has announced its demise on social media recently. One of several recent Facebook postings said, “Two final weeks of café service followed by breakfast buffet March 14 to 22. Enjoy your favorite country dishes for the last time.” This is in the wake of Goddard College[Read More…]
