The Outside Story: Cultivating milkweed to host monarchs
During a late summer walk, I noticed that the common milkweed in our back field is becoming not-so-common.
Turtle time: Volunteers needed for nesting beach clean up
It’s that time of year again when the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife puts out a call for volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day.
Stowe Theatre Guild postpones musical opening due to COVID
Stowe Theatre Guild originally planned for the curtain to open tonight on the final show of its 2022 season. COVID-19 has changed that. This weekend’s performances of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning show “A Little Night Music” have been called off.
Fall blood drives in, near Waterbury
The American Red Cross has a new slate of thank you gifts lined up for fall blood and platelet donors.
First responders stick together: Fire department hosts ambulance station fundraiser
As Waterbury Ambulance Service nears its $3 million goal to pay for building a new ambulance station, the Waterbury Fire Department is getting involved by hosting a fundraiser for its fellow first responders.
The Outside Story: The gall(s) of hackberry
A student plopped a leaf on my desk, pointed to several green lumps on its underside, and asked, “What are those green growths?”
'Let's Make a Deal' for Duxbury Historical Society
Antique skis, bundles of books, and sets of wine glasses packed the tables outside Duxbury’s town office and garage on a recent Saturday afternoon.
Yard Sale to benefit Stowe Street Alley project
A special yard sale this weekend will benefit the effort to beautify the Stowe Street Alley in honor of the late Jack Carter.
Landscape streetscape
Several Harwood Union High School freshmen added art to another streetside electrical box this week, painting the traffic signal control box at the intersection of South Main Street and Park Row.
Barn Dance returns along with fall programs at The Children’s Room
The Children’s Room fall Barn Dance is back after a pandemic hiatus as are various fall programs.
COVID-19 vaccine update from Waterbury Ambulance Service
Waterbury Ambulance Service staff will be administering COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots at a variety of walk-in clinics around Central Vermont including Waterbury.
Storytime, show-and-tell fundraiser with Waterbury Ambulance Service
Bridgeside Books hosts members of Waterbury Ambulance Service for a storytime, Q&A, and fundraiser this Sunday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Outside Story: Freshwater marshes are biodiversity hotspots
Sunlight glinted off the water as we paddled our canoe along a winding channel that led through a marsh of tall grasses and wild rice.
One Town One Book welcomes author Catherine Drake
Looking to launch a local book reading project with the theme of “One Town One Book,” Bridgeside Books owner Katya d'Angelo and staffer Jenna Danyew’s first inspiration was to contact debut novelist Catherine Drake, author of “The Treehouse on Dog River Road.”
Fast CAT dog run trials return to Dac Rowe Sept. 24-25
The Green Mountain Dog Club hosts another of its Fast CAT trial events at Dac Rowe Park, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25.
Sunzilla crowned alongside record ‘Green Monster’
Rusty Parker Memorial Park was all sunflowers and smiles for the 29th annual Hunt for Sunzilla contest hosted by the Waterbury Rotary Club this week.
Works by ‘The Artists Among Us’ on view at the library
MakerSphere presents an art show, “The Artists Among Us,” through the end of October at the Waterbury Public Library.
Special places inspire works at Axel’s through Oct. 8
A conversation on the sidelines of the soccer fields blossomed into a collaborative exhibition of complimentary work now on view at Axel’s Gallery on Stowe Street.
Waterbury Center Church: Bean & Ham Dinner Sept. 16; winter clothing drive is on
The Waterbury Center Community Church hosts a Baked Bean & Ham Take-Out Supper next Friday, Sept. 16, and volunteers have begun collecting items for the annual winter clothing drive.
Adaptive kayaking at Waterbury Center State Park
Visitors to Waterbury Center State Park this summer may have spotted an unusual sight on the shore: modified kayaks boasting big wheels to enter the water easier, angled paddles mounted on their sides and plastic buoys to prevent tipping.