Dogs are Fast CATs at Dac Rowe Park May 4-5
The Green Mountain Dog Club holds its spring Fast CAT Fun Trial next Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at Dac Rowe athletic fields in downtown Waterbury.
May programs at Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are highlights for two upcoming self-improvement programs for adults in May.
Waterbury H.S. alumni announce a summer reunion and $27,000 in scholarships
The Waterbury High School Alumni Association has two important announcements to share with the community: June 22 all-class reunion banquet. And applications are open for current Harwood seniors to apply for six scholarships worth $4,500 each.
Headwater streams are vital sources of clean water
For nearly 15 years, I have been exploring the headwaters of a river near my home.
41st Vt. Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K is May 16
The 41st Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency 5K is set for Thursday, May 16, in Montpelier.
Attention artists: Contest seeks Waterbury Arts Fest poster designs
For the second year, Revitalizing Waterbury will produce a commemorative poster for Watebury Arts Fest and the organization has put out a call to Vermont artists to submit designs.
Chorus with local singers hits high note in regional competition
The Vermont a cappella chorus the Barre-Tones recently took home two awards at a regional competition in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Vermont Green Up Day is Saturday, May 4
Always the first Saturday in May, Vermont Green Up Day falls on Saturday, May 4, this year and the winning student art poster for the occasion includes a little alien in a nod to the “Star Wars” pop culture date reference. Information here on how to participate in Waterbury, Duxbury and around Vermont.
Vermont Philharmonic’s spring concerts to feature top trumpet player
The Vermont Philharmonic presents one of the country’s top classical trumpet players in a pair of concerts titled “Trumpeting Spring” on Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28, in Randolph and Barre.
Herons, egrets, bitterns: Stalkers of the shallows
If you take to the water this spring, there’s a good chance you’ll spot a great blue heron, New England’s most recognizable large wading bird.
MadDog Trout Unlimited hosts film tour April 13, announces summer camps
The MadDog chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts the 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour this Saturday, April 13, at the Big Picture Theater and Cafe in Waitsfield. The group also announces registration for upcoming camps for women and teens.
Saturday’s 4th Annual Mad River Story Slam to feature tales of ‘Misadventures’
The Valley Players present the 4th Annual Mad River Story Slam at the Valley Players Theater this Saturday, April 13, in Waitsfield.
Amphibians crossing: Slow down for frogs and salamanders
It’s that time of the year again as amphibians are on the move from their winter habitats to springtime pools and their travels often take them across roadways at night, especially in the rain.
The tale of a lake tsunami
The sharpest contrast between rivers and lakes is in water movement. While rivers flow inexorably downhill, lake water movement is more subtle.
Sign of spring: LEAP Energy Fair, April 13
In what’s become an annual springtime tradition, volunteers from Waterbury’s energy committee will host the annual LEAP Energy Fair next weekend at Crossett Brook Middle School.
Phantom Theater film, music celebrate rural Vermont April 7 at the Big Picture
As the first total eclipse in 100 years appears in Vermont skies, it’s clear what everyone will be doing on Monday, April 8. But what about the night before? Phantom Theater fills the gap with a lively celebration of rural Vermont featuring film, staged readings, and live music.
Duxbury Land Trust to hold annual meeting April 9
Duxbury Land Trust’s annual meeting next week will feature a presentation to delve into the history of a part of North Duxbury where the trust recently acquired land to conserve.
The fascinating adaptations of frogs
Celebrated for their amphibious lifestyle and cacophonous choruses, the long arc of frog evolution has yielded other awesome and efficient adaptations in organs from their lungs to their skin.
The Easter Bunny plans a Saturday visit in Waterbury
The Waterbury Rotary Club hosts its annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30.
April programs popping up at Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are some highlights for April programs.