Sign up for a River of Light lantern-making workshop
The 12th annual River of Light Lantern Parade is just a few weeks away and workshops are being held for community members to make new lanterns for the occasion.
Holiday craft show set for St. Leo’s Hall Nov. 13-14
Infinity Crafts will hold its first holiday craft show at St.Leo’s Hall,109 Main St., Waterbury, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13-14.
Blood supply shortage continues as holidays approach
As Thanksgiving and the holidays approach, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage that may be the most severe for this time of year in more than a decade.
Eleva Chamber Players Presents “The Harmonious Harp”
Vermont’s grassroots string orchestra returns Nov. 13-14 when the Eleva Chamber Players present “The Harmonious Harp” in Waterbury and Waitsfield.
The Outside Story: Wood rot rainbow
As we stroll down a forest trail, we pass trees of all types and sizes, with red and orange and brown leaves strewn below, a riot of ferns fading to yellow, and intermittent moss-covered rocks.
The Outside Story: Bats prepare to hunker down for winter
Years ago, I visited two Vermont caves in winter to help biologists count hibernating bats. After descending through a hole into the first cave, I immediately noticed that it was much warmer than above ground.
Ash tree removal provides firewood and supports two local causes
Ash trees removed from town roadsides are being offered as firewood in exchange for donations to benefit two local organizations. First come, first served.
Halloween plans come together for a multitude of spooky, fun events
For those who take Halloween seriously, it’s officially the start of Halloween week and there’s plenty of spooky and fun happenings coming up in Waterbury through Oct. 31.
Howard Coffin presents talk on ‘Vermont Women and the Civil War’ at Historical Society’s annual meeting
The Waterbury Historical Society’s annual meeting and program scheduled for Oct. 27 will feature Vermont Civil War historian Howard Coffin as speaker with a talk about “Vermont Women and the Civil War.”
The Outside Story: Of fungi and fairy rings
My German mother was a highly superstitious soul, especially when it came to the natural world. Case in point, one day a “fairy ring” of mushrooms appeared in our yard.
Winter clothing giveaway at Waterbury Center church
The Waterbury Center Community Church holds its annual winter clothing giveaway today and Saturday, Oct. 22-23.
Friends and family ride in memory of David Auclair
Community members drove in a 26-mile parade from Bristol to Waterbury on Saturday,m Oct. 16, to celebrate the life of David Auclair, who was the victim of a homicide in Hinesburg in 2019.
The Outside Story: The perils of migration
One morning in early autumn, I was running errands in downtown Keene, N.H., when I was stopped in my tracks by a flash of yellow.
River of Light returns as a parade on Dec. 4
The 12th annual River of Light Lantern Parade returns to the streets of Waterbury this year once again as a parade.
Ben & Jerry’s to swap pumpkins, ice cream for food shelf donations
Ben & Jerry’s annual Pumpkin Give Away to support the Waterbury Area Food Shelf is set for Sunday morning, Oct. 17, at the ice cream factory on Vermont Route 100.
Trick-or-Treating returns to Randall, Elm and Park Row neighborhood
Once again the residents of Randall, Elm and Park Row streets are gearing up to host Halloween ghosts, goblins, zombies and princesses this year.
Library panel discussion will share stories of asylum seekers in Central Vermont
The Waterbury Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. hosts a free panel discussion titled “Bridging Continents: The Life and Experiences of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Central Vermont.”
Children’s Room Tag Sale fundraiser returns to redistribute kids’ clothing, gear
The Children’s Room Tag Sale fundraiser returns Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Wesley United Methodist Church on South Main Street and volunteers will be accepting donations this week.
The Outside Story: Blister beetles chemical defense has a silver lining
“I’ve got something for you,” my husband calls from the front door. He’s found an oddly beautiful beetle in the autumn woods.
Waterbury woman plans memorial ride to honor brother, support autism charity
In July 2019, David Auclair was murdered in Hinesburg and although those charged in his case have yet to go to trial, his sister Missy Semprebon of Waterbury would like to honor her brother’s memory with a special event next Saturday, Oct. 16.