The Outside Story: How to preserve a snowflake – really
Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) lived his entire life in Jericho, Vermont, where he developed a passion for snowflakes at an early age.
Downtown Sunday: Reindeer, vaccines, shopping specials
Holiday shopping this Sunday will have downtown merchants offering special events, a visit by two reindeer, and a free pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The Outside Story: The favorite conifer Christmas tree
Every year my husband and I cut a Christmas tree on family land. We look for a young balsam fir growing in the power line right-of-way or in a forest clearing.
Sunday benefit kicks off Waterbury Winterfest 2022
Waterbury's signature wintertime celebration returns in January with the Wanderlust 2022 challenge starting Jan. 8 and five days of Waterbury Winterfest activities, Feb. 2-6, according to organizers.
Carols at Waterbury Center Community Church on Sunday, Dec. 12
The Waterbury Center Community Church invites all to stop by this Sunday, December 12, starting at 4 p.m. for a holiday celebration.
Library hosts ‘Ghost Stories on a Winter’s Night’ Dec. 15
In the Victorian tradition of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” the Waterbury Public Library will host a special event Wednesday, Dec. 15, for a spooky exchange of stories on a dark winter’s night.
Cafe turns donations into meals for food shelf patrons
Stowe Street Cafe continues its Pay It Forward Meal Program to benefit patrons of the Waterbury Area Food Shelf and it’s recently started a way to have customers name recipients for kindness rewards.
Mad River Chorale to perform holiday concerts
The Mad River Chorale will present its holiday concerts titled “Jubilant Reunion!" on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Waterbury Congregational Church and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Waitsfield United Church.
Call for ‘acts of kindness’ stories snowballs
When Revitalizing Waterbury put out a call for folks to share examples of acts of kindness in our community a few weeks ago, we never could have imagined all the amazing stories!
Local elves are ready to collect, answer letters to Santa
It’s that time of year and Santa and his elves are ready to receive and reply to letters from youngsters around the world.
Waterbury Rotary moves Santa in the park to Sunday, Dec. 12
Waterbury Rotary will host its second Santa in the Park Saturday, Dec. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in downtown Waterbury.
River of Light parade is Saturday
Waterbury's 12th annual River of Light lantern parade sets off from in front of the State Office Complex at 5 p.m. sharp this Saturday, Dec. 4.
Ceremony will mark three decades of tree sale fundraiser
On Saturday, December 11, at 11 a.m. Wesley United Methodist Church will hold a brief ceremony to recognize Ed and Robin Lemery for starting the annual Christmas trees sale to support the food shelf in honor of their son Jason.
The Outside Story: Providing shelter for birds
Come winter, after the bears have retreated to their cold weather dens, many backyard bird enthusiasts hang feeders to attract – and nourish – avian visitors.
Library hosts a funny program about funny (TV) programs
Do you remember the Saturday night line up back in the day? Author and pop-culture historian Martin Gitlin does.
Christmas tree sales support students and local food shelves
Local residents heading out soon for a Christmas tree may decide to cut their own at a nearby tree farm, pick one out at a nursery, or they may choose to simply visit a benefit tree sale that passes along proceeds to a worthy cause.
Librarian recaps recent discussions on understanding differences
The Waterbury Public Library in October was proud to host three events focusing on “Understanding Our Difference/Our Sameness through Stories.”
Bridgeside Books hosts annual holiday children’s book drive
The annual Giving Tree for Children's Literacy Foundation at Bridgeside Books is up and accepting book donations through Dec. 24.
Vermont Fiddle Orchestra performs Dec. 4 at Barre Opera House
The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra will present its first live concert in two years Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Barre Opera House.
The Outside Story: Woodland jumping mice feast on truffles pre-hibernation
“Shhh,” I tell my 5-year-old son, “there are animals sleeping, right under our feet.”