Valley Players plan staged reading of Tucker Atwood play
The Valley Players will present a staged reading of the 2021 Valley Players Playwright Award winner “Dance Again,” by Tucker Atwood, on Saturday, March 5.
Waterbury Historical Society publishes a look at 21st century Waterbury
The Waterbury Historical Society’s new book “A Century in Waterbury, Vermont: Stories of Resilience, Growth and Community” is now available.
New director joins Waterbury Area Food Shelf
The Waterbury Area Food Shelf has a new director who brings experience from years working at the Vermont Food Bank and local roots as a community member.
Mad River Chorale resumes rehearsals Feb. 28
After waiting for COVID-19 Omicron cases to subside, Mad River Chorale conductor Mary Jane Austin and the chorale’s board of directors have announced the start of the group’s spring term.
The Outside Story: Crows in Winter
During winter, I catch glimpses of crows as they fly swiftly over our valley, cawing, or gather in small groups to feed on roadkill along the highway.
Bottle drive through Feb. 19 by Harwood Rotary Interact Club
Are cans and bottles to recycle piling up at your house?
The Outside Story: The bugs that come inside
I was settling in to answer a few emails when I heard, “Dad, some huge bug just flew into the lampshade!”
Contest winner Haverstick’s stunningly colorful photos on view at Axel’s
The winner of last year’s Photography Shoot-Out contest has a new exhibition on view at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop titled “Nature’s Images Reimagined,” and it runs through March 5.
Dog licenses due for renewal by April 1
According to state statute, all dogs in Vermont over the age of six months are required to be licensed each year.
The Outside Story: To stay or go? How birds weather winter
Were it not for compelling evidence to the contrary, I’d believe I descended from birds – migratory birds in particular.
Library program celebrates animated favorites
Pop-culture historian, sportswriter, and author Martin Gitlin returns to the Waterbury Public Library this month with a virtual presentation, “A Celebration of Animation.”
Vermont Winter Bike/Walk Challenge is Jan. 31 - Feb. 11
Waterbury area commuters might like this challenge from the folks at Local Motion aimed at the hardy souls who refuse to hang up their bikes or just keep walking to work when the snow flies.
Waterbury Winterfest returns in-person Feb. 2-6
After a year reimagined as a choose-your-own-adventure activity, Waterbury Winterfest returns this week with five days of in-person outdoor events.
Early 20th-century ‘Snowmobile’ meet up visits Farr’s Field on Feb. 5
Another wintertime event happening in Waterbury next Saturday will be set up at Farr’s Field on Route 2 as part of the Model T Ford Snowmobile Club’s annual meeting.
Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday
The Waterbury Reservoir is a popular spot for ice fishing. This Saturday, Jan. 29, is Free Ice Fishing Day in Vermont when anyone - residents and non-residents alike - may go fishing without a license.
Pandemic, winter blamed for severe blood-supply shortage
As winter and the COVID-19 pandemic continue, so does the particularly severe shortage in the nation’s blood supply, according to the American Red Cross.
The Outside Story: Winter suits downy woodpeckers
On winter mornings, I often venture outside to photograph the assembly of birds that visit the feeders in my front yard.
Artist visit highlights ‘Musings from the Nurses Room’ exhibition
The latest exhibition at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop will be the focus by artist Heather Bernek who plans to visit on Jan. 27 to discuss her paintings on view through Feb. 5.
Fire chief: Help clear snow from hydrants, building vents
This week’s snowstorm sent Vermonters out shoveling, snow-blowing, and plowing the first significant snow of the season and Waterbury’s fire chief has both a favor and a reminder to share with local residents.
Masked in-person, and online, the Valley Players present “Clue: On Stage”
The Valley Players will present the comedy/mystery “Clue: On Stage” at the Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield, Jan. 28 through Feb. 13.