Kinney Drugs hosts Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
This Saturday, Vermonters will be able to dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medications at dozens of locations around the state including Kinney Drugs in Waterbury.
Connecticut ensemble brings 'A Number' to Grange Hall, May 6-8
Waterbury Center's Grange Hall Cultural Center welcomes a production of the stage play "A Number" presented by New Britain, Connecticut’s Backyard Theater Ensemble, Friday-Sunday, May 6-8.
Youth Opera Company visits Waterbury Sunday with comedic Strauss performance
The Youth Opera Company of Vermont comes to Waterbury this weekend with a performance at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Waterbury Congregational Church.
Waterbury Winterfest opens 2022 recreation grant applications
The Waterbury Winterfest Leadership Team has announced that its 2022 recreation grant applications are now open through May 20.
Axel’s annual Art Swap set for May 4-7
Love art but think you can’t afford it? Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop’s weeklong upcoming annual Art Swap will give customers a chance to sell and pick up second-hand art pieces.
Vermont Fiddle Orchestra supports Ukraine, April 30
The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra presents its spring concert on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Barre Opera House.
The Outside Story: Bloodroot is an early, brief bloomer
Every spring, after the last of winter’s snow has completely melted and as I start the wonderful, dirty work of turning the soil of my vegetable beds, I find myself gazing often to the just-greening-up ground beneath the old apple tree behind the garden.
Earth Day deal: Energy savings kits from Efficiency Vermont
To celebrate Earth Day and to encourage more Vermonters to use less energy in their homes, Efficiency Vermont is giving away energy savings kits.
Fundraiser car wash to support Harwood hoops teams
It's tire-changing and car wash season and Harwood Girls and Boys Basketball team players have plans for Saturday, April 30, in downtown Waterbury to host a Car Wash Fundraiser that will feel like a party.
Stowe, Burlington events to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Events in Stowe and Burlington next week will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Waterbury, Mad River Valley forum on drugs, alcohol set for April 27
The Central Vermont Prevention Coalition will host a Drug and Alcohol Community Forum for Waterbury, Duxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Fayston, and Moretown on April 27.
Vermont Philharmonic returns with two concerts
After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, the Vermont Philharmonic returns to the stage with two concerts, Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1.
Interview with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny waves to children in the 2021 drive-through parade. Waterbury Rotary's in-person parade and egg hunt return this Saturday. File photo by Gordon Miller
The Outside Story: Lichen as bird-nest camouflage
Birds use a wonderful variety of materials and techniques to create their nests.
Students collect bras for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Harwood Union High School students have launched drive this month to collect bras as one way to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Fewer scouts keep projects going
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for the scouting community in Vermont as membership already had been in decline for some time.
Rusty DeWees brings new show to Waterbury’s Grange Hall
Local actor, writer and comedian Rusty DeWees, best known as “The Logger,” brings his Tiny Town Hall Tour to Waterbury Center’s Grange Hall Cultural Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24.
Vermont’s Spring Turkey Hunting Starts Soon
Spring turkey hunting season gets underway soon with youth and novice turkey hunting weekend April 23-24 and the regular spring turkey season open for the entire month of May.
Reservations for Waterbury Reservoir remote campsites open May 2
The state Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has announced that summer reservations for remote campsites around the Waterbury Reservoir will open on May 2.
Grant applications open for community events, projects
Revitalizing Waterbury is accepting applications through May 2 for its 2022 Event and Project Sponsorship Program.