Legion members organize memorial kids fishing derby
In memory of their avid fisherman friend, members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 in Waterbury are planning to launch an annual kids fishing derby Saturday, July 23.
Online session will introduce new library catalog system
The Waterbury Public Library has a new online catalog called Aspen Discovery and the library will have an online class on Tuesday, July 12, for patrons interested in learning more about how to use it.
Jewish film festival branches out, presents hybrid screenings, July 13-31
The 2022 Stowe Jewish Film Festival combines in-person and virtual screenings for a hybrid event this year that also includes the Big Picture in Waitsfield as a film venue.
The Outside Story: Phantom midges are late-night feeders
The most common but least seen planktonic insect larvae in lakes and ponds are phantom midges, members of the genus Chaoborus that the “phantom” moniker from both their unique appearance and their unusual behaviors.
Farm to Ballet begins July performance tour
Farm to Ballet opens its summer performance series this weekend with shows in Brattleboro on Saturday and on Sunday at Shelburne Farms.
Hope Cemetery memorial garden dedicated to Jack Carter
The cremains of Jack Carter were laid to rest in Hope Cemetery on June 21 on the one-year anniversary of his passing.
VSO brings summer ‘Celebrate!’ tour to Stowe on Sunday
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour “Celebrate!” concludes this Sunday, July 10, with a performance at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.
Summer blood donations are needed
The American Red Cross sees a drop in blood and platelet donations through holiday weeks including the Fourth of July so donors through July 10 will receive a Red Cross summer tote bag while supplies last.
The Outside Story: Incredible, resilient water bears
When asked to name the most resilient animal, not many people likely think of tardigrades. In fact, most people probably don’t even know that tardigrades exist.
Enjoy loons from a safe distance
Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department asks boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.
Usual time, new spot for Waterbury ArtsFest, July 8-9
Waterbury ArtsFest returns to its summertime weekend July 8-9, next Friday-Saturday, in a new downtown spot on the lawn at Pilgrim Park behind the Waterbury Train Station.
Celebrating Independence Day this weekend
Waterbury’s annual Not Quite Independence Day celebration kicked off Vermont’s Fourth of July festivities last Saturday. Now that the local parade, block party, and fireworks are complete, it might be fun to check out the festivities in neighboring communities. Here’s a look at nearby celebrations this 4th of July holiday weekend.
The Outside Story: Harrowing journeys for Blanding’s turtles to survive
For thousands of years, Blanding’s turtles have traveled between wetlands over the course of their annual lifecycles. Today, their habitat has been damaged and fragmented by development and roads, and fast-moving vehicles pose a grave danger to turtles. If she is not hit by a car, she may live to be more than 75 years old.
It’s that time of year: Tips on living with bears
Vermont’s black bears are making their summer rounds looking for easy meals and prompting the folks at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to issue their annual tips on how people can safely coexist with bears.
Vermont art collection at White Meeting House through July 30
Waterbury’s White Meeting House is the setting for a new exhibition of Vermont artwork, opening this Saturday, June 25, ahead of the community’s Not Quite Independence Day festivities.
Summer performing arts: Montpelier, Stowe, Duxbury
Lost Nation Theater this week opened a two-week run of the world premiere of “Les Filles du Quoi?” on the stage at Montpelier’s City Hall Arts Center; Stowe Theatre Guild presents one-man ‘Tru’; Broadway to Vermont returns to Moose Meadow
Some openings at Moretown summer nature camp
Some summer camp openings are available at Living Tree Alliance in Moretown. The education center and co-housing community is close enough to Moretown Elementary School that some students there this year visited for a field trip for activities in the greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, and sugarbush.
News from Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Apply for moose hunt permits by June 22; Fires, swimming not allowed at fishing accesses; Wait to mow fields to protect grassland birds; Apply through Aug. 3 for muzzleloader antlerless deer hunt
Rare orchid discovered in Vermont
MONTPELIER – Botanists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department recently announced that they have confirmed the discovery of a rare orchid thought to be extinct in Vermont for a century.
Multi-artist show opens at Axel’s June 22
Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop opens the doors on a new multi-artist visual arts show on Wednesday, June 22.