The Outside Story: Winter wonders – Icicles, snow rollers, hair ice
Along with the challenges of icy roads and snow shoveling, winter offers a host of wonders if you take the time to look.
Lost Nation Theater presents ‘Frozen Jr.’ March 3-4
Montpelier’s Lost Nation Theater presents the musical “Frozen Jr.” on Friday-Saturday, March 3-4.
Pianist Michael Arnowitt joins Eleva Chamber Players for two Waterbury concerts on Feb. 25
The Eleva Chamber Players present celebrated pianist Michael Arnowitt in a pair of concerts entitled “My Favorite Melodies” on Saturday, Feb. 25, in Waterbury.
Winterfest 2023 wrap up and thanks
On behalf of the leadership team, I'd like to thank all who participated, sponsored and supported a successful 12th annual Waterbury Winterfest.
Camel’s Hump Challenge raises over $95k for Alzheimer’s programs
More than 80 skiers participated in the Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Camel’s Hump Challenge last weekend, raising more than $95,000 to support educational programs and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Vermont Chapter.
The Outside Story: Pigeons in love
Humans often ascribe traits that we admire to other animals.
Challah Bake to benefit the Waterbury food shelf
Chabad of Waterbury-Stowe invites community members on Feb. 19 to a Challah Bake.
One more chance to buy a brick for Stowe Street Alley
The Stowe Street Alley Project continues to fundraise toward the goal of renovating the alley beside Stowe Street Emporium in downtown Waterbury with one more fundraiser under way for community members to purchase engraved bricks through Feb. 15.
Montpelier pivots to Valentine party - minus the skating
Organizers of the Valentine’s Day celebration in downtown Montpelier announced on Monday that plans will pivot due to warm weather likely making ice skating a challenge on Tuesday.
Pssst … have a bear story?
There’s a contest afoot that looks to mine the community for its best real-life stories about bears.
People, dogs can sign up now for 25th Annual Mutt Strut on April 23
Registration is now open for the 25th Annual Mutt Strut three-mile race for dogs and dog lovers set for Sunday, April 23, at Little River State Park in Waterbury.
Harwood Interact bottle drive runs through Feb. 18
The Harwood Interact club’s bottle drive runs through Feb. 18 with opportunities to drop off in Waterbury or request a pickup to donate your redeemable bottles and cans.
Contest challenges kids to tell a two-sentence winter story
The Children’s Literacy Foundation has announced deadlines for several grant opportunities and a writing contest for kids ages 12 and under to tell a story about winter – in just two sentences.
February at the library: Fiber arts, comedy, stargazing and more
Here are some highlights of programs happening at the Waterbury Public Library for adults this month. Be sure to check the library website for more details and the most up-to-date information, especially if there is a possibility of a change due to weather.
Moretown ‘birthday party for the trees’ to move mostly indoors on Saturday
Organizers of a Saturday Celebration of the Trees program in Moretown say they have altered their plans to be mostly indoors given the frigid weather in the forecast.
Dalton Trumbo’s letters on stage at Waterbury’s Grange Hall Cultural Center
Pushcart Productions, Plainfield Arts, and the Grange Hall Cultural Center present the play, “Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted,” featuring the razor-sharp letters of Oscar-winning writer Dalton Trumbo in Plainfield Feb. 10-12, in Waterbury Feb. 17-19, and in White River Junction March 4-5.
The Outside Story: Water boatmen forage beneath the ice
If you get a chance this winter, take a peek through the icy window of a pond surface. You may see water boatmen – Hemiptera corixidae – clinging to the pond floor
After a successful start, Waterbury Winterfest pivots … due to winter
Due to the severe cold conditions forecast for this weekend, all of the daytime and outdoor Waterbury Winterfest events planned for Friday and Saturday have been moved to Sunday when temperatures are expected to be milder. The Snow Ball dance/silent auction/fundraiser at Zenbarn is still on schedule for Saturday evening.
Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday
Vermont’s statewide Free Ice Fishing Day is this Saturday, Jan. 28, when any angler may ice fish on any waterbody open to ice fishing statewide without a fishing license.
Fire Department honors three members at annual banquet
The Waterbury Fire Department recently held its annual banquet and looking back at 2022, the group honored several of its members with special awards.