TURNmusic, Blackback Pub announce Music in the Alley lineup
Outdoor music is a staple of summertime around Vermont and Waterbury has multiple opportunities including the Music the Alley series sponsored by TURNmusic and Blackback Pub.
Steele Community Room hosts two summer exhibitions
Town staff and members of the Waterbury Historical Society announce two new exhibitions planned for summer shows in the Steele Community Room this summer.
The Valley Players present humor Monty Python-style in ‘SPAMALOT’
The Valley Players Theater stage comes alive again this summer with “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” weekends from June 27 through July 14.
Stowe and Mad River Valley libraries invite local patrons to summer events
Nearby libraries have shared several upcoming events to invite Waterbury Roundabout readers to check out.
The Stowe Free Library is running a scavenger hunt game all summer with prizes that’s appropriate for all ages. In the Mad River Valley, the libraries plan special events for the upcoming Juneteenth national holiday on June 19.
Severe flooding impacts aquatic life
July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and rising temperatures associated with climate change have dramatically increased atmospheric moisture, causing more frequent and severe storms.
Bolton Valley artist chosen for 2024 Waterbury Arts Fest poster
Revitalizing Waterbury this week announced that Bolton Valley artist Natasha Bogar was chosen as the winner of the 2024 Waterbury Arts Fest Commemorative Poster contest.
Waterbury Ambulance Service crew member earns top state honor
Waterbury Ambulance Service volunteer first responder Ryan Gladstone has been recognized with a top state honor announced among a list of emergency medical service providers of the year.
Rec camp, town pool, and much more summer fun from Waterbury Recreation
Sure summertime in Waterbury means rec camp and swim lessons, but Waterbury Recreation also has a variety of programs and events on the calendar for local residents of all ages.
Free fishing statewide on Saturday; free entry to state parks, historic sites all weekend
The state of Vermont hosts Vermont Days this weekend which means free fishing statewide on Saturday, and free entry to state parks and historic sites all weekend.
The many, varied ways caterpillars avoid predation
To protect themselves, many caterpillars have adapted ingenious, varied, and seemingly outrageous defense mechanisms.
Legion, historical society keep joint tradition honoring soldiers, community members on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day morning, members of American Legion Post 59 and the Waterbury Historical Society for the 18th year combined to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of the United States Armed Forces and to highlight the lives and contributions of past Waterbury community members.
Paving the way: ‘Jack’s Alley’ opens for foot traffic
A sunny Saturday morning greeted the scene on Stowe Street this weekend as the construction tape was removed and people filled the alley to inspect its transformation from a tired blighted passageway to Waterbury’s newest little park space.
Revitalizing Waterbury awards Event and Project Sponsorship Grants
Revitalizing Waterbury’s Board of Directors announced five community organizations as recipients of its 2024 Event and Project Sponsorship Grants to support upcoming initiatives.
Aerial insectivores earn dinner ‘on the wing’
For aerial insectivores, insects are the primary item on the menu year-round – and they earn their dinner “on the wing.”
Saturday morning ‘Brick Walk’: Jack’s Alley opens on Stowe Street
The Stowe Street Alley Committee invites the community to come to a “Brick Walk” to have a look between 10 a.m. and noon as the fence comes down. There’ll be music, a new mural and bricks to read.
Farmers market begins new season; concerts return to the park June 13
The season is starting up for the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Waterbury Rotary Club’s Concerts in the Park series is not far behind.
Heading into June at Waterbury Public Library
June is knocking and calendars are filling up. Waterbury Public Library programs for June include exercise, book sales and a presentation from meteorologist Roger Hill and other local travelers about their excursions to Antarctica.
Memorial Day weekend: Let the hiking begin
Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season, and the Green Mountain Club, which manages and maintains 500 miles of trails in the state including the Long Trail, wants to help hikers get outside and enjoy our wonderful natural spaces this season.
Historical Society and American Legion to host Memorial Day program
The Waterbury Historical Society and American Legion Post #59 will hold their annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Ghost Walk on Monday morning at Maple Street Cemetery in Waterbury Center.
Native cherry trees offer spring beauty, ecological gold
Each spring, cities from New York to Texas celebrate the spectacular blooming of ornamental cherry trees. In many cultures, the lovely, delicate pink and white cherry blossoms symbolize rebirth and renewal, as well as the fleeting nature of life.