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Walkers participate in the AIDS Walk for Life several years ago.

AIDS walk scheduled to take place this weekend

The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont (APSVT) will host the 39th annual Ron and Shirley Squires AIDS Walk on Saturday, May 23, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main Street. This year’s walk will honor Sue Conley’s commitment to HIV/AIDS advocacy, harm reduction, and...

Wardsboro Library’s annual plant sale this weekend

It is a long standing tradition that the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend is plant sale day at the Wardsboro Public Library. This year, that will be May 23, from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine. As always, there will be a bake sale tent, and the library’s used book barn will be open as well. The...

The two-story building, far right, accommodated many functions over the years. It collapsed in the spring of 2008.

MOOver presents "45 Mill Street" as part of Vermont’s 250th anniversary

The MOOver will present "45 Mill Street" on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 pm, at the MOOver’s facility on 45 Mill Street. As part of Vermont’s 250th anniversary celebration, MOOver CEO Randy Schoonmaker will present a history of the site from 1914-2014. It is a great story featuring interesting...

Guilford Memorial Day pie sale Saturday, May 23

A spring tradition, the Memorial Day Weekend pie sale of the Guilford Community Church, will be held on Saturday morning, May 25, from 9 am to 12 pm, at 14 Guilford Center Road. This spring, church volunteers will set a record for the number of varieties of homemade pies being offered....

Stroll Back in Time Memorial Day weekend

With the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Stroll Back in Time during the first village stroll of the season over Memorial Day Weekend. This event will take place on Saturday, May 23, from 4 to 6 pm, and will highlight Wilmington’s rich history and early American...

Small lake sailing can be a tranquil experience.

Limited moorings at Ward’s Cove available from sailing club

The Windham Sailing Club is accepting applications for sailboat moorings for the 2026 season. There are a limited number of mooring spots available for 20-foot-long or smaller sailboats at Ward’s Cove on Lake Whitingham. The lake is owned by Great River Hydro, LLC, and all users are expected...

Church rummage sale

The Jacksonville Community Church is hosting their biannual rummage and tag sale on Friday, May 22, from 9 am to 2 pm, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 am to 12 pm, at 111 Route 112 in Jacksonville. There will be yummy baked goods, tag sale treasures, and huge array of clothing. Contact Wanda at (...

Senior meal at Halifax Community Hall

On Friday, May 15, the monthly senior meal will be served at the Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road. The menu will feature fresh salad, stir-fried chicken, mixed rice, rolls, and dessert. Come at 11:30 am to socialize and enjoy an appetizer. The main meal will begin around noon. A suggested $4...

Readsboro Independence Day festivities announced

The Readsboro Independence Day Committee invites the family and friends of Readsboro to be part of this year’s parade by participating in the parade float competition on Saturday, June 27. The parade will start at 11 am on Phelps Lane and travel along Main Street, ending at the Readsboro General...

Left to right: MCL Youth Services Library Assistant and chicken farmer, Karen Huerta; and Youth Services Librarian Carson Schafer emerge from colored eggs in the children's library.

Manchester library hosts “Chick Days” program through May

The Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Avenue, is gearing up for a dinosaur-themed summer reading program with the closest living relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex – the chicken. Thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation, “Chick Days at MCL” will lead program participants...