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Join us on Saturday, February 7th for the Friends of the Moretown Community Library’s fourth annual chili cook-off, a popular community event that is sure to heat up a cold winter afternoon. Tickets are $10 each. Your ticket will get you a sample tasting of 8-10 chilis made by our very talented volunteer chili chefs. […]
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
The Barre Community Justice Center seeks volunteers for Circles of Support & Accountability (COSA). Volunteers meet weekly in small teams, offering kindness, listening, and consistent support to people returning from incarceration within a structured, supervised program.
The Barre Community Justice Center seeks volunteers for Circles of Support & Accountability (COSA). Volunteers meet weekly in small teams, offering kindness, listening, and consistent support to people returning from incarceration within a structured, supervised program.
Make sure to find your favorite spot to view our spectacular torchlight parade on Spring Fling followed by a fireworks show! Celebrate Presidents Day weekend with an awesome light show up on the mountain. Remember please leave all pets at home.
The Barre Community Justice Center seeks volunteers for Circles of Support & Accountability (COSA). Volunteers meet weekly in small teams, offering kindness, listening, and consistent support to people returning from incarceration within a structured, supervised program.
Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes is a virtual meetup in the Mad River Valley hosted by the MRV Libraries. There is no agenda other than to meet and enjoy brief conversations with others in the community. Register at https://forms.gle/XqwGiW7ZEb17gja76 Participants will meet via Zoom and be paired with someone to have a short, 10-minute […]
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
Join regional organizations for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00pm to hear about actions the state and local organizations are taking to reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and protect our communities. This event will also provide information on Vermont’s Flood Safety Act, which is designed to address flood risk through a […]
These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media, what is working for everyone, what isn’t, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business […]
These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media, what is working for everyone, what isn’t, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business […]
We’re assembling a team of volunteer Boyce Hill fans for what should be a quick morning of apple tree pruning. Can you join us? We’ll gather on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 AM and will be working on the trees near the stone corral a short walk from the parking lot. We’ll need loppers, hand […]
Time & Location Mar 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA MAD ARTS, with art show Zero Celsius, brings you Reynolds’ art video, The Word for Weather is Knowledge. The screening will be followed by a lively exchange, ranging from the special place […]
Come join a conversation with National Geographic Explorer and author, Rachael Zoe Miller, about her book, Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics. Rachael will walk you through a chapter of her choose-your-own-adventure-style guide to making informed decisions that are best for you and your family’s health, the environment and your budget. Be ready to share […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Restoring Moses Whitcomb’s “Monitor Barn” and Other Iconic Structures Built by Charles Miller with Eliot Lothrop The presentation will explore the land accumulation of the Whitcomb family during the second half of the 19th century, culminating in Moses’ ownership- the peak of dairy farming […]
Spring is stirring, and you’re invited to gather in the Living Tree Alliance sugar bush for a joyful afternoon celebrating the spring equinox, the flowing maple sap of Vermont, and Nissan a season of renewal and new beginnings in the Jewish calendar. This family friendly community celebration will be filled with hands-on activities, sweet treats, […]
Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between. It’s a […]
Local community rally to protest policies and actions of our current federal administration and to provide support for keeping our community members safe and heard by our local officials.
Save the date for the Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th! This year’s event will take place at WCVT’s main business office located at 3898 Main Street, across from Waitsfield Elementary School. The egg hunt will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m., refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and […]
Join us for our final uphill rally of the season! The race will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local women in inspiring leadership roles: a nurse/nordic center entrepreneur, a ski-photographer-turned-life-coach for women empowerment, a teacher/creator of an epic gravel ride for sustainable rural recreation, and a cutting-edge climate scientist. Even if you can’t […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Community Preservation Projects with Ben Doyle, Preservation Trust of VT Preserving a community’s historic buildings is a way to preserve its future. The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a nonprofit organization that, for nearly 50 years, has helped Vermonters save the historically and culturally […]
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or […]
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
Chris Sabick, director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, will share information on a number of previous, recent, and current research efforts focused on the Revolutionary War in general, and the Battle of Valcour Bay (October 1776) and its aftermath. Excavations at Valcour Bay, Arnold’s Bay, and recent documentation and research efforts on the gunboat […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral: Gothic Architecture in Action with Will Wallace-Gusakov Will Wallace-Gusakov will share his experience working in France to rebuild the nave roof frame of the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. He’ll share images, videos, stories and insights from the rebuilding effort, […]
Ever wondered about what the MRV Rotary Club is all about? Well Wonder no more. MRV Rotary is an active, vibrant organization of service-minded community members. The leadership team is hosting an informal gathering at Emily’s Bar & Bistro in the Village Square Shopping Center on Thursday, April 9 from 5:00-6:30pm for those who may […]
Overview Let’s dive into the Vermont Small Business Development Center resources for existing businesses and the process of working with your own free Business Advisor. Join us for an informative session with the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), designed for existing Vermont businesses looking to grow, adapt, or strengthen their operations. During this event, […]
Largest Energy Fair in Vermont on Sat. April 11 in Duxbury Time to weatherize your drafty house? Interested in energy efficient heat pumps, electric vehicles, or solar power for your home or business? Find the information you need at the LEAP Energy Fair, Saturday, April 11th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Crossett […]
Talking with friends and family about contentious topics can be challenging! How do you share your ideas confidently without feeling like you’re stepping on eggshells? This interactive workshop will be led by Beth Malow, author of the new book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. An experienced […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Preservation and Adaptation of Modern Architecture and Landscapes: Case Studies with Britton Rogers This talk is presented as part of our Spring 2026 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. […]
WELCOME TO EARTH NIGHT EARTH NIGHT is about harnessing the energy of the global nightlife scene to embody sustainability, power solutions, and inspire action. We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 9th annual edition of our global fundraising initiative, organized by DJs For Climate Action. We are once again harnessing the power of music […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Preservation Policy and Tools for Improved Resiliency & Performance of Historic Buildings with Jamie Duggan This presentation will discuss emerging policies and tools that are being developed at national, state and local levels to support and improve the resiliency and performance of historic buildings. […]
Short-Term Rentals Are Here to Stay – Make Sure Your Voice Shapes the Future of the MRV Visitor Economy Join the MRV Chamber’s new Short-Term Rental Collaborative to connect with fellow hosts, share perspectives, and help guide the Valley’s tourism future. When: Wednesday April 22 at 7-8 pm Where: MRV Chamber Welcome Center In-Person & […]
Many people do not want to talk about the fact that we live life until we die. These Cafes attempt to lighten the burden of death’s inevitability as we think about and share with others our medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual desires in our end of life journey. Moretown’s first Let’s Talk About Death Cafe […]
For the fourth consecutive year the Mad River Valley town’s Green Up Committees are collaborating under the banner of the Green Valley Rally on Vermont’s annual Green Up Day. On May 2, 2026 the Green Valley Rally will be the epicenter for all Green Up Day activities here in the MRV. It will take place at the Mad River Valley Welcome […]
The MRV Bear Initiative holds this event to share information about co-existing with the black bears in our landscape. We will have LOTS of information, resources, and demonstrations on black bears and how to keep them wild. The main goal is to deny them access to human food sources: trash, recycling, compost, birdfeeders, beehives, chicken […]
Thursday, May 7th @ 6:30pm Please join us for this amazing documentary honoring the lives of Terry Brown and Dana Fuller, two firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with your local fire department. About the film Please join us for this amazing documentary to […]
Join the Addison County Chamber of Commerce for Addison County’s Regional Civics Bee Live Competition, a celebration of middle school student achievement and civic knowledge. This inspiring event brings our community together to support students as they showcase their understanding of government, public policy, and the responsibilities of citizens. Join us to cheer our communities […]
Celebrate the Mothers in your life at our whimsical Mother’s Day Tea Party. Enjoy unlimited tea and delicious savory and sweet treats towers, featuring scones, biscuits, sandwiches and more!
Celebrate Mom with a Thoughtfully Prepared Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast Make Mother’s Day effortless and delicious with our curated takeaway menu—perfect for a relaxed family gathering at home. Choose from three signature mains, fresh seasonal sides, and indulgent dessert to create a meal Mom will love. ✨ How It Works: Pre-order your Mother’s Day […]
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or […]
On Wednesday, May 13, Hannah Kirkpatrick from the Vermont Historical Society will come join us at 2:00 to continue our Shelf Inventory and introduce historical society volunteers to Collections Tiering. At 4:00- 5:15 we will have our regular monthly meeting and discuss the oral history interview project that we will engage in this summer. Please […]
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!
These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media, what is working for everyone, what isn’t, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business […]
Social Media Workshop with Brittany Winfield & Kaylee Mumford is an open conversation workshop where we talk about social media with guest speakers from The Winfield Creative & Pink Lens Creative. Join the Mad River Valley Women in Business for a conversation circle on short-form video content and how to create social media videos that […]
Once icy winter has ended and spring has shaken off it’s last chill our fields turn vibrant green with lush grass. Freshly grown and nutrient dense, it’s time for our cows to return to their favorite spot. Share in the joy as our cows dance, holler, and feast on fresh pasture. Join us to welcome […]
Held annually, Mosaic’s March to End Violence invites the community to help create a safe, empowering space where those affected by sexual and gender-based violence are heard, seen, and supported. Join Mosaic and our youth advisory committee for a community gathering with activities and resources, a welcome ceremony with guest speakers, and a march led […]
Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between. It’s a […]
Come get your car washed by members of Harwood’s National Honor Society! The suggested donation is $10, and proceeds from the event will benefit our school’s in-house food pantry.
Join us for the next Community Socrates Café May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Discussion Question: What is the value of empathy to our society? Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the HU library. A Socrates Café […]
