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Broadway Actor and Colchester High School Class of 99 Graduate Merritt David Janes is bringing Broadway back to Vemront in a special Holiday performance with lots of talented friends from the big stage! Join us for an evening of Broadway Actors singing songs and telling stories from the roles they have played with a festive […]
Come celebrate the holidays in the Mad River Valley at the 2nd Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout!! Step back into the charm of an old-fashioned holiday and join local shops on Saturday December 7th, from 12pm – 4pm, for Live Music, Cookie Decorating, S’more Making, Crafting, Delicious Food, and Hot Chocolate- and a visit from Santa!!! […]
The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) is stoked to partner with the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) to provide a screening of the Backcountry Film Fest (BCFF) at the Big Picture theater in Waitsfield, VT on December 7, 2024. The WWA is a national nonprofit organization working to inspire and empower people to protect America’s […]
Mad River Valley, VT – In the Mad River Valley, we believe that safety is a fundamental right for all who live, work, and visit here. In alignment with our commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming community, the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue our Stand Up For Safety campaign. […]
Inklings is thrilled to welcome back author & illustrator Liza Woodruff on Saturday, December 14th at 10am! Liza will be reading PHIL’S BIG DAY: A GROUNDHOGS STORY, the story of young Punxsatawney Phil on the eve of his big day. Will Phil’s anxiety get in the way or, with a little help, will he take […]
Yinz can come dahn and wutch the stillers on the tv. We are just north of tahn on hundrid. Translation: Come out and watch the Steelers play the Philadelphia Eagles on the 65″ TV in our Barn. Our food menu includes Pierogies, our “Burgh” sandwich with fries and slaw on it, a Pittsburgh Salad with […]
Inklings is excited to welcome author Carrie Kruck on Saturday, December 21st at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE. Children will meet Iggy, a fiery new hero who knows exactly what she’s about—no matter what others think. This hilarious picture book celebrates self-awareness. Following the reading, Carrie will […]
Yinz can come dahn and wutch the stillers on the tv. We are just north of tahn on hundrid. Translation: Come out and watch the Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens on the 65″ TV in our Barn. Our food menu includes Pierogies, our “Burgh” sandwich with fries and slaw on it, a Pittsburgh Salad with […]
Join us for the next Community Socrates Café January 9th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM Discussion Question: How do we “live now” while still respecting the past? Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, January 9th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the HU library. A Socrates […]
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of our monthly workshop series designed exclusively for our members! These workshops will empower local businesses with actionable tools and insights to thrive in the ever-evolving marketplace. Register Today! We’re kicking things off with “Marketing 101: Strategic Planning for MRV Businesses,” an […]
📅 Event Listing: Red Cross Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery 🩸 Give Blood, Save Lives – and Score Big! 📍 Location: Cabot Creamery📆 Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at Cabot Creamery for a Red Cross Blood Drive! Your donation could help save lives – and […]
CReW to host Flood Grief Workshop for Elders Jan 28 10:30-am-12pm CReW (Community Resilience for the greater Waterbury area) is hosting a flood grief workshop for our older residents, on Tuesday Jan 28 at 10:30 am at the Waterbury Public Library. This is an opportunity to come talk with others who have felt many things […]
Join Friends of the Mad River and Joslin Memorial Library for the February climate & ecology book club meeting! We will be reading “The Serviceberry”, a new novel from Robin Wall Kimmerer, the author of “Braiding Sweetgrass”. There will be insightful, guided discussion and delicious snacks on offer at the meeting. Copies of the book […]
Protest the destructive and illegal actions of the Trump/Vance administration during JD Vance’s planned ski weekend at Sugarbush and the Pitcher Inn. Join Indivisible Mad River Valley for a peaceful protest Saturday, March 1st from 9-10 am in Waitsfield. Meet on the sidewalk in front of the Waitsfield Green (Farmers’ Market). Bring your own signs. […]
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on! Full bar available.
The Waitsfield Planning Commission and Irasville Village Master Plan Steering Committee invite Mad River Valley residents to attend the second community open house for the Irasville Village Master Plan on Wednesday, March 19th. The open house will be held at the Village Meeting House at Waitsfield United Church of Christ, located at 4355 Main St, […]
Free training opportunity brought to you by Prevent Child Abuse Vermont and Hannah’s House Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9am-11am at Waitsfield Village Meeting House, 4355 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 Today’s youth live in a world that is fully intertwined with technology. Tweens and teens make decisions daily, often independently, regarding online relationships. This training […]
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on! Full bar available.
Spring is upon us and the return of warm weather also means the return of our black bears! Emerging from hibernation and hungry for calories, our bears find trash cans, bird feeders, and compost piles to be easy meals. They mean no harm, but this behavior leads them to losing their wariness of people and […]
EASTER BAKE SALE Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11AM – 2PM Moretown United Methodist Church 962 Route 100B Moretown, Vt Free Parking in Town Lot Behind Church Benefits the Charities Supported by MUMC United Women in Faith Lighten the load of Easter preparations and leave more time to enjoy family and guests Facebook Event Link Contact […]
Join Friends of the Mad River for the next installment of our Climate & Ecology Expert Series as we welcome author and environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb for his presentation “Dam It: Partnering with Beavers to Heal the Planet”. Register for this virtual event at https://tinyurl.com/fmrbeaver. In his book “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers […]
This “Depolarizing Ourselves”Workshop is designed to help lessen the effects of polarization that often occurs when we find ourselves in challenging political conversations. It introduces skills and techniques to help people reframe how we view “the other side” in the face of disagreements around politics. By “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over […]
For the third consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day will take place on May 3, 2025 with the Green Valley Rally being the epicenter […]
Inklings is excited to welcome back author Carrie Kruck on Saturday, May 3rd at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, ALFRED BLOOMS. Children will meet Alfred in this delightful friendship story with just a touch of whimsy. The perfect book for spring! Following the reading, Carrie will lead the children through a […]
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on! Full bar available.
Join us for the Middlesex Community Energy Fair hosted by Camp Meade. Food trucks, live music, art activities (for all ages!), Local + Youth Art Exhibits, an EV car show, electric tools, energy efficiency displays + demos. Gather together with your neighbors, families and friends!
Revitalizing Waterbury, in partnership with the Town of Waterbury, is launching an initiative to help connect local volunteer-based organizations with people who want to get involved and have fun. There will be volunteer opportunities focused on youth, seniors, human services, arts and culture, food systems and agriculture, and sports and recreation! Participating organizations have ongoing […]
Community Forum, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Lareau Pavilion 5 – 6 Potluck Please bring a plate and utensils, cash bar. Multiple CRV Steering Committee members with laptops will do demos of the online mapping tool. You can look at your own land or a favorite spot in the Valley. 6 – 8 Meeting Agenda: – […]
Riparian buffers and upland forests provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of birds as well as playing a crucial role in protecting water quality and river health. Restoration projects are a meaningful way that landowners can improve their riverside and forest habitat. During this workshop, we will tour a private property that was planted […]
The Mountain Gardeners are having their annual perennials plant sale June 7, 2025, 9am – noon on Slow Road, near Shaw’s. Members meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings during May to pot the plants, all of which have been grown locally, either from member gardens or from donations. Each plant is labeled with its common and […]
Join Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Planning District to learn from our neighbors along the Winooski River about flood resilience in their communities and ours. The evening will begin at 5:30 with a community gathering, featuring flatbreads from American Flatbread (by suggested donation) and drinks at the bar. At 6:15, […]
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on! Full bar available.
MRVAS’ FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY! Kids $8, Seniors $8 Adults $12 First-Time Fathers FREE! In addition to pancakes, there will be sausage, eggs, potatoes, pastries, fruit salad and, of course, real maple syrup provided by local producers
Join us at some of this summer’s Fayston Wednesday Knot Work Parties alongside this season’s UVM interns to help steward our beautiful waterways and minimize the spread of Knotweed throughout our Valley. We’ll cut and pull Japanese Knotweed from existing management sites at these community events. See the restoration work already underway, with native tree […]
It’s a fundraiser for the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center! An afternoon of danceable live music by The Grift to support the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center! Join us in Goshen and spend the afternoon surrounded by nature, community, and music by local favorites, The Grift. Whether dancing in the field or relaxing in the shade, you’ll […]
We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery HQ (193 Home Farm Way, Waitsfield, VT) on Wednesday, June 25th from 10 am – 3 pm. You can view available appointments and SIGN UP TODAY! Red Cross Promo: As an added incentive, the American Red Cross will email this month’s donors a $15 […]
BigTown Gallery in Rochester, VT is celebrating 25 years of community programming—honoring a quarter-century of creativity, connection, and collaboration! In a time when the sense of community and shared understanding is more important than ever, BigTown celebrates the enduring power of the arts to inspire and unite. To commemorate this special anniversary, BigTown is thrilled […]
On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, join fellow fiber fans at the Old Stagecoach Inn from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring a project and relax by the fire as you get your crafting on! Full bar available.
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
Join us for the opening reception of The Big Red Barn Art Show, a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
Join us Thursday July 31st at 7 PM at the Mad River Valley TV studio (5033 Main St. in Waitsfield) for our next episode of *LIVE @ MRVTV* with Gnomenclature! Gnomenclature is a Central Vermont funk rock band with horns and soulful vocals: Ever-evolving, and woven with a gritty spirit that calls for love. We will be […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
FILM/TALK/FOOD – Restoration In collaboration with the Architecture & Design Film Festival Film screening, artist talk, & delicious food – all a part of BigTown Gallery’s 25th Anniversary Programming Join us for the second installment of BigTown’s immersive summer programming on August 2nd. It will be a powerful evening of film, conversation, and shared food […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
The Big Red Barn Art Show has been a summer tradition for 27 years. The Exhibition presents an eclectic selection of work that highlights the talents and creativity of local artists and fine craftspeople. The Show runs from July 27 – August 31 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield. Thursday – […]
