The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade […]
Celebrate Halloween with us! Tour the Spooky Tower, listen to eerie music and catch your breath while drinking hot cider or hot chocolate. Your little ones will have a blast walking safely from vehicle to vehicle, collecting treats and enjoying the atmosphere on the Green. Tickets are Free and available on our website!
Bring your puzzles (with all of their pieces) to Moretown Library to share anytime up to and during the swap, and then come take some new-to-you ones home for the colder, darker months ahead. Don’t have a puzzle to share? No problem, there are plenty to choose from!
Join us for an intimate living-room performance by multi-instrumentalist Raphael Groten and violinist Rebecca Kodis as they share songs from their new CD, Unity—a musical prayer for healing. We’ll gather in the Common House of LTA’s co-housing village for this cozy event! Unity began in 2020, when Raphael met Rebecca while playing a kirtan with […]
Ghosts, witches, and dolls, oh my! A perfect Day of the Dead offering. Keryn Nightingale’s multimedia shows have delighted Phantom audiences for years. Don’t miss her latest – a story of generational trauma wrapped up in a Russian folktale!
Join the Moretown Library and Friends of the Mad River for a foraging and survival skills hike led by experts Cory Stephenson and Luke Foley, celebrating the Vermont Reads program and their chosen title, “Gather” by Kenneth M. Cadow. The Vermont Reads program invites Vermont communities to plan projects and events centered around a novel […]
Join Friends of the Mad River in collaboration with the Warren, Fayston, and Waitsfield Conservation Commissions for a community tree planting. The work group will set out to various areas to plant native tree species and strengthen riparian buffers. Please bring shovels and work gloves if you have them. This is a great opportunity to […]
November brings NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month! For all you aspiring writers, join us Tuesday nights in November in our pub or parlor to work on your novel in a welcoming, community space. Get feedback and support from other writers, or just put your head down and write. And of course, our bar will […]
Imagine a continuous trail and conservation corridor that links mountain ridges to Vermont villages, all supported by a backcountry hut network. This ambitious project has the potential to conserve landscapes, connect communities, build economies, and create an incredible recreational resource. This is the Velomont. The Velomont invites people on bikes, skis, and foot to one […]
ELEMENTAL is a group art show that speaks to the subject of water and its soulful impact in our daily lives. The global water cycle has a significant grasp on the hold of human lives and all other species with rhythms that pass through soils, vegetation and rocks before its destination into the atmospheres. Waterways […]
The MRV Libraries host their monthly session of pub trivia. Teams compete for prizes with four rounds of trivia inspired by a desire to make an escape and get away from it all. Call the restaurant at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for a team.
This play tells the story of MRV Union soldiers, through their correspondence with loved ones , of what happened during their nine month stay in Virginia from 1862-63. As they were looking forward to returning home in June, they were instead ordered to march North and found themselves engaged in an extraordinary battle. This story […]
DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!! This is going to be an amazing show at the newest venue located in the Mad River Valley, Afterthoughts. AFROMAN with Vermont’s own MISTER BURNS!!!!!! Anyone who has attended any of our shows knows the talent of Mister Burns, but this is going to be epic paired up with a […]
The 45th annual Waitsfield Elementary Ski & Skate Sale is back! This beloved community event will offer unbeatable deals on new and used ski and skate equipment, clothing, and accessories, with proceeds benefiting the Waitsfield Elementary PTA. Shoppers can expect a wide variety of new and used gear from trusted regional and local vendors, as […]
Come Play With Us! The Collection’s Annual Toy Store Day Playpalooza Drop-in Event, join us for games, activities, toddler play area, free gift with purchase, secret discounts and so much more! Stop by the Waitsfield Elementary Ski and Skate sale, then join us for more family fun! Free, rain or shine, for all ages. Come […]
MRVBC has partnered again with Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit to offer a 1-day workshop on backcountry fundamentals. The BC Primer will be an all-day workshop held at the Mad River Glen @ the Cricket Club and on the mountain on Sunday, November 10th. The course topics will help those who are newer to backcountry […]
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 Washington Commanders 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 […]
This play tells the story of MRV Union soldiers, through their correspondence with loved ones , of what happened during their nine month stay in Virginia from 1862-63. As they were looking forward to returning home in June, they were instead ordered to march North and found themselves engaged in an extraordinary battle. This story […]
Build your own hardwood edge-grain cutting board or charcuterie board from start to finish! In this class you will gain experience with the table saw, jointer, and planer to prepare the components of your cutting board. This course will take place in 2 evening sessions on Tuesday November 12 and Thursday November 14 from 6-9pm. […]
Join the VT-100 Active Transportation Corridor Scoping Study Team and Advisory Committee on November 13th for an engaging public meeting to discuss this important project. This meeting provides an opportunity for municipal leaders, federal, state, regional, and local agencies, interest groups, abutting property owners, and community members to share their concerns, ideas, and feedback. Learn […]
Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) can drastically reduce carbon and other harmful emissions and are a key strategy for achieving Vermont’s greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. EV adoption is growing rapidly in Vermont, but purchase prices, charging infrastructure, and vehicle availability are challenges to this progress. This session will review the basics of EVs and how […]
The Town of Warren, along with support from Sugarbush Resort, is developing a project to create the first phase of a shared-use path along the Sugarbush Access Road between Inferno Road and Golf Course Road. Conceptual Plans for the path are being developed, and public input is needed at this time.
Join 80 volunteers from Waterbury and the Mad River Valley at Harwood Union High School to package meals to be delivered to school feeding programs in developing countries through Rise Against Hunger, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger in our lifetime. This high-energy event is fun for all ages 4 and up! To learn more […]
Instructor and Art Therapist Beth Kendrick introduces ‘Water Contemplations’ on November 16, 2-4 pm. Water symbolizes the essence of life and the fluidity of existence. In this exploratory gathering, we will engage the subject of water, inspired by the Mad River Valley Arts exhibit “Elemental”. We will celebrate our relationship to this essential element and […]
Join fellow fiber enthusiasts for a fabulous fiber fling to celebrate the Vermont stick season’s joy! This Fiber Retreat will feature workshops, demonstrations, tours, and FUN! Saturday workshop 9am – 12pm ($75) includes: – Workshop w/ designer Ona Wöldten – Project yarn and pattern Or join us for a full, relaxing weekend ($225 plus lodging): […]
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 […]
Thanks to sustained efforts by local and regional partners, the time is ripe to reestablish an actionable, pragmatic, and forward-looking vision and roadmap for the future of Irasville. The Irasville Village Master Plan aims to do just that. We hope to set the table for the rest of the project at this meeting. Hear from […]
Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager at VTrans, will present public transportation options and resources, and provide an assessment of the opportunities and challenges facing the program. Details will include bus and train schedule info, an overview of the Go! Vermont Program, and a Q&A session for the group to share their experiences, expectations, and […]
Sip, Shop & Support the Local Schools! ✨ Someday Boutique is hosting a Ship & Shop experience on November 21st from 5-7pm to benefit the Fayston School PTO. Bring your friends to 40 Bridge Street in Waitsfield to get some holiday shopping done, while supporting our local elementary school 🛍️ We can’t wait to see […]
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 Cleveland Browns 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 […]
Alright MRV, I think we all need to DANCE! (It’s good for your mental health**). And I’m going to try to do my bit to make that happen. I’m hoping to host at least 1 such pop-up every month this winter with locations TBD on a monthly basis. Excited to announce our next pop-up will […]
Winter Art fest 2024 is presented by the artists ad crafters of the Guild of Valley Artists. This show includes fine art, photography, sculpture, glass, fine crafts, cards and prints. It will be located in the reception room of the Warren Library on Main Street in Warren, VT. There is no admission fee but donations […]
Inklings will welcome Bobbi Rood on Sat. November 23rd at 11am, for a reading of the award-winning book, FRY BREAD. Following the reading, children will have the chance to try homemade fry bread with toppings, provided by Bobbi!
Moretown United Methodist Church United Women in Faith hosts a pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale. Shop for baked goods, lightening the load of your holiday preparations and supporting local missions.
It’s Painting with Flowers! Join Erica from A Colour Reverie at Inklings on November 30th to create one-of-a-kind cards, just in time for the holidays!! Using dye flowers grown in Erica’s garden, she will show us how to steep them in hot water to extract their colors – looking and acting like watercolors – allowing […]
A 1793 Christmas with Major General & Mrs. Wait Image: Our most historic home in the Mad River Valley is decorated for Christmas inside and out. Carolers on the porch, eggnog and a warm fireplace to greet you on the inside. There you will find the General and his lovely wife to beguile you with […]
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. […]
