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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. […]
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: – […]
