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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What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
Learn How to Prune Fruit Trees While Helping Us Steward the Town Forest March 10, 1-3 pm Boyce Hill Town Forest includes the remnants of an old apple orchard that needs some attention. As this is the best time of year to prune apple trees, the Fayston Conservation Commission has invited local landscape architect, Rachel […]
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
Join Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, March 12th at 10am. This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome too! Promoting balance, coordination, motor skills and […]
We will discuss the book, The Bear, by Andrew Krivak. A few copies of the book are available now at the Joslin Memorial Library. Please remember to register in advance if you plan on attending the lively discussion.
The March 14 concert features all of the bands from HUUSD grades 6 – 12. It is an opportunity for all of the district 6th grade bands to perform together for the first time as well as an opportunity for the CBMS HUMS bands to collaborate on a shared performance. The concert closes with performances […]
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Chez Henri Cup Race & Raffle! Happening on Saturday, March 16, at Sugarbush Resort, the Chez Henri Cup & Raffle benefits Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. This timed race is for all ages and levels. We hope you can join us on the mountain! Not a […]
EXCLUSIVE ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday March 16th Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day by making your own 16oz pint glass. In this 30 minute drop in class, you will your make your own craft beer glass. Even add a dash of color to make the glass uniquely yours. Perfect for all those Vermont craft beers! *** We […]
Black and White photography by Bonnie Barnes. Opening this Saturday, March 9th, 12-4 PM with Artist Talk at 1 PM. Waitsfield UCC, Village Meeting House, upstairs, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield.
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel […]
Meet the Warren Public Library’s Lulzbot Mini printer (always free to use by the public) and to learn how to design your own printable 3D objects using the free online Tinkercad program. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners ages 12-adult. Children ages 8-11 may attend with an adult partner. Bring a laptop or visit […]
The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC), a Vermont non-profit corporation, will hold its annual meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Virtual Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85887579386?pwd=bExPdnZIUVVmS0VDSkkreFBSbDcyUT09%3cbr%3e%3cbr%3eMeeting The board of directors will give a brief report on the organization’s status, highlighting accomplishments from 2023 and goals for the coming year. Links to […]
Friday Lenten Fish Frys are back! Please join us at St. Leo’s Hall, 109 South Main St. in Waterbury. Located behind St. Andrews Catholic Church. Fresh beer battered fish fillets, french fries, cole slaw, beverages and dessert will be served. All you can eat! No need for reservations. Take out is available by calling 802-244-7734 […]
Join Friends of the Mad River for a unique outdoor experience where you can enjoy cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) alongside a knowledgeable naturalist! This family-friendly event combines the thrill of skiing with the opportunity to learn about the surrounding nature and wildlife. Our naturalist will guide you through the trails, pointing out interesting flora and […]
Join your friends and neighbors in getting ready for the upcoming growing season with a community seed swap hosted by the MRV Libraries and ShareMRV. We invite you to drop your seeds to swap off at Joslin, Moretown or Warren libraries the week before the swap: March 16-22. Seeds should not be more than two […]
Moretown Methodist Church United Women in Faith will host a bake sale Saturday March 23, 2024, from 11AM until 2PM at the church. Take some stress off your Easter meal planning. Free parking behind church
Black and White photography by Bonnie Barnes. Opening this Saturday, March 9th, 12-4 PM with Artist Talk at 1 PM. Waitsfield UCC, Village Meeting House, upstairs, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield.
See an old-school sugar operation that the Crowley Family runs at Living Tree, and share in the joy of fresh sap and syrup and the coming of spring. We’ll parade to wake up Mother Earth and honor the Jewish festival of Purim, and we’ll also celebrate with the traditional Purim customs of creating gifts for […]
Vermont Cartoonist Laureate, Tillie Walden, will facilitate a discussion about the intersection of indie comics with queer identity through her many graphic novels—from science fiction to memoir to historical retelling. Come and explore the power of visual narrative and learn why comics are relevant to Vermonters and beyond. This event is sponsored by the Vermont […]
Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – YESTERMORROW LOOKS TOWARD TOMORROW: AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT THE CORE OF OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS WITH BRITTON ROGERS
Every spring, amphibians migrate from forests to wetlands, following a biological process that often returns them to the same vernal pools where they were born. Their route often traverses roads and they are hard to see by motorists on the dark, wet nights during which they prefer to travel. This is where we come in […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th – rain, shine (probably snow), it’s time for the annual Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt. Once again, the event will take place at the Mad River Park located at 236 Airport Road in Waitsfield due to parking constraints at Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) where the […]
Join Vegging on the Mountain for “Cook and Book” at Inklings! Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children’s book focused on food and a cooking project. Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of […]
Spring 2024 Speaker Series: Building Equity Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the […]
We’re celebrating “rosé all day” with our next Wine 101 class led by The Local’s own Sarah Nagle. Sarah will be jumping into thinking spring and summer with an exploration of rosé. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so tickets are required.
The MRV Libraries and VT Slammaster Geof Hewitt hosts a Poetry Slam.
Do you want to have better conversations with people you often disagree with about politics? Do you wish that family members and friends on the other political side would listen better to your views about politics? This workshop, sponsored by Braver Angels, and facilitated by Lincoln-Earle Centers from Montpelier, VT, will provide training in skills […]
Come and experience the excitement of working with hot glass. Work with our experienced instructor to create your own one of a kind blown glass eclipsement. Three Days Only Saturday April 6th – 10am to 4pm Sunday April 7th – 10am to 4pm Monday April 8th – 10am to 2:45pm Each ornament takes approximately 15 […]
MORETOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BEFORE THE ECLIPSE BAKE SALE SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2024 11AM – 2PM 962 ROUTE 100B MORETOWN, VT PARKING BEHIND CHURCH QUESTIONS? Laurie can answer! 802-461-5054 GET YOUR GOODIES BEFORE IT GETS DARK!
Join us for an open house to celebrate our 2024 Woodworking Certificate students on Saturday, April 6th from 1 – 3 pm in the Yestermorrow Main Studio. Over the past twelve weeks, our ten Woodworking Certificate students have made many unique and creative projects including ladderback chairs, plywood designs, veneered case pieces, and much more!
U-32 Craft Show featuring over 100 Vermont artists and handcrafters on one floor. Food vendors, local community non-profits and a huge silent auction! Sunday, April 7 – 9:00am-3:00pm – 930 Gallison Hill Rd, East Montpelier, VT Easy access from I-89. Exits 7 or 8. 5 miles from either exit!! “Come to Vermont for the U-32 […]
Join Moretown Library and Living Tree Alliance for an afternoon learning about and helping our feathered friends. Build nests, visit the farm animals and share in stories and songs about birds as they return from a winter away to nest in fields and forests. Families can also build a nest box to take home and […]
A lively evening of film, storytelling and music revolving around Vermont’s rural landscape, featuring Kate Youngdahl-Stauss’ short documentary based on the hundred year old diaries of a Granville farmer, staged performances from the popular anecdotal history “Take Me Back,” and the music of singer/songwriter – and farmer – Kris Gruen. Something for every taste and […]
Mad River Valley, Vermont is gearing up to be one of the premier locations worldwide for witnessing the solar eclipse of 2024. Beyond a place for optimal viewing conditions teh MRV offers spectacular scenery and an opportunity to combine the experience with some awesome spring skiing. The area will be positioned in the path of […]
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors on the green at Camp Meade for a celestial celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic crossing. With live music, street performers, glassblowing demos by Sam Lightner of Lightner Glass, kids’ activities, science-themed story walk, wood-fired pizza from Red Hen, food from All Good Eats, beer/wine by The Local, and much […]
How do you have fun during a solar eclipse? You planet… So plan to be at Mad River Green Shops for the solar eclipse celebration. Starting at 1:00pm on April 8, shops at the Green will begin their Celestial Celebration, giving children and grown ups the chance to have an afternoon of fun leading up […]
2024 Total Solar Eclipse Join us April 8, 1-6pm games art fire sweets 5031 Main St, Unit 2, Waitsfield, VT info@madrivervalleyarts.org, 802-224-6878
Join the MRV Libraries and other community groups for an eclipse viewing party with the longest totality in the valley! Depending on the weather, we’ll have hot chocolate or lemonade and lawn games. Snacks and simple solar-themed crafts and activities round out this free event. Please note that this event is weather dependent; check library […]
An OPEN BARN event to support artists participating in a residency this summer Don’t miss seeing the upcoming full-occlusion solar eclipse! The Mad River Valley will be in the perfect path for viewing this celestial event, and Stowell Barn is surrounded by a beautiful unobstructed vista that can’t be beat. Eclipse photographers looking for where […]
Mac Rood will present and explain the process that he and Bobbi went through to create an eight-house affordable housing project on their ten acre parcel in Waitsfield as well as a larger project in Hinesburg. The intent is to highlight both the hurdles and rewards of creating such a project and to hopefully encourage […]
Skiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen in the wee hours of the morning to rise and rip! Exact time and location will be TBD each week based on conditions. The event leader will communicate the details each week via email/text to all who opt in to the group. Feel […]
CONCERT: Thursday, April 11 3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show 6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door All ages are welcome! + Mocktails for sale during this show Join us for a concert featuring touring musicians, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (Queer Americana from Philly, PA), Blair Borax […]
Everyone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in the library and you might recognize some of the characters. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.
Is it time to weatherize your drafty house? Are you 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. The LEAP Energy Fair is the largest in Vermont, and it’s completely free. Tour 65 exhibits and talk to […]
Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like… …drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy […]
The 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road January 2024 with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead! Tickets: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/…/The-2024-Fly-Fishing…. Join in the fun at The Big Picture Show in Waitsfield on Saturday April 13th. Doors open at […]
