Mad River Valley Community Calendar

Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome […]

Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome […]

Weekly Storytime at Inklings! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am for a read aloud under the cherry blossom tree. And what goes better with books than a delicious snack?! Bring any item from Three Mountain Cafe and get 10% off your second book purchase.

Share space and create community while working on independent projects in a cozy setting with tea and snacks. While there is no formal instruction, beginners are most welcome!

Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome […]

Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome […]

In partnership with the MRV Libraries and the Friends of the Mad River, this month’s book discussion is about “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy. Set in a future where many animals have gone extinct, the story is about a young woman who talks her way onto a fishing boat and follows Artic terns to Antarctica. Please […]

Tonight’s theme: It happened one holiday… Hosted by national Moth storyteller, Bobby Stoddard. Stories of Christmas crises, Hanukkah lights, 4th of July explosions and so much more told by your neighbors and friends. Come to listen, come to tell!

Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a […]

Curious about wildlife activity now that winter is upon us? Luckily, snow offers us a great canvas to see exactly who is here 🙂 Join Friends of the Mad River and Dave Muska, naturalist and educator, for a workshop on tracking and trailing wildlife, aimed at beginner-level participants. We’ll start at the shelter at Lareau […]

Join us for a Holiday Card Workshop with ‘A Wink Design. There will be treats and goodies and an Art Sale. While your in the gallery be sure to check out the Vermont Abenaki Art Exhibition.

Join Waitsfield shops for an afternoon of holiday cheer and extended hours on Saturday, December 16. From 12pm – 4pm, participating Waitsfield stores – see list below – welcome everyone for an activity-filled day of fun for the children, allowing grown-ups the chance to explore the shops of Waitsfield. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Lower Waitsfield: Cookie decorating […]

As part of the Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout, Blockhouse Studio will be offering the chance to paint your own colorful designs on pre-cut ceramic ornaments ($8ea). We will have a variety of shapes to choose from. Ornaments will be left with us to be glazed & fired and will be ready for pick up in time […]

Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a […]