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SUMMARY:Green Up Day – Green Valley Rally
DESCRIPTION:For the second 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 Mad River Valley Green Valley Rally. \nVermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on Saturday\,May 4\, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally being the epicenter for all activities here in the MRV. It will take place at the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center (at the corner of Routes 100 and 17) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can stop by to pick up Green Up bags\, morning snacks\, and roadside assignments. People will also have the chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Mad River\, stewardMRV\, and Valley knotweed eradication programs. \nEvent Timeline \n\n8 – 10 am             Bag Pick-up & Breakfast Treats\n8 am -2 pm         Can and Bottle Drop Off (see deets below)\nNoon to 2 pm    MRV Steward Organizations Volunteer Job Fair|\nNoon to 2 pm     BBQ for Green Up Day Volunteers\nBag Drop Offs     Bring Your Green Bags to Earthwise Santiation’s Waitsfield Transfer Station. They are open on the Saturday of Green Up Day from 8 am to 2 pm\n\nGUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT\nVermont’s Green Up Day coordinators are working to set a world record for The Most Pledges Received to Clean in 24 Hours ” We need to sign up 5\,000 Vermonters to set the record VT Top to Bottom Green Up  – From Canada to Massachusetts – Green Up Vermont is organizing the longest litter pick up team ever.”\n• 223 miles from North Troy to Stamford – 446 if we go North & South\n• Volunteers start at every mile mark\n• Route complete in about one hour \nGREEN UP DAY BOTTLE DRIVE\nOrganizers are asking all Green Up Day volunteers to separate clean(ish) refundable cans found along the roadsides this year. They will provide separate clear bags for these cans and ask that people bring the bags back to the Welcome Center. They can also bring refundable cans and bottles back to the tent. Organizers will redeem the cans and donate all funds to the Mad River Valley Interfaith Council\, which serves neighbors in need. \nVOLUNTEER JOB FAIR\nStarting at noon and running through 2 p.m. there will be a BBQ for Green Up Day and stewardMRV volunteers. During that time there will also be a stewardMRV volunteer job fair. People can learn more about other conservation and stewardship opportunities. Representatives from various local organizations involved in stewardship in The Valley will be on hand to share information about volunteer opportunities. Those interested can look into becoming a stewardMRV site steward\, a Friends of the Mad River Watch volunteer\, a Mad River Path volunteer or even help out with the Mad River Valley Recreation District. \nWasted Portalet Demo\nCheck out the new Wasted portalets that will be used at stewardMRV sites around the MRV this year. There will also be a sample of the Wasted Off-Grid toilets we will be testing out this season. \nTIRE RECYCLING\nThe Mad River Resource Management Alliance (MRRMA) is collecting tires at the Earthwise Transfer Station on Green Up Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who find a tire along a roadside can bring it to the transfer station for recycling free of charge. To recycle personal tires\, the MRRMA will process those (with or without rims) for $5 each. \nVOLUNTEER BBQ\nThere will be a BBQ for all Green Up day volunteers to come celebrate our collective efforts. The grill will be lit starting at noon! \nFor more Green Up Day information contact: \n\nWaitsfield: Bri Skoldberg\, briskoldberg@gmail.com\, 802-829-0878\nFayston: Patty Pasley\, plpasley@gmail.com\, 802-825-1893\nWarren: Warren Town Office\, clerk@warrenvt.org\, 802-496-2709\nMoretown: Mike Dimotsis\, dimotsisjane@gmail.com\, 802-469-2812\nSwim Holes\, Onome Ofoman\, onome@friendsofthemadriver.org\n\nParticipating Mad River Valley Organizations\nFriends of the Mad River\nGreen Up Vermont\nGreen Up Day Coordinators Coordinators\nMad River Riders\nMad River Valley Planning District\nMad River Path\nMad River Valley Bear Initiative\nMad River Valley Knotweed Initiative\nMad River Valley Planning District\nstewardMRV\nTowns of Fayston\, Waitsfield and Warren\nTrout Unlimited \n 
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/green-up-day-green-valley-rally/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000
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SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!
DESCRIPTION:Take the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam! \nCome for a book reading\, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist\, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. \nRecommended for children ages 2 – 8. There is a $10 charge per family\, payable on the day.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/teddy-bear-clinic-at-inklings-childrens-books-2/
LOCATION:Inklings Children’s Books\, 106 Mad River Greeen\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T113000
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SUMMARY:Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
DESCRIPTION:Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen\, Mina Smith\, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am\, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. \nSet in a fantasy garden\, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme\, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading\, children will have the chance to create butterflies of their own! \nMina Smith created her nonprofit\, Love Your Neighbor VT\, to help challenged\, vulnerable\, and homeless people from all walks of life. She is passionate about educating others on safety and care for children\, and is part of the Miss Vermont and Miss America Scholarship Organization.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/special-event-at-inklings-childrens-books-2/
LOCATION:Inklings Children’s Books\, 106 Mad River Greeen\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T170000
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SUMMARY:Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back!  \nJoin us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5pm – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/stoke-ramen-pop-up/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240517T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240512T043818Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC Running In Circles & Wood Fired Friday
DESCRIPTION:Get Fired Up! \nThis week’s line up includes Live Music by Running in Circles with Wood Fired Pizza & other Italian delights!
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/live-music-running-in-circles-wood-fired-friday/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Live Music,Public Welcome
GEO:44.195472;-72.8915611
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240511T043816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T163809Z
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SUMMARY:3D Drawing for Kids: Tricks for Drawing with Depth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop\, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art look three dimensional in this one hour Saturday workshop. \nFor kids in grades 3 and up. Taught by teaching artist and science writer Rachel Mirus. Materials will be provided. \nTuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/3d-drawing-for-kids-tricks-for-drawing-with-depth/
LOCATION:Camp Meade\, 961 ROUTE 2\, middlesex\, 05602
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
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SUMMARY:Mad River Riders Season Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Mad River Riders 2024 Season Kickoff Party \nCome join us at the Mad River Barn on Saturday\, May 18th at 5pm to kick off the 2024 season. Enjoy mingling with other biking enthusiasts\, light apps\, and a short presentation on our trail enhancement and programming plans for the 2024 season. \nPub Open to the Public from 5 – 9pm with Food & Beverage available for purchase.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/mad-river-riders-season-kick-off/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
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SUMMARY:Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!
DESCRIPTION:Inklings is so excited to welcome author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Sunday\, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book\, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. \nThis beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It’s an unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child. \nFollowing the reading\, Kate will lead children through a very special Chickadee craft! \nKATE HOSFORD grew up in Waitsfield\, Vermont\, and attended Amherst College. In 2011\, Kate completed her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Kate is the author of six picture books and two poetry collections\, garnering awards such as an American Library Association Notable Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her family.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/author-kate-hosford-visits-inklings/
LOCATION:Inklings Children’s Books\, 106 Mad River Greeen\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
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SUMMARY:Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! \nJoin us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/stoke-ramen-pop-up-2/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240524T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240512T043845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T172310Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC Ragged Company & Wood Fired Friday
DESCRIPTION:Get Fired Up! \nFor our Final Wood Fired Friday we have Live Music by Ragged Company with Wood Fired Pizzas and other Italian delights! \n 
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/live-music-ragged-company-wood-fired-friday/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Live Music,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240525T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
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SUMMARY:Stone Bishop Backyard BBQ Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday May 25th from 5 – 9pm in our events pavilion for a community benefit concert. \nLive Music provided by Running In Circles \nMad River Barn will be cooking up classic backyard BBQ fare for purchase \nCash Bar | Silent Auction \nProceeds will benefit Mike Bishop & Rebekah Stone with the financial hardships of their growing family \n 
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/stone-bishop-backyard-bbq-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Mad River Barn
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Live Music,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240522T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T173814Z
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SUMMARY:Family tree planting and care workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Brian Mohr (Ember Hill Farm) at Living Tree Alliance’s (LTA) community orchard to learn about planting and caring for fruit trees and berry bushes. Brian will model a few techniques\, and then folks will plant fruit trees and shrubs in the orchard. LTA educator Melanie Grubman will also lead families in some activities\, and kids will get a chance to explore the adventure playground and visit the animals. LTA’s own greens and eggs will be for sale\, and each participant will receive a gift certificate for trees and shrubs at Ember Hill Farm. All donations go towards LTA’s school to farm field trips with HUUSD. \nTo pre-order any plants or trees from Ember Hill Farm for Brian to deliver at the event or to pick up at the farm\, reach out to Brian directly at emberhillfarm@gmail.com or text/call him at 802-989-0570.\nFor more info about Ember Hill Farm:\nFB: www.facebook.com/emberhillfarm\nIG: www.instagram.com/emberhillfarm
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/family-tree-planting-and-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Living Tree Alliance\, 96 Living Tree Ln\, Moretown\, VT\, 05660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240530T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240512T043858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T173809Z
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SUMMARY:Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! \nJoin us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/stoke-ramen-pop-up-3/
CATEGORIES:Dining,Family Friendly,Public Welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221615
CREATED:20240520T163834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T173809Z
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SUMMARY:“Paint This Bear” Art Gallery Showing
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through the MRV Libraries Bear Art Gallery Display and discover how artists of all ages used a variety of materials to make their 5 x 7 canvas of each bear come alive. Talk with individuals from the MRV Bear Initiative and nosh on some bear-like sugar cookies.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/paint-this-bear-art-gallery-showing/
LOCATION:Joslin Memorial Library\, 4391 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly
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