Bear Haiku Challenge
2025-03-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-31 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) and 10 more dates | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Celebrate National Poetry Month with The MRV Libraries and MRV Bear Initiative!
We invite all in the community to contribute a bear-themed haiku for display at local businesses throughout April and May. People of all ages may submit their haiku about bears using this form: https://forms.gle/f17U5tWVMHtVqeoF7
or by picking up a paper copy at any of the MRV Libraries. Submissions will be accepted until April 30.
What are Haiku, again?
Haiku are a form of poetry originating in Japan. Each haiku contains seventeen syllables divided into three lines. The first and last line each contain five syllables while the second line contains seven syllables. Here’s a bear-themed haiku by Megan Sharkey of Alaska:
Garbage on the porch
is the best way to get a
bear on short notice
We welcome submissions by children, teens, and adults. Everyone who submits a haiku may pick up a free MRV Bear Initiative magnet available at any MRV library. Let’s celebrate poetry, community, and bear awareness together!
What is the Mad River Valley Bear Initiative?
The Mad River Valley Bear Initiative is a local volunteer group that raises awareness about the bears that live around us in the Valley. Members come from the 5 towns in our watershed: Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, Duxbury, and Moretown. Find out more at https://mrvbears.org.

Mad River Ski Club – Benefit Bake at American Flatbread
2025-04-03 16:00 - 21:00 | American Flatbread, 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
American Flatbread in Waitsfield is hosting a Benefit Bake for the Mad River Ski Club.
With every pie sold on this night, a portion of the proceeds go directly to the Mad River Glen Race and Freeski Teams.
Come out and support MRG athletes and coaches.

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia -Where the Wild Things Are
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
April’s trivia is all about the wild, be it animals, habitats, music, books or films. And whatever else we consider wild.

2025 LEAP Energy Fair Cancelled
2025-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Crossett Brook Middle School, Us. 5672 VT Route 100, Duxbury, VT, 05676, United States
We are sorry to report that the 2025 LEAP Energy Fair that was to be held on Sat. April 5 has been cancelled.

Our usual venue, the Crossett Brook Middle School, was flooded recently, and the gym where the fair takes place will not be available in time for the event. At this late date, our LEAP volunteers have not been able to find a replacement venue that meets our needs, our schedule, or the schedule of our exhibitors and speakers. If you or someone you know planned to attend the fair please let them know it is cancelled and update your calendars.

We hope to host a workshop event this Spring, will plan to hold our usual EV fest this summer and look forward to next year’s Energy Fair. You can find more on the Waterbury LEAP website.

5th Annual Community Seed Swap
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join your friends and neighbors in getting ready for the upcoming growing season with the 5th annual community seed swap hosted by the MRV Libraries.
We invite you to drop your seeds to swap off at the Joslin, Moretown or Warren libraries anytime the week before, or you may bring them directly to the swap. Please follow these sharing guidelines to help ensure success:
1) The seeds you share should not be more than two years old.
2) Make sure to give seeds to us in a clearly marked packet so we know what they are.
Whether you have something to share or are new to gardening, everyone is invited to attend this fun event and take home seeds. All remaining seeds after the swap will be donated to our Little Seed Libraries for future use by community members.

Content Creation from your Pocket
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Mad River Valley Visitor Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
📣 Calling all Mad River Valley business owners:
Join The Winfield Creative and @themadrivervalley in person on Monday, April 8th at 10:00 AM for a hands-on workshop designed to help you create compelling content – using the phone you already have.
Content Creation from Your Pocket will be led by me, Brittany Winfield of The Winfield Creative, and will cover:
📱 How to take high-quality photos and videos with your smartphone
📋 Simple strategies to plan and capture effective content
📢 Best practices for showcasing your products and services online
Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, promote seasonal offerings, or stay consistent on social media, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to do it efficiently.
📍Location: Mad River Valley Welcome Center
🎥 Live participation is encouraged for hands-on learning and Q&A
Register today: https://calendly.com/thewinfieldcreative/content-creation-from-your-pocket

MRV Women in Business Meeting
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Serenity Now Studio, 4429 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The next meeting of the Mad River Valley Chamber’s Women in Business group will take place at the Serenity now Studio in Waitsfield on Thusrday April 10th starting at 5 pm. Space is Limited – Register Today! Light refreshments will be served.
Melissa Bounty, the Executive Director of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation will be our special guest speaker. In her position she has helped business owners in Vermont access over $3 million in professional services, most of them paid for by grants. She will join us to answer your questions and share advice on: How to decide if you need a CPA, lawyer, marketing or website specialist, business coach, or someone with specialized knowledge for your industry. How do you find the right provider for you? How do you estimate costs, and afford this service? How do you get what YOU want out of this professional relationship?

PROM SWAP
2025-04-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Someday Boutique, 40 BRIDGE STREET, WAITSFIELD, VT, 05673
Someday Boutique is so excited to host our very first PROM SWAP, in collaboration with Harwood Union High School! This is your chance to give pre-loved dresses and suits a second dance and help someone else feel FABULOUS for their big night! ✨
How It Works:
Bring your gently used dresses + suits to Someday Boutique during our drop-off dates listed below. Then, come back for our Prom Swap event to shop the collection for free!
We want this event to be accessible, sustainable, and full of community love 💚 Let’s help everyone in the Mad River Valley feel AMAZING at prom!
DROP-OFF DATES:
Drop off your clean, on-trend, like-new dresses or suits at Someday Boutique during store hours:
📍 40 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, VT
🕚 11 AM – 5 PM
April 11 – April 13
April 16 – April 19
April 30 – May 1
(Please note: We cannot accept shoes or accessories.)
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
✨ Dresses + Suits
✨ On-trend styles
✨ Like-new condition
✨ Clean & ready to wear
(No shoes or accessories, please!)
SAVE THE DATE to come shop the Prom Swap collection!
💃 Saturday, May 3rd | 11 AM – 5 PM
💃 Sunday, May 4th | 11 AM – 3 PM
ALL ARE WELCOME! Whether you’re shopping for prom, formal events, or just love a little dress-up moment… come find your dream look!
WHY WE LOVE THIS:
♻️ Sustainable fashion
💚 Community love
✨ Empowering everyone to feel their best self
💃 Giving your clothes a second life
Tag us in your swap finds! @SomedayBoutiqueVT

Celestial Celebration: Revisiting the Solar Eclipse in Story, Song, Poetry and Art
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Everyone is welcome to take part in revisiting last April’s solar eclipse with songs, art, poetry and stories.
Individuals who submitted work to the library a year ago will be on hand to share their stories, poetry and art. The Songbird Project will add some musical flair to the event with a few songs about the sun and the moon.
If you have a piece of artwork you would like to share, please bring it to the Joslin Memorial Library by Wednesday afternoon, April 9th so we can display it on Friday evening;. And if you have a story or a poem you would like to share about last year’s solar eclipse, the moon or the stars we invite you to bring it with you..
Please register in advance at joslinmemoriallibrary.com under upcoming programs. Please register in advance via the QR code on the poster.

Let’s Read Vermont Day at Inklings Children’s Books
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Let’s Read Vermont Day at Inklings with multiple story times, crafts, and the launch of our spring book drive for the Children’s Literacy Foundation.
Our guest readers, Emily Benz and Nicole Chick, will kick the day off!
Free and Open to All!

Mad River Triathlon
2025-04-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Sugarbush Resort – Mt. Ellen, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Since 1979: America’s only four-sport triathlon!
The Mad River Triathlon is a four-adventure sports fundraising event set in Central Vermont’s picturesque Mad River Valley. The race consists of a 6-mile run, paddle down the Mad River, 10-mile bike, and finally skiing up and down Mount Ellen. Participate as an individual, as a team, or just for certain legs.
This is an intentionally sustainable and low-waste event. You can expect reusable cups, composting toilets, and minimal disruption to natural spaces. Preserving the unique beauty of the Mad River Valley and the ways we enjoy it is the ultimate goal of this collaborative event.
We are making every effort to create an inclusive event by allowing a wide range of equipment, offering group raft rides down the river, allowing you to choose the legs you wish to participate in, and a broad range of categories and accommodations for adaptive athletes. Additionally, if you cannot afford the registration fee, just let us know and we will offer you a reduced registration rate.
For more information and registration, please visit madriverpath.org/triathlon. Register early and save before prices increase!
