The Mad River Valley Village

Wild Pink
2024-10-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade exists multifold. Whether to shock, protest or code the millennials, pink has survived the test of time. This show examines the fluid origins of PINK in ‘natural’ and/or ‘cultural’ contexts. This is open media, interdisciplinary, multimedia, installation, all contemporary crafts and design arts in two/three dimensions for the wall and floor.
Reception & Artist talks: Sept. 26th, 5-7pm

Moretown Planning Commission 2
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Office, 79 School Street, Moretown, VT, 05660
The Moretown Planning Commission is scheduled for the First and Third Wednesdays of the month as needed. Please check with the town office to confirm meeting time.

Book Discussion: “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The Warren Public Library September book discussion features the 1938 book “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. This classic work of Gothic fiction centers on the experiences of the unnamed narrator, a young woman who has recently married a wealthy widower only to find their marriage overshadowed by the memories of his late wife, Rebecca.
Copies of the book are available to check out from the library. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2024-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

Let’s Talk Italy
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Susan Day, who has been touring Italy for over 20 years (mostly by bicycle), will lead participants on a journey of the contemporary Italian countryside–with a bit of language thrown in. She’ll share information about the different geographic regions, and what makes them unique, particularly when it comes to food and wine. Participants will practice helpful words and phrases, laugh at themselves as they pronounce double constants and the Italian “r”, translate menus, and spend at least one session cooking.
A presto! Pre-registration is required. Go to the Joslinmemoriallibrary website and Click on Upcoming Programs to register.

Just Getting By Film Screening & Community Discussion
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Just Getting By, a new documentary film by Bess O’Brien, is a sweeping, yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity.
The film, being presented by ShareMRV and The Big Picture Theater, will run from 5:00-6:30PM at The Big Picture Theater & Cafe on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Following the community screening, a community discussion will be hosted by Capstone Community Action from 6:30-7:00PM.
The event is FREE to all.

Pub Night with Live Music by Al’s Pals 5pm – 9pm
2024-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for Live Music with Al’s Pals and all your MRB pub fare favorites!

Line Dancing Pop-Up with Larissa
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Alright MRV, I hear you want to DANCE! Help me try out some future programming for next season—if folks are interested, I’ll offer this kind of gathering more regularly in the future.
I’m offering more LINE DANCING lessons by popular demand before we close up Stowell Barn for the season.
Join me for some low-stakes social dancing that you can do solo—no dance experience required (plus no hetero-normative male/female, lead/follow roles to navigate!).
This Thursday it will be pay what you wish at the door via Venmo, Square (credit card), or cash.
Here’s what to expect & bring:
Attire:
+ comfy shoes for dancing (boots are fun but not required)
+ wear warm clothes you can move in, specifically LAYERS! It’s going to be chilly this late in the season, but once we start moving we may warm up some and may want to don/doff layers. I’ll have the patio heater going, but keep in mind that Stowell Barn is a 3 season space
Lessons & Dancing:
+ ~ 45 min to 1 hr lessons for 3 different line dances at multiple entry levels (beginner & advanced beginner); folks can participate in as much or as little as they’d like.
+ After lessons I’ll play music and folks will get a chance to practice the dances we learned at different tempos on our sprung floor (your knees and feet will thank you)
+ if folks have dances they’d like to do that I’m NOT teaching, I’m happy to take requests for later in the evening! Just let me know what songs to add to the playlist. I’m planning to cover “Muddy Muddy,” “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and “Wagon Wheel”
Other info:
+ Feel free to BYOB—I’ll provide water too.
+ Couches and seating available when folks want to sit out anything, or need a rest between dances
+ Parking on the grass by the barn
+ Barn is accessible by ramp (from a grass parking surface), but the dance floor has a 2 inch step up
+ portalet available on site; it unfortunately is not accessible
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

VT Kindness Project: The Faces of Aces
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
A presentation on the cutting edge science of trauma and resilience, followed by a
screening of the film The Faces of ACEs, a discussion, and a demonstration of a few simple techniques for regulating stress.
Facilitated by filmmaker and trauma educator Kimberly Pierce, founder of The Vermont Kindness Project. No registration required!

Wild Woogs Children’s Workshop!
2024-10-18 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, United States
Join Wild Woogs on Oct 18th, from 3:30-5:30pm, for a creative afternoon of gettin’ Woogy!
In this two hour workshop Natalie from Wild Woogs will be guiding kids to create their own Woog, made from socks, stuffing, felt, buttons, needles, thread, yarn , etc.! They will brainstorm together “Woog characteristics” (spikes? teeth? and more).
Kids will be introduced to light hand sewing techniques and creative ways to reuse old materials such as socks, fabric scraps etc. They will be encouraged to let their imaginations run wild!
This “woogshop” is recommended for kids 6 yrs and older. Kids need to be able to hold and cut with scissors on their own. (Parents are welcome to accompany their child if they think they will need help with that skill.)

Harwood Union High School Volleyball Team Fundraiser “Parent’s NIght Out”
2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hardwood Union, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT
Harwood Union High School Volleyball Team is hosting a “Parent’s Night Out”. Proceeds will go towards the team for equipment, end of year banquet and supplies.
Harwood Union High School, 459 Vt Rte 100, Moretown
Friday October 18th
5:00-8:00 pm
$20 per child includes volleyball lesson and games, arts & crafts, snacks/drinks, pizza
Register in advance online to reserve a spot:
Each Registrant will be eligible to win a $50 gift card to The Collection

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, this play is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. A police detective (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house (Sarah McDougal, Warren, and Wes Olds, Graniteville); a spinster with a curious background (Karin Stevenson, Essex); an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef (Paul Cavaliere, Montpelier); a retired Army major (Brent Adams, Warren); a strange man who claims his car has overturned in a drift (Aric Brown, Middlesex); and a former judge who makes life miserable for everyone (Marci Robinson, Warren). It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate.
The play is directed by Ruth Ann Pattee (Fayston) with assistance from Stage Manager Joanne Puente (Worchester). Set design is also by Pattee, with Doug Bergstein (Waitsfield) as set build crew chief. The lighting and sound design is by Jasper Mayone (Waitsfield) with assistance from Irene Halibozek (Williston).

Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com
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Stretch & Sip Yoga
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT, 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, al fresco, weekly seasonal event in a gorgeous landscape.
For locals, visitors, 16 YO and up who’d like to start winding down their day with gentle mindful yoga-based movement followed by refreshments and connection with like-minded people.
If you prefer something other than tea to drink please feel free to BYO. Bring a swimsuit or swim in your yoga clothes for extra refreshment.

Recreation Hub Grand Opening & MRV Recreation District 30th Anniversary
2024-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for the grand opening of the new Mad River Valley Recreation Hub This exciting new center is designed to inspire adventure and connect locals and visitors to the Valley’s incredible outdoor opportunities and our business district. The celebration will also honor the 30th anniversary of the Mad River Valley Recreation District, featuring family-friendly activities and outdoor exploration. With maps, guides, and info on all things hiking, biking, skiing, and paddling, the Rec Hub is the go-to resource for year-round fun.
Event Timeline

Noon – Riparian Buffer planting begins (bring your own tools, volunteers meet by the Mill Brook)
1:00 Ribbon Cutting on Mill Brook Bridge, thank you VOREC!
1:10 Volunteer Thank You & Recruitment
1:15 – 2:15 Tours & Events
Friends of the Mad River: Riparian Buffer Planting Continues
Mad River Path: Off-Grid Bathroom Explained
Chamber of Commerce: Tours of the Welcome Center & Itinerary Builder
Mad River Riders Kids’ Bike Event
2:15 Celebrate 30 years of MRVRD
(Refreshments inside at the Welcome Center with MRVRD timeline on display)
MRVRD Volunteer Awards Announced
3:00 Wrap Up

Attendees will enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and live demos of the Hub’s interactive displays. This is a great opportunity to meet the local recreation leaders and discover all the ways to get outside and play in the Valley.
Come explore the future of outdoor recreation in the Mad River Valley!
About the MRV Recreation Hub
The Mad River Valley Recreation Hub offers a one-stop resource center for residents and visitors alike to access trail maps, travel information, and guidance on outdoor activities throughout the Valley. It came about via a partnership with the MRV Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Mad River, Mad River Path, Mad River Riders, MRV Recreation District and the Town of Waitsfield.

Pianist Claire Black: “Forests & Fairy Tales”
2024-10-20 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Pianist Claire Black creates a musical space for imagination and reflection with works by Schumann, Korngold, Janáček, and Bortkiewicz. Evocative titles depict ancient myths, wilderness and weather, flora and fauna. Listeners are invited to receive this imagery–through the distinct sound world of each composer represented–for what it is, and for what it might symbolize.
Suggested Donations: Adults $25 / Kids $5
Half of all audience donations will go to Christ Episcopal Church to assist with the cost of their newly acquired Yamaha piano.

Welcoming Disagreement and Difference: Introducing the Skill of Real Dialogue
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Are you tired of conflicts and misunderstandings?
Struggling to get your point across?
Avoiding conflicts because they don’t teach you anything?
Facing family estrangement, divorce, or alienation?
Dealing with endless disputes at work?
Feeling hopeless about political polarization?
What is Real Dialogue?
Real Dialogue is a conflict transformation skill that, when practiced in difficult conversations, helps us to avoid polarization by lowering emotional threat, overcoming stereotypes and biases, and transforming breakdown into breakthroughs. The skill and method of Real Dialogue heal divisions by allowing both sides to be respected — fostering a resilient and creative social and emotional environment.
Key Skills
You will be introduced to three key skills: Speaking for Yourself, Listening Mindfully, and Remaining Curious. These practices will help you increase problem-solving abilities and reduce polarization at home, work, and your community.
About the Center for Real Dialogue
The Center for Real Dialogue aims to end polarization in relationships at home, work, and beyond. We
transform relationships by breaking cycles of emotional disrespect and violence, fostering unity and
connection. Our mission is to equip people with healthy dialogue skills, reduce emotional threats and biases, and promote inclusive problem-solving. Join us in creating a respectful and interconnected world where all voices are heard and valued.

Steelers Bar(n) @ 1824 House
2024-10-20 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 New York Jets 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 fries and chicken tenders and more…. Doors open 15 minutes before kickoff. Renegade will be played in 4th quarter! It’s a burgh thing!

A Bridge Across Our Two Vermonts
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Vermont is not immune to issues like addiction, housing insecurity, and poverty. In recent years these overlapping problems have strained resources across the state and can divide communities as they struggle to find solutions. Join Recovery Vermont Executive Director Will Eberle as he explores how to surmount the effect of bias and stigma so we can improve the health, happiness, and sense of belonging for all Vermonters.
This event is part of the Mad River Valley Libraries’ Vermont Reads program supported by Vermont Humanities.

Taco Tuesday at Emily’s
2024-10-22 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Taco special every Tuesday at Emily’s Bar & Bistro

Tuesday Tunes: Cooie’s Trio
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
As a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres.
Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.
