Yestermorrow Fall 2023 Speaker Series: Ridge to River with Friends of the Mad River
2023-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Ridge to River is a 5-town coalition working toward clean water and flood resilience in Vermont’s Mad River Valley. We discovered quickly that managing stormwater across the Valley is a critical strategy for reducing our vulnerability to flooding, and we worked together for 2 years on a strategic process to explore this nuanced challenge, our community, and a range of possible strategies for building resilience. Come hear panelists Luke Foley and Ira Shadis speak about the growing program and goals for resilience in the Mad River Valley.
Join us in person or remotely via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212586891
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Luke Foley is the Climate and Engagement Manager for Friends of the Mad River. Luke has an extensive background as an educator, having previously worked as an Experiential Learning Coordinator and Outdoor Educator at Northfield Middle High School. Prior to working in public schools, Foley also worked as a wilderness instructor, international travel guide, and program director for several schools and programs in Vermont, the western United States, and around the world. He was the 2014 Vermont Teacher of the Year and a 2017 National Park Service Climate Resiliency Fellow. Most recently, Luke received a 2019 Rowland Fellowship to pursue a project that looked to expand experiential learning opportunities in Vermont schools. In addition to his role with Friends of the Mad River, Luke is an adjunct professor for Mt. Holyoke College and Castleton University, as well as founder and owner of Frontiers Education, a business which delivers professional development opportunities for teachers focused on wilderness expeditions, place-based education, and community-oriented student projects. Foley lives in Waitsfield with his wife, Rachel, a teacher at Fayston Elementary, and his two children, Nora and Tobin. In his free time, Luke likes to run and bike our local trails, swim and paddle in our rivers and lakes, and use all types of skis to navigate the winter landscape.
Ira Shadis grew up in the arms of the Winooski River; home up in the headwaters, school on the main stem, and summer days swimming in the Mad. His professional life has focused on the cross section of environmental stewardship, education, and communication. These days he focuses on turning the Mad River Watershed into a sponge and building resilience into the landscape.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-11-02 06:00 - 20:00 | Filling Station, Rt 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05068, United States
Join us for The Filling Station’s Thursday night music series! Check out the line-up:

8/17 – Ali T
8/24 – Tom Bisson
8/31 – The Rough Suspects – Acoustic Duo

Catamount Trail Assn Backcountry Forum!
2023-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Pierce Hall Community Center, 38 South Main Street, Rochester, Vermont, 05767, United States
Come celebrate with us: The 10th Annual Backcountry Forum with the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective and 40 years of skiing the length of Vermont with the Catamount Trail Association!
David Goodman, author of Best Backcountry Skiing In The Northeast, will also be joining us. David was one of the original forum participants 10 years ago when the idea of backcountry chapters was born, and he’s been engaged ever since. He will be sharing some words about the last decade if you’re a Vermont BC enthusiast you’ll want to be there.
We will also be officially launching the Vermont Backcountry Skiing Handbook. This is a brand new resource that provides detailed guidance for public and private land managers seeking to develop sustainable backcountry zones. It’s s direct result of that first forum 10 years ago, and we will have printed copies for everyone to check out. Digital copies are available to download for free HERE.
It’s going to be a fun evening… Come celebrate with us!

Home Design/Build
2023-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
This course has been offered since 1980 and is the heart of our curriculum. It is appropriate for a range of individuals, from the person who wants to “do it all” to the person who simply wants to be informed enough to have meaningful and productive conversations with his or her architect and builder. Students will learn through hands-on construction projects, studio sessions, lectures, slide shows, house tours, and discussion. The Home Design/Build Course will provide individuals with the fundamental skills and resources necessary for creating their dream home – be it new construction or renovation. This course is also a good introduction for those interested in pursuing an architecture or building career. At the end of this intensive course, students typically leave with schematic floor plans, a scale model, and section and elevation drawings. They have gained a new awareness of design, materials, and the process of realizing a home that reflects their values and lifestyle.

Design/Build for Public Spaces
2023-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
You will engage in the hands-on process of designing and building a full-scale community project alongside a nonprofit partner or local community member. Class kicks off with a client meeting where students address a structural need. From there, the team will work within a budget, propose and develop a design, schedule the work, and ultimately build the structure throughout the duration of this two-week class.
A flagship Yestermorrow course that has yielded whimsical structures like the infamous Snail bus stop structure, a mobile farm stand for Shelburne Farms, and a trail shelter for the Mad River Path and more. Students are given the creative freedom to design a project that meets the unique needs of their client. As a result, this course often produces unique and whimsical structures – a building style that Yestermorrow is known for.
This year, we will be building a structure for the new Warren Dog Park. Make your mark on the community, and provide shelter for your neighbors for years to come.

Mad River Valley Libraries Pub Trivia
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Season of the Sticks Pub Trivia
The Mad River Valley Libraries crew has been hard at work concocting questions about science and nature, arts and entertainment, turkeys and current events. All are welcome to join us.

Stick Season Stitches Fiber Retreat
2023-11-03 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Workshops, exclusive projects and colorways, and fun with fellow fiber enthusiasts!
– Exclusive colorway from Bobolink Yarns and retreat project pattern (from Irasburg, VT)
– Fingerless Mitts workshop with Leslie Roth
– Increases and Decreases workshop with Judy Bond
– Tour of Aurora Spinnery
$150 fee includes all events, project materials, lunch on Friday, and swag bag.

The Local: Free Wine Tasting
2023-11-03 16:30 - 18:30 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends!
Hope to see you Friday!
-Sam

MRV Backcountry Coalition Trail Work Day
2023-11-04 00:00 | Battleground Condominiums, 4606 Battleground Rd, Waitsfield, Rhode Island, 05673, United States
If you enjoy working in the woods and have some time to spare, please join the Valley’s CTA Trail Chiefs in the their annual effort to clear the Catamount Trail of blow-downs, branches, and brush.
The Mad River Valley is extremely fortunate to have access to one of the most incredible backcountry recreation opportunities in Vermont – the Phen Basin. As a chapter of the Catamount Trail Association, MRVBC has committed to the care and management of access to this resource by adopting section 19S from the Battleground condominiums north to the Long Trail in Huntington Gap. This commitment includes organizing an annual Fall Trail Work day where volunteers have an opportunity to help ensure continued access by working to maintain the trail and its features.
With several bridges, a consistent slope, unique natural features, and beautiful views, this section provides excellent access for non-motorized wintertime use. Come explore the trail while helping to keep it in good shape. Last year was all about blowdown management (loppers, handsaws, and chainsaw work), water bar clearing (basic rake and dirt work), and replacing the deck on a bridge (simple carpentry). In addition to the work, the team shared a lot of laughs, good stories, and some pre-skiing stoke with parking-lot libations. This year work will focus on simple sight line clearing, blazing, and lopper work higher up the trail. If this is of interest – please bring your best yard-sale, animal encounter, or dawn patrol story and join us! Rain date Nov 5. See website link for more info and to contact our Trail Chief, Mark Haberle.
Also, please consider these other Catamount Trail Association trail work days!

Catamount Trail/Zone Fall Work Schedule

Things You’ll Need
You’ll need lunch, water, long pants, layers, work gloves, hiking boots, an orange hunting vest or similar during hunting season, and a pair of loppers or handsaw. Bring a friend, give back to the trails you enjoy, and help CTA provide trail users with great experiences this winter.

Anniversary Party @ The Local: Wine & Beer
2023-11-04 09:00 - 20:00 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
To celebrate its one-year anniversary of being in business, The Local: Wine & Beer is planning a full day of fun.
9am-4pm – Bounce House
11am & 1pm – Yoga & Sip ($5. RSVP required. 1-hour yoga with Yoga Lab Vermont followed by mimosa and croissant.)
12-8pm – wine and beer by the glass service
4-8pm – food by Josh of 5th Quarter
4-8pm – music by DJ Chris Logan
5-8pm – wine tasting with some of our favorite distributors & cheese by Jasper Hill Farm ($5. RSVP required.)

Neighborhood Toy Store Day Celebration
2023-11-04 11:00 - 16:00 | The Collection, 110 Mad River Green Shopping Center, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us for our annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day Celebration, a day of fun, play and exploration! This is a FREE, RAIN or SHINE event, on SATURDAY 11/4 from 11-4pm! We look forward to playing with you!
Come and :
– Try New Games
– Explore in the Toddler Play Area
– Participate in fun Activities
– Get Secret Discounts
– & So Much More!!

Open Fiber Night
2023-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Relax in our parlor with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts. Bring a project to work on or just come for the camaraderie, and perhaps sip a beverage from our bar as you chat with with neighbors and travelers. What a cozy way to spend a chilly evening!

Mountaintop Film Festival
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mountainfilm On Tour returns to the Big Picture Theater with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Food and drink will be available At the Big Picture Café. Runtime is approximately 2 hours.All ticket sale proceeds benefit The Waitsfield Children’s Center

Mountainfilm On Tour – Waitsfield
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the Mad River Valley for its annual showing! Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will soon visit Waitsfield with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. See the complete playlist at www.mountainfilm.org/tour/schedule.
Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT can be purchased online at https://www.waitsfieldchildrenscenter.org.
Food and drinks are available from The Big Picture Café. The Café opens at 5pm.
Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT is hosted by The Waitsfield Children’s Center as a fundraiser to support their mission to provide high-quality, affordable childcare in the Mad River Valley. By purchasing Mountainfilm on Tour tickets, you can view an inspiring collection of films while also supporting The Waitsfield Children’s Center.

Dark Star Project
2023-11-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Grateful Dead (amongst other artists) cover band. Offering up rich, tasty music.

Cycle of Memory Film Showing
2023-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
The Mad River Valley Libraries and the Central Vermont Council on Aging invite the community to attend a special screening of Cycle of Memory, the new award-winning documentary about two siblings’ bicycle adventure to find the memories of their grandfather. Mel Schwartz, lost to Alzheimer’s. are dealing with the impacts of this disease. Guided by old photographs of Mel’s 1945 trip, they search for places aged by time. Cycle of Memory explores the importance of intergenerational connection, healing painful pasts, and leaving a meaningful time capsule for the future. There will be a short facilitated discussion after the film, along with shared community resources to support those who are dealing with the impacts of this disease.

Moretown Selectboard
2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Moretown Town Office, 79 School Street, Moretown, VT, 05660
Meeting Schedule

Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (If the 1st or 3rd Monday falls on a town-recognized holiday, the meeting will be on the first Tuesday following the holiday)
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Moretown Town Office – 79 School Street
Please note during Covid-19 all meetings are held via ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6201042716
Via ZOOM Meeting ID 620 104 2716
Or to call in: 929-205-6099

Selectboard Members

Tom Martin, Chairman | 802-496-2599 (h)
John Hoogenboom, Vice Chairman | 802-223-6584 (h)
Don Wexler | 802-496-7504 (h)
Callie Streeter | 802-498-3437 (cell)
Robin Campbell |

SELECTBOARD CONTACT – SELECTBOARD ASSISTANT
Sasha Elwell, 802-882-8219
mselectboard@moretownvt.net

https://www.moretownvt.org/town-departments/boards-and-committees/selectboard/

Warren Development Review Board
2023-11-06 18:30 | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Warren Development Review Board meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Warren Municipal Building.
Find the latest DRB documents at : https://www.warrenvt.org/departments/development-review-board/

Karaoke Night at Emily’s Bar and Bistro
2023-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Emily’s Bar and Bistro hosts their famous Karaoke nNight on the first Monday of every month.
Join in on the fun!

Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2023-11-07 09:30 - 10:15 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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.
