The Mad River Valley Village

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-06-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-06-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves of secrets, shame, choices, & consequences through generations.
Inspired by a true story, Erin Galligan Baldwin’s new play asks “Who owns your story?”
Open Door Theatre’s 2019 staged reading received rave reviews and standing ovations as the play’s themes and events deeply touched audiences.
Lost Nation Theater is thrilled to present the show’s world premiere production, directed by Kathleen Keenan.
This play features mature themes.
Covid Safety Protocols: LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. LNT strongly encourages audience members to wear masks which performers deeply appreciate, but masks are not required.
WHEN: Thursday- Sunday, May 25th – June 11th
TIME: 7:30pm Thursday–Saturdays; 2pm Sundays
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater
COST: $10–30 in person (depending on day/ticket type)
INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org
LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted Richards
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater, named “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, and Best in Vermont – VT Magazine, won Broadway World’s 2020 Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019’s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Award, & NETC’s Outstanding Theater Award.

The play features mature themes.
Curtain is 7:30pm Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun: May 25–June 11.

Tennis Clinics at The Bridges
2023-06-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Bridges Resort, 202 Bridges Circle, Warren, 05674
Improve your tennis, join one of our clinics taught by experienced, highly trained tennis pros.
Mondays – Doubles Strategy
Wednesdays – Intermediate Clinic
Thursdays – Kids Clinic and Junior Clinic
Fridays – Advanced Clinic
Saturday – WOW Clinic (all levels)
Sunday – WOW Clinic (all levels)

Chakra Yoga Series #8 – final class in the series
2023-06-25 10:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Soul Yoga, 126 Joslin Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Based in the Hatha tradition, each class in this 8-class series focuses on one or more of the body’s 7 chakras, or energy centers. Classes include a variaty of yoga asanas, meditations, pranayama as well as a brief discussion of an element of the chakra system. These classes are suitable for every student, including beginners and more experienced yoga practitioners, and for every body. Come experience a personal opening as you watch the meadow behind the studio enjoy a warm spring awakening. Preregistration is required. Students may attend any one or all of the classes.
This final class in the series will be followed by a small celebration in which class participants can share a snack and make a beaded chakra bracelet for themselves or to give to a loved one.
Taught by Claire Lindberg, PhD, RN. RYT-500, RPYT.

Chakra Yoga Series
2023-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Soul Yoga, 126 Joslin Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Based in the Hatha tradition, each class in this 8-class series focuses on one or more of the body’s 7 chakras, or energy centers. Classes include a variaty of yoga asanas, meditations, pranayama as well as a brief discussion of an element of the chakra system. These classes are suitable for every student, including beginners and more experienced yoga practitioners, and for every body. Come experience a personal opening as you watch the meadow behind the studio enjoy a warm spring awakening. Preregistration is required. Students may attend any one or all of the classes.
Taught by Claire Lindberg, PhD, RN. RYT-500, RPYT.

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-06-25 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.
Show Hours
Thursdays & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturdays & Sunday – Noon to 9 pm

Summer Sundays: Red River North
2023-06-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.

Three String Circus at our Free Concert on the Green!
2023-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
All are welcome for the latest D. Davis musical collaboration, Three String Circus to the Green! Always interesting, always great music – come on out. Doors at 5pm and band begins at 5:30pm.

Gentle Hatha Yoga
2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Soul Yoga, 126 Joslin Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Based in Hatha Yoga tradition, this class supports flexibility, stability, balance, and strength. Asanas (poses) in seated, lying, and standing positions are included. Meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) are part of this practice. This class is suitable for any adult who wants a gentle meditative practice and may be especially helpful for those new to yoga.

Clowning Around – Structured Silliness for 3.5-4 Year olds
2023-06-26 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Structured silliness! Led by Kolleen & Bobby Kintz, this class for kids ages 3.5-4 years old will explore creative movement, comedic expression and ensemble creation. Campers will play games, move their bodies, make music and find their funny. Students will share some of what they’ve learned at a showing for parents during the final class. This class will be a drop-off class; however, there is a shared room in our space where parents can be close by and in sight, if that is more comfortable for your child.

Please complete one form for each child who will be attending class. We will send additional information about class procedures as we get closer to June 19th. Don’t hesitate to call Kolleen at 802-377-1742 or email kolleenkintz@gmail.com with any questions.

Kolleen Kintz attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2010. Starting in 2011, she and Bobby began training with Dody Disanto at The Center for Movement Theatre in Washington DC. They have performed with the DC Fringe Festival, Zip Zap Circus and regularly at Clown Cabaret. In 2014, the duo traveled to Haiti to volunteer with Clowns Without Borders and performed for over 5000 children. Kolleen later became a hospital clown for Healthy Humor and made rounds as Dr. Pickle at Johns Hopkins for 6 years.

Kolleen & Bobby Kintz have been teaching artists since 2013. Beginning their journey with the instruction of 3 & 4 year olds, in Del Ray, VA. Later developing their own circus camp for ages 5-13, which ran in Baltimore at Morgan State University for 5 years. More recently, the journey has been parenthood! It is very exciting to be offering this class to the community, in our new hometown of Waitsfield.

Waitsfield Select Board (4th Monday)
2023-06-26 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Select Board’s regular meetings are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, at the Waitsfield Town Office (4144 Main Street), and start at 6:30 p.m. Please check the meeting schedule to confirm dates and times; the Board may change or add dates and times as needed.
Questions for the Select Board may be directed to Town Administrator Annie Decker-Dell’Isola (townadmin@gmavt.net)
Current Meeting Agenda
Select Board 2022 Meeting Calendar (March 2022 – February 2023)
Interested in watching Waitsfield Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Warren Planning Commission (4th Monday)
2023-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Town of Warren, 42 Cemetery Rd., Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.
The Warren Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Selectboard and is responsible for both long range planning functions and short range development regulation. Long range planning functions include periodic update of the Town Plan, drafting land use and development regulations to implement that plan, and offering policy recommendations on matters related to Warren’s growth and development. The Commission is provided staff support from the Zoning & Planning Office by Ruth Robbins as Planning Coordinator.
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.

Warren Planning Commission (4th Monday)
2023-06-26 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Town of Warren, 42 Cemetery Rd., Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.
The Warren Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Selectboard and is responsible for both long range planning functions and short range development regulation. Long range planning functions include periodic update of the Town Plan, drafting land use and development regulations to implement that plan, and offering policy recommendations on matters related to Warren’s growth and development. The Commission is provided staff support from the Zoning & Planning Office by Ruth Robbins as Planning Coordinator.
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.

Reflections by ‘f7’ Photo Group
2023-06-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
March 22- April 27: Reflections by‘f7’ Photo Group
Reception: March 23, 5-7pm
Artist talk: March 23
Open Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 pm

Design Made Visible
2023-06-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
‘Design Made Visible’ is a multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring the ‘table’ as metaphor, May 3-June 22 at Mad River Valley Arts. Open Tues-Sat 1-5pm.

Tuesday Tunes: Robin Gottfriend Band
2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Soulful original rock out of Burlington, VT!

Fayston Select Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
MEETING DATES & TIMES
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Robert Vasseur Municipal Building
and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 338 889 0421
Password: [REDACTED]

HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
Minutes and Agendas for the Selectboard can be found HERE.
Video of Selectboard meetings can be watched HERE.
Historical Town Meeting Reports and Audits can be found HERE.
Town Ordinances, Policies and Permits can be found HERE.

Waitsfield Development Review Board (4th Tuesday)
2023-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
MEETINGS

The DRB meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 7:00 PM, at the Waitsfield Town Office. Members are urged to let staff know as early as possible if they will be unable to attend a scheduled meeting so arrangements can be made to ensure a quorum.
Agendas and Minutes
Meeting Calendar (2023)

DUTIES

The Waitsfield Development Review Board was established in 2007 by a resolution that transferred the development review functions of both the Planning Commission and the former Zoning Board of Adjustment to the new DRB. The DRB’s responsibilities are laid out in both the Vermont State Statutes, the Waitsfield Zoning Bylaws, and the Waitsfield Subdivision Regulations.
The DRB performs an important and difficult job, which is carried out by volunteers appointed by the Selectboard. It is through this review of individual applications that the community’s vision, goals, policies, and priorities–as expressed in the Waitsfield Town Plan and codified in our development regulations–are implemented. At the same time, DRB members and others participating in the process must respect due process, the rights of applicants, and the rights of the public to participate.
The DRB has the following duties (see 24 V.S.A. Section 4460):
(1) Review of right-of-way or easement for land development without frontage as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4412(3); (2) Review of land development or use within an historic district or with respect to historic landmarks as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(1)(F)
(3) Review of land development or use within a design control district as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(1)(E);
(4) Review of proposed conditional uses as authorized in 24 V.S. A. 4414(3);
(5) Review of planned unit developments as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4417;
(6) Review of requests for waivers as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(9);
(7) Site plan review as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4416;
(8) Review of proposed subdivisions as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4418;
(9) Review of wireless telecommunications facilities as authorized in 24 V.S.A. 4414(12);
(10) Appeals from a decision of the administrative officer pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4465;
(11) Review of requests for variances pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4469; and
(12) Any other reviews required by the bylaws.

Beers & Brats
2023-06-28 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for 5th Quarter Butchery Beer Brats and $5 pints of Little Sip IPA, all day long!

Take-away Suppers from the Round Barn
2023-06-28 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Full suppers to take-home and enjoy and always with an extra special treat.
Pick-ups every Wednesday – check out this week’s menu!

Wine and Cheese Tasting at Déco
2023-06-28 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Déco Restaurant & Bar and The Local: Wine & Beer are teaming up to present a celebration of local natural wine and the new release of Vermont’s first Georgian-inspired qvevri wine! Join us at Déco Restaurant & Bar, located within Hostel Tevere, to sample some amazing wines from Vermont producers, one Québec producer, obscure European dessert wines and world renowned Belgian lambics. Two producers will be pouring their art in a bottle: David Keck, Master Sommelier and Owner/Winemaker at Stella 14 Wines, and Max Rose, Owner/Winemaker at Chertok Wines. Phil Christian, Sales Representative Extraordinaire, from our distribution partner, 802 Distributors, will be pouring four bottles from Pinard et Filles, located just a short drive north of the Vermont Border in Québec, from an oxidative style white blend to riesling, and a unique and experimental white and red blend. These wines are highly sought after throughout Québec and are featured on the wine list at Montréal’s famous Pullman Bar. Here in Vermont, they are exclusively poured here at Déco. We will take you on a journey of the Belgian lambic, a unique wine-like style of beer, one that’s of interest to beer and wine enthusiasts a like. We will cap the night off with a specially selected 2003 vintage Barsac dessert wine alongside two other European dessert wines.
Carefully curated hyper-local charcuterie boards and several specific dessert pairings will be available throughout the tasting. We will feature the full array of cheeses from von Trapp Farmstead and the entire cured meat selections from Babette’s Table. Mix, mingle and taste wine together with Rachel, Erica and Julie from von Trapp Farmstead and Babette’s Table. One ounce pours will be offered of each of the following:
Chertok Wines, Eve, Vermont, 2022
Chertok Wines, Midrash, Vermont, 2021
Chertok Wines, Shekhina, Vermont, 2022
la garagista, Loup d’Or, Vermont, 2020
Stella 14 Wines, Birches Pétillant Naturel, Vermont, 2020
Stella14 Wines, Initium Novum, Québec, 2020
Pinard et Filles, À Ciel Ouvert, Québec, 2020
Pinard et Filles, Calvaire, Québec, 2020
Pinard et Filles, Chardonneret, Québec, 2020
Pinard et Filles, Pornfelder, Québec, 2020
3 Fonteinen, Oude Gueze, Cuvée Armand et Gaston, Belgium, Season 2017/2018, Blend 81
3 Fonteinen, Oude Kriek, Belgium, Season 2018/2019, Blend 32
Gueuzerie Tilquin, Oude Gueze, Tilquin à l’Aciennne, Belgium
Royal Tokaji, 5 Puttonyos Aszú, Hungary, 2017
Clos Guirouilh, Jurançon, France, 2015
Château Saint-Marc, Barsac, France, 2003
Schloss Eggenberg, Samichlaus, Austria (NV)
Like these wines? Pre order forms will be available the night of the event, including several of these wines and many other local wines and dessert wines available for purchase and pick up at The Local, located next to Red Hen Bakery, in Middlesex.
To purchase tickets, visit the link below. For questions related to this event, please call (802) 496-9222 Hostel Tevere or (802) 613-3794 The Local.

The Round Up
2023-06-28 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Sweet Spot, 1178 Senor Road, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
All are welcome!This is a free event that hasFood trucks, Music, and Spirits.A place where friends, families neighbors gather for good conversations, tasty food, and a good time!
The Round Up takes place at the Covered Bridge in Waitsfield.

Fayston Conservation Commission
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
Conservation Commission Documents
Conservation Commission Agendas & Minutes

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-06-29 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.

Free Wine Tasting at The Local
2023-06-29 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in to try some of our rotating featured wines! We’ll give you the story of the wine you’re sampling and answer any questions you might have. It’s a great time to catch up with your neighbors & friends!

Poetry in the garden – an evening of poetry and plants
2023-06-29 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ShareMRV garden, Lareau Farm and Forest Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, Waitsfield, United States
To see the Summer Sky
Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie—
True Poems flee—
– Emily Dickinson
As humans, we process the world through art, through story. And since humans could first utter words, word has been a means of both connecting with and understanding our natural world. Join us for an evening of poetry & plants at ShareMRV’s garden as we share poems that speak of the natural world, and take inspiration from the garden to write some of our own.
Valley Reporter journalist and incredible local writer Erika Nichols-Frazer (whose recent memoir, Feed Me, was released in December 2022, with an upcoming collection of poetry to be published in August), as well as garden manager Marissa Alfiero, will be sharing relevant poems and leading us through prompts to spark creativity. We’ll tour through the garden, and see how the bright growth of its inhabitants, plant— insect, and soil alike—inspire us.
Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on if you’d like, water, writing utensils, and your favorite notebook. Light refreshments will be provided. And do feel free to bring favorite works of your own to share!
We look forward to celebrating together the greatest poems never to be put on paper — the very existence and lives of our beloved plant kin.
FREE; no sign-up required. Questions: sharemrv@gmail.com
