Home Design/Build
2023-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2023-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Yestermorrow Fall 2023 Speaker Series: EXTREMOPHILE/ENVIRONMENTAL(ISM) with Ian Quate
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
The Gowanus Canal of Brooklyn, NY is considered a forsaken environment from a human perspective: the Superfund remediation plan is to dredge and cap with concrete. From 2013 until present our studies have shown the canal environment to be a thriving microbial ecosystem, with lifeforms evolved to inhabit industrial ruins with embodied metabolic information relevant to future cleanups. At a time where human disturbance is a geological force, our results further suggest we should redefine our relationships with lifeforms we live amongst, with a responsibility for stewardship and reciprocity. These microscopic neighbors not only serve as a genetic catalog of bioremediation functions, but open our imagination to new modes of what theorist Anna Tsing calls “collaborative survival” – of ways to live together on a planet modified by our civilization’s byproducts.
Join in person in the Yestermorrow main studio or remotely via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84227672054
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Ian is the director of Fruit Studio, a design practice exploring the intentional ecology in constructed environments in far-fetched and longterm fashion. Ian earned his master of landscape architecture from RISD in 2011, and has worked in design, fabrication and horticulture in NYC, PA, NC and Australia.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-10-26 06:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Mad River Valley Rotary Open House
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Come learn more about MRV Rotary. Who we are what we do and when we meet. Thanks to Emily’s Bar and Bistro for hosting the open house,

The Local: Free Wine Tasting
2023-10-27 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Scrag Mountain Music Sacred Songs of the Mary’s: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine’s Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT, 05601
Concerts
Fri., Oct. 27 @ 7:30 pm I St. Augustine Church 16 Barre St., Montpelier
Sun., Oct. 29 @ 4 pm I Warren Church 339 Main St., Warren
Marshfield-based chamber music series Scrag Mountain Music presents Sacred Songs of the Mary’s, a program of ecstatic and contemplative early and early-inspired music that connects back to the Divine Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene and celebrates the Divine Feminine. Scrag co-Artistic Directors Mary Bonhag (soprano) and Evan Premo (bass and viola da gamba) are joined by celebrated classically trained musician, sound healing practitioner, and founding member Anonymous 4, Ruth Cunningham (voice, recorder, harp, and flute), on works by Hildegard of Bingen, Kathy Wonson Eddy, and others. The program also includes a new chant by Cunningham based on the text from the non-canonical gospel of Mary Magdalene.

Boyce Hill Volunteer Work Days
2023-10-28 00:00 - 2023-10-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | Boyce Hill Town Forest, 337 Boyce Rd., Fayston, Vermont, 05660
Fayston’s Boyce Hill needs volunteer help to maintain its views, open feel, historic hill farm stonework and trails. Thenext work weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29, 2023. Preregister at https://forms.gle/TjFq7UG2t9uxsBey7 to help out.

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online by clicking this link.
Registration/Contact information will ensure that we can communicate with participants in the event that covid precautions may be needed or in case severe weather is likely (this will reduce the risk of needing to take shelter in on-mountain facilities where social distancing is unable to be maintained). Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior.
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs are allowed.

General information: The purpose of Volunteer Mountain Work Days is the maintenance of MRG’s legendary tree skiing and regeneration zones in our mountain forest. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Lars Bruns in consultation with ski area management. Volunteer Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is hard work, but also fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to care.
We welcome both experienced veterans and newcomers to the mountain work days. Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day she or he works.
Registration Required – Summer/Fall 2023 Schedule (all Saturdays)

August 19th
September 23rd
September 30th
October 7th
October 28th

Logistics

Report at 9:00 am at the Cricket Club picnic table. We’re back down at 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be prepared to hike.
Only in cases of highly probable severe weather will a work day be canceled (registered participants will be notified via email by 6:00 pm the night prior). Working in the rain is fun!
Bring work gloves, hiking boots, drinks & lunch.
Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.
Work days navigate our gnarly terrain; no dogs or kids under 12 please. Minors under the age of 18 must register and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. More Info on how to protect yourself while thrashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.
The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.
Outfitting for Rain Events:

Outer layer – The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keep water out for as long as possible.

Goretex shell or other rainwear
Waterproof pant shell – old ski pants work well
Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
Waterproof boots beforehand
Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
If the weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.

Inner layers – No cotton – must keep one warm when wet.

Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
Fleece
Wool socks
Thin windbreaker underneath the shell to hold even more heat in

Other Tips

Put dry (synthetic) clothing in a garbage bag
Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
Put first aid kit in a waterproof bag
A thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffeine constricts capillaries and should be avoided
Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves

Vaccination Clinic Waitsfield Town Hall October 28
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Mad River Valley Health Center is pleased to announce that Shaw’s Pharmacy, Waterbury, will hold a vaccination clinic in the Waitsfield Town Offices on October 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm that day. Vaccinations available that day are flu for anyone 3 and older including the quadrivalent flu vaccine for individuals 65 and older, COVID for individuals 12 and older, RSV and others. To take advantage of this clinic, please sign up at the Mad River Valley Health Center website: https://mrvhealthcenter.org/vaccination-clinic/.
Individuals seeking vaccination must bring evidence of insurance coverage. This includes both private insurance coverage or Mediare. Further information about the clinic is available at the Mad River Valley Health Center web site. We hope many will take advantage of this clinic.

Change in The Air Festival
2023-10-28 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | District New Haven, 470 James Street, New Haven, CT, United States
Change in the Air Festival returns for the 3rd year at District New Haven Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ! Over 25 of the best craft breweries from CT and beyond will be present alongside the best black/brown owned restaurants, musicians, artist and community vendors IN THE STATE to bring you the dopest beerfest experience in New England! All ticket sales go directly to the CT Brewers Guild African American Brewers scholarship.

Harvest Celebration & Block Party – CVHHHFundraiser
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Store, 284 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Are are invited to a Warren Village Block Party to raise money for Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, a well-loved and respected local non-profit organization . Buffet dinner and live music on the deck at The Warren Store.

Salvation Farms Aid
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Double E Performance Center, The Double E T-Rex Theater 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05425, United States
Salvation Farms Aid is a benefit concert for Salvation Farms, a non-profit working to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management. The benefit concert was designed in the image of Farm Aid and inspired by Phish’s Halloween concerts. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite musician for this Halloweekend event! Featuring three musical acts, a visual artist, local food and drinks, a silent auction for local goodies and getaways, and more!

Pizza & PG-13 Movie Night
2023-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Come to Moretown Library for a Halloween themed movie night geared towards anyone who watches PG-13 rated titles and featuring free pizza! Bring any other snacks or beverages and a cozy chair (or use one of ours). Visit our website for the movie title (hint: Cousin IT makes an appearance).

Red River North at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Live music at the legendary Emily’s Bar & Bistro!

MRV Dog Park Kickoff Training Series — Session 3
2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Dog Park, School Road Behind Brooks Field, near Solar Panels, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
Come to the MRV Dog Park in October with your dog for a free training series with Janine Manninen of Green Mountain Dog Camp to learn tips and tricks for helping to make your dog park experience the best possible! Sessions are on Sunday mornings at 10 am in the “Small Dog” section of the Dog Park.
Session 3 October 29th –Dog Park Etiquette
To get to the park, go up School Road in Warren, take a right at the top of the hill, and go past the tennis courts and skate park to the solar panels. The Park is located just past the trailhead of the Eaton Forest Trails.

Mad River Valley Dog Park Training Series — Session 3
2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Dog Park, School Road Behind Brooks Field, near Solar Panels, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States

Halloween Celebration
2023-10-29 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join the Warren School PTO and the Warren Public Library for story time, pumpkin carving, and a spooky treat potluck! Storytime starts at 11:30. Bring a pumpkin to carve and a spooky treat to share. Costumes encouraged! Small pumpkins and paints will be provided for little ones to decorate. Carved pumpkins can be left to decorate the town green for Halloween.

Scrag Mountain Music Sacred Songs of the Mary’s: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
2023-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674

Pick-Up Ultimate Frisbee
2023-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brooks Field – Warren Elementary School, 296 School Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Come join in the fun — Mad River Disc hosts weekly pick-up games and an annual tournament, The Mad Hatter.
Where: Brooks Field, Warren VT
When: May – November; Mondays 6-8 pm
We play under the lights in the fall & until the snow flies.
Mad River Disc is dedicated to the health of ultimate frisbee, and is focused on building community and friendly competition in the Mad River Valley.
