The Mad River Valley Village

Waitsfield Select Board 2
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Select Board regularly meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM, with some exceptions. Upcoming meetings can be found in the calendar. Meetings are hybrid, held both in person at the Waitsfield Town Office (4144 Main Street) and remote via Zoom (Zoom link included on the meeting agenda).

Warren Planning Commission 2
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Warren Planning Commission meets every Second and Fourth Monday of the month

Wild Pink
2024-09-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-28 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

Taco Tuesday at Emily’s
2024-09-24 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: Bloodroot Gap
2024-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson.
Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time fiddler. He started playing at age 10, learning hundreds of Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian fiddle tunes from his father. Corey has become one of Vermont’s most sought-after traditional fiddlers, gracing the stage with Bob Amos and Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass, The Haymakers and Spare Parts among countless other notable groups and musicians.
The McCuen Brothers have been performing side-by-side for nearly 30 years, founding the bands Wiley Dobbs, Acoustic Undermind, and Swing Noire, and sharing the stage with the likes of Frank Vignola, Jamie Masefield, Charlie Hunter and Doug Perkins. The brothers provide tight vocal harmonies and rhythmic accompaniment, as only twins can. Rob dazzles audiences with his fluid solos on mandolin and guitar, while Jim holds down the low end on upright bass.

Fayston Select Board 2
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
The Fayston Select Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Fayston Town Hall

Warren Select Board 2
2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Municipal Building, 42 Cemetery Road, Warren, VT, 05674
The Warren Select Board meets the Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren Municipal Building.

Learn to Texas Two Step
2024-09-24 18:30 - 2024-10-08 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join instructor Jean Elizabeth Shockley from Vermont Swings at the Moretown Library for a fun three week series. If you can walk, you can 2-step! Two-step is a traveling partner dance (that’s where the walking comes in) that can add enjoyment to the music you love listening to. In our time together, you’ll learn the basic steps and rhythm of the dance, how to connect with your partner, and several fun moves that will keep you 2-stepping for years to come.
No partner necessary, please bring shoes that allow you to shuffle and spin without much resistance. Best suited for ages 14 and up. Donations of $5-15 per class are greatly appreciated but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We look forward to dancing with you this fall!

Waitsfield Development Review Board 2
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The DRB meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at 7:00 PM, at the Waitsfield Town Office.

Wine Down Wednesday
2024-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us as we focus on Portuguese wine and enjoy cioppino seafood stew. Every Wednesday!

Fayston Conservation Commission
2024-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
The Fayston Conservation Commission meets the Fourth Wednesday of the month as needed.

Meet Mike Piechak
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Mad River Valley has a voice in Montpelier!
Continue the legacy and come meet your VT State Treasurer Mike Piechak at the Round Barn on Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30 to 7pm. Mike’s is Vermonter who has worked hard to help Vermonters like us.
Come for for light refreshments and to share your hopes for the future with Mike.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2024-09-26 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
2024-09-26 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.

Pub Night with Live Music by Als Pals 5pm – 9pm
2024-09-26 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!

Stark’s Pub After Dark
2024-09-27 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
AFTER DARK SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
The “After Dark” summer music series is a new late-night music series that will feature a different band each month over the summer.
The After Dark music series is open to anyone 21 years of age or older.
Thanks to our sponsor Forbin’s Finest for keeping the vibe high and the late night tunes elevated.

AFTER DARK MUSIC SCHEDULE:
06/28 Seth Yacovone Band
07/13 Nicholas Cassarino and Friends – postponed to September 27th
08/24 Bad Management
09/27 Nicholas Cassarino and Friends

Oktoberfest
2024-09-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Taproom! Enjoy live music, festive activities, Oktoberfest-inspired food, and a keep-the-glass special! Oktoberfest attire is encouraged.
House made bratwurst will be on the menu starting when we open at 11:00 am, as well as special hard pretzels from Patrick’s Green Mountain Twisters Pretzels. An all-day stein hoisting competition will be available for guests outside in our beer garden. Send winning pictures and times to mark@lawsonsfinest.com for a chance to win a gift card to the taproom!
We’ll have everyone’s favorite alt-rock jug band REDadmiral playing here from 12p to 1:30, dynamic Vermont musician Mike Mac making a return to the taproom from 3:00p to 4:30, and hometown favorite Madigan Linnane winding up our slate for the day from 4:30 to 6:00. Come party!

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2024-09-28 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!
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 or swinging tools (hatchet, axe, maul) 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.
Summer/Fall 2024 Schedule

August 24th
September 21st
September 28th
October 26th

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 physically fit and prepared to hike the mountain top to bottom.
Most days are held rain or shine – 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

Foliage Weekend
2024-09-28 09:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Mad Shack: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Author Julia Macalaster Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings Children’s Books welcomes author Julia Macalaster on Saturday, September 28th at 10am!
Julia will be sharing her book, MOUSE MOVES, the story of a tiny mouse that has to move homes. This is the perfect book to talk to children about big changes, including moving into a brand new house!
Following the reading Julia will lead children through a craft where they can make brand new mouse homes of their very own!!

Bristol Harvest Festival
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bristol Town Green, Bristol Town Green, Bristol, Vermont, 05443, United States
Join us for the 25th annual Bristol Harvest Festival. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities and an ADA-compliant children’s playground. After visiting the festival, continue strolling through the downtown and shop the local businesses.

Fall Fly-In at Sugarbush Soaring
2024-09-28 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | warren-sugarbush airport, 2355 Airport Road, Warren, VT, 05674
Join the Sugarbush Soaring community on September 28th for our fall fly-in. Small aircraft from around the Northeast will fly in to enjoy our beautiful Vermont foliage and a cookout to benefit Flight Experience for Youth. Bring the family, watch the airplanes and enjoy a hamburger for a good cause!

Stretch & Sip Yoga
2024-09-28 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.

Vt Covered Bridge Society Fall Meeting
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Town Hall, Main Street, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
Sat. Sept 28, 2024, Warren Town Hall
Public is invited at 1 pm for speaker: Miles Jenness of Huntington, VT “Covered Bridge work in Warren, Lyndonville, and Elsewhere”
VCBS is nonprofit organization. Donations accepted. Dessert and raffle following speaker.

Music on the Mountain
2024-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Allyn’s Lodge, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674
At 3,125 feet Allyn’s Lodge is the perfect setting for an afternoon concert. Ride the Super Bravo Express Quad to Allyn’s Lodge for an outdoor concert. We’ll be serving up a variety of sandwiches, snacks, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Bring your favorite blanket or camp chair (make sure it’s in a bag or stuff sack), sunscreen, bug spray and water bottles (sorry no potable water available). Lift ticket purchase is required, IKON and Summer Lift Access passholders ride for free, or you can hike up. Please no outside alcohol or food. This is a shine only event. Please contact Guest Services for more info 802-583-6590.Stay tuned for artist information!

Lullaby Project: ​Celebration Concert and Art Show
2024-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, Vermont, 05841, United States
Lullaby Project: ​Celebration Concert and Art Show
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Highland Center for the Arts
2875 Hardwick Street Greensboro, VT 05841
In culmination of last season’s Lullaby Project initiative, Scrag Mountain Music invites the community to come together to hear these special new lullabies created in our community. Scrag Mountain Music was pleased to partner, for the past three years, with Writers for Recovery, Healing Together Project of the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, and advocacy partners Umbrella, Inc., Voices Against Violence, Outright Vermont, Kids-A-Part (a program of LUND), and DIVAS (a program of The Network) to bring this important program to individuals in our community.
This concert is free and open to all. Reservations are appreciated. Reception following the performance.
Art Exhibition
From September 25 – October 6, The Healing Together Art Show will be on display at the Highland Center. This exhibition features artwork created by members of our community through the Vermont Network’s Healing Together Project and includes audio and video of past lullabies. The Gallery at Highland is open Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4pm, please visit https://highlandartsvt.org/ for more information. Free and open to all
