The Mad River Valley Village

Pearl Pop-Up at Someday Boutique!
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Someday Boutique, 40 BRIDGE STREET, WAITSFIELD, VT, 05673
Pearl Pop-Up This Saturday at Someday!
🗓 Saturday, 9/20 from 11–5
📍 Someday Boutique 40 Bridge St, Waitsfield (near the covered bridge)
✨ Featuring Bella Kai Pearls
She’s back by popular demand!
💫 Join us this Saturday for a special pop-up with Bella Kai Pearls, handmade by Vermont designer Chris from Stowe.
This isn’t your grandmother’s pearl jewelry (though she’d totally approve 😉).
These pieces are:
🤍 Timeless yet modern
🤍 Handmade with love
🤍 Inspired by the ocean, crafted in the mountains
🤍 Designed to layer, live in, and love every day
Whether you’re:
-Dressing up for a fall wedding
-Heading into a big meeting
-Grabbing brunch with the girls
-Or just adding a little sparkle to your Tuesday…
✨ Bella Kai Pearls were made for you.
Come meet the maker, explore the collection, and find your next favorite piece.
Mark your calendar—see you there, gorgeous!

Stretch & Sip Yoga
2025-09-20 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.
Bring a swimsuit or swim in your yoga clothes for extra refreshment. Bring a mat or towel on which to practice.
Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended.
Please Register (minimum of 2 hours in advance).

Quill and Quiver Fiber at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Naturally dyed, handspun yarns and fiber goods. Thoughtfully made in Vermont.

DSKI Hand-Bound Journals at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Eric’s journals and leather goods blend old-world craftsmanship with modern detail. Each piece is crafted to inspire adventure and made to last a lifetime.

Community Volunteer Job Fair
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Get Involved: Mad River Valley Community Job Fair + Film Screening
Civic involvement is the cornerstone of a thriving community—and here in the Mad River Valley, there are so many ways to make a difference. Join us for the Mad River Valley Community Job Fair, where local organizations will come together to share meaningful opportunities to get involved and give back.
You’ll have a chance to meet with representatives from groups doing important work in our Valley, including:• Mad River Mentoring• Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce• stewardMRV• MRV Rotary Club• MRV Ambulance Service• The Knotweed Project• Local Town Conservation Commissions…and more!
To deepen the weekend’s theme of civic engagement, we’re also hosting a special screening of the feature documentary Join or Die—a compelling look at the half-century decline of American civic life through the work of renowned social scientist Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone. The film explores three pressing questions:

What makes democracy work?

Why is American democracy in crisis?

Most importantly—what can we do about it?

The documentary features voices from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, Priya Parker, and many grassroots leaders working to rebuild community across the country.
Details for the screening are coming soon—stay tuned!
Let’s come together to strengthen our Valley and reimagine what civic life can look like.

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting
2025-09-20 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
September’s meeting will be hosted in the Cricket Club.
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
Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting
2025-09-20 08:00 - 09:00 (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

Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

4th Annual Fall Classic Disc Golf Challenge
2025-09-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Save the date: join us for the 4th Annual Fall Classic Trilogy Disc Golf Challenge.$40 entrée feePlayers meeting at 9:45 AMFirst tee at 10:00 AM

4th Annual Fall Classic Disc Golf Challenge
2025-09-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Dr, Warren, VT 05674
Save the date: join us for the 4th Annual Fall Classic Trilogy Disc Golf Challenge.

We Are MRV Film Screening of Join or Die
2025-09-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We Are MRV will begin with a screening of the Netflix documentary Join or Die, a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it.
We’ll start with appetizers and drinks at 5:30, screen the film at 6:00, and continue with a discussion and happy hour.
Come connect with neighbors and friends and learn why it’s important (and fun) to do just that! Event is free but tickets are required.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/we-are-mrv-join-or-die-screening-and-happy-hour

We Are MRV Film Screening of Join or Die
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
We Are MRV will begin with a screening of the Netflix documentary Join or Die, a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it.
We’ll start with appetizers and drinks at 5:30, screen the film at 6:00, and continue with a discussion and happy hour.
Come connect with neighbors and friends and learn why it’s important (and fun) to do just that! Event is free but tickets are required. See the link below.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Free Entry! Live Music, Food and Alcohol for purchase.
5pm-9pm @ Lareau Farm and Forest.
No outside food or beverage and no pets. Thank you!

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Tunes, taps, and twilight views. Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.

Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore the colors & shapes of the season, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting on torn newspaper, craft pumpkins, and colorful watercolor felt leaves.
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK
Begins Friday, Sept. 5th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Stephen Vittoria Author Talk and Book Signing
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Come have a beer, a bite to eat, and meet author & filmmaker Stephen Vittoria!
Dave Zirin of The Nation said: “Christina and the Whitefish is a joy to read. If Bruce Springsteen wrote fiction, it would read a great deal like this.
CHRISTINA AND THE WHITEFISH is a book that is needed in our dark times.
Join us for an author talk and book signing with Stephen Vittoria at Lawson’s Finest Liquids (with Tempest Book Shop hosting/selling books).
Stephen will “In Conversation” with local VCFA grad Tracy Haught (Senior Editor, Alternative Book Press) about his debut novel.
More about Stephen:
Stephen Vittoria is an award-winning filmmaker and author.
His last two feature documentaries—Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary and One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern—have been embraced by moviegoers and audiences worldwide. Vittoria was also a producer on two feature documentaries by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney: Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place. Along with journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, Vittoria co-authored the three-book nonfiction series Murder Incorporated: Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny—with forewords by Angela Davis, S. Brian Willson, and Chris Hedges. Vittoria is the founder and creative director of two Southern California production companies: Street Legal Cinema and Deep Image. Regarding Vittoria as a storyteller, legendary filmmaker, Albert Maysles, publicly petitioned his colleagues in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to consider Vittoria’s documentary feature, Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary, for Oscar consideration.
The Book:
It’s 1994. Christina, a young Gulf War veteran struggling with PTSD and the loss of both parents, drives cross-country in a borrowed car, desperately seeking relief and redemption in Asbury Park, the seaside mecca of her childhood. It’s a place well past its prime and reigned over by the self-proclaimed King of Asbury Park: The Whitefish—a disabled Vietnam vet, tavern owner, artist, and philosopher. It’s here, on the Jersey shore, that a chance meeting leads to a profound and life-altering connection. Rewind to the eighties: two girls, best friends, falling in love was something to be kept secret.
Reaching adulthood, Christina and Jaime move to Las Vegas to escape prejudice and build a new life. Unable to cope with her parents’ deaths and convinced she’s doing the right thing for herself and her country, Christina enlists in the U.S. Army, only to find herself racked by a further and compounding wartime trauma. Christina and the Whitefish is a powerful novel that questions the conventional treatment and care methods veterans receive in an inadequate, pharmaceutical-driven system, bringing to light just how critical human connection is to wellbeing and survival.
“Christina and the Whitefish” asks tough questions about how to love and when to leave, questions that reveal a critical truth: family can be birthed from circumstance. And then, even in the pain and the stumbling, if you don’t give up—keep seeking and moving toward something better—friends and healing will find you—and love, no matter how battered, can endure even the darkest of times.

“Christina and the Whitefish” Author Event with Stephen Vittoria
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Stephen Vittoria with Alternative Book Press’ Tracy Haught “in conversation” for the author’s powerful new novel.
Q&A and book signing at the Lawson’s Finest taproom from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday September 18th.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jenny and the Bets!
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jenny and the Bets! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Valley- Wide Book Club Cocktail Hour to Benefit Big Pict Arts Hub
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Join New York Times Best Selling Author James M. Tabor as he chats with Mary Kathleen Mehuron about her gripping novel Down on the South Beach Drag– and more exciting Jersey Shore moments!
Stay for part or all.

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s
2025-09-18 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

$65 Thursdays at the Golf Club
2025-09-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Hit the course for $65 rounds, then sink your teeth into ½ priced burgers at Hogan’s Pub from 4-8PM. Golf, grub, and good times all in one swing.

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.

In the warmer months, enjoy stunning mountain views while dining al fresco on the deck or from the comfort of the cozy indoor seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with yard games to entertain kids and miles of scenic hiking trails just steps from your table.
Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or hiking in the Green Mountains, Stark’s Pub is the perfect spot to refuel and reconnect. Don’t miss our live music performances—après-ski in the winter and on Wednesday summer evenings. For a full schedule of musical guests, visit our event calendar.
A special thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for helping us support local artists and keep the good vibes going all year long at Stark’s Pub.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-09-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings, rain or shine, on the Big Deck at Mt. Ellen. Enjoy live music, tasty food specials, and unbeatable sunset views. The perfect way to soak up those easy summer vibes. Cocktail specials this week featuring Barred Owl Burbon from Split Spirits.

Tuesdays on the Big Deck
2025-09-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings, rain or shine, on the Big Deck at Mt. Ellen. Enjoy live music, tasty food specials, and unbeatable sunset views. The perfect way to soak up those easy summer vibes.

Tuesday Tunes at Lawson’s Finest: Bob Recupero
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Music for your ears and soul.

Back Porch Music Series
2025-09-16 17:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Live Music, Food and Beverage at Lareau Farm June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16th.
Lawn games, families welcome! Come one come all! Fun Times!!
5-9:30pm.

Taco Tuesday
2025-09-16 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas.
Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Weekly MRV Retailer Council Meeting
2025-09-15 09:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
At our recent Mad River Valley Retailers Council discussion, several members expressed interest in creating a regular opportunity for our retail businesses to connect, collaborate, and support one another. In response, we’re excited to kick off weekly Retailer Roundtable meetings starting Monday, June 16th at 9:15 AM.
The remote Link (This link will be the same for each meeting)
Retail Council Weekly Meeting
Every week on Monday at 9:15 am
Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696161764
Meeting ID: 876 9616 1764
Mobile: +13092053325,,87696161764# US

These meetings will be held remotely and are designed to be quick, focused, and helpful. We’re aiming to keep them to 30-45 minutes. Each session will give you a chance to hear updates, discuss common issues, share feedback, and stay connected with fellow retailers throughout the Valley. Please let me know if you plan to attend and/or if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Agenda for the First Meeting:

Monthly Marketing Workshops
Led by professional media consultant Brittany Winfield. Bring your questions, ideas, and challenges.
Collaborative Social Media Posting Program
An easy, no-cost way to get your business in front of a larger audience, expand your reach, and build stronger community connections.
Business Planning Calendar
Stay ahead of seasonal promotions and align your marketing efforts with Valley-wide events using the Chamber’s new Business Planning Calendar.
Retailer’s Roundtable
Share what’s happening at your business and in your corner of the Valley.
Retail Council Meeting Schedule
We’ll check in to see if Mondays at 9:15 AM works for the majority or if adjustments are needed going forward.

We hope you’ll join us for these ongoing conversations as we work together to strengthen our retail community.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or agenda items you’d like to see covered.

Boots & Burgers: Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME!
+ 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar
+ 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing
What to expect:
+ Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 recommended contribution (Venmo or cash)
+ Dancing:
– Starting at 7 PM Larissa will be teaching then reviewing several line dances at multiple entry levels
– A little after 8 PM folks will get a chance to vote on what dances they want to do during Open Dancing
– See event website for select tutorial videos
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!
