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Weston Theater Company presents “Pippin”
WESTON, Vt. – Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in “Pippin,” playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater from July 24 – Aug 17. Unleash your imagination and join the company as they journey the world over to...
Mad River Riders Trail of the Week – The Weekly Dirt
The Weekly Dirt is a little extra dirty this week according to Mad River Riders spokesperson Rob Wilich. “While many are trying to put their homes back together, it feels a bit hard to think about trail work but we had to rip off the Band-Aid and see what is in store. In short, we haven’t uncovered any catastrophic issues yet but many that need attention. All the trail reports we are hearing from the ‘trail-using community’ have been super helpful so please keep those coming to.
Pets with Potential: Meet Reese, Tinkerbell and Oliver
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are two dogs and a cat waiting at the Rutland County Humane Society for their forever homes. Reese is a 2-year-old hound mix currently in foster care. Staff members describe her as an incredibly active and energetic gal who loves an adventure. She will thrive in an active and social environment that can match her high energy levels. Her history with cats, other dogs, and kids is unknown. If you’re looking for an enthusiastic companion, Reese could be the furry friend for you.
Londonderry appoints selectboard member, talks Williams Dam
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard held a special meeting on Saturday, July 13, to appoint a new board member to take the seat left vacant by Melissa Brown’s recent resignation. James Ameden Jr., who was born and raised in Londonderry, was appointed after receiving 120 votes against Steve Twitchell’s 64 votes.
The Gaslight Tinkers on the Tavern Lawn
PUTNEY, Vt. – Twilight Music continues its 21st Twilight on the Tavern Lawn series of bluegrass, folk/rock, world beat, jazz, pop, and Zydeco summer concerts on Sunday, July 21, with roots and world music quintet The Gaslight Tinkers. The seven-concert series continues every other Sunday through Aug. 18. All concerts beginat 6 p.m., in downtown Putney, on the Putney Tavern lawn – bring a lawn chair or blanket – or at Next Stage, at 15 Kimball Hill, in case of rain. Copresented with Next Stage Arts Project, the series is sponsored by the Town of Putney, The Mockingbird Tavern, Rod’s, and many other Putney-area businesses and organizations. The concerts are free to the public, donations are accepted, and food will be available. For more information, call 802-387-5772 or visit www.twilightmusic.org.
12-year-old performs the national anthem ahead of Friday night's Lake Monsters game
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Lake Monsters had a special guest perform the national anthem at Friday night's game. Andre Redmond is a soon-to-be seventh-grade student at Essex Middle School. He is also a popular performer, often seen on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington. Andre likes to...
Here are six events coming to Milton soon
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays Tuesday, June 18-Wednesday, Aug. 14 (closed Thursday, July 4) Details: Meals will be available to be eaten on-site only at the big outdoor tent or inside the middle school cafeteria if the weather is bad. Kids under age 18 eat free, while adults pay $6 per meal.
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
Thank you for coming to my Mayor’s hours on Mondays from 9:00-11:00 AM and Wednesdays (by appointment) at the Council Room at City Hall. Hearing your ideas and suggestions, assisting with getting your needs addressed, and discussing economic development for our City is nothing shy of amazing. You are the City. Your voice is necessary and this is the venue to come to speak to me.
Essex Starbucks location becomes second in Vermont to win a union election
Essex Junction, VT — The workers at the Starbucks Essex store joined Starbucks Workers United with a 16 to 6 person vote on Monday night. The Essex partners will join a growing nationwide movement of 10,500 baristas at 460 Starbucks locations working together to bring justice to the workplace.
Essex Junction City Council approves Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan report
ESSEX JUNCTION — The Essex Junction Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan is one step further after City Council approved the 32-page report July 17. City communications and strategic initiatives director Ashley Snellenberger joined the meeting to discuss updates to the project, which aims to imagine the future of Essex Junction and to provide achievable targets in the next five years for city growth and development.
Outages cause some delays across UVM Health Network
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Those worldwide tech outages also impacted some of the systems at the UVM Health Network. They say emergency departments at their facilities are open, and anyone experiencing an emergency should seek care at the hospital. UVM Health says some appointments may be delayed due to the...
Rotarians step up to clean up and organize volunteers
Mad River Valley Rotarians, seeing a need and working with local organizers, put together an effort to help people impacted in floods in several Valley towns over the weekend. Rotarian Peter Colgan, Fayston, said he was approached by a local contractor who wanted to help and reached out to Rotary, offering to help with a day of service. Colgan sent out an email blast with a Google doc for people to sign up to help and then later, sent out another document Rotary organizing effort.
Alchemist Brewery Launches Augmented Reality App
Alchemist Brewery & Game Theory Launch Augmented Reality App. Custom Art-Based Phone App Can Be Used at the Brewery or at Home. Stowe, VT - The Alchemist Brewery has teamed up with Burlington-based game design and development collective, Game Theory, to launch an interactive augmented reality art-based phone app. The app can be used at home or at The Alchemist’s Stowe brewery, though some of the place-based features work only at the brewery. Accessible for download directly from The Alchemist’s website, the free app brings the Alchemist’s iconic beer can artwork to life via photo and video filters, and more.
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
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