Providing childcare at town meeting was always something the folks at Middlebury Area Land Trust wanted to do, but they just didn’t have the capacity — until now. This year, according to programs coordinator Caleb Basa, the org finally has enough staff (two full-time educators and an Americorps position) to pull it off. “Recently we’ve […]

Ashley Betton believes in community. And the power of play. And the importance of creating a space where kids can have meaningful, enriching experiences. “Above all,” she says, “I truly believe that we could be learning a lot from our kids. The question I ask at Lacewing Kids Camp is: Is there a way to

If you’ve never been to the Rokeby Museum, this month would be a great time to visit. The museum, just off Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, houses the only permanent exhibition in New England that addresses slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad. In recognition of Black History Month, they’ve planned some special exhibits and events each

Want to get crafty for Valentine’s Day? Come make pop-up Valentine cards at the Sheldon Museum this Sunday, February 9, from 1-2:30 p.m., with museum trustees Liz Markowski and Danielle Rougeau. Participants will have a choice of several card designs to assemble and decorate. The activity will involve detailed scissor cutting. All necessary materials will

First published in the Addison Independent on January 2, 2020 By Christopher Ross Thanks to a collaboration between the Mount Abraham Unified School District, the Bristol Recreation Department and the Bristol Recreation Club, the Bristol skating rink on Airport Drive has been renovated and reopened for public ice skating. “I grew up here and I

First published in the Addison Independent on October 18, 2019. By Christopher Ross Simon Says: A General Store for Kids and Families, a new retailer in downtown Bristol, carries toys and resale clothing for newborns through age 14. “Ultimately I’d like the store to be about one-third toys, one-third clothing and one-third other things,” said