Yesterday Middlebury College announced that it would send students home early because of concerns about COVID-19. As a result, all college-sponsored events have been canceled, including a Sister-to-Sister observatory night that was scheduled for this Friday and was previously listed on our events calendar. Let’s Grow Kids has also canceled its Early Childhood Day and […]
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You’ve probably seen Katie McEachen out in the Vermont woods — for more than a decade she has worked in early childhood education (much of it outdoors), including founding Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool and Living Forest Summer Camps. She’s recently begun a new endeavor, working as an early childhood consultant one-on-one with parents and offering
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Area schools are closed for vacation the week of April 20-24 — but don’t worry, there’s a camp for that! We’ll post April Vacation Camps as they are announced. Registration is now open for the following camps. Common Ground Center Spring Adventure Camp This camp is a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about
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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
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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
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Parenting can be a juggling act. Figuring out what to do with the kids doesn’t have to be. MiniBury is an online resource for Addison County parents, featuring an events calendar chock full with playgroups, storytimes, family activities and special events; a summer camp guide; an ever-evolving list of afterschool programs and other invaluable local
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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
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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
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Bixby Library wants to see your kids’ LEGO creations! The library, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, is about to host its second annual LEGO contest and exhibit, the grand finale of which will be an awards ceremony on February 17. Here’s how to enter the contest: Make something awesome with LEGOs,
