The Fourth of July is upon us, and there are so many ways to celebrate locally. Brandon celebrates early, with a full day of festivities — parade, Little Debbie Swiss Roll-Eating Contest, rubber ducky race, street dance, and fireworks — this Saturday, July 1. That same night, local entomologist Greg Pask is hosting a different kind of […]
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It’s time for summer reading! Here’s what’s happening at Ilsley Public Library (stop in to sign up): SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Calendar Sticker Chart for birth – 3rd grade: Place a sticker on each day that you read together. 20 stickers = a coupon for Haymaker Bun Co. 40 stickers = a second coupon! BINGO Sheet for
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It’s swim lesson season. Jake Jacobs — aka Jake at the Lake — is teaching her classes at Branbury Beach again this summer, as well as in Brandon and Salisbury. Here’s her schedule and contact info. Swim lessons are also offered through the Bristol, Middlebury and Vergennes Rec Departments. Vermont Sun only does private swim lessons
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Tune up your bike and go for a ride! Here’s some news you can use about biking this spring, summer and fall. MIDDLEBURY BIKE SWAP Find the perfect new-to-you bike, or sell that old bike that’s been taking up space in your garage, at the Middlebury Bike Swap on Saturday, May 6. BORROW AN E-BIKE
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Even if your kids aren’t in school yet, April break tends to disrupt the regular schedule. Most playgroups and story times don’t meet during school breaks, so it’s a good time to get creative and try something new. Here are some special events starting this weekend through the vacation week — plus some outing suggestions.
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Each year in early April our community joins early-childhood organizations around the country to celebrate the Week of the Young Child. One way we celebrate? With special deals! Check out the offerings below.
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The sweetest time of year is finally here: Vermont Maple Open House Weekend! Actually, this annual opportunity to peek inside sugarshacks to see how maple syrup is made unfolds over multiple weekends. The official dates are March 25 & 26, April 1 & 2, but some local sugarmakers are getting the party started early. Bread
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Town Meeting Day is on March 7 — just one week away! There are a lot of candidates running for seats on the Addison Central School District board, making it one of this year’s most consequential races. Come meet the candidates in person at an informal conversation hosted by Laurie and Millard Cox at Ilsley
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Northern Daughters is accepting submissions for an exhibit of artwork from artists under the age of 18 to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes. NODA will be accepting 100 pieces until Feb. 17, from artists under the age of 18. Submissions should be 8- x 10-inches or 12- x 16-inches;
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