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11.22.2017 By: Megan James

Hello, MiniBury community!

Good news: MiniBury is back! The website has returned with its ever-valuable community calendar, a one-stop shop for Addison County parents.

At the heart of Minibury is a simple goal: Connecting local parents, caregivers and educators to each other, and to the community’s family-friendly events, classes and services. We know you all missed Minibury while it was gone — so did we! That’s why, with the blessings of its past creators and stewards, we are stepping in to take the reins. We are three local parents: Megan James, Linda January and Conor Stinson.

Justin, Linda and Evelyn

Linda is executive director at Otter Creek Child Center. She and her husband, Justin, live in Cornwall and recently welcomed their daughter, Evelyn.

Megan spent a decade writing and editing local news— at Seven Days, Kids VT and the Addison Independent — before ditching the newsroom for the local playgroup scene. She lives in Middlebury with her husband, Daniel, their two young daughters, Joni and Frankie, and a one-eyed cat.

Megan, Daniel Joni and Frankie

Conor, who went to high school and college in Middlebury, returned to the area last winter with his wife, Ellen, and their daughter, Evie. In the intervening time, he became an adept NYC subway rider, a woodworker, and slightly older. Conor is now a full-time parent. In his spare time, he does battle with buckthorn and frets about home-improvement projects.

Conor, Evie and Ellen

We’re excited to get MiniBury back in shape, and we have plans to make it a lasting resource.

First up, we want the calendar back. With the holidays upon us, we know there are a ton of great family-friendly events on the way. If you’re hosting a special event, or starting a new, regular low-cost or free activity in Addison County, we want to hear about it as soon as possible. Please visit our “Add Your Event” page. If you have questions, reach us at news@minibury.com.

Stay tuned to our social media pages, and the website, as we roll out familiar and new parts of MiniBury. And thanks for helping to keep MiniBury thriving!

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Comments

  1. Ethan Mitchell says

    11.30.2017 at 10:26 pm

    Yay! The calendar is a life-saver.

Upcoming Events

May
16
Mon
10:30 am Toddler Play & Read @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Toddler Play & Read @ Lawrence Memorial Library
May 16 @ 10:30 am
Visit with librarian Marita in this small-group setting for the opportunity to connect with your library community. We kindly request that parents/caregivers and children, if able, wear a mask.
May
18
Wed
9:15 am Drop-In Storytime With Miss Tricia @ Ilsley Library
Drop-In Storytime With Miss Tricia @ Ilsley Library
May 18 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers enjoy stories and songs with Miss Tricia!
9:30 am Vergennes Playgroup @ Vergennes Congregational Church
Vergennes Playgroup @ Vergennes Congregational Church
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Addison County Parent Child Center and Evergreen Preschool are excited to announce they will be starting their playgroup again. Come join the fun every Wednesday for the month of May at the Vergennes Congregational Church.
9:30 am Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
May 18 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
10:30 am Tot Time Open Gym @ Middlebury Rec Center
Tot Time Open Gym @ Middlebury Rec Center
May 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Burn through some energy with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym!
3:30 pm D&D @ Ilsley @ Ilsley Library
D&D @ Ilsley @ Ilsley Library
May 18 @ 3:30 pm
We’ve got dungeons! We’ve got dragons! We’ve got shiny dice! On Wednesdays, any and all middle schoolers can come beat the villain (or your DM)! Participants will create characters, paint a minifigure to act as [...]
May
19
Thu
10:30 am Bixby Storytime @ Bixby Memorial Library
Bixby Storytime @ Bixby Memorial Library
May 19 @ 10:30 am
Join the Children’s Librarian in the Bixby Library’s Community Room for stories, songs, and rhymes. This program is designed for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Kids of all ages are welcome!
10:30 am Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
May 19 @ 10:30 am
Find Marita, her ukulele and friends downstairs at the library for stories, songs, and activities.
10:30 am Tot Time Open Gym @ Middlebury Rec Center
Tot Time Open Gym @ Middlebury Rec Center
May 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Burn through some energy with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym!
12:00 pm New Moms Connection Group @ Zoom
New Moms Connection Group @ Zoom
May 19 @ 12:00 pm
Chat with other local moms who are in their first year postpartum. This weekly Zoom group is hosted by Alison Underwood, counselor and social worker at Porter Women’s Health. Call or email her for consent [...]
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