Local Press Releases
Funding Now Available Through the Vermont Community Foundation’s Spark Connecting Community Grant Program
Funding is now available for organizations and projects across Vermont through the Spark Connecting Community competitive grant program at the Vermont Community Foundation. Spark supports emerging grassroots projects that nurture community and build social capital—the connective tissue of our communities.…
Bennington College Student Returns to Roots for Annual Field Work Term at Red Fox Community School
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT – Red Fox Community School is pleased to announce it has hosted Sofia Mirenda, a Bennington College student and East Dorset native, for a specialized six-week Field Work Term. Sofia, who is majoring in Psychology and minoring in…
First Congregational Church of Manchester Announces “Tuesdays in Lent” 2026
Want to join some upcoming engaging events? Explore faith, mental health, music and poetry. First Congregational Church invites the community to its “Tuesdays in Lent” series, offering five evenings (and two midday events) of reflection, conversation, and inspiration during the season…
Great Art On Screen – Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water and Light
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to offer the screening of Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water and Light, which will take place at the Southern Vermont Arts Center on Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.…
Free Admission to Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Annual Bulb Show
STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. — A springtime tradition continues at Berkshire Botanical Garden from Feb. 20 through about March 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with The Bulb Show. Step inside the Fitzpatrick Conservatory, and you’ll find a bright, fragrant retreat from winter’s chill.…
Leadership Change at Community Food Cupboard in Manchester
The Board of Directors of the Community Food Cupboard in Manchester announces that Martha Carey is no longer serving as our Manager of Operations. We are deeply grateful for the time, care, and dedication Martha has given to the Food…
BEAT CABIN FEVER WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL WESTON POP-UP UNIVERSITY
Free programs for anyone in the region throughout March invite you tolearn something new, have some fun, and meet your neighbors Weston, VT, February 9, 2026 – Are you ready to shake up your routine and trysomething fun and new?…
Arlington Area Childcare Announces Partnership with SVSU and BRSU School Districts
Arlington Area Childcare is thrilled to announce that we are now a Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) partner with the SVSU and BRSU school districts! This partnership allows us to offer high-quality, play-based Pre-K programming as part of Vermont’s Universal Pre-K system,…
Lecture: “Archaeology and Tribal Historic Preservation: An Uneasy History” with Jeffrey C Bendremer Ph.D., RPA
DORSET, VT – Join us at the Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum for a lecture onWednesday, February 25th at 4pm featuring Jeffrey Bendremer, Ph.D, RPA on archaeology andtribal historic preservation. Indigenous communities and archaeologists have often been at oddsregarding…
Northshire Bookstore Event: Lunar New Year Story Time with Krissy Kuhlmann – “Little Dumplings”
(Manchester Center, VT) On Sunday, February 22 at 2 pm, Northshire will host a story time withauthor Krissy Kuhlmann to celebrate Lunar New Year.Join us for a special story time event in honor of Lunar New Year with author Krissy…