Mad River Valley Community Calendar
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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.
RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldMad River Valley Arts is excited to present its first group show of the year entitled RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants from March 7- April 26, 2024. There will be a reception on March 7, 5-7pm when first, second and third place prize winners will be announced. Twenty-eight artists are participating, addressing their relationships with…
Amphibian Crossing Series
Zoom Meeting 123 Main Street, Anytown, VermontEvery spring, amphibians migrate from forests to wetlands, following a biological process that often returns them to the same vernal pools where they were born. Their route often traverses roads and they are hard to see by motorists on the dark, wet nights during which they prefer to travel. This is where we come in…
MRV Libraries Bear Art Painting Project
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldAs we celebrate the return of the bears, the MRV Libraries are calling on artists of all ages to unleash their creativity by picking up a 5 x 7 print of the bear at any valley library and painting the bear in any colors or using any material except glitter or raw meat. Only one…
Open Mic Night
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTGather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you…
Climate & Ecology Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownJoin the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan explores our food choices and their connection to our health and survival as a species and offers a…
Warren Public Library Cookbook Club
Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, WarrenThis month's club features Mollie Katzen and The Moosewood Restaurant. Sign up to prepare a recipe from any Moosewood cookbook and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. Two cookbooks are currently on display at the library to browse and photocopy recipes. Sign up at the library or online.
Sorrows + Sunshine- Grief Writing Workshop with Rachel Wylie at Firefolk Arts
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontOpen to All: Ages 13+ April 20th 1 - 3 pm @ Firefolk Arts: 4424 Main St. Waitsfield Please Register by Email: firefolkarts@gmail.com Facilitator, Rachel Wylie believes that story is a powerful tool for connection, meaning-seeking, healing, and integrating the most beautiful and challenging parts of life. Grief can often feel very solitary, but sharing…
“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books
Unnamed VenueJoin Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny. This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome…
Building Affordability: Homes For All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldToday, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing options in-between, like a duplex or four-plex, cooperative housing, senior housing units, age-friendly homes, or townhouse condominium—commonly referred to as Missing Middle Housing—have very limited options. In this final lecture of…
‘Do-Over’ Live Storytelling Event
Plainfield Opera House 18 High St., Plainfield, VermontMosaic Vermont is hosting a Live Storytelling Event with the thee: Do-Over! Join us in listening to chosen storytellers tell their stories about starting from scratch, second chances, and redemption! Doors open at 5:30pm. Entry is $5-$20 sliding scale, any donation is appreciated!
Firefolk Arts – Workshop + Artist Reception
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontTo close out our current art exhibition "Rooted Revelations," by Lebanese-American artist, Feda Eid, she'll offer a workshop + live performance, at which she shares a heritage-based activity for people of all ages to participate in. Free to all - All are welcome / All ages. No cost. (donations are encouraged) // Space is wheelchair…
Wine Tasting: The Wines of Australia
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT“Pour Boys” Jack Garvin and Joerg Klauck are back in The Local's Tasting Room! Jack and Joerg are known for hosting creative and engaging wine tastings, so you won’t want to miss this one when they’ll talk about (and we’ll taste!) why there’s never been a more exciting time than right now to drink the…
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – AFFORDABLE HOUSING: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AND GLOBAL APPROACHES WITH ANYA BRICKMAN RAREDON
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldAffordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an…
MRV Libraries May Pub Trivia
Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VTThis month we are collaborating with the Friends of the Mad River to bring you a challenging water oriented trivia.
Green Up Day – Green Valley Rally
MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VTFor the second consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Mad River Valley Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on Saturday,May 4, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally being…
Green Up Day Vermont
Pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday, May 4 to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways. As a volunteer, you make a huge difference for our environment. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of…
Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTTake the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam! Come for a book reading, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. Recommended for children ages 2 - 8. There is a $10 charge per family, payable on…
Playful Minds Workshops
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexCalling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…
Mother’s Day Glass Gift Event at Inklings!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTJoin us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother's Day!!! REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK. - No experience necessary. - $25 per student. - 1 hour experience. - Ages 7 and up. - Vaccination required,…
Vermont Womenprenuers “Bizz, Buzz, Brews” at Lawson’s!
Lawson's Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VermontCome join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for all womenpreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy delicious brews, engaging conversations, and valuable insights to help grow your business. Don't miss out on this…
Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTInklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading,…
Farmhouse Spa Open House
Farmhouse Spa at The Pitcher Inn 264 Main Street, Warren, VermontThe Pitcher Inn is pleased to announce the opening of the Farmhouse Spa in our historic Warren Village. We welcome you to join us for an open house this coming Saturday. We will be offering complimentary chair massages, tours of the new space and refreshing mocktails and beverages along with fresh bites from the Almost…
SunCommon “Sip & Sun” at Lawson’s Finest
Lawson's Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VermontSunCommon is excited to celebrate the return of the spring time sun with a “Sip & Sun” community event at Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield Come down to Lawson's where SunCommon will provide snacks and a complimentary beverage for everyone who attends. In the world of solar, things are always changing. Come down and talk…
Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTInklings is so excited to welcome author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It's…
The Harwood Assembly Band: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexCamp Meade is excited to announce that we are kicking off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School's flagship modern music ensemble - The Assembly Band! Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece band leans into the jam-band-funk-pop realm performing music from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tedeschi Trucks,…
THE HARWOOD ASSEMBLY BAND AT OUR CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexKick off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School's flagship modern music ensemble - The Assembly Band. Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece band leans into the jam-band-funk-pop realm performing music from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tedeschi Trucks, Grateful Dead, Ozomatli, The Doobie Brothers, Sammy Rae and…
Playful Minds Workshops
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexCalling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…
Playful Minds Workshops
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexCalling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…
The Art & History of Tea // Tasting & Meditative Practice
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontLed by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of various teas, intuitive gongfu style brewing, and meditative practice. We will explore two types of high mountain oolongs and one hong cha (red tea). While…
Gopher Launch Party & 1 Year Celebration
Capstone Community Action 20 Gable Place, Barre, VermontGopher, a new non-profit transportation service operated by Community Rides VT in Barre is celebrating one year of providing door-to-door rides in all electric vehicles for rural Vermonters throughout Washington County and neighboring towns in Orange County. Gopher it and help us celebrate at this free event. All are welcome on May 30 in the…
VT Kindness Project: Returning Home to Ourselves
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownCome to the Moretown Library for a free wellness event with trauma educator and local PA Kimberly Pierce, and view her short film followed by a discussion on the impacts of stress and childhood trauma, and what we can do to help heal ourselves. Light refreshments provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FYnJg154TGewD1hw5 The Vermont Kindness Project believes…
Three Sisters Four Women
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierWritten by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! Get privy to the inner lives - and secret loves - of our…
Playful Minds Workshops
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexCalling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…
Birding By Ear Workshop
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownHave you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the library and the Mad Birders as we delve into the exciting world of birding using our ears. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics, then practice these skills…
Spring Hill School’s Bid & Boogie
Bliss Ridge Farm 216 Gove Road, Moretown, VermontHelp Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid & Boogie”. We checked off the “Bid” last fall with a very successful online auction and now it’s time to party! Please plan to join us…
Make your own Pride Flag!
Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, VermontJoin Mosaic in making personalized Pride Flags! We’ll supply white bandanas and paint, you bring the creativity! Create your own flag that represents who you are, write your favorite phrase, and what pride means to you!
Meet the Winemaker: Camila Carrillo
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTWe're thrilled that winemaker Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela will be with us at The Local on Thursday, June 6th! She's a first generation winegrower who is farming and making wine here in Vermont under the direction of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La garagista. We'll be tasting through her wines, learning about her…
MRV Libraries Pub Trivia
Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VTJune's pub trivia is all about cars, whether in movies, books, film or on the streets. Come and share your knowledge as we take a rollicking ride. Be sure to call the Hostel Tevere in advance to land a table at 802-496-9222.
SafeTrails First Aid Course
MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VTMad River Riders is hosting SafeTrails First Aid and their trails-specific first aid course to Mad River Valley on June 8th. This 4-hr program will help you be prepared to deal with many common injuries and determine what can be handled later--when your hike or ride is done, what will require you to cut your…
Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale
The Slow Road by Shaw's Slow Road, WaitsfieldLocally Grown Perennials $7.50 per plant / $20 for 3 plants One of the highlights of our year is the Plant Sale. The sale helps to fund the Rena Chernick Memorial Scholarship for local students in the fields of horticultural or environmental sciences. This year the plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 8th…
Studio 100 Dance and Fitness 1st Annual Dance Recital
Harwood Union High School 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VTStudio 100 Dance and Fitness invite you to our 1st Annual dance recital "A Night at the Movies" featuring over 80 local dancers!
THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising
Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VTDonations benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising The Stonewall Uprising stands as a pivotal moment in history—a fierce response by the LGBTQ community to relentless police raids. On June 28, 1969, the New York City Police descended upon the Stonewall Inn, a beloved gathering…
Meet the Winemaker: Michele D’Aprix
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTMichele D'Aprix is back in The Tasting Room. She's the only American woman making her own wine in France' Boardeaux region, and we're excited she's returning to share her wines and their stories with us. Throughout the evening, Michele will guide us through five of her wines - from white to rosé to red -…
Art & the Discomfort Zone
Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, VermontA five-week seminar focused on art that challenges cultural norms about what is “pretty” to spur creative growth. Former instructor at the Art Institute of California, Pim Volpi, takes participants through various artistic movements, culminating in making pieces inspired by the concepts presented. Open to young adults & up. Runs on five consecutive Saturdays. Supported…
Mad Marathon
Sugarbush Resort WarrenTake it easy or take it tough…we have a race for every runner at any level. The Eleventh Annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half and relays are scheduled for July 7, 2024 in the gorgeous Mad River Valley, located in Central Vermont. You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads,…
Memoir Writing
Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, VermontDiscover why we should tell our own stories and the best forms for doing so, both for an audience and personal enrichment. Award winning writer/educator Kate Youngdahl-Stauss, whose work has appeared on PBS, History and National Geographic, leads a five part course (five consecutive Thursdays) for young adults through super seniors. Supported in part by…
Family Nature Hunt
Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, VermontRenowned naturalist and author of 15 books, Clare Walker Leslie, leads a fun and informative session that helps us see and record the wild world all around us. You’ll be amazed at how many critters and plants make their home near the beautifully renovated Corner School one-room schoolhouse and how their lives are connected to…
The Prom – the musical
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…
The Prom – the musical
Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, MontpelierEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…
VMBA Day
Sugarbush Resort WarrenMore information to come!