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…
“Cook and Book” Classes at Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTJoin Vegging on the Mountain for "Cook and Book" at Inklings! Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children's book focused on food and a cooking project. Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of…
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…
Tuesday Tunes: Cooie’s Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAs a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres. Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.
Informational Meeting and Update from the Clean Water Committee re the Moretown village wastewater project.
Moretown Elementary School 940 VT-100B, Moretown, VTThe Moretown Clean Water Committee will provide an update for town residents on its effort to site and design a wastewater treatment system for Moretown Village and surrounding area on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7 pm at the Moretown Elementary School. The committee has been working with Otter Creek Engineering and the Vermont Department…
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
Building Affordability Speaker Series: Small Scale, Big Impact with Kaziah Haviland
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldThis talk is an overview of how individuals and land owners can expand affordable housing options in the Mad River Valley through small scale affordable housing development. It will focus on local zoning regulations, potential funding streams, and programs which make it easier for individuals to create housing solutions in their own backyards.
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
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…
Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com…
“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…
Tuesday Tunes: Chicky Stoltz Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTOriginal rock n’ roll from Waitsfield’s Chicky Stoltz, Chuck Gaidys and Alex Budney . One part gutter and one part vaulted ceiling.
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
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…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
Spring Into Color Art Exhibition
Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VTAt this new Art Exhibition, Painters, Photographers and Fine Crafters of the Mad River Valley celebrate Spring with their unique and diverse vision.
Scrag Mountain Music, Spiritual Sounding: Sacred Trees
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldFriday, April 26 5-6 pm Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield Join Evan Premo (multi-instrumentalist/composer and Scrag Mountain Music co-Artistic Director) and Mikahely (Burlington-based singer-songwriter instrumentalist originally from Madagascar) as they improvise on instruments made of trees. Evan and Mikahely will musically explore what trees can teach us about who we are as…
‘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…
Tuesday Tunes: John Lackard Blues Duo
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTRegular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.
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…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
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…
Mad River Luau Dinner With Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAdventure Dinner luau in the heart of the Mad River Valley! Join us for a night of luau adventure, including behind-the-scenes access to the brewery, specialty sips, and a live-fire-cooked meal inspired by the islands. You’ll be greeted with a lei and a heartfelt welcome before adventuring to the private brewery for your first tropical…
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VTPut on your best derby clothes and hats and join us on May 4th in our barn to watch the "Fastest 2 minutes in sports". We will be offering Mad River Valley Mint Juleps made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon and Floodwoods Maple syrup. We will have Kentucky food favorites available: Kentucky Hot Browns, Pimento…
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…
MRV Chamber Mad Mingle @ Lawson’s Finest
Lawson's Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VermontOn Tuesday, May 7th Lawson’s Finest Liquids will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer in their Tap Room beginning at 5:30 pm. MRV Chamber members are invited for a great opportunity to connect with your MRV business colleagues, meet Lawson’s Finests recently hired CEO Adeline Druart, and to learn more about what is…
Tuesday Tunes: Bloodroot Gap
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTFormed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson. Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time…
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…
Vermont Womenpreneurs Biz Buzz Brews Waitsfield
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTCome 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…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
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…
Mother’s Day At Lawson’s Finest
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTTreat mom to an afternoon of relaxation and fun at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom! Enjoy morning yoga 11am-12pm, pilates 12:15pm-1pm a Props to Mom plant swap (bring something green take something green), mom-osas, special bites to eat, and Stichdown Farm flowers pop-up!
Tuesday Tunes: Cooie & Adlai Duo
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTCooie’s clear, soulful and vibrant vocal stylings and Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment come together to lend gorgeous expression to the popular and traditional music we all know and love. This duo brings songs to life across multiple genres, featuring Adlai’s strengths as a seasoned singer/songwriter and keyboardist, and Cooie’s heartwarming and hilarious stories. That new…
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…
SunCommon Sip & Sun
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTSunCommon 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…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
Mad River BarnGet Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5pm – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
Meet the Winemaker: Riccardo Baldi
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTWe're excited to host winemaker Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery in The Tasting Room. He'll be visiting us all the way from the rolling hills of Staffolo (Ancona) in Italy's Marche region. At a young age, Baldi devoted himself to his family's old vineyards and introduced to La Staffa biodynamic methods, working with indigenous…
The Steepwater Band
Alfie's Wild Ride 942 Mountain Road, StoweThe Steepwater Band, an independent, guitar-driven rock and roll band from Chicago, makes a long-awaited return to Vermont, playing live at Alfie's Wild Ride, 942 Mountain Rd in Stowe, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. With nine albums, numerous singles, and a hectic coast-to-coast touring schedule, The Steepwater Band has amassed a rabid international following with…