BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://madrivervalley.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20260819T180010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180010Z UID:10056207-1789045200-1795107600@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:Unplowed Realities DESCRIPTION:Unplowed Realities examines farms\, land\, and animals as interconnected systems of survival\, care\, and resilience at a time when small farmers face mounting economic and environmental pressures. \nThrough portraiture\, Joan O’Neal explores the animal gaze\, positioning the dairy cow as a subject rather than a resource. Her portraits invite us to consider empathy\, labor\, vulnerability\, and our relationships with other species. \nGeorge Shenk\, community activist\, experimental farmer\, writer\, and creative\, explores the human labor of sustaining small farms and the vital connections between land\, food\, animals\, and community. \nTogether\, their work asks us to reconsider how we value land\, labor\, food\, and life and reminds us that ecological health and community well-being are deeply connected. URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/unplowed-realities/ LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square\, Waitsfield\, 05673 CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madrivervalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unplowed-realities-poster-small.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mad River ValleyArts":MAILTO:info@madrivervalleyarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T163000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20261006T025549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T025549Z UID:10056411-1791473400-1794501000@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:African Drumming Class for kids DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms. Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th RSVP to join! *Payment is collected at the door\nAbout the event \nThe Big Picture is excited to announce an upcoming African Drumming Class for kids designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms.\nThis is a collaboration with Shidaa Project Inc a Vermont based non-profit organization focused on education and enrichment through sharing dances\, drumming and other West African cultural activities. We are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye (link his bio to his name)\, the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project\, coming to the Mad River Valley to teach these classes!!! Maama is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer\, choreographer\, percussionist and comic actor.\nSo come build community\, de-stress\, boost energy\, and celebrate Black culture!\nWe are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye coming to the Mad River Valley!!!\nSamuel Maama Marquaye is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer\, choreographer\, percussionist and comic actor. He has been the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project since 2023. Since arriving in Vermont he has conducted residencies in schools and universities and taught adult drum and dance sessions. Maama taught at Lost Nation Theater’s Fractured Fables summer camps as well as Shidaa’s Cultural Camp. Over the last year Shidaa Projects has also performed at the Vermont State House for Farmer’s Night and with the Montpelier Gospel Choir. Maama has traveled outside Central Vermont to perform regularly with Akwaaba Ensemble in New York and New England. He is advancing Shidaa Projects community engagement through his dancing and drumming expertise. Prior to coming to Vermont Samuel was the Artistic Director for the award winning Shidaa Cultural Troupe in Africa.\nAfrican drumming for kids:\nNo experience needed: If you can clap your hands\, you can play these rhythms!\nTime: Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. We are starting with 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th. With a possibility to continue based on interest.\nCost: $90 for 6 classes or $18 drop-in rate per class (Drums are provided). *Cultural arts supporter rate of $120 if you want to champion this offering and the artists offering it.\nKids under 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent.\nRSVP to Join\n*Payment is collected at the door URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/african-drumming-class-for-kids/ LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673 CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madrivervalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.17.39-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Picture Theater":MAILTO:beths@madriver.com GEO:44.1874779;-72.8335286 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road Waitsfield 05673;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44 Carroll Road:geo:-72.8335286,44.1874779 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20261008T231459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T231454Z UID:10056421-1791972000-1791975600@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:MRG Cooperative Monthly Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee generally meets the Wednesday before each monthly Board Meeting at 10:00 AM via a conference call. For more information about Finance Committee meetings contact the Treasurer. \nThe mission of the Finance Committee is to support Co-Op management and the Board in their fiduciary role of ensuring the financial integrity and the long-term economic viability of the Co-Op.  The full mission statement can be found here. URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrg-cooperative-monthly-finance-committee-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:Co-Op END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20260914T060020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T064452Z UID:10056338-1791979200-1792008000@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:Wing Wednesdays and Game Night DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nEvery Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: our Buffalo Chicken Wings! Enjoy a plate of wings tossed in our homemade buffalo sauce or plain. We also have game nights happening every Wednesday from 6-8pm\, bring your own or play any of the dozens of games that we have available! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n Date: Time: \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Organizer\n \n \n \n\n\n\n Venue\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Add to Calendar\n \n\n \n \n Google Calendar\n \n \n \n Outlook\n \n \n \n Yahoo Calendar\n \n \n \n Download (.ics) URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/wing-wednesdays-and-game-night-16/ LOCATION:Lawson’s Finest Taproom\, 155 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States CATEGORIES:Taproom Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madrivervalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LFL_Taproom_Slideshow-6-scaled-DiKZaj.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lawson’%3Bs Finest Liquids":MAILTO:hello@lawsonsfinest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20251222T133457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T133614Z UID:10053400-1791993600-1791999000@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:Fayston Historical Society Meetings: Second Wednesday of Every Month DESCRIPTION:The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! \nOur next meeting is Wed\, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm \nFor more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com\nLots of exciting things are happening! URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/fayston-historical-society-meetings-second-wednesday-of-every-month/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Fayston Town Hall\, 866 North Fayston Road\, Fayston\, VT\, 05673 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madrivervalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-21-at-9.29.41-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="fayston historical society":MAILTO:faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20261010T064121 CREATED:20260810T170141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T203530Z UID:10056181-1792002600-1792008000@madrivervalley.com SUMMARY:Community Grief Group - Where The Love Lies DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Wylie-Fenton of Where The Love Lies for our monthly Community Grief Group—a free gathering generously sponsored by Hannah’s House. \nGrief can feel isolating\, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. This group offers a gentle\, welcoming space to come as you are\, connect with others\, and spend time with whatever grief you may be carrying. \nRachel will gently facilitate the gathering\, offering a little structure and plenty of room to breathe. You’re invited to share\, listen\, reflect\, or simply be present. There is no right way to grieve\, and there is no expectation that you have to speak. \nAll kinds of grief are welcome here. This may include the loss of a loved one\, chronic or terminal illness\, the loss of a beloved pet\, changing stages of life\, environmental or global grief\, and the many other visible and invisible losses we experience throughout our lives. \nAnd your grief doesn’t have to be recent to belong here. Grief stays with us throughout our lives; it simply changes shape as time passes. Sometimes it is close to the surface\, and sometimes it quietly surprises us. There is room for all of it. \nAll grief is valid. All grief is welcome. \n📍 Location: Enter through the back door and take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. We’ll gather in the conference room. \n⌚ Frequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month \n💛 Want monthly reminders and reflections on grief?\nEmail Rachel at rachel@wherethelovelies.com to join the email list. URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/community-grief-group-where-the-love-lies/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Hannah’s House\, 859 Old Country Rd.\, Waitsfield\, 05673 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madrivervalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sponsored-by.png ORGANIZER;CN="Where The Love Lies":MAILTO:rachel@wherethelovelies.com GEO:44.1941366;-72.8208452 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hannah’s House 859 Old Country Rd. Waitsfield 05673;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=859 Old Country Rd.:geo:-72.8208452,44.1941366 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR