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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
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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
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Co-Op
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
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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-17/
LOCATION:Lawson’s Finest Taproom\, 155 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taproom Events
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SUMMARY:1st Ever MRV - Discover Waterbury Combined Chamber Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges\nThey said it would never happen—but the times\, they are a-changin’! At a time when there seems to be division everywhere we turn\, we are working to build as many bridges as possible. That includes an increasingly close partnership with our good neighbors at Discover Waterbury. \nOur two communities share more than a town line. We are connected by Route 100\, a regional economy and a common interest in encouraging visitors to experience everything this remarkable part of Vermont has to offer. By working together\, we can promote the region more effectively\, strengthen relationships among our businesses and create new opportunities for collaboration. \nTo celebrate that growing partnership\, the Mad River Valley Chamber and Discover Waterbury are joining forces for a very special social gathering. And what better place to meet than the magnificent Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse—located on the “neutral ground” of Duxbury\, Vermont\, affectionately known as De-Lux-Bury! \nOur hosts\, Willie and Greg\, will welcome us to their beautiful inn and grounds and serve a selection of delicious Filipino-inspired appetizers. If you have never visited Moose Meadow Lodge\, toured its famous treehouse or attended one of its summer concerts\, you are in for an absolute treat—especially with autumn arriving in the mountains. \nHarwood Union High School music students Eireann and Tarin will add to the evening with live vocals and acoustic guitar. The Duxbury Historical Society will join us as our featured nonprofit partner\, helping us celebrate the history and community connecting the Mad River Valley and Waterbury. \nBoth organizations are working to make this a memorable gathering\, so keep an eye out for additional details. We hope businesses and community members from throughout the region will join us\, make some new connections and help us continue building bridges. \nOne important example of the MRV–Discover Waterbury partnership is our shared effort to attract international travelers to Vermont’s Route 100 corridor. Learn more about that work and how the Mad River Valley is stepping into the international marketplace.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/1st-ever-mrv-discover-waterbury-combined-chamber-mixer/
LOCATION:Moose Meadow Lodge\, 607 Crossett Hill   \, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
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SUMMARY:When the Trees Came Back
DESCRIPTION:Vermont is 75% forested today but at the turn of the 20th century 75% of the state was deforested. \nWhat changed over time? Author Robert A. Mello will share the story of how a group of dedicated advocates\, citizens and lawmakers turned the tide at the dawn of the 20th century to reclaim our forests.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/when-the-trees-came-back/
LOCATION:Joslin Memorial Library\, 4391 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad River Libraries":MAILTO:programs@warrenlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Harwood Middle School Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Harwood 7th graders are hosting a candidate forum for local House and Senate candidates on October 21st from 6:00-7:30 in the Harwood Union Middle & High School auditorium. During this public forum\, students will pose questions to the candidates in a structured and facilitated format. Harwood 7th graders are working to connect with each candidate\, develop forum questions\, host the event\, and\, most importantly\, learn about local government\, local issues\, and citizenship. This forum is open to the public. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/harwood-middle-school-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Harwood Union High School\, 458 VT RTE 100\, Moretown\, VT\, 05660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Government,Schools
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SUMMARY:Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:About the event \nCommunity Discussion \nJoin Central Vermont Career Center at the Big Picture Theater in \nWaitsfield on October 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a community panel \ndiscussion about CVCC’s proposed multi-campus approach to career and \ntechnical education. The discussion will feature Jody Emerson\, CVCC \nSuperintendent/Director\, CVCC alumni\, board members and other \ncommunity voices. Panelists will explain the $54.9 million proposal\, \nhow it developed following last year’s vote\, and the process that led \nto the current plan. \nThe proposal would use existing space at Spaulding High School and add \na new building at U-32\, expanding CVCC’s capacity to approximately 450 \nstudents. \nThe event will also cover voting procedures for November 3. The CVCC \nbond vote is on a separate ballot from the general election. General \nelection ballots are mailed automatically\, but the CVCC ballot is not \nincluded. Voters who want to vote by mail must specifically request a \nCVCC ballot from their town clerk. Voters can also vote early in \nperson at their town clerk’s office or vote at their regular polling \nplace on Election Day. \nLearn more about the proposal at CVTCC.org.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/community-discussion/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
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