Join Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse for our 2nd Schoolhouse Workday and volunteer BBQ on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Work party from 9-12, and BBQ 12-2. We'll tackle projects inside and outside the schoolhouse as we continue the work to return this gem to community use. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and a CAN DO…

When the handwritten Declaration of Independence was delivered to the local print shop the evening of July 4, 1776, it was "mass produced" on the printing press overnight. But only after it was entirely set by hand, one l-e-t-t-e-r at a time and locked up in a press bed to be pulled by hand, one…

Kathryn Parker, an Employee Benefits Specialist from Good Harbor Insurance Solutions, will provide a presentation about Medicare and the options now available to Mad River Valley residents. On Friday, October 16, Parker will be available in the morning to meet with individuals who have specific questions and need assistance with enrollement.

Come celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the opening of Vermont Forest Cemetery, the first and currently only cemetery fully dedicated to natural burial in Vermont. Join us for a day of tours, music, poetry, naturalism workshops, community art and meet deathcare vendors from across the state. Schedule of Events: 10am - 11am: Naturalism Workshop led…

Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th Ten years after the loss of their daughters, two longtime Mad River Valley friends are coming together to create an immersive experience honoring love, community, resilience, and the enduring search for joy. About the event Still We Rise: An Immersive Celebration of Joy, Light, and Community Resilience Liz…

Vermont is 75% forested today but at the turn of the 20th century 75% of the state was deforested. What 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.

About the event Community Discussion Join Central Vermont Career Center at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield on October 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a community panel discussion about CVCC’s proposed multi-campus approach to career and technical education. The discussion will feature Jody Emerson, CVCC Superintendent/Director, CVCC alumni, board members and other community…

An open and compassionate discussion about the steps on a journey we will all take. Featuring members of our community who have experienced the journey as well as people who work in hospice, senior counseling, home health care, and the funeral industry. Appropriate for seniors and those who care for them. Bring your questions! Bring…

Mad River Mentoring is hosting a free Halloween on the Green event! Join us for games, treats, crafts, and spooky stories. Costumes are encouraged!

Local author, Steve Rand, will read excerpts from his memoir, entitled “A Mother’s Prayer.” that is focused on how his mother raised Rand and her other two children while confronting a deadly disease and becoming a single parent. Though her family of origin begged her to return to Vermont, she refused, believing a return home…

Fall 2026 Historic Preservation Speaker Series The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation with Devin Coleman From its grassroots origins in the 19th century, historic preservation evolved into a professional field of study in the 20th century. Today, the field continues to adapt to changing social, political, economic, and environmental pressures, shaping how future…

The Town of Warren will have a roundtable discussion with the Community as well as the Warren Planning Commission to discuss future events on Warren's Town Green.

Growing a Farm, Building a Food System, Shaping the Future Join Joe and Racheal Bossen, owners of Cloud Water Farm, Muddy Boots CSA, and Vermont Bean Crafters, for a conversation about the future of farming and food in Vermont. Through stories and images, they’ll share plans for new farm and community projects, climate-resilient agriculture, seed…

Part 1: From Overwhelmed to Empowered- Green living educator and podcast host Amy Hartshorn shares practical first steps for creating a healthier, non-toxic home, followed by a Q&A with Amy and Dave about life on Hartshorn Organic Farm. Part 2: A Year on Hartshorn Organic Farm- Fifth-generation sugar maker and organic farmer Dave Hartshorn offers…

It’s back!! MRV Rotary is hosting a super fun (ages 4 and up) meal-packaging event at Harwood Union Middle and High School cafeteria on November 14 from 10:00 AM- 12:00PM. Join us and 80 community volunteers who will assemble 14,000 nutritious, rice-based meals that will be sent to school programs and orphanages in the developing…

: The Harwood Union Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce six inductees into the 14th Annual Class of the Harwood Hall of Fame. “The goal of the Hall of Fame committee each year is to elect individuals or groups who represent the best that Harwood, Waitsfield, and Waterbury High Schools and their respective…

Please join SPARK in VT, the Society for Psychedelic Advocacy, Research, and Knowledge for a community conversation about psychedelic care. SPARK is a newly formed Vermont nonprofit focused on public education and thoughtful policy development around psychedelics; the discussion will center around the history of psychedelics, current research, potential benefits and risks, and possible regulatory…