Join our panelists from within the real estate industry as they speak about their experiences and answer any questions at our “Homebuyer Happy Hour.” This event is April 11 from 5:30-7:30 at Roots the Restaurant, 55 Washington Street, Rutland, featuring Rondene Wanner, Realtor, from Blue Ridge Real Estate, Attorney Gary R. Kupferer, Esquire from Webber, […]
In twenty-six essays—one for each letter of the alphabet—the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction takes us on a hauntingly illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future. Elizabeth Kolbert will be in conversation with Bill McKibben. Climate change resists narrative—and yet some account of what’s happening is […]
The Green Mountain Club was founded in 1910 with one goal: to build a long-distance hiking trail that spans the length of Vermont’s mountains — The Long Trail. Over the years, the Green Mountain Club has evolved and now maintains roughly 500 miles of trail in Vermont, including 74 backcountry campsites, on the Appalachian Trail […]
Poet Leah Umansky Reads From Her New Volume: OF TYRANT In Conversation with Claire North Leah Umansky is the author of three collections of poetry, most recently, OF TYRANT (Word Works Books 2024.) She earned her MFA in Poetry at Sarah Lawrence College and has curated and hosted The COUPLET Reading Series in NYC since […]
Poet, Educator – and a Reformer Sarah Cleghorn 1876-1959 Join us to hear the story of a remarkable Manchester woman who used her fierce intellect and considerable literary talents not only to contribute to the community she loved, but to advocate for important social reforms to a wider audience. Her friend the poet Robert Frost […]
Introducing April’s workshop Mandala, led by Michaelle Flynn. The underlying pattern for this workshop’s Mandala is the Sacred Geometric Pattern called the Seed of Life. Just in time for spring. “The geometric sacred pattern known as the Seed of Life is often associated with spiritual concepts such as the center of consciousness or the divine […]
Join the Manchester Democratic Town Committee for an afternoon of team trivia, with a special guest host, earth-friendly prizes, giveaways and of course FUN! Teams of 5 are encouraged to register by April 15th. For more information contact Joanne O’Connor at joanneleslieoconnor@gmail.com.
Join us for a rollicking ride through some of the Bard’s finest poetry and most compelling characters! Featuring scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s best known plays, including Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, Henry V, and Julius Caesar, this original compilation digs into universal themes such as the price of power, the risks of […]
One hundred years ago, a full generation before Rosie the Riveter, women rolled up their sleeves and entered war industries where they had never been welcome before. They ran powerful machinery, learned new skills, and faced the sullen hostility of the men in the shops. In this illustrated lecture, historian Carrie Brown reveals their courage […]
Bring in your hiking / first aid kit and join Ariel Temple at the MCL to learn how to use it! The first half of this workshop will cover the Ten Essentials, first aid kit basics, and over-the-counter medications that can come in handy. In the second half of the workshop, Ariel will go over […]
Geothermal energy often evokes hot rocks and geysers, but also refers to one of the cleanest ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, provide resilient infrastructure, and even reduce electricity use. Beginning with the basics and benefits of shallow geothermal heating and cooling, this session describes the opportunity to use the heat we already […]
Our Book Angels program is teaming up with the Children’s Literacy Foundation to host a book drive in our Manchester store over Children’s Book Week! CLiF’s mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among under-resourced children in New Hampshire and Vermont. They are seeking new, high-quality books appropriate for children aged 0 […]
