In each week of this Monday music group, we will be seeking to engage each child in both an educational and social exploration of music that will not only help develop fine motor skills like hand eye coordination, but build early exposure to the workings of creating and enjoying music. We plan to meet each […]
Join some friends at the intersection of coding and electronics for a weekly hangout and ongoing projects. Make robo-crafty things light up, move around and interact, or make video games… yes, video games! Start with block-based coding and work your way up to scripting languages. Explore what you can do with game development software like […]
The Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation’s Jingle Bell raffle is live and open to the public! Tickets are just $50 each and you will be entered to win one of three fabulous prizes. All proceeds support Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). • First prize: Von Bargen’s blackened steel diamond earrings (value $3,400) • Second prize: […]
Bring yourself, your colleagues and friends to see what it's all about to be a Habitat volunteer! We'd love to see you at our Volunteer Informational Session on Tuesday (11/26/24) at The Coffee Bar in Bennington. Whether you are ready to sign up, are considering it, or have questions about volunteering, this will be a […]
Can you make a marble maze out of popsicle sticks and cardboard? How about building a LEGO tower while blindfolded? Join us afterschool on Tuesdays and tackle a new building challenge each week using LEGO, magnets, recycled materials, and more!
We are excited to announce the start of another First Lego League (FLL) season for the Fiery Froggies, a robotics team at the Manchester Community Library! FLL is a global robotics competition that encourages students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, project-based learning. Teams of students work together to design, […]
Warehouse SALE! Only Wednesday 11/27 - 12/2. Up to 60% OFF brand names, JK Adams, and Chandler 4 Corners.
Manchester Community Library is pleased to announce our weekly Coding Club, an after-school activity for learning computer programming. Using MIT’s Scratch and the Python scripting language, students will be encouraged to learn all aspects of programming in a fun, self-paced environment.
The Interfaith Council of the Northshire (IFC) invites the entire community to its Annual Thanksgiving Service at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 26. The IFC is made up of ten houses of worship in the area and the Thanksgiving service will include participation from various clergy and members. This year there will be special music by […]
The Interfaith Council of the Northshire (IFC) invites the entire community to its Annual Thanksgiving Service at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 26. The IFC is made up of ten houses of worship in the area and the Thanksgiving service will include participation from various clergy and members. This year there will be special music by […]
Trot through the Village and Stratton's scenic backdrops during the annual Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K run. Get your tailfeathers moving early to kick off Thanksgiving on the right foot. This family-friendly 5K begins in the courtyard, loops around the resort, and concludes back in the Village. Sign up as a family, with your running buddy, […]
Indulge in our lavish Thanksgiving Buffet, featuring all your holiday favorites and more. From perfectly roasted turkey and traditional stuffing to an array of seasonal sides and decadent desserts, this is the ultimate feast to enjoy with family and friends. Gather in the heart of Vermont, surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains, and let us […]
Giving back warms the heart. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Cozy Season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar at Kimpton Taconic Hotel is pleased to support No Kid Hungry, November 5, 2024 through January 31, 2025. This holiday season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar will donate a portion of sales from Executive Chef Nicolas […]
Thanksgiving Day Dinner • Served Thursday, November 28, 2024 • 1pm - 8pm • Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar at Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester Village For Thanksgiving, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar Executive Chef Nicolas Houlbert is pleased to offer a three-course, prix-fixe menu consisting of a selection of traditional favorites and seasonal dishes […]
From Recipes to Restaurants… If you enjoy food – cooking, eating, sharing or just talking about cooking, join us for All About Food! Much like our former Cook by the Book program, we will discuss all aspects of food. Favorite recipes, seasonal recipes, cookbooks, local restaurants, kitchen gadgets, cooking techniques, etc. Each month we will […]
Can’t join us this holiday? No problem! We’re offering a limited Thanksgiving grab-and-go option from our talented chefs. Enjoy Thanksgiving To-Go with pick-up times after 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Our takeout option includes turkey, sides, all the fixings, and dessert to feed a family of four! $320 family of four
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an approach to writing that can help keep you on track. Every year the challenge is the same: write an entire novel in just one month – ok, just the first draft. For 30 days in the month of November you get to ignore your inner critic and let […]
A favorite annual chamber music concert! With Deborah Buck and Joana Genova, violins; Ariel Rudiakov, viola, and Hannah Holman, cello. With special guest baritone David Rugger. Program: Joseph Hadyn: String Quartet in G Minor, op. 74, No. 3 “Rider” Franz Schubert: Three Lieder Florence Price: Five Folksongs in Counterpoint Suggested donation at the door, Adults […]
Join our artists for conversation and to kick off the holidays with art + festive cocktails + treats.
Join us at Factory Point Green in the heart of Manchester for the town's annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and festivities as we celebrate the start of the holiday season. Members of the Town Select Board, Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Manchester Business Association, along with local residents and visitors, […]
Maxine Linehan returns to SVAC for the 4th year with her wildly popular holiday show, This Time of Year. It isn't about tinsel and bright-colored lights; it's about love and loss, yearning and joy, memory and the ineffable secrets of the heart. The New York Times called her "fiercely talented" and Forbes Magazine called her "mesmerizing", which […]
December 1, 2024, is the projected Opening Day at Stratton Mountain for the 24/25 winter season. As we close in on this day, keep an eye on our webcams, mountain reports and social media as we build upon the excitement of another winter season. This date can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Join our 10:00am service for the first week of Advent. The topic is HOPE. The Chancel Choir will perform.
In each week of this Monday music group, we will be seeking to engage each child in both an educational and social exploration of music that will not only help develop fine motor skills like hand eye coordination, but build early exposure to the workings of creating and enjoying music. We plan to meet each […]
Join some friends at the intersection of coding and electronics for a weekly hangout and ongoing projects. Make robo-crafty things light up, move around and interact, or make video games… yes, video games! Start with block-based coding and work your way up to scripting languages. Explore what you can do with game development software like […]
Do you know the common scams fraudsters are using to target people like you? In an informative workshop, an M&T Bank professional will help you: • Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud • Identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud • Learn how to protect your data […]
Can you make a marble maze out of popsicle sticks and cardboard? How about building a LEGO tower while blindfolded? Join us afterschool on Tuesdays and tackle a new building challenge each week using LEGO, magnets, recycled materials, and more!
We are excited to announce the start of another First Lego League (FLL) season for the Fiery Froggies, a robotics team at the Manchester Community Library! FLL is a global robotics competition that encourages students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, project-based learning. Teams of students work together to design, […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Dr. W. John Kress, Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, to talk about the importance of our connection to trees. In the last five years that Dr. Kress spent writing a book on the trees of North America, it was […]
Lisa May will be teaching a gentle Chair Yoga class on Wednesdays. Chair Yoga is practiced seated or using the chair for standing balance. The class includes stretching, balancing, easy postural strengthening, breathing and centering. This is a very accessible class – perfect for beginners and those who want to focus on a gentle yoga […]
Local artists bring a new activity to the Creativity Cave each week. This after school program is geared toward kids ages 8+ who love to learn new skills, make art, and have fun! This week, Stacy Gates is in the Library to teach us how to braid kumihimo bracelets!
Manchester Community Library is pleased to announce our weekly Coding Club, an after-school activity for learning computer programming. Using MIT’s Scratch and the Python scripting language, students will be encouraged to learn all aspects of programming in a fun, self-paced environment.
Tuesdays are for trivia at Union Underground. Join us for an evening of good fun, trivia, and enjoy our beer and appetizer specials. Bring a friend or a group or just come by yourself! There are six rounds, but it is not cumulative, so come anytime and play as long as you like. Prizes at […]
Giving back warms the heart. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Cozy Season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar at Kimpton Taconic Hotel is pleased to support No Kid Hungry, November 5, 2024 through January 31, 2025. This holiday season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar will donate a portion of sales from Executive Chef Nicolas […]
Come make a holiday arrangement with help from Garden Club of Manchester members. All supplies will be provided. This activity is for kids ages 8-11. Space is limited, so please register in advance at mclvt.org.
Over the past few weeks there have been many people reaching out asking about homework help at the Library. Starting this week, National Honors Society students from Long Trail School will be on site every Thursday to help Middle and Elementary school students with reading, math, and whatever other homework there is.
Please join us for the Village of Manchester Tree Lighting Ceremony. There is a grand new tree recently planted and we are excited to light it in honor of the holiday season. We will have some holiday music performed by the First Congregational Church. Light holiday cheer in the courthouse afterward. Local shops will be […]
Join us in person in our Manchester Center, Vermont store for story time with our fabulous staff, or occasional guest readers from Long Trail School! We'll share some recent favorite picture books with your little ones. If you have questions about this or any other Northshire event, please write us at events@northshire.com.
Please join us at The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa as we kick off the season with our annual Tree Lighting! This event is open to the public and complimentary to guests and locals alike. We will have singers from the Burr & Burton Academy Chorus to get us in the holiday spirit along with […]
Elf The Musical Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin / Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin./ Directed & Choreographed by Renee Wymer & Dana Haley. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, […]
Join us on December 7th & 8th for a weekend with Santa! Saturday the 7th ~ Enjoy a Cocoa & Cookies Party, Holiday Crafts, and your own time slot with Santa at Barrows House. Sunday the 8th ~ Enjoy Sunday brunch & horse-drawn carriage rides around the Dorset Green at The Dorset Inn. Reservations Required […]
NEW - Projected Opening Date: Dec. 7, weather permitting! Opening Day Announcement from Bromley President & GM, Josh Witkin: Bill Cairns had been GM of this great mountain for over 10 years, and last season was his last as Bromley’s chief steward. He’s left me that responsibility which weighs heavily on my shoulders now. One […]
Focus on: Purple Finches The Purple Finch has red-wine coloring covering the head and most of the body. There is little fine brown streaking on the sides of the breast. The mottled brown female Purple Finch is the most distinct of the two finch species with a white eyebrow stripe and mustache framing the wide, […]
The month of December is a month of celebration for many people and the Manchester Community Library would like to help ring in the holiday season. On December 7th from 10 am to 4pm The Garden Club of Manchester presents a Winter Bazaar at the Library. Beautiful holiday decorations created by the talented Garden Club […]
Continuing over a three decade's long tradition, the 2024 Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours, invites you to join us on Saturday, December 7 and/or Saturday, December 14 to take self-guided tours of some of the best lodging establishments in Vermont. Over a dozen lodging properties including historic hotels, quaint inns, charming B & B’s and lodges, will […]
Join us on December 7th & 8th for a weekend with Santa! Saturday the 7th ~ Enjoy a Cocoa & Cookies Party, Holiday Crafts, and your own time slot with Santa at Barrows House. Sunday the 8th ~ Enjoy Sunday brunch & horse-drawn carriage rides around the Dorset Green at The Dorset Inn. Reservations Required […]
Join us in the Colonnade Ballroom for Brunch with Santa! Enjoy brunch favorites in a festive setting. Santa will be in attendance from 10 AM – 1 PM.
Join our 10:00am service for the 2nd week of Advent - PEACE. Chancel choir will sing. Sunday school for kids.
Join us on Sunday December 8th, 2024 for a holiday Brunch with Santa! 11:00am to 2:00pm ~ Enjoy a special prix fixe menu from the Dorset Inn Chefs, along with horse drawn carriage rides around the Dorset Village.
Gather in the greenhouse and learn to felt ornaments using a mix of roving from Hildene’s flock of Corriedale sheep and Huacaya alpaca with farm manager Kim Pinsonneault. Handmade ornaments make lovely gifts as well as cheerful decorations on holiday packages. Pre-registration required by Wednesday, December 4. $35 members /$40 non-members. Includes materials fee. Limited […]
In each week of this Monday music group, we will be seeking to engage each child in both an educational and social exploration of music that will not only help develop fine motor skills like hand eye coordination, but build early exposure to the workings of creating and enjoying music. We plan to meet each […]
Join some friends at the intersection of coding and electronics for a weekly hangout and ongoing projects. Make robo-crafty things light up, move around and interact, or make video games… yes, video games! Start with block-based coding and work your way up to scripting languages. Explore what you can do with game development software like […]
A memory cafe is a gathering for any older Vermonter who is seeking socialization and activities that increase brain stimulation, as well as caregivers and their loved ones facing early-stage dementia. Join us in December for holiday ornament decorating, Christmas bingo, holiday music, snacks, and refreshments. For any questions or concerns, please call the Southwestern […]
Can you make a marble maze out of popsicle sticks and cardboard? How about building a LEGO tower while blindfolded? Join us afterschool on Tuesdays and tackle a new building challenge each week using LEGO, magnets, recycled materials, and more!
We are excited to announce the start of another First Lego League (FLL) season for the Fiery Froggies, a robotics team at the Manchester Community Library! FLL is a global robotics competition that encourages students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, project-based learning. Teams of students work together to design, […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Dr. Galen Jackson, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Williams College, to talk about the cyber revolution. Many analysts argue that the advent of digital technologies—and their weaponization—have fundamentally transformed international politics. Indeed, some experts have gone so far as to compare the impact of cyberweapons to […]
Lisa May will be teaching a gentle Chair Yoga class on Wednesdays. Chair Yoga is practiced seated or using the chair for standing balance. The class includes stretching, balancing, easy postural strengthening, breathing and centering. This is a very accessible class – perfect for beginners and those who want to focus on a gentle yoga […]
Farmers are used to solving problems, and Vermonters are good at stepping up to help in hard times. But as climate emergencies continue, farms need reliable and sustainable state-based support to remain resilient. This session, our legislators can take an important step toward agricultural resilience by creating a climate impact recovery fund for farms. Land-based […]
Manchester Community Library is pleased to announce our weekly Coding Club, an after-school activity for learning computer programming. Using MIT’s Scratch and the Python scripting language, students will be encouraged to learn all aspects of programming in a fun, self-paced environment.
Tuesdays are for trivia at Union Underground. Join us for an evening of good fun, trivia, and enjoy our beer and appetizer specials. Bring a friend or a group or just come by yourself! There are six rounds, but it is not cumulative, so come anytime and play as long as you like. Prizes at […]
Giving back warms the heart. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Cozy Season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar at Kimpton Taconic Hotel is pleased to support No Kid Hungry, November 5, 2024 through January 31, 2025. This holiday season, Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar will donate a portion of sales from Executive Chef Nicolas […]
The idea was to fly into Germany, bicycle the Danube River, hoping to get to Budapest, and possibly head down into Italy over the Brenner Pass. But plans change…. Join Robin & Amy Verner as they discuss their trip to Europe in 2024.
Over the past few weeks there have been many people reaching out asking about homework help at the Library. Starting this week, National Honors Society students from Long Trail School will be on site every Thursday to help Middle and Elementary school students with reading, math, and whatever other homework there is.
Bring your gifts, bring wrapping paper to trade and share, and bring your holiday spirit. MCL will provide the space, the cookies, and the hot cocoa. Let’s get gift wrapping for the holiday season. It can be a drag doing it on your own, so come hang out with friends and neighbors while we prepare […]
Join us in person in our Manchester Center, Vermont store for story time with our fabulous staff, or occasional guest readers from Long Trail School! We'll share some recent favorite picture books with your little ones. If you have questions about this or any other Northshire event, please write us at events@northshire.com.
Elf The Musical Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin / Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin./ Directed & Choreographed by Renee Wymer & Dana Haley. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, […]
