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Join the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and the Cavendish Community Conservation Association to Protect Local and Migratory Birds in our Community at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library on Friday, November 7, 2025 for Wild Hope & Puffling Patrol: Two Short Films About Supporting Birds October 22, 2025 (Proctorsville, VT) — The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library (CFCL) and the Cavendish Community Conservation Association (CCCA) will host Wild Hope & Puffling Patrol: Two Short Films About Supporting Birds, an all-ages, free film screening event, on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main Street, Proctorsville, VT. Birds are amazing creatures! They play vital ecological roles in our world; they're seed dispersers, flower pollinators, pest predators, and so much more. But many of them need our help; habitat loss and urban expansion have put significant strains on wild populations and have contributed to the death of more than one billion birds from window collisions each year in the U.S., alone. Luckily, these collisions are incredibly preventable! At Wild Hope & Puffling Patrol, attendees will get to know their local and migratory birds and learn about simple, easy solutions to protect the birds in our community. Millions of birds pass through our yards during their bi-annual migrations, but they face an invisible killer along the way: glass windows. In the U.S. alone, an estimated one billion birds die each year when they collide with windows. Now, two organizations help pave the way to a bird-friendly future. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. is located in the middle of a major migration route that birds have flown for thousands of years. To stop collisions from happening on their campus, the Zoo's team uses patterned decals to make glass visible to our feathered friends. In New York City, migrating birds face a gauntlet of concentrated glass- and many do not survive. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was once one of the city's worst offenders, but creative renovations have transformed the building into a wildlife oasis. The Zoo and Javits Center have inspired groundbreaking legislation that reimagines what our cities can do for birds, but a critical obstacle remains: our residences account for nearly 50% of bird strikes. However, simple solutions–like window paint, decals, or even a bar of soap with patterns spaced 2 inches apart–could save the lives of millions of birds. Light pollution confuses and disorients seabirds around the globe, luring them towards land – and potentially dangerous situations. In the Westman Islands off the southwest coast of Iceland, however, one community has banded together to save lost young puffins. In Wild Hope: Puffling Patrol, we will learn more about this community and the steps they have taken. Program attendees will receive "feather friendly" tape or window paint marker and have an opportunity to enter a raffle for a Flight Path book bag and water bottle. We are pleased to offer this event as part of the nationwide Flight Path, which brings science-backed solutions to communities to build a safer world for birds. Flight Path is the first campaign under Spark of Science @ My Library, a joint initiative between HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and the Star Library Education Network. Spark of Science @ My Library delivers high-quality, fun, and engaging resources through targeted outreach campaigns to public libraries. Campaign themes will showcase the process of science, and focus on life science topics, including health, biology, and ecology. Themed resources will be available to libraries for free and give them the flexibility to customize programs and activities for their communities and patrons. CFCL and CCCA will continue to support our local and migratory birds and other animals between now and the coming summer with fun activities for the whole family, including: other HHMI Tangled Bank Studios films, an outdoor bioblitz, and bird watching events. To find out more about the additional upcoming bird-focused events, please visit www.cavendishlibrary.org or call the library at 802-226-7503. About HHMI Tangled Bank Studios HHMI Tangled Bank Studios is a mission-driven production company that seeks to shine a light on some of the most significant scientific challenges and breakthroughs of our time. Recent films include Blue Carbon, Every Little Thing, Wild Hope, Hunt for the Oldest DNA, Wilding, Blue Whales: Return of the Giants, and Oscar-nominated All That Breathes, the only film to win best documentary at both the Sundance and Cannes film festivals. Other notable films include Emmy Award-winners The Serengeti Rules and The Farthest – Voyager In Space; Emmy-nominated Hunt for the Oldest DNA, My Garden of a Thousand Bees, Battle to Beat Malaria, and Nature's Fear Factor; and Peabody Award winner Inventing Tomorrow. To extend the reach and impact of each film, the studio undertakes educational and public outreach efforts in partnership with purpose-focused organizations. For more information, please visit WWW.TANGLEDBANKSTUDIOS.ORG. ABOUT STAR LIBRARY NETWORK The STAR Library Education Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing "science-technology activities and resources" (STAR) and training to use those resources. STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute's (SSI) Education and Learning Research Group. Over the past 15 years, it has been a leader in supporting libraries in developing effective STEAM programs, through both NSF, NASA and foundation funded projects such as NASA@ My Library, STEAM Equity, and SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries).
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| | Today's Forecast: A chance of rain showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. | | | | | Hello, happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Pull up a chair and grab a coffee and let's get started. We've had some rainy days throughout the week, which has been a welcome sight. Even with all of the rain, our area still remains in an extreme drought. We are hoping and keeping our fingers crossed for more rainy days ahead. We've got our beef freezer fully stocked with all cuts. Ground beef for burger night, chuck roasts and briskets for your slow cooker or smoker, and steaks for the grill! Our current steak selection includes: ribeyes, strips, sirloin, flat iron, skirt, london broil, and tenderloins. What will you have?! How about a chicken? Our pasture-raised whole roaster chickens are simply the best. Sizes range from 3lbs on up to 6lbs. Not just for Sunday dinner folks! We're stocked with fresh salad greens and spinach. Thank you to our farmers at Dutchess Farm and Evening Song Farm for growing the most delicious veggies. Other goodies inside the farm stand include: Eggs, honey, pork, jams, gifts, yogurt, cider, cheese, ice cream, pizza, and so much more! We'd love to have you stop by the farm stand and check us out. We are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00. Located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly. We are a working farm, and ask you to please be mindful of farm equipment, customer traffic, and grandkids as you visit our farm stand. | | | | |
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| | | | Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly, VT 05758 | | Farm stand open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00 802-259-2250 |
| | | | | Take a hike!!!! Owners of the old Syria Farm on the Shunpike have cooperated with the Mount Holly Conservation Commission to mark trails to explore old apple orchards, beaver ponds and stately hemlock. Trails range in length from a half mile to over two miles. The weather forecast for Saturday suggests it will be a good day for a walk. The MHCC will host a walking tour of the trails on Sat. Oct. 25 at 1 pm. The walk will last one to two hours depending on people's preference. We hope you can join us. Park in the field on the north side of Shunpike 100 yards west of the junction with Syria road. Map and directions are on the Commission website https://www.mounthollyvt.org/conservation-commission/ | | | | | |
| | Today's Forecast: A chance of rain showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. | | | | | VSO Trio Visits Ludlow for Concert Nov. 2 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra comes to the Ludlow Auditorium for an afternoon of delightful chamber music from across the globe on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 PM in the Heald Auditorium of the Ludlow Town Hall.. Featuring violinists Jane Kittredge and Brooke Quiggins Saulnier along with cellist John Dunlop, this time-traveling program covers all musical eras, including a Sonata de Chiesa by Corelli, a quaint Haydn London Trio, Borodin's romantic g minor trio. The program concludes with a medley of contemporary works from Canada, Scandinavia and the United States. Shelburne-based violinist, teacher and curator Jane Kittredge can be seen and heard performing with numerous ensembles across the northeast. A graduate of the Mannes College of Music (BM, MM) she co-founded the contemporary string quartet, Skylark, and performs with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and is a sought-after ensemble leader and member. An avid educator, Jane is the Violin Professor at the University of Vermont, and maintains a small private studio in Shelburne. Jane is a Board member for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, and is the orchestra manager for the Burlington Choral Society, Aurora Chamber Singers, and Solaris Vocal Ensemble. Based in Monkton, Brooke Quiggins is the Assistant Principal Second Violinist of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, performs with the VSO's Jukebox Quartet and TurnMusic, and serves as Concertmaster of the Opera Company of Middlebury. She holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Manhattan School of Music. Brooke has collaborated with artists including Gloria Estefan, John Legend, and Sufjan Stevens, and her performances can be heard on Sony Classical, Naxos, and other labels. In addition to her performing career, she serves as Director of Operations at MKI Artists. Jericho-based John Dunlop is the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cello, a member of SKYLARK and Jukebox string quartets, and a regular performer with Opera Company Middlebury, Opera North, and the Burlington Chamber Orchestra. He studied at Oberlin and San Francisco Conservatories, and maintains a private studio in Richmond. In addition to cello, John is an accomplished guitar and bouzouki player. The program is free to everyone; donations are appreciated. Doors will open at 1:30 PM. For information, 802-855-8896. Members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra performing in the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 2, are Jane Kittredge. Brooke Quiggins Saulnier and cellist John Dunlop. They will perform a variety of classical and contemporary pieces. This free event is sponsored by FOLA in conjunction with the VSO. | | | | | | | | From the Mount Holly Conservation Commission: Take a hike!!!!
The trails near the Old Syria farm off Shunpike Road are now marked and signs directing visitors have been posted. The MHCC will host a walking tour of the trails on Sat. Oct. 25 at 1 pm. We hope you can join us then near the junction of Syria and Shunpike Roads. Park in the field on the north side of Shunpike 100 yards west of the junction with Syria road. Map and directions are on the Commission website https://www.mounthollyvt.org/conservation-commission/
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Belmont General Store Update: After Thomas Dairy closed, this part of Vermont did not get any fresh milk deliveries direct from the dairy farms. That changed today! The Belmont Store is happy to announce we are now able to buy fresh milk and dairy products direct from Monuments Farms. With this new relationship we are able to drop our milk prices by 20%! We have updated store hours: Monday to Saturday 7am - 6pm Sunday 7am - 1pm We have new and improved Breakfast Sandwiches made every morning, pastries, Roast Beef and Turkey Sandwiches prepared daily. We hope to see you soon!
| | | | | Hello.. My name is Jack Wright and my wife Stephanie and I are looking
for a part time nanny for our 4 month old daughter. This position is
Monday to Friday 12 PM-4 PM (20 hrs per week). We live on Upper Cold
River Road and both work remotely so it is a pretty flexible position.
The pay is $20. to $25. an hour depending on experience /references.
Do you know of anyone who may be interested or could you please circulate this message?
Feel free to call to discuss!
802-952-9721
Thanks, Jack | | | | | Halloween is just around the corner. Our October Movie is "MEN IN BLACK" starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith Saturday October 25th at 7 PM | | | | | These hills are still alive with the sound of music! Here are two special presentations about to happen. Please join us.
Shrewsbury Singers on Sunday, Oct. 26 2 pm at the Russellville Schoolhouse, 18 Crown Point Rd, Shrewsbury, VTFree Will Donation. Directed by Licia Gambino, featuring songs by composer/arrangers Brendan Taaffe, Peter Amidon, and Sweet Honey in the Rock, along with songs from South African and Caribbean cultures and more!
Heartwood: Singing Workshop at 2 pm and "The Well Tree" at 4 pm on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Shrewsbury Meeting House, 88 Lottery Rd, Shrewsbury, VT
Singing Workshop: 2-3pm (Suggested donation - $10-25) The Well Tree: 4-6pm (Suggested donation - $15-30) Kids $5 for either event Join Heartwood for an all-ages, participatory musical journey- illustrated with a 'crankie' – an illuminated hand-cranked scroll made by papercut artist Jennifer Jones. The three members of Heartwood – Heidi Wilson, Willy Clemetson, and Sarina Partridge – are the actors, musicians and crew that runs the crankie. Bring your parents, bring your children, and let your bodies be filled with the magic of lush vocal harmony and live storytelling! The Well Tree is an original 'singing story' about wild journeying and remembering kinship -- the tale of a young woman moving beyond the fog of isolation and shame to meet songbirds, snails and ancient trees as she travels through these unraveling times, finding her way home. Heartwood sweeps audiences into a timeless experience, one that is rich with puppetry, banjo, guitar, fiddle, exquisite papercut imagery, and sweet harmony singing.
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