Bird Walk with Sue Wetmore at Emerald Lake State Park

Join Rutland County Adubon board member Sue Wetmore as we search for birds that nest in the park. The lake attracts waterfowl and the woodlands have a variety of warblers, thrushes, and other nesters. Bird enthusiasts of all walks of life are invited, however, we ask participants be at least eight years of age for full enjoyment of the walk....

Under the Sea Dance Party at the Dorset Village Library

Under the Sea Dance Party Dorset Library | August 13 7-9pm Join us for our tropical Under the Sea Dance Party!  Weather permitting, we will be out back (listen for the music and look for the crazy lights)!  We have a new dance floor to try out, too!  Along with our regular dance music, we may through in some tropical...

Dog Days 2022 at the Dorset Library

Join us on Saturday July 9th from 1-3pm for a cook out on the library’s lawn! Have a hamburger or hotdog at the library and then hop across the street for ice cream at the Dorset Historical Society! At 1:30pm there will be a magic show out back for the kids. Catch a tune by our very own Kate, who...

Drag Queen Story Hour at the Dorset Library

Join us at the Library on Saturday June 25th for our Summer Reading Kickoff and Drag Queen Story Hour! 2-4pm in the back yard at the Library. Anita Cocktail will read stories, hang out and answer questions There will also be snacks and crafts (decorate your own fan or crown) You can also pick up your summer reading packet All...

The Garden Club of Manchester Presents: “The Annual Plant Sale”

May 21, 2022 from 10:00-2:00pm SAVE THE DATE! The Garden Club of Manchester is hosting its Annual Plant Sale on Sunday, May 21st from 10:00-2:00pm at the Southern Vermont Arts Center! This is a Bake Sale and All Things Gardening Tag Sale with all proceeds benefiting Civic Beautification Projects.

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning Presents: “Parks & Recreation”

Parks & Recreation Tuesday, May 31 from 5:30 - 7:00pm at BBA, Bell Tower Room at Founders Hall Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Jamie Franklin, curator at the Bennington Museum, to talk about the current exhibit at the museum, Parks & Recreation. The exhibit examines the history and artistic depictions of Vermont’s state parks and other formally designated...

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning Presents: “Water Talks”

Water Talks Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30 - 7:00pm at Manchester Community Library Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is proud to present Water Talks– a conversation between artist, activist, and teacher Betsy Damon, and climate specialist Dr. Edward Cameron. Betsy Damon has focused on virtually every aspect of water during the past four decades, from the essence of water...

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning Presents: “Birdsong Tune-Up”

Birdsong Tune-Up Tuesday, May 17 from 5:30 - 7:00pm at BBA, Bell Tower Room at Founders Hall Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to welcome Bridget Butler, aka The Bird Diva, to give us a birdsong tune-up for spring. Don’t muddle your way through interpreting birdsong anymore! You’ll be introduced to five voices of songbirds and have...

The Dorset Chamber of Commerce Presents: An Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 16th, at 10:00am sharp! Join in the fun! Kids 12 and under can search for over 1,000 eggs, hang with Pooh Bear characters from the Dorset Village Library and then get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny (hopping in courtesy of 3 Pears Gallery).  Sponsored by Discover Dorset, VT and the Dorset Union Store,...

The New Heirloom Garden Thursday, May 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm via Zoom Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes author and garden designer Ellen Ecker Ogden to talk about the importance of heirloom gardens. Be prepared for the delicious revolution and discover forgotten fruits, fragrant flowers, and heirloom vegetables. This lecture, based on Ellen’s newest book, The New Heirloom...