By Evan Johnson CASTLETON—On Wednesday, July 5, a white tour bus pulled into a parking lot at Castleton University in front of a small group of waiting families. One at a time, 10 children and teens emerged blinking into the […]
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Swing band takes the stage in Castleton
Tuesday, July 11, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present the Marble City Swing Band as part of the 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Known as one of the […]
Welsh hymn sing to be held in Castleton; all welcome to gymanfa
Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m.—CASTLETON—A Gymanfa Ganu (a traditional non-denominational Welsh hymn sing) and Te Bach (tea social) will be held in the Vermont/New York Slate Valley community of Castleton Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Poultney Area St. […]
Castleton cleans out its closets for yard sale day
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.—CASTLETON—The 10th annual Castleton Town Wide Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. There will be over 50 vendors outdoors and indoors at the Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main […]
Castleton University home to Gather at the River choral festival
Thursday & Friday, June 22-23—CASTLETON—Castleton University will be home to choir singers, teachers and conductors from across northern New England and beyond as participants come together for the Gather at the River Choral Festival running June 22-23. The two-day conference […]
History of schoolhouse slates presented in hometown of Slate-Pencil Mill
Wednesday, June 21, 6 p.m.—CASTLETON—A presentation, “19th Century Tablets: Schoolhouse Slates,” will be hosted by the Castleton Historical Society Wednesday, June 21, 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, and will be held at the wheelchair-accessible […]
Castleton presents 22nd annual Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series
Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present the 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion running June 13-Aug. 15 at the Castleton Pavilion. Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion features a premier lineup of local bands […]
Castleton Upward Bound receives grant for 63 high schools
CASTLETON—Castleton University recently received word from the office of Senator Patrick Leahy that its TRiO Upward Bound program has been funded for five more years, according to a May 26 news release. The grant will serve 63 high school students […]
Castleton students reflect on years at University
CASTLETON—On Saturday, May 13, Castleton seniors walked across the stage and received their diplomas from President Dave Wolk. Commencement ceremonies are a time-honored tradition signifying an important milestone in nearly every graduate’s life. After spending most of their lives in […]
Birdseye Wildlife Management Area christened at gathering
By Julia Purdy CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife program to introduce the new Birdseye Wildlife Management Area was well attended despite the fierce windstorm the night before, Friday, May 5, that knocked out power from Clarendon to Pittsford and caused […]