Back in March due to popular demand Are you hoping to start a garden in your community this season (i.e. neighborhood, school, workplace, apartment building, etc.)? Or perhaps your site’s already up and running, but need some tips to strengthen your efforts? Join Vermont Community Garden Network this March (Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.) for an online…

Sunday, March 14,12-2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Area ARC and Elks Lodge are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold grab & go event. Thanks to generous donations by local businesses and individuals, we will be offering merchandise, gift cards, food items, and more to ARC members and anyone who is interested in becoming a part of…

Banked Slalom takes snowboarding back to its roots STRATTON—A return to outdoor events is slated to celebrate the simplicity of strapping in and carving through the snow and fresh Green Mountain air. The 2021 Banked Slalom, hosted by Stratton Mountain Resort, is back on March 13-14. The Vermont Open presents the 2021 Banked Slalom, a…

Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to highest level of service to the community On Nov. 10, the Town of Hartford Parks & Recreation Dept. joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and…

RCHS is excited to partner with Pampered Chef for the month of March! Refresh your kitchen with new kitchen utensils that also give back to RCHS. From pantry must-haves to smoothie makers, they have it all. Get your new kitchen appliances while supporting the animals in our care. To learn more and to place your…

Grant Named in Honor of Former Executive Director, Carol Miklos AIA Vermont is requesting applications for their Community Outreach Grant, named in honor of Carol Miklos, who served as AIA Vermont’s Executive Director from 2008 until 2018. The grant amount has increased this year to $1000. There will be one round of applications reviewed in…

The Sixth Annual Vermont Animation Festival, hosted by Northern Vermont University in partnership with Catamount Arts and the Vermont Curators Group, will be held virtually March 26-28. A full slate of activities is planned for beginner and experienced animators, including workshops, a film screening, and an artist talk by keynote speaker and Vermont-bred/Boston-based Experimental Animator…

Grants awarded to Barton, Ludlow, Middlesex, Northfield, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, and Wilmington The Vermont Community Foundation (VCF), the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and the Better Places partners have awarded $129,275 to eight placemaking projects. These grants will help communities reimagine and reopen public spaces for safe dining, shopping, and recreation,…

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/vtbirthex The United States has the highest maternal mortality out of developed countries. The rate is three to four times higher for women of color. With there being a high rate of interventions and unnecessarily high infant and maternal mortality rates, local birth workers wonder what Vermont does differently that makes it so much safer…

Is your home or business ready for a heating update in 2021? Ready to opt out of oil and do your part to help the state meet its goal of 90 percent renewable energy by 2050? Many rebates and incentives are available to Vermonters interested in switching to wood heat this year. Heating homes or…

Participants can enter to receive one of ten $50 gift cards. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is initiating a comprehensive health assessment of the communities that it serves. Conducted every 3 years, the Community Health Needs Assessment process allows SVMC to understand the current health needs of its region, assess the services available to residents,…

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is pleased to announce the 2021 State Economic & Infrastructure Development grant application opportunity. Eligible organizations, which include nonprofit and governmental entities (state, local & Indian tribes), will be able to access grant application details (available via NBRC’s website, nbrc.gov) beginning today, March 8. Potential applicants are able to…

The Vermont Agricultural Water Quality Partnership (VAWQP) released its 2020 annual report highlighting the impacts of state and federal investments toward protecting and improving water quality on March 5. The VAWQP report shares conservation practice implementation data which indicates a high level of commitment from Vermont farmers in land stewardship. For example, in 2020, conservation…

Non-profit organizations can now apply for federal security grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Applications must be submitted to Vermont Emergency Management by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. FEMA has allocated $1,050,000 to Vermont under the Fiscal Year 2021 program. The program provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related…

Staff Report An environmental court judge has ordered Slate Ridge, a firearms training facility in Pawlet that has caused local strife and garnered national attention, to permanently close. The court ruled Friday that the facility’s owner, Daniel Banyai, must dismantle all of the buildings on his property that do not have a zoning permit. He…