The Champlain Trio will open the Noon Music in May concerts presented by Stowe Performing Arts on Wednesday, May 1. The concert series, now in its fifth decade, is held in Stowe Community Church from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday during the month of May.

Every year, more than 1,000 survivors of sexual assault reached out to the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence member organizations across the state. Countless other survivors were unable to reach out for support, resources and medical care.

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As warmer weather approaches, it is a great time to consider how you use the outdoor spaces in your life. Whether you rent or own, use public land or private, there are things that you can think about to help make these outdoor spaces work better for you.

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Communities around the world are cultivating seed libraries. A surge in new gardeners and struggling supply chains during the pandemic caused the rise of seed libraries.

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Vermont has 16 new bear ambassadors thanks to Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife, a conservation organization that educates landowners and others about sound forest management and wildlife stewardship.

Nathan Wilson, son of Jim and Deena Wilson of Eden, has been nominated for a New England Emmy Award for his short film documentary, “Souls in the Game.”

Over four weeks this spring, Elena Brotz will bike from Burlington to Bar Harbor, Maine, and stop at 11 libraries along the way to share free community workshops on mending and textile repair.

A mid-January community forum in Greensboro featured the voices of Palestinian-American World Health expert Hamed Bakir and Jewish Voice for Peace organizer Jason Hirsh, who focused on the enduring legacies of the Holocaust, the trauma of the occupation of Palestine and the current situation of Gaza.

Would you like to work together to restore habitat and connect habitat for pollinators, but it doesn’t seem possible because of limited space?

On April 6, 4-H members from 14 clubs in Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille and Orleans counties traveled to Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville for the 2024 Northeast Regional 4-H Spring Showcase.

Announcements

Eli Wells, a beloved brother, cherished son, loyal friend and esteemed coworker died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories. Born with an innate passion for sports, Eli’s enthusiasm for athletics infused joy into every aspect of his life. Whether cheering from the sidelines or actively participating in games, his love for sports knew n…

Allen W. Audette, 67, of Jeffersonville, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Family and friends of William Mandigo of Stowe, who died on Feb. 5, 2024, are respectfully invited to attend the interment service for William, which will be held at the Riverbank Cemetery in Stowe on Monday, May 6, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m.

Maurice Valcour of Sheldon Springs died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester from pancreatic cancer.

Earl George Dewey of Morrisville, and formerly of Colebrook, N.H., died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, eight days shy of his 94th birthday.

Community Columnists

The Lamoille Union dance crews will be hosting a kids’ dance clinic on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-noon. There’s a $20 fee to attend, and children ages 6-13 are invited to attend. Sliding fees and sibling discounts are available. The Lancer Dancers and Lamoille Union dance groups do not want finances to prevent a person from dancing. This event is a fundraiser to help the teams purchas…

This week we got some sun and a lot of April showers. The river behind our house got quite high but it didn’t come onto my lawn. It did go over its banks and onto some fields along Route 109 toward Jeffersonville.

The Belvidere Community Club will have a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the town clerk’s office. If you would like to book the field, please call Cathy Mander-Adams at the town clerk’s office.

Religion

Join Emmanuel Cantor, rabbinic intern, as he leads us in a thought-provoking, uplifting musical Shabbat on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m., as we experience Shabbat HaGadol, the “Big Sabbath,” before Passover. Please join us in-person or online.

The Karuna sangha recently reflected on our four values: spiritual inclusivity, compassion, equanimity and nonharm. In our circle, members spoke about which of the values particularly resonated with them, and how one can seek to act in alignment with that value. So much collective wisdom and care was shared.

Sunday is our next hymn sing, from 6-7 pm. Check out our Facebook page for a schedule of events and a stream of Sunday services.

If you observed the recent eclipse, I’m sure you’ll agree that the view was spectacular. We marvel at the event’s predictability also.

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