Community & Non-Profit Events
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Saturday, May 24th
The VFW at 530 Exchange Street in Middlebury is having a spring Crafters Market from 9am to 12:30pm. There will also be live music and raffles. To be a vendor or learn more, visit www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org
The VFW at 530 Exchange Street in Middlebury is having a Crafter Market from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Essex Junction has its Memorial Parade at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds starting at 10am finishing at the Five Corners. Prior to the parade, there is a taps Memorial service at the Five Corners starting at 9am. VFW Post 6687 on Pearl Street hosts a reception following the festivities. It is open to the public.
Sunday, May 25th
St. Mary’s Church, 86 Church Street in Champlain, New York is having a Bazaar and Memorial Day Parade from 11am to 5pm. There will be food, games, inflatables, concessions and a chicken barbecue, which starts at noon.
The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum off of the Burlington Beltline presents “The Anti-Masonic Period in Vermont: 1825-1860” with Robert Grandchamp from 2pm to 3pm. It is free to the public and is being recorded by Town Meeting TV.
Monday, May 26th
The Vergennes Memorial Day Parade kicks off at 11am starting at the high school and finishing at the elementary school. There will then be a Memorial service in the park followed by a chicken barbecue at the American Legion Post 14.
Thursday, May 29th
The Rokeby Museum Route 7 in Ferrisburgh is holding its 3rd annual Music with the Museum at the Ferrisburgh Community Center (Town Hall) from 6pm to 10pm.
Saturday, May 31st
The 35th annual Jiggety Jog 5K Run/Walk presented by North Country Federal Credit Union to benefit the McClure Miller Respite House takes place at Malletts Bay School, 600 Blakely Road in Colchester. Registration begins at 8am with the walk/run starting at 9am. Learn more at www.uvmhomehealth.org
Sunday, June 1st
St. Ann’s 7th annual Festival of Cars Car Show takes place at 24 Town Hall Road in Mooers Forks, New York from 11am to 3pm. There will be prizes, games, a craft fair, food and fun for all ages. Pre-register your vehicle by calling 518-236-7200. Entry is $10.
Thursday, June 5th
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Business Expo at SUNY Plattsburgh Memorial Hall from 8am to 5pm. To learn more or to register, contact www.northcountrychamber.com or call 518-563-1000
Northland Job Corps at 1oo MacDonough Drive in Vergennes from 11am to 2pm. Polish up your resume and find your next career opportunity. This event is free. If you have questions, call 802-877-0175
Saturday, June 7th
St. Pius Church, Route 15 in Essex Center is having a yard sale from 8am to 4pm. All are welcome.
Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club is having its annual Ride for ALS leaving Lance’s Pizza on Main Street in Ausable Forks at 11am. Registration begins at 10am. Proceed help Debbie Hayes Guerin. There will also be a live auction a 50/50 raffle and a meal. It is $20 per bike or classic car and $10 per passenger. To register or for more information, call Rocket at 518-802-1069 or 518-524-7639
May and June
Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging the public to help turtles on the roadway this spring. Female turtles are looking for places to lay their eggs and each year many are killed by motor vehicles especially near ponds, rivers and wetlands. Most can be picked up and be carried across the road to safety. Turtles must be at least 10 years old before they reproduce. Snapper turtles (with long necks) are large and lack colorful lines, spots or other markings and do bite. They can be moved on cardboard or by using a shovel. When helping the turtles, make sure you place them in the direction they were heading.
Ongoing: The American Red Cross is always looking for blood donations—accepting donors at the Blood Donation Center at 32 North Prospect Street in Burlington 365 days a year, and conducting Blood Drives on both sides of Lake Champlain throughout the year. For more information, or to locate a blood drive in your community, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
