Richford VT

Here is a list of upcoming events in the Richford area.

Arvin A. Brown Library

11:00am-12:00pm

On December 17 we will Celebrate Evergreen Trees by reading stories and making a 3-D evergreen tree. Children in grades K-6 will enjoy this project.

Arvin A.  Brown Library

11:00am-12:00pm

December 3rd is National "Roof Over Your Head Day" so we will celebrate houses and homes through stories and by making a construction-paper house. This program should interest children in grades K - 4 or 5.

E-Vermont workshop "Getting Your Business Online"

6:00pm at Richford High School

Learn how from the professionals!

Tour Richford's Victorian homes decked out for the holidays.

1:00pm-4:00pm

Starting from Arvin A.Brown Library

Tickets $10.00

for info - call 802-848-3618

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Main Street Park

6:00pm

Start Your Own Business Workshop

@ Town Hall

9am-12pm

Hometown Harvest

@ Richford Playground

noon - 3:00pm

The theme of our June 1 Pajama Story Hour will be Dreams. We will read stories, play games and will make a Native American Dream Catcher to trap bad dreams but filter good ones to the sleeper. This program targets preschoolers and runs from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Don't forget to wear your pj's and you can bring a "sleep buddy" if you like.

May 21 is the birth date of Mary Anning, British fossil hunter and discoverer of the first Plesiosaur skeleton. We will learn about her life as we Celebrate Fossils with stories and by making our own coffee grounds fossils. Children in grades K - 6 should enjoy this activity which runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Our first Saturday Celebration on May 7 coincides with the Kentucky Derby so our theme will be Celebrate Horses. We will do this with stories, games and by making a Marshmallow Horse Craft. This program is for kids in grades K - 6 and runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Wednesday, 04/27/11

11:00am-1:00pm

Remodeled 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mississquoi Manor Senior Housing

70 Liberty Street

Richford, Vermont 

Section 8 assistance.  Rents will not exceed 30% of household income.  Must meet eligibility requirements.  Equal Housing Opportunity

Our second Saturday Celebration falls just before Earth Day. On Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Celebrate the Earth with stories and by making an Earth pendant or sun-catcher. This program is for students in grades 3-6.

April 6 from 5:30 to 6:30pm we will have a Pajama Story Hour targeted to preschoolers. The theme will be Moon and Stars and we will read stories, play games and make pictures using stamps and cut-outs. We will also share a "starry" snack.

April 2 is the birth date of Hans Christian Anderson and one of his most beloved stories is The

Saturday, March 19 is National Quilting Day so we will Celebrate Quilts! from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. with quilt stories and by piecing together squares and triangles into paper quilt designs. All ages can enjoy this creative craft.

Book Discussion Wednesday March 30, 6 PM.  This month's title is "My Garden (Book)" by Jamaica Kincaid with discussion leader Rachael Cohen.  This is the 3rd in our "Farms & Gardens" series which is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and hosted by the Arvin A. Library of Richford and the Montgomery Town Library.  This meeting is also made possible by support from the Covered Bridges Garden Club of Montgomery.

E-Vermont Public Forum

Richford High School Library

7:00pm

Mark you calendars for January 28 and 29 for Arvin A Brown Library's 3rd Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off will be on Friday from 3 -5. Bring in your favorite stuffed animal, we will take your picture together and take careful note of any special instructions for taking care of your friend - what's his favorite bedtime story? What kind of snack does she like? When the library closes the fun will begin for your friends. Saturday morning join us for a brunch snack and watch a slide show of all the fun of the night before!

We will be closed on February 21 so our Vacation Program days will be the 23rd and 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The theme will be Snowflakes and we will make a several different crafts using glue, pasta shapes, and several kinds of paper: tissue, construction, copy, scrapbook. This should be a fun program for anyone is grades K - 6.

Arvin Brown Library

1:00pm-3:00pm

Arvin Brown Library

1:00pm-3:00pm

Arvin Brown Library

11:00am-12:00pm

February 19 is the Saturday before Winter Vacation. Our vacation theme is Snow so on that day we will Celebrate Snowmen! from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will have a variety of snowmen crafts and stories suited to grades K - 6.

Arvin Brown Library

11:00am - 12:00pm

February 5 is National Weather Person's Day, a great time to talk about weather! Our Saturday Celebration will run from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and we will read stories about sun, rain, snow, and weather in general. We will learn about some interesting weather folklore and will make a pinwheel to demonstrate wind. This program is for grades 3-6.

e-Vermont Steering Committee Meeting

Grey Gables Inn

3:30pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Town Hall

5:00pm

REAC Meeting

Grey Gables Inn

5:00pm

Saturday Celebration

Arvin Brown Library

11:00am - 12:00pm

Since National Bird Day is January 5th, this Saturday Celebration will celebrate birds with stories and a cute birds' nest craft using plastic Easter eggs.  There may even be a bird nest snack!

School Vacation Program

Arvin Brown Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Theme: Snowflakes

Participants will make Wagon Wheel Macaroni Snowflakes for children in grades K-3 and Pop Bottle Snowflakes for folks in grades 4-6.

School Vacation Program

Arvin Brown Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Theme: Snowflakes

Participants will make Stained Glass Snowflakes (separate methods for younger children).

Annual Holiday Open House

Arvin Brown Library

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults can share coffee and goodies while the kids make a variety of Christmas cards.  There will be a tree with edible treats for the children.

On Saturday, October 23 Arvin A. Brown Library will target pumpkins. Participants will learn how pumpkins became a Halloween symbol and will read stories. Pumpkins will be made out of construction paper strips and toilet paper rolls. All programs will be at the library from 11:00am to 12:00 PM.

Selectboard Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Development Review Board Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Selectboard Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Selectboard Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Development Review Board Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Election Day

Selectboard Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

Selectboard Meeting

Town Hall

7:00pm

REAC Annual Meeting

5:30pm

Flu Clinic at Richford Health Center

8:00am-11:00am, 12:30pm-4:30pm

Work Session 4 - 6 PM

Proposed Zoning Bylaws

Missisquoi Lodge #9

Episcopal Church - Church Street

Contact Allen McMurphy  848-3725

First Baptist Church

Tea and cookies served

Crafts and baked goods sold

10:00 - 2:00 pm

Town Hall

If needed

Town Hall

Town Hall

Zoning hearing for DGL Castle

application for sign for new border patrol building

Proposed VCDP grant application for

Wheelchair lift at the post office building

Town Hall

Selectboard Public Hearing

Proposed zoning bylaws

Town Hall

Richford Emergency Services Building

Main Street

1 - 3 PM

Richford Community Mapping Event

Richford Jr.-Sr. High School

The Conservation Commission would like your opinion on which of Richford's natural resources you appreciate the most. If you might not be able to attend the meeting, please complete the survey.

Quilt show and craft sale - United Methodist Church, River Street

Antique Victorian Calendars and other exhibits - Historical Society Muesum, Main Street

Antique Place Settings - Arvin A. Brown Public Library - Main Street

9-Patch Quilt Raffle - Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

     Available at Pinnacle Peddler or any exhibit location

Pinnacle Peddler featuring box lunch specials

10 am - 4 pm

Richford Firefighter's Auxillary

Emergency Services Building

8:00 - 4:00

Contact Robin Guyette - 848-3402

All Saint's Catholic Church

Dorian Hall - Main Street

Richford United Methodist Church

River Street

$8.00

Contact Virginia Fleury - 848-3681

            Carolyn Smith - 848-3783

Meet at the Emergency Services Building on Main Street

8 am until dark

$10 per person

Beautification Committee

At the Farmer's Market, across from Mac's Market on Main St.

9-1

Across from Mac's Market

Main Street

Across from Mac's Market

Main Street

Emergency Services Building

Main Street

Richford United Methodist Church

Advance Tickets $8.00

Carolyn Smith - 848-3783

Valerie Allen - 848-7678

Pinnacle Peddler - 848-3886

Richford Country Club

9:00 Shotgun Start

DGL Richford - Dollar General

Request for variance for 3 signs

At the Richford Playgrouond off Intervale Avenue

Miniature horses

Bouncy Castles

Pumpkin painting

Apple Pie contest

Tattoos, Face & Nail painting

FOOD!

Contact - Amber Mayhew - 848-9943

              Lindsey Mayhew - 848-3240

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