Monthly Archives: July 2012
Wolcot performs at Higher Ground Aug. 1
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Indie rockers ‘Wolcot’ are performing as part of Higher Ground’s Northern Exposure series on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The band of four Champlain Valley Union (CVU) seniors, who grew up in Hinesburg and have been playing together since 2007, includes Albert Brown on bass, Drew Cooper on rhythm guitar, Garrett Linck on lead guitar, and Thomas… Read More
Local actors in “Annie Get Your Gun”
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Shelburne resident Steven Grunberg appears on the Stowe stage for the fourth time as the famous Sioux warrior, Chief Sitting Bull, in Stowe Theatre Guild’s production of the Broadway revival version of Irving Berlin’s romantic musical comedy through Saturday, Aug. 4, at 8 pm at Stowe Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Soldiers Memorial Building, 67 Main… Read More
Very Merry Theatre fundraiser at Shelburne Farms Aug. 6
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Journey into the woods, where bakers and witches are neighbors and there are giants in the sky. This wonderful Broadway musical by Stephen Sondheim features a mismatched cast of fairytale characters in a story of magical curses and a very different sort of happily ever after. Nine performances on the Very Merry Wagon – don’t… Read More
Local professional wins Ironman Lake Placid
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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By Dave Connery, local Shelburne triathlete and triathlon coach for 1K2GO Shelburne resident Jessie Donavan won the Ironman in Lake Placid last Sunday, July 22. Donavan crossed the finish line as the first female competitor in nine hours, 47 minutes. The Ironman is made up of a 2.4-mile swim in Mirror Lake, a 112-mile bike ride… Read More
CVU Track & Field participants enjoy success
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Champlain Valley Recreational Track & Field program sent 18 athletes to the Vermont State meet in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, July 21. The participants, coached by Tova Tomasi and Nora Kaszubowski, should be congratulated. They include: Justin Clark, Cole Glover, Annaliese Kramer, Anna Morton, Luke Morton, Olivia Morton, Sierra Morton, Lily Margolis, Cole Otley,… Read More
Nominations for Sports Hall of Fame due Aug. 1
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its inaugural class of outstanding Green Mountain athletes and sports contributors, but the public nominating period is drawing to a close. The deadline for public nominations is Aug. 1. In early September, the first class of athletes and contributors will be announced. Those selected representatives of… Read More
Fly Rod Shop hosts open house July 28
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Fly Rod Shop is hosting an open house with fly fishing legend and educator Lefty Kreh on July 28 from 9 am to 5 pm with a series of special events being held throughout the day in Stowe. Kreh is an internationally known fly fishing master, thought of by many anglers as the father… Read More
Vermonters sweep N.H. in Twin State Soccer games
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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It took over 14 years but Vermont did it. For the first time since 1998, Vermont swept the annual Lions Twin State Soccer Cup on Saturday, July 21 at Franklin Pierce University. The girls team captured its third straight victory with a rally in the second half to defeat the Granite State 2-1. The Green… Read More
Area conservation group to host clay target shoot in Williston
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Green Mountain Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will host a Fun Shoot at the North Country Sportsman’s Club, Gun Club Road in Williston on Saturday, July 28 beginning with registration at 8:30 am. Shooting will be held from 9 am- 4 pm. In addition to the shooting, a demonstration on upland bird… Read More
FAHC teams with Vermont HITEC to train phlebotomists
| July 26, 2012 | Filled under Health & Fitness |
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Fletcher Allen Health Care and Vermont Healthcare Information Technology Education Center (HITEC) announced today that they are recruiting candidates for a phlebotomy training program, which will lead directly to employment at Fletcher Allen. Fletcher Allen employees were informed of this training opportunity last week. A phlebotomist obtains blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary collection from… Read More
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