Monthly Archives: October 2012
The Geography Game Show is coming to town
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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The Renaissance School in Shelburne will host The Geography Game Show, an interactive learning experience, on Sunday, Nov. 11. Cape Cod artist Neal Nichols devised a game show by drawing a map of the world entirely from memory. With a marker and a white board, he outlines the world continents, capitals, mountain ranges, and bodies… Read More
Working forests essay contest for high school students
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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People love Vermont for its distinctive landscape. The patchwork of mountains and river valleys, camps and villages, farms, and forests speaks to a love of nature, community, and self-reliance. Vermonters’ value of these things is clearly visible in their support of farming, but the value of working forests remains a mystery to many. The Vermont… Read More
James William Tobey – Shelburne
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Obituaries, Our Town |
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James William Tobey, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Oct. 12, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Born in Quincy Mass., on Nov. 27, 1919 to James Alner Tobey and Lena May (King) Tobey, Bill attended schools in Rye, N.Y. He graduated in 1937 from Rye High… Read More
Birthdays
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Happy 90th Birthday Mildred! Mildred Viens Widener of Shelburne and Gainesville, Fla. celebrates her 90th birthday Nov. 12. While living in Shelburne, she raised five children and was an active member of the Episcopal Trinity Church. Read More
Alturas Duo performs in Shelburne Nov. 9
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Recognized as one of the most engaging ensembles performing in the chamber music world today, the Alturas Duo is the only group of its kind. Established to play South American and classical music by bringing together the unusual combination of the viola, charango, and guitar, the Duo creates passionate music that moves at ease between… Read More
Social Band features work of Vermont composers, poets
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Burlington’s lively band of singers presents a concert of choral music that speaks of the stars and planets, heaven and earth, with new compositions by Vermont composers and sprinkled with selections from the 16th century by Byrd, Palastrina, and others. The performances are as follows: Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 pm, Richmond Community Library Sunday, Nov.… Read More
Local featured in “The Butler Did It”
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Bob Carmody of Charlotte is featured as Detective Mumford in Shelburne Players’ thriller comedy “The Butler Did it” by Walter and Peter Marks, opening Nov. 16 through Nov. 24 at Shelburne Town Center. Bob appeared this year in “Opportunity of a Lifetime,” a Moxie/Marabo production. He was also in “Getting Sara Married,” and “Our Evening with… Read More
CVU Nordic team holds fundraiser
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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Purchase holiday gifts, support skiers The CVU Nordic Ski Team is hosting a Pampered Chef Fundraiser through Nov. 8. The money raised will help pay for the team’s heavy travel and competition schedule. There’s something for everyone at the Pampered Chef! And it’s easy to shop online. Simply click and shop at www.pamperedchef.biz/chefbeth?page=host-search-results&showId=3865795. To shop by… Read More
Parks and Rec news
| October 31, 2012 | Filled under Parks and Rec, Sports |
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Halloween takes over Shelburne! Characters were plentiful at the Annual Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 28. Following the parade, the town parking lot and gym filled with characters ranging from video games to storybook characters! Over 100 people entered the costume contest while more than 500 played games in the Gym including Plinko, Golf, and Find the Lucky Lollipop! This event is made possible by our… Read More
Shearer Chevrolet gives back to the community
| October 24, 2012 | Filled under Our Town |
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Shelburne Food Shelf representative Colleen Haag accepts a $3,000 donation check from Shearer Chevrolet General Manager Dan Bokan on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The donation, given quarterly to various organizations, is a percentage of vehicles sold during the quarter. All told, Shearer has given over $50,000 to non-profits in the past five years. Read More
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