Daily Archives: February 6, 2013

Leap into summer with the Shelburne Museum

Whether hunting dragons, cooking on the hearth, setting sail, or clowning around, Shelburne Museum presents “LEAP! Summer Camps 2013” which offer children ages 5-13 the opportunity to engage their creativity and imagination. Each and every day, campers have the chance to express themselves artistically, explore the museum’s galleries and grounds, and play outside. The phenomenally… Read More

FlynnArts showcases summer activities

Summer is just around the corner leaving summer camps on everyone’s radar! The Flynn believes in helping people of every age use summer’s freedom to unearth creativity, nurture talents, and grow as human beings. Most of the programs gently lead students and campers to uncover their own voices, styles, and their own genius. Some programs,… Read More

Partner up; make new friends at camp!

Partners In Adventure (PIA) is accepting applications for both winter and summer camps.  PIA serves young people with and without disabilities, ages seven and up.  Winter camp runs from Feb. 25 through March 1 with no partial week sign-ups available. Enrollment is limited, so spaces given are on a first come, first served basis. Campers… Read More

Registration begins for summer Governor’s Institutes

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont has announced its summer lineup of courses and expects to enroll a record number of students this year into eight residential summer programs for accelerated high school students. The Information Technology (IT) Institute has 55 spaces open for Vermont students, while GIV’s flagship Institute, the Arts Institute, will convene up… Read More

Join a 4-H club this year

Youth who want to start a club should determine the kind of projects that interest them and find an adult who is willing to volunteer as a 4-H leader.  Adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers should contact Rose Garritano, 4-H Educator for Chittenden County, at 656-5429 or by email at rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu to find out about… Read More

Literature and cuisine celebrates Asian-American culture

Linda Furiya

Plan to attend a book discussion and Asian-themed dinner on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6 pm at The Lodge at Shelburne Bay Dining Room. The featured presenter Linda Furiya is an author, food writer, cooking instructor, and owner of Yum Dragon Frozen Dumplings. She has written two food memoirs and for 10 years, wrote a food… Read More

Art Affair presents new exhibit Feb. 12

At right, featured artist Eric Fitzgerald’s photography showcases the beauty of the local landscape.

Join Shearer Chevrolet for an opening reception of local artist Eric Fitzgerald’s photography Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 pm at 1675 Shelburne Rd. in South Burlington. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The exhibit will be open through March 31. Eric Fitzgerald is a fifth generation Vermonter and enjoys shooting landscapes, action sports, and natural… Read More

Natalie Rose Knight

Natalie Rose Knight, daughter of Kristen (Haddock) and Robert Knight of Billerica, Mass., was born on Jan. 30, 2013. Natalie is the granddaughter of Jeff & Sandy Haddock, and great granddaughter of Lois Haddock of Shelburne. Read More

Alma C. Harvey – St. Albans

Alma C. Harvey, a lifelong resident of this area passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in the Franklin County Rehab, with her loving family at her side. Alma was born in St. Albans on Sept. 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Delphis and Germaine (Boucher) L’Esperance. On Feb. 9, 1942, in St. Albans, she… Read More

Clifford J. Barrett – Burlington

Clifford J. Barrett, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Starr Farm Nursing Center. He was born on June 13, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of William A. and Sarah T. (O’Connor) Barrett. He entered the U.S. Army in Oct. 1944 at the age of 18, serving in the Rainbow Division,… Read More

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