Community & Non-Profit Events coming soon in our area.
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August
In August, Vermont Fish and Wildlife is conducting its annual Turkey Brood Survey and is looking for help from the public. If see a flock of wild turkeys in the state, send via email or text the where and when. Vermont Fish and Wildlife also wants people to deter bears by taking down birdfeeders and securing compost.
Saturday, August 15th
The Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department, 3909-US-7 is having a take-out only chicken barbecue starting at 4:30pm. The cost $18.
The 3rd Annual Essex Park & Recreation Adopt-A-Soldier Donation Program is looking for donations of toiletries, non-perishable food items, DVDs, CDs, games, black or white socks, books, sunglasses, batteries, sunscreen and stationery. Drop off donations at Sand Hill Park in Essex from 10am to noon.
Friday, August 14th
New Haven Ladies Union is having a Salad Supper at New Haven Congregational church from 5pm to 7pm. It is $10 with dessert and beverage. Take out is available. For more info, call 802-453-5059
Saturday, August 15th
Pond Village Church at the corner of Ridge Road and Route 65 on Brookfield is having an Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale from 9am to 3pm with steamed hot dogs and a bake sale. To reserve a table or space, call 802-276-3142.
Thursday, August 20th
Binghamville United Methodist Church in Fletcher, Vermont s having a roast pork dinner (to go only) starting at 5pm. To make reservations, call 802-849-2120
Advocacy and Resource Center is having its first celebration of first responders and law enforcement in a free, community-wide event, “Guns and Hoses”, from 11am to 2pm at 231 New York Road in Plattsburgh. See demonstrations, the equipment and vehicles. Food Dudes and Joe Ferris Art will also be there.
Saturday, August 22nd
Vergennes Day, the 44th annual, is being held Vergennes City Park starting at 10am with 55+ vendors, food trucks, live music and more.
Saturday and Sunday, August 22nd & 23rd
Vermont Senior Games is holding Pickleball Doubles in South Burlington at the Edge. To learn more or sign up, visit www.VermontSeniorGames.org. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome.
Sunday, August 23rd
The Addison County Eagles Aerie 3801, 67 New Haven Road in Vergennes is hosting a public Super Bingo. Doors open at 11am and the games begin 12:30pm and run until 3pm. All are welcome.
Wednesday through Sunday, August 26th – 30th
The Caledonia County Fair takes place in Lyndonville on Fairground Road.
Saturday, August 29th
Nulhegan Abenaki Heritage Gathering is happening at Mount Norris Scout Reservation, 1 Boy Scout Camp Road in Eden Mills. Vermont from 10am to 4pm. There will be singing, dancing and storytelling. All are welcome.
Take part in “Wheels for Jonah” at a Yard, Craft and Bake Sale at New Beginning Miracle Fellowship, 928 LaPorte Road in Morrisville. Proceeds will help buy a handicap van for Jonah.
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.
Events are always subject to change at the last minute. We suggest you call ahead to any organization or check their website, before attending the event to be sure there haven’t been any changes.