Community & Non-Profit Events
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Thursday, May 15th
Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main Street in Westport is having a chicken & biscuit dinner. Serving begins at 4:30pm with dining in or take-out.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is having its May Business after Hours at Riley Ford in Plattsburgh from 5:30pm to 7pm. For tickets and information, call 1-518-563-1000 or visit www.northcountrychamber.com
Saturday May 17th
Don’t miss the Spring Sprout and Swap, a baby gear exchange event where parents help parents and the planet! Donate or trade in gently-used baby gear like high chairs, pack n plays, swings, and nursing pillows, and pick up new-to-you essentials. It’s a sustainable way to save money, declutter, and support local families. Saturday May 17th 9:00am – 12:30pm at the Elks Club Lodge at 925 North Ave Burlington. For more information on how to make donations or about attending this event, please visit: bit.ly/vermontconnector.
The Hinesburg Community School is hosting Big Truck Day 2025 from 10am to 2pm in the lower parking lot. Bring the kids to see police cars firetrucks and construction vehicles. There will be crafts and food/snacks available.
The First Congregational Church of Brookfield at the corner of Ridge Road and Route 65 is having a flea market, bake sale and steamed hotdogs sale from 9am to 3pm.
It is spruce-up day at South Moriah Cemetery starting at 10am. Help cut brush, rake leaves, remove trash and plant flowers with a picnic at noon. All volunteers are welcome.
The 9th annual Med47 Garden Shoppe at 3319 South Route 116 Road in Bristol opens at 9am and runs through June 14th. Help support the Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation. For more information, visit www.med47Foundation.com, Facebook or email Med47Foundation@gmail.com
Saturday and Sunday, May 17th & 18th
Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road in Peru, New York presents Plow Days from 10am to 4pm demonstrations, rides, animals and cider and donuts. Bring a lunch. Learn more at www.babbiemuseum.org
Saturday, May 24th
The VFW at 530 Exchange Street in Middlebury is having a spring Crafters Market from 9am to 12:30pm. There will also be live music and raffles. To be a vendor or learn more, visit www.MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org
Sunday, May 25th
St. Mary’s Church, 86 Church Street in Champlain, New York is having a Bazaar and Memorial Day Parade from 11am to 5pm. There will be food, games, inflatables, concessions and a chicken barbecue, which starts at noon.
Thursday, May 29th
The Rokeby Museum Route 7 in Ferrisburgh is holding its 3rd annual Music with the Museum at the Ferrisburgh Community Center (Town Hall) from 6pm to 10pm.
Saturday, May 31st
The 35th annual Jiggety Jog 5K Run/Walk presented by North Country Federal Credit Union to benefit the McClure Miller Respite House takes place at Malletts Bay School, 600 Blakely Road in Colchester. Registration begins at 8am with the walk/run starting at 9am. Learn more at www.uvmhomehealth.org
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.
