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Community Poem
Hildene’s Spring Vacation Camp
New this year, Hildene is offering a Spring Vacation Camp for campers in 2nd - 4th grades from April 20 through April 24
The Manchester Community Library (MCL) is celebrating National Poetry Month all month with their Community Poem project, accepting submissions through April 24
Stephen R. Bissette
Windsor resident and internationally recognized cartoonist Stephen R. Bissette will be appointed Vermont’s sixth Cartoonist Laureate on April 9 at the Vermont State House
Meet Marble!
Vendors Wanted: Battenkill Fly Fishing and Arts Festival
Meet Marble, a plump, sweet, and affectionate 7-8 year old Domestic Short Hair waiting to meet her new family at Second Chance Animal Center
“Even War Has Rules”
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning welcomes attorney Chris Hardaway for the talk “Even War Has Rules” at Burr and Burton Academy on April 9
Vendors wanted for the 5th Annual Battenkill Fly Fishing and Arts Festival Market on May 2
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Art from the Schools
Diana Whitney Launches Girl Trouble
Southern Vermont Arts Center is proud to present its annual Art from the Schools exhibitions, opening April 3 with a free public reception at SVAC’s galleries
Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry, conversation, and dancing as Diana Whitney launches her new book, Girl Trouble, at Next Stage Arts on April 10
Month of April - Community Food Cupboard February Wish List
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Now through April 1 - Bennington Museum’s Concerts in the Courtyard series is accepting musicians’ applications for the Summer 2026 season
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Now through April 7 - Applications are being accepted for funding available to support Vermont’s LGBTQ+ communities through the Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation
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Now through April 13 - Enter the Winter Warmth Raffle, proceeds from which help Rutland County Humane Society provide warm bedding, nutritious food, medical care, and safe shelter for animals during the coldest months of the year
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Now through June - The Vermont Firsts Collection, a new exhibit at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, now showing the work of painter Bruce K. Mitchell
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Now through July 1 - The Poultney Historical Society has released a Call for Vendors for the 91st Annual East Poultney Day on August 8
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Ongoing - First Baptist Church of Manchester Center seeks donations to support renovations​​​
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​April 2 - Bennington Museum reopens to the public for the 2026 season
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​April 2 - 5 - Easter Week Events at First Congregational Church, Manchester
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​April 3 - 5 - Bennington Theater presents A Doll’s House Part 2
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April 4- The Apple Barn & Country Bake Shop in Bennington will officially reopen for the season
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April 4- A Free Day for the Community at the Bennington Museum at 10am
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April 20 - 24 - Sign up for April Break Camps at Southern Vermont Arts Center
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Tickets on Sale Now - The inaugural Gather Outdoors Ski + Music + Arts Festival at Stratton Mountain Resort, April 11 & 12
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Tickets on Sale Now - Dead of Summer Music Festival, July 9 through July 12 in Manchester
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Tickets on Sale Now - Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival, August 13 to August 16 in Manchester
Recurring Local Events
Fill Your Week with Fun! Try Something New!
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Chair Yoga - The Arlington Common (7am & 10am)
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Canasta Masters - Manchester Community Library (12pm)
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Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy - The Arlington Common (3pm)
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Tai Chi - The Arlington Common (4pm)
Mah Jongg - The Arlington Common
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Live Music - Copper Grouse at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel (Manchester)
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Tai Chi - Manchester Community Library (9am)
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Hatha Yoga- The Arlington Common (9am)
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Toddler Story Time - Manchester Community Library (10:30am)
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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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Magic the Gathering Commander - Gamers Grotto (11am, Bennington)
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Dorset Knitters - Dorset Village Library (5pm)
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Trivia Night - Marsh Tavern at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)
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Trivia Night - New American Grill (Londonderry)
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Pilates - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Chair Yoga- The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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Lunch Time Yoga - The Arlington Common (12pm)
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Zumba - The Arlington Common (4pm)
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Trivia Night - Union Underground (Manchester)
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Hatha Yoga - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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Qigong - The Arlington Common (1:15pm)
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Fly-Tying Workshops - Gearhaus (5pm to 7pm, Manchester)
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Kids’ Storytime - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (10am, Arlington)
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Deadlines & Decaf - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (Arlington)
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Open Mic Night - Union Underground (Manchester)
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Open Mic Night - New American Grill (Londonderry)
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Trivia Night - Barrows House (Dorset)
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Trivia Night Live! - Bennington Theater (every 2nd Thursday of the month)​
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Pilates, Barre & Mat - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Family Story Hour - Northshire Bookstore (10:30am)
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Yoga Flow - The Arlington Common (5:30pm)
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YA Dungeons & Dragons - Dorset Village Library
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Live Music - New American Grill (Londonderry)
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Live Music - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)
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Music Bingo - Union Underground (Manchester)
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Open Mic Night - The Arlington Common (last Friday of the month)
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Community Cafe - The Arlington Common (9am to 11am)
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Cookbook Club - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (11am, Arlington, every 2nd Saturday of the month)
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Pilates, Cardio Core - The Arlington Common (9:15am)
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Sew & Stitch - The Arlington Common (1st Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pm)
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Public Skate - Riley Rink (12pm, seasonal)
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Dungeons & Dragons - Gamers Grotto (2pm, Bennington)
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Live Music - New American Grill (Londonderry)
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Live Music - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)
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Public Skate - Riley Rink (12pm, seasonal)​
Note: Events without start times are evenings (6pm onwards). Some events may require pre-registration or fees. Contact the locations directly for further details!