Greensboro, Vermont

According to the Hardwick Gazette, “400-plus people attended the third anniversary party of Hill Farmstead Brewery.  Coming from as far as California to enjoy beer, food and music, those in attendance also helped the Hardwick Area Food Pantry.  The brewery started a tradition at previous celebrations of encouraging donations to the food pantry.  Last year, during tow festivals, participants donated over 500 pounds of food.  At this year’s anniversary party, cash donations were encouraged.  The effort raised $5,000 for the food pantry, by participants and Hill Farmstead.  Owner and brewer Shaun Hill said his family has lived in this area for many generations and he takes his place in the community seriously.  He said partnering with the food pantry was a logical way to help neighbors in need.  Ruby Dale-Brown, coordinator of the food pantry, said there is a persistent food need and when local businesses recognize and stand by their neighbors the effort brings everyone closer together.  She said hunger is increasing in local communities and she was pleased to have the brewery join in the fight to address the need.  Donations can be sent to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, 39 West Church St. Hardwick VT  05843 or call 472-5940 for more information.

On June 23, 2013 at 1pm, there will be an auction to support the Grange Renovation Project.  David Rowell will be the auctioneer.  For more details, contact the Town Clerk’s office.  533-2911

Grab your Ruby Slippers and click your heels together, as Circus Smirkus goes “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with a new spin on the Wizard of Oz. It will take acrobatic thinking, highwire hearts, and courageous clowns to embark on this Emerald City adventure! This time it’s all flying monkey business as we cartwheel down the yellow brick road to a new twist in the tale. Pull back the curtain and discover fun for the whole family (and your little dog, too,) as Circus Smirkus presents Oz Incorporated.  The Circus Smirkus 2013 Big Top Tour (Oz Incorporated) opens on June 29, 2013 in Greensboro Vermont.  The Tour returns for the Grand Finale weekend on August 17th and 18th.

Please join the Swap Sisters for a Plant Swap after the Children’s Parade in East Hardwick, June 8 at the East Hardwick Grange on Hardwick Street in East Hardwick.  Drop off plants starting at 10:30am, parade takes place from 11-11:30, and the swap will continue until around 1pm.  Bring along any extra plant starts or divided perennials to share and/or come looking for some new plants to take home to your garden.  Vegetables, flowers and herbs all welcome.  Please do not bring very invasive or diseased plants to share.  FREE!  Come grow with your community!  swapsisters@gmail.com or 755-6336 for more info.

The Vermont Crafts Council is again presenting the Vermont Open Studio weekend.  This Spring, the weekend will be May 25 and May 26 from 10 am to 5 pm.  There are over 242 artisans in 240 locations across Vermont. Greensboro is host to a number of artists including the Miller’s Thumb Gallery, Eve Passeltiner, Marion Mackenzie Stegner, Marie LaPre Grabon, Lorraine C. Manley, Krinshaw Studios, Judy B. Dales, Louise Arnold, Deborah Holmes Watercolors, Jennifer Ranz, and Borealis Studios (Jerilyn Virden and Devin Burgess).  What a great time to visit and support our local artisans!  For more information, contact vermontcrafts.com

It is almost that time of year again!  The Greensboro Farmers Market will be opening on Thursday, June 20th from 3pm to 6pm.  If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Laura Hill at gardensmadebeautiful@hotmail.com.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Green-Up Day this year.  We collected 92 bags of garbage, which translated into 1840 pounds of trash!  A big thank-you to Cilla and Anne for organizing the refreshments on Saturday.

We regret to inform the town that the Greensboro Grader is currently broken.  The new grader will be arriving in the next few months.  There is the possibility that we will be able to obtain a grader on loan.  However, in the meantime, the roads will not graded until this is resolved.  Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for being patient with all the water line construction in town!  Blasting is currently scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 8th from 7 am until 5 pm.  The entire duration of the blasting aspect may last as long as 10 days and will be conducted by Rockaway Drilling and Blasting of Morrisville, VT.  The blast sites will be well marked with highly visible signs that detail the whistle warning system that will be sounded prior to the commencement of each blast.  All blasting operations will be conducted during daylight hours and no explosives will be stored at the site overnight. To see the blasting schedule go to http://www.greensborovt.org/water-line-project/