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SUMMARY:Dorset Players presents Clue - On Stage
DESCRIPTION:Clue – On Stage \nBy Sandy Rustin \nDirected by Patty Greene-Pawelczyk \nProduced by Josh Bond & Brian Miksis \nPresenting Sponsors: Equinox Terrace \nThe Inns of Dorset \nShow Sponsors: Equinox Dental \nModern Construction \nPhil’s Barber Shop & Shave Parlour \nThe Wilburton \n\n  \nIt’s a dark and stormy night\, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias\, the butler offers a variety of weapons\, and the host is\, well\, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet\, Plum\, White\, Green\, Peacock\, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game\, CLUE is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. \n\n  \nPerformance Dates & Times: \nApril 10\, 11\, 17 & 18\, 2026 at 7:30PM \nApril 12 & 19\, 2026 at 2PM
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/dorset-players-presents-clue-on-stage/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:The Dorset Playhouse\, 104 Cheney Rd\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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SUMMARY:Merck Forest Little Sprouts Spring Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:This spring break\, let your little one’s curiosity bloom at Little Sprouts Spring Break Camp! Designed especially for our youngest adventurers\, this drop-off week-long program invites preschoolers to explore the springtime farm and forest through hands-on play\, sensory adventures\, and curiosity-guided discovery. \nCamp Week schedule\n\nDates: Apr 20\, 2026 – Apr 24\, 2026 \nTotal of 5 sessions $175\, 9am-12pm
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/merck-forest-little-sprouts-spring-break-camp/
LOCATION:Merck Forest\, 3270 VT-315\, Rupert\, VT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kids Craft Time at Dorset Library
DESCRIPTION:Kids Craft Time | Monday\, April 20th drop-in from 12PM to 3PM \nCome and make something at the library over spring break! We’ll have all sorts of supplies available so kids can let their imaginations run wild. For all ages. No registration.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/kids-craft-time-at-dorset-library/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T113000
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SUMMARY:GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Headlines: A Weekly Conversation \nmoderated by Peter Radford \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this engaging weekly forum to explore the deeper themes and ideas shaping today’s news. Each session features a topic introduced by the moderator\, who may share background materials and guide a thoughtful\, balanced discussion. Hear diverse perspectives\, exchange ideas\, and share your own views in a welcoming\, small-group setting. Enrollment is limited. \nRegister Here: https://greenmtnacademy.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTen consecutive Tuesdays  \nbeginning April 21 and ending on June 23 \n10-11:30 am \nvia Zoom \n$100
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/gmall-presents-behind-the-headlines/2026-04-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
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SUMMARY:Dorset Knitters at Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch?\nJoin the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday!\nSnacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style! \nEmail: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/dorset-knitters-at-library/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180450Z
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SUMMARY:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
DESCRIPTION:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store \nEvery Wednesday in February & March is Local’s Day – where everyone is a local! Spin the wheel and win a discount up to 30% of on your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). Exclusions include already discounted items and electronics.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/locals-day-jk-adams-kitchen-store/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:JK Adams\, Rte 30\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Dorset Village Library
DESCRIPTION:Story Time | Wednesdays at 10AM \nJoin us in the Children’s Room* every Wednesday at 10am for stories\, songs and play! Even the littlest kiddos learn at Story Time! No registration. \n*Please note this room is only accessible by stair\, we have no elevator.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/storytime-at-dorset-village-library/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Fiction Book Club | Thursday\, April 23rd at 5PM \nThis book club focuses on fiction with an occasional non-fiction selection. It meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5pm. You will find good conversation and refreshments at each meeting! Call or email the Library to reserve any of the upcoming books. \nThis month’s book: I See you Called in Dead by John Kenney – Obituary writer Bud Stanley isn’t really living his best life. He’s fallen into a funk after a divorce. He’s not doing his job well. And he’s about to be fired for accidentally publishing his own obituary. As Bud awaits his fate at work\, he does the only logical thing: He goes to the wakes and funerals of total strangers to learn how to live again.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/fiction-book-club-3/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
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SUMMARY:Smokey House Center Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Smokey House Center presents – The Extraordinary Caterpillar – A film by Jeff McKay. Featuring Sam Jaffe and the caterpillar lab\, Doug Tallamy\, and David Wagner. \nMovie Screening – Friday April 24th at 6pm
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/smokey-house-center-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Smokey House Center\, 426 Danby Mountain Road\, Danby\, VT\, 05739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring Planning for Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Spring Planning for Invasive Species | Sunday\, April 26th at 1PM \nIgnoring invasives in the forest is like ignoring weeds in a garden. Invasive species are spreading \nin Vermont\, and it is up to ALL of us to fight them. Whether on public or private lands\, invasive \nplants outlast\, outcompete\, and outproduce native species. Addressing invasives is essential for \nthe natural future of Vermont. \nThis will be a hybrid program starting in the library and then heading outside to Pinnacle Forest to look for invasives. The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles. No registration. This program is in collaboration with Hike Dorset.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/spring-planning-for-invasive-species-2/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T113000
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CREATED:20260408T123816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T123816Z
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SUMMARY:GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Headlines: A Weekly Conversation \nmoderated by Peter Radford \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this engaging weekly forum to explore the deeper themes and ideas shaping today’s news. Each session features a topic introduced by the moderator\, who may share background materials and guide a thoughtful\, balanced discussion. Hear diverse perspectives\, exchange ideas\, and share your own views in a welcoming\, small-group setting. Enrollment is limited. \nRegister Here: https://greenmtnacademy.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTen consecutive Tuesdays  \nbeginning April 21 and ending on June 23 \n10-11:30 am \nvia Zoom \n$100
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/gmall-presents-behind-the-headlines/2026-04-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T121432Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Knitters at Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch?\nJoin the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday!\nSnacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style! \nEmail: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/dorset-knitters-at-library/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260211T180450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180450Z
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SUMMARY:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
DESCRIPTION:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store \nEvery Wednesday in February & March is Local’s Day – where everyone is a local! Spin the wheel and win a discount up to 30% of on your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). Exclusions include already discounted items and electronics.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/locals-day-jk-adams-kitchen-store/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:JK Adams\, Rte 30\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260130T200149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175057Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Dorset Village Library
DESCRIPTION:Story Time | Wednesdays at 10AM \nJoin us in the Children’s Room* every Wednesday at 10am for stories\, songs and play! Even the littlest kiddos learn at Story Time! No registration. \n*Please note this room is only accessible by stair\, we have no elevator.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/storytime-at-dorset-village-library/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
DESCRIPTION:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest \nWednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am \nBring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities\, songs\, stories\, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/kits-and-cubs-at-merck-forest/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Merck Forest\, 3270 VT-315\, Rupert\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260303T164828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164828Z
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SUMMARY:New! After-School Activities at Library
DESCRIPTION:NEW! After-School Activities | Starting Thursday\, March 19th from 3:30PM to 4:30PM \nKids can drop-in on Thursdays after school to do a different activity each week at the library. We’ll have games\, science experiments\, arts and crafts\, LEGOs and more. For ages 10+. No registration required. \nMarch 19th – Paper Airplane Challenge \nMarch 26th – Yo-Yo Tricks \nApril 2nd – Puzzle Challenge \nApril 9th – Oobleck \nApril 16th – Origami \nApril 23rd – Cookie Decorating \nApril 30th – LEGO Building Challenge
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/new-after-school-activities-at-library/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
DESCRIPTION:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest \nWednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am \nBring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities\, songs\, stories\, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/kits-and-cubs-at-merck-forest/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Merck Forest\, 3270 VT-315\, Rupert\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260323T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171904Z
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SUMMARY:Northshire Book Festival - Booktopia
DESCRIPTION:Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival – tickets required\n\nA Weekend in Booktopia \nOn May 1-3\, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore’s annual festival – an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks\, signings\, celebration\, and a wonderful array of guest authors! \nOur 2026 festival authors will include: C. J. Dotson (Friday only)\, Jennifer Dugan\, Susan Gregg Gilmore\, Jimin Han\, Stephen Kiernan\, T. Kira Madden\, Bsrat Mezghebe\, John Sayles\, Kim Van Alkemade and Jung Yun. \nOur programming on Friday\, May 1st will include author presentations\, book recommendations\, and an opening-night catered reception\, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited cash bar. \nThe weekend will include author interviews\, readings\, signings\, a session with literary agent Alia Hanna Habib\, bookish trivia and a yankee book swap. \nIt is possible to purchase tickets for each individual day or to save by purchasing a three-day festival pass. Tickets other than the Sunday-only ticket all include a $50 Northshire Bookstore gift card. You will receive your gift card upon check-in at the festival. \nVenue Information: Festival check-in will take place at Northshire Bookstore’s main entrance on May 1-3. All presentations and festival events will take place either at Northshire Bookstore’s Manchester store or at the First Baptist Church\, across the street from the store. \nLodging: Mention BOOKTOPIA to receive a discounted rate on rooms at the Inns of Dorset. Call 802-867-4455 \nhttps://www.innsofdorset.com/localevents/northshire-book-festival \nhttps://www.northshire.com/event/northshire-manchester-northshire-book-festival-tickets-required
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/northshire-book-festival-booktopia-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Northshire Bookstore\, 4869 Main St\,\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260416T170551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170551Z
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SUMMARY:Green Up Day!
DESCRIPTION:Green Up Day\, observed annually on the first Saturday of May\, is a statewide effort in the US state of Vermont to clean up roadside trash. \n8am-12pm \nBags available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Leave full bags along roadsides. Thank you!!!
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/green-up-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260323T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171904Z
UID:10002662-1777716000-1777741200@www.dorsetvt.com
SUMMARY:Northshire Book Festival - Booktopia
DESCRIPTION:Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival – tickets required\n\nA Weekend in Booktopia \nOn May 1-3\, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore’s annual festival – an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks\, signings\, celebration\, and a wonderful array of guest authors! \nOur 2026 festival authors will include: C. J. Dotson (Friday only)\, Jennifer Dugan\, Susan Gregg Gilmore\, Jimin Han\, Stephen Kiernan\, T. Kira Madden\, Bsrat Mezghebe\, John Sayles\, Kim Van Alkemade and Jung Yun. \nOur programming on Friday\, May 1st will include author presentations\, book recommendations\, and an opening-night catered reception\, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited cash bar. \nThe weekend will include author interviews\, readings\, signings\, a session with literary agent Alia Hanna Habib\, bookish trivia and a yankee book swap. \nIt is possible to purchase tickets for each individual day or to save by purchasing a three-day festival pass. Tickets other than the Sunday-only ticket all include a $50 Northshire Bookstore gift card. You will receive your gift card upon check-in at the festival. \nVenue Information: Festival check-in will take place at Northshire Bookstore’s main entrance on May 1-3. All presentations and festival events will take place either at Northshire Bookstore’s Manchester store or at the First Baptist Church\, across the street from the store. \nLodging: Mention BOOKTOPIA to receive a discounted rate on rooms at the Inns of Dorset. Call 802-867-4455 \nhttps://www.innsofdorset.com/localevents/northshire-book-festival \nhttps://www.northshire.com/event/northshire-manchester-northshire-book-festival-tickets-required
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/northshire-book-festival-booktopia-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Northshire Bookstore\, 4869 Main St\,\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
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SUMMARY:Northshire Book Festival - Booktopia
DESCRIPTION:Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival – tickets required\n\nA Weekend in Booktopia \nOn May 1-3\, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore’s annual festival – an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks\, signings\, celebration\, and a wonderful array of guest authors! \nOur 2026 festival authors will include: C. J. Dotson (Friday only)\, Jennifer Dugan\, Susan Gregg Gilmore\, Jimin Han\, Stephen Kiernan\, T. Kira Madden\, Bsrat Mezghebe\, John Sayles\, Kim Van Alkemade and Jung Yun. \nOur programming on Friday\, May 1st will include author presentations\, book recommendations\, and an opening-night catered reception\, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited cash bar. \nThe weekend will include author interviews\, readings\, signings\, a session with literary agent Alia Hanna Habib\, bookish trivia and a yankee book swap. \nIt is possible to purchase tickets for each individual day or to save by purchasing a three-day festival pass. Tickets other than the Sunday-only ticket all include a $50 Northshire Bookstore gift card. You will receive your gift card upon check-in at the festival. \nVenue Information: Festival check-in will take place at Northshire Bookstore’s main entrance on May 1-3. All presentations and festival events will take place either at Northshire Bookstore’s Manchester store or at the First Baptist Church\, across the street from the store. \nLodging: Mention BOOKTOPIA to receive a discounted rate on rooms at the Inns of Dorset. Call 802-867-4455 \nhttps://www.innsofdorset.com/localevents/northshire-book-festival \nhttps://www.northshire.com/event/northshire-manchester-northshire-book-festival-tickets-required
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/northshire-book-festival-booktopia/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Northshire Bookstore\, 4869 Main St\,\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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SUMMARY:GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Headlines: A Weekly Conversation \nmoderated by Peter Radford \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this engaging weekly forum to explore the deeper themes and ideas shaping today’s news. Each session features a topic introduced by the moderator\, who may share background materials and guide a thoughtful\, balanced discussion. Hear diverse perspectives\, exchange ideas\, and share your own views in a welcoming\, small-group setting. Enrollment is limited. \nRegister Here: https://greenmtnacademy.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTen consecutive Tuesdays  \nbeginning April 21 and ending on June 23 \n10-11:30 am \nvia Zoom \n$100
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/gmall-presents-behind-the-headlines/2026-05-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
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SUMMARY:Dorset Knitters at Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch?\nJoin the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday!\nSnacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style! \nEmail: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/dorset-knitters-at-library/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260211T180450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180450Z
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SUMMARY:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
DESCRIPTION:Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store \nEvery Wednesday in February & March is Local’s Day – where everyone is a local! Spin the wheel and win a discount up to 30% of on your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). Exclusions include already discounted items and electronics.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/locals-day-jk-adams-kitchen-store/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:JK Adams\, Rte 30\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260130T200149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175057Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Dorset Village Library
DESCRIPTION:Story Time | Wednesdays at 10AM \nJoin us in the Children’s Room* every Wednesday at 10am for stories\, songs and play! Even the littlest kiddos learn at Story Time! No registration. \n*Please note this room is only accessible by stair\, we have no elevator.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/storytime-at-dorset-village-library/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, 13 Church Street\, Dorset\, VT\, 05251\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
DESCRIPTION:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest \nWednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am \nBring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities\, songs\, stories\, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/kits-and-cubs-at-merck-forest/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Merck Forest\, 3270 VT-315\, Rupert\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260408T124145Z
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SUMMARY:GMALL Presents: Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives: Four Women Who Influenced the Civil War – for Better and for Worse\n\nSouthern Vermont Arts Center\, Yester House\nMay 7th | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT\n\n\nYou know the old adage: behind every great man\, there is a great woman\, but as with most things in life\, it’s a lot more complicated than that. Most accounts of American Civil War have largely neglected the extraordinary and influential lives of Jessie Frémont\, Nelly McClellan\, Ellen Sherman\, and Julia Grant\, the wives of Abraham Lincoln’s top generals. They were their husbands’ closest confidantes and had a profound impact on the generals’ ambitions and actions. In Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives: Four Women Who Influenced the Civil War – for Better and for Worse\, Candice Shy Hooper triangulates Lincoln\, his top generals and their wives to show how the wives’ views of Lincoln impacted their husbands\, and ultimately\, the course of the Civil War.  One prominent Civil War historian wrote that the book helps us better understand how the generals’ wives “helped shape them into heroes — or failures.” \n  \nGuest Speaker:\nCandice Shy Hooper built an early career on Capitol Hill as an aide to Congressman Charlie Wilson and later as a lobbyist\, before returning to school to earn a Master’s in military history from George Washington University — the pursuit that became her true intellectual passion. Her first book\, Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives (Kent State University Press\, 2016)\, won three national awards\, and her second\, Delivered Under Fire: Absalom Markland and Freedom’s Mail (Potomac Books\, 2023)\, has earned wide praise and recognition in history and biography. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Journal of Military History\, and she has spoken at the Society for Military History\, the Society for Civil War Historians\, and the U.S. Naval Academy; she also serves on several advisory boards\, including the Ulysses S. and Julia D. Grant Historical Home Advisory Board and the Editorial Advisory Board of The Journal of Military History. 
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/gmall-presents-lincolns-generals-wives/
LOCATION:Southern Vermont Arts Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134424
CREATED:20260128T184647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
DESCRIPTION:Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest \nWednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am \nBring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities\, songs\, stories\, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/kits-and-cubs-at-merck-forest/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Merck Forest\, 3270 VT-315\, Rupert\, VT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T122122Z
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SUMMARY:Long Trail School Decades Dash 5k
DESCRIPTION:Long Trail School’s Decades Dash 5K \n& Little Retro Runners \nMay 9 at 9am \nA fun run/walk through the decades for all ages \nStudent: $10 \nAdults: $20 \nUnder 8: Free \nTo register: longtrailschool.org/decadesdash
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/long-trail-school-decades-dash-5k/
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SUMMARY:Mokuhanga Carving and Printing With Texture at SVAC
DESCRIPTION:Mokuhanga Carving and Printing With Texture: A Two-Day Workshop With Patty Hudak \nInstructor: Patty Hudak\nSaturday & Sunday\, May 9 & 10\n10 a.m.–4 p.m.\nSVAC Member: $250; Non-member: $305 (includes materials fee)\nAges 16+ \n  \nThis workshop explores texture in mokuhanga\, the Japanese method of water-based woodblock printing\, as both a visual and tactile language. Participants will experiment with carving techniques that create a variety of surfaces\, from deep reliefs to subtle grain patterns\, learning how the baren’s pressure and the block’s texture can transform a print. \nWe will look to artists such as Shikō Munakata\, whose bold\, gouged surfaces expressed spiritual vitality; Kiyoshi Saitō\, who emphasized woodgrain and simplified form; and Hiroshi Yoshida\, who used fine gradations and embossing to evoke atmosphere. Students will carve and print using the natural grain of shina plywood and explore how brushwork\, baren rubbing\, and pigment application can heighten the sense of touch and movement within the image. \nAll levels are welcome. Materials are provided.
URL:https://www.dorsetvt.com/dorset-events/mokuhanga-carving-and-printing-with-texture-at-svac/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Southern Vermont Arts Center
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