Vermont Conversations – The Opiate Crisis and You
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to present the final program in their series, "Vermont Conversations: Imagining Our Future". For the final program - "The Opiate Crisis and You" - GMALL welcomes Col. James Baker, former chief of the Vermont State Police and current head of JW Leadership Consulting LLC to give the keynote address of the series. A...
Forecasting the 2024 Presidential Election
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back Middlebury College Professor Matthew Dickinson to talk about forecasting the 2024 presidential election. Who is likely to win? Why? And what does it mean for the future of the two political parties, and for American politics more generally? This lecture will also be available online via live stream....
Vermont Cheese Camp: Cheese as a Way of Life
Join the Vermont Cheese Council for a deep dive into cheese, its role in history, and the experience of working with it every day! You will learn about the life of a cheesemaker and dairy farmer, journey with cheese as it has fed the human soul through time, learn how to build a cheese board, have a guided cheese sampling...
Vermont Cheese Camp: The Land of Milk & Mountains
A deep dive into cheese and its unique role in history and Vermont today. Learn what makes Vermont unique compared to other cheese-producing states, meet a cheesemonger and learn how to build a cheese board, bite into cheese (literally – there will be cheese sampling) and its role in tackling historic climate instabilities, meet cheesemakers firsthand, and enjoy a tour...
Ansel Adams: The Man and His Photography
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back writer and photographer Christopher Dant to talk about Ansel Easton Adams. Join us for a personal and in-depth look into America’s most celebrated photographer and environmentalist, a man who was quite literally the most influential and beloved photographer and conservationist of the 20th century, becoming a national institution through...
Lost Nation
A snapshot in time of Sunderland residents, Ethan Allen and Lucy Prince is the subject of Vermont film director, Jay Craven’s, just released feature film, Lost Nation. The full-length film will be shown at The Arlington Common’s Performance Hall, 3938 Vermont Route 7A, Arlington, on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:30 pm. A great deal is known about Ethan Allen, the leader of the...
Dorset Players hold auditions for Jekyll & Hyde
The Dorset Players and director, Marisa Valent, will be holding auditions for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The director would like those who audition to prepare a 60-90 second dramatic monologue that shows emotional range. Sides will also be handed out at the audition for cold readings. Looking to cast 6 people to play 21 roles. Age ranges...
Vermont State Parks: A 100 Year Journey
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Nate McKeen, Director of Vermont State Parks, to talk about the past, present and future of Vermont’s State Park system. Our mighty little state is blessed with a high number of state parks. At 100 years, the park system is taking stock of how it got to this point and looking forward to what is...
Vermont Conversations – Childcare and Early Education in Vermont
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to present the next program in their new series, "Vermont Conversations: Imagining Our Future". This series intends to spark civil discourse as we delve into topics crucial to our state and envision a viable future together. The topics this year in the four-part series include healthcare, business, education, and drug addiction as...
Dorset Equine Rescue’s 9th Annual Barnyard Ball Fundraiser
The Dorset Equine Rescue and Honorary Chairs Lori J. Berger & Stacia Geno cordially invite you to attend the 9th annual Barnyard Ball fundraiser on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at The Old Gray Barn at 1582 Route 30, Rupert. The evening will include dinner, live music from Joe Bouchard and his band (Joe was a member of Blue Öyster Cult...