Monkton news for Jun. 12

Russell Memorial Library has a number of events coming up. A Death Café, sponsored by the Porter Medical Center Palliative Support Services, will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12.

Russell Memorial Library continues with its regular activities with a few special events included.

A pendulum swings — back and forth, back and forth. Sometimes a pendulum is used as a metaphor to explain large shifts: Democrats one year, Republicans the next… environmental stewardship one year, drill-baby-drill the next… Back and forth we go… you get … (read more)

The Willowell Foundation will be hosting the unveiling of the latest new work of art by Rosalie D. Gagne´ at the Gordon Sculpture Park at 36 Stoney Meadow Lane in Monkton.

The Monkton Friends Methodist Church will be holding its annual plant, bake and craft sale on Saturday, May 24, starting at 9 a.m.

Come to the Monkton Town Hall Community Room on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m., for the Monkton Museum and Historical Society’s annual business membership meeting. Members will also be able to join via Zoom. The MM&HS will review its by-laws and welcome anyone … (read more)

Acclaimed Americana/Blues guitarist William Lee Ellis will round out the second annual Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour presented in partnership with 5-Town Friends of the Arts on Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Russell Memorial Library in Monk … (read more)

The Friends Methodist Church will be at the Recycling Center on Saturday, May 10, to offer you a chance to recycle your nursery plant pots. This will include the black plastic containers which usually are not allowed to be recycled. The Recycling Center i … (read more)

The Morse Park Hardcourt Committee is sponsoring a Monkton Community BBQ and Game Day on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Monkton Town Hall community room and patio space.

Stitch and Spin will still happen at the Russell Memorial Library on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can bring your favorite project to work on with friends and neighbors.

The Monkton Poetry Club is starting up again! Join others at the Russell Memorial Library, 92 Monkton Ridge, on Saturday, March 29, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. for the first meeting. Bring a poem to share, written by yourself or another author to discuss with … (read more)

The Monkton flag continues to be a popular item. The Monkton Community Coffeehouse has recently ordered a fourth production run of the Monkton flag, which was designed by Linda Reynolds in 2012 and officially christened on June 24 at the Monkton 250th Fou … (read more)

It’s Mount Abe Little League registration time for your five-town district, including Monkton, Bristol, Starksboro, Lincoln and New Haven!

The Russell Memorial Library has a busy agenda this month. Sign up or stop in to participate in these great events!

5 Town Friends of the Arts is now accepting grant applications for its Spring round of community grants. The community grants program helps fund activities and events in the fine arts, performing arts, and other cultural experiences to enrich the lives of … (read more)