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Legislative Breakfast
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

The program starts with a short update from the chamber, continues with legislator reports addressing key issues and concludes wih a question-and-answer period at the end of the event.

Expected issues to be discussed include health care, labor issues, permitting concerns, housing economic and workforce development issues, taxes and fiscal policies.

The event is sponsored by the Passumpic Savings Bank, Northeast Kingdom Human Services and the Green Mountain Association of Realtors.
St. Johnsbury House,1207 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

Home School Book Fair
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 am

Celebrate your favorite books! 
• Select a favorite book
• Create a unique display based on your book
• Displays can be artwork, dioramas or backboards
• Displays could be information about the plot, setting, characters, time period and more
• Display space measures 36”W x 30” D, approximately

St. Johnsbury Atheneum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Willoughby State Forest Equestrian Access Expansion
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We are excited to announce an important opportunity for public engagement regarding the proposed amendment of the Willoughby State Forest Long Range Management Plan, specifically focusing on expanding equestrian access within the forest. 

Developed in collaboration with the Vermont Horse Council, this proposed amendment seeks to enhance equestrian opportunities in Willoughby State Forest while ensuring sustainable land management practices. The key aspects of the amendment include plans to open approximately 14.5 miles of existing roads and trails for equestrian use and to establish a new overnight parking area in the southern portion of the forest.
Sutton Village School (95 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867)

Cabot Folk Club Presents Brett Hughes
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Country-crooner and bluegrass picker extraordinaire visits Cabot for a rare solo performance on May 9th. Brett has been a mainstay in the Burlington music community for decades. He spent years hosting the ever-popular "Honky Tonk Tuesdays" at Radio Bean. The number of bands he has worked with over the years is staggering, including but not limited to the Chrome Cowboys, Belle Pines, Cider House Boys, viperHouse, Mike Gordon And Ramble Dove, Whiskey Likkers, The Decentz, Fortune Tellers, All Fall Down and a great many more. Brett sings with the pep, energy and tone that simply screams bluegrass, in all the best ways. While Brett is decades deep in the industry and still sings like it's day one. He has cited a number of influences for his style, including George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Delmore Brothers, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash and his own mother.
Willey Building 3084 Main St. Cabot, VT 05647

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Danville, VT

Feature stories and human interest articles describe the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and often reach beyond into northern New Hampshire and the rest of Vermont. The North Star offers the stories we all have to tell. Real people telling real stories.


St. Johnsbury, VT

The mission of the NEK Council on Aging is to provide communities the tools to age well. We are committed to providing person-centered care and lifestyle options that inform, encourage, inspire, and support older adults.


St. Johnsbury, VT

Kingdom Gardens is a local & family-run greenhouse business owned by the Keafer & Bradley families. We specialize in annuals & vegetable starts, hanging baskets & a variety of perennial plants. We aspire to be NEK's gardening home.

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