Valley Quest

Introducing a new way to celebrate our wonderful, community-building, locally owned businesses: Local First Alliance Business of the Month (BOM)! T [...]

Upper Valley Food Hub Meeting

Does the Upper Valley Need a Shared Farm & Food Facility? Join us on September 26 to share your ideas at an Upper Valley Food Hub Meeting Kin [...]

Watershed Quest Challenge

This summer we launched our 2017 Watershed Quest Challenge, designed to encourage YOU to get outside and explore your favorite Upper Valley pond, stre [...]

September 9: Plug In to the EV Expo

Vital Communities, Upper Valley Sierra Club, and volunteers from several Upper Valley energy committees are joining forces to host the Upper Valley [...]

Watershed Quest Challenge & Quest Writing Workshop

Sign up now for our FREE Quest Writing Workshop—you'll get the tools you need to write your own Valley Quest for our 2017 Watershed Quest Challenge [...]

Power of Produce (POP) Clubs for Kids

Get the details on the free, fun, fresh activities for kids at markets and farm stands this summer. Click here for more info. [...]

Locally Owned Businesses Drive Our Local Economy

The following opinion article appeared in the Valley News last week after the closing of Everything But Anchovies, a local Hanover restaurant that [...]

The Hop and Vital Communities Celebrate Rural Traditions

Doggie Hamlet, Thursday, June 29, 4:30 & 7 pm, Dartmouth Green, FREE See the world premiere of a groundbreaking work celebrating rural t [...]

Closing Remarks for Heroes & Leaders from Markell Ripps

Thank you all for joining us to celebrate the young leaders who are being honored tonight, and thank you to Vital Communities for recognizing their im [...]

	September 2017
					1 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	2 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Tasting at the Wilmot Farmers' Market Tasting at the Wilmot Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 9 Kearsarge Valley Rd, Wilmot, NH 03287, USA Join Vital Communities at the Wilmot Farmers' Market for a taste of fresh, local food! We're celebrating New Hampshire-grown bounty with a tasting! Find us at our tent for a locally grown snack from 10 am-12 pm on Saturday, September 2. We'll be talking about different ways to put your market produce to work and will have recipes to share. What: Free samples and a recipe using local ingredients When: Saturday, September 2, 10 am-12 pm Where: Wilmot Farmers' Market, Town Green, 9 Kearsarge Valley Road, Wilmot, New Hampshire, NH 03287 See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details
3 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	4 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Vital Communities Closed-Labor Day Vital Communities Closed-Labor Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 4, 2017 - 11:59 pm More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • • •	5 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	6 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 6, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • •	7 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • •	8 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	9 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Upper Valley Farm to School & Valley Quest at Kid Stuff Family FunFest Upper Valley Farm to School & Valley Quest at Kid Stuff Family FunFest Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm Location: Whaleback Mountain Road, Whaleback Mountain Rd, Enfield, NH 03748, USA More details... Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: September 9, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St, Hartford, VT Description: Learn more and register at UVEVexpo.org Test rides in all the latest electric vehicles. Expert presentations. Chat with electric vehicle owners. Bring the kids! More details... Spring Ledge Farm Local Food Tasting Festival Spring Ledge Farm Local Food Tasting Festival September 9, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spring Ledge Farm, New London, NH 03257, USA See more details Guided Quest at Hurricane Forest, Hartford, VT Guided Quest at Hurricane Forest, Hartford, VT Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: September 9, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Wright Reservoir, Hartford, VT 05001, USA Description: Vital Communities Offers Guided Valley Quest at the Hurricane Forest and Wildlife Park Valley Quest is a place-based education model of creating and exchanging treasure hunts in order to collect and share our community’s distinct natural and cultural heritage — our special places and stories. Join Valley Quest coordinator Lauren Griswold from Vital Communities as we follow our Quest's clues on an easy, 45-minute walk to our treasure box's hidden location. We'll learn about this special place, its ecology, history, and beauty along the way. All ages welcome. Date: Saturday, September 9 Time: 4-5 pm Place: Hurricane Forest and Wildlife Park, meet at the turn-out parking by the Wright Reservoir on Wright Reservoir Road What to Bring: boots, clothing for hiking, optional: compass, field guide What to Expect: This loop around the Wright Reservoir is an easy hike with little grade. More details...
10 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	11 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 11, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	12 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	13 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Leadership Upper Valley Opening Session Leadership Upper Valley Opening Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 13, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Ohana Family Camp, 341 Quinibeck Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045, USA More details... Cancelled - Local First Lunch and Learn: Driving Customers to Your Website Cancelled - Local First Lunch and Learn: Driving Customers to Your Website Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: September 13, 2017 - 1:00 pm Location: Coop Food Store, 12 Centerra Pkwy, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA Description: Local First Alliance member lunch and learn series. Bring or buy a lunch and learn from fellow members this summer. Free for LFA members, $10 non-members Driving Traffic to Your Website Learn how radio can be an important partner in your web marketing efforts from Marc Berman, of Great Eastern Radio. More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 13, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • • • •	14 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Tasting at the Claremont Farmers' Market Tasting at the Claremont Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Claremont, NH, USA Join Vital Communities at the Claremont Farmers' Market for a taste of fresh, local food! We're celebrating New Hampshire-grown bounty with a tasting! Find us at our tent for a locally grown snack from 4 pm-6 pm on Thursday, September 14. We'll be talking about different ways to put your market produce to work and will have recipes to share. What: Free samples and a recipe using local ingredients When: Thursday, September 14, 4-6 pm Where: Claremont Farmers' Market, Claremont, NH See more details Leadership Upper Valley Board of Govenors Meeting Leadership Upper Valley Board of Govenors Meeting Starts: 4:15 pm Ends: September 14, 2017 - 5:45 pm More details... Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • • • •	15 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	16 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • •
17 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	18 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 18, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	19 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	20 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 20, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details UV CRAFT Season Celebration - Sunrise Farm UV CRAFT Season Celebration - Sunrise Farm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 20, 2017 - 7:30 pm Location: Sunrise Farm, 402-1328 Orizzonto Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: UV CRAFT is a farmer training project of Valley Food & Farm. This is a private event for member farms only, if you would like more information or to join CRAFT please contact Nancy LaRowe at nancy@vitalcommunities.com or 802.291.9100 x 106. More details... • • •	21 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details SPECIAL UVTMA MEETING SPECIAL UVTMA MEETING Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 21, 2017 - 8:30 pm Description: 5:30 pm: Meet at Three Tomatoes, please RSVP to Paige@VitalCommunities.org 7 pm: Attend 10-Year Plan GACIT Hearing at Lebanon City Hall (Council Chambers) More details... • • • • •	22 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	23 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • •
24 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details • •	25 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 25, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	26 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	27 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Local First Alliance Steering Committee Meeting Local First Alliance Steering Committee Meeting Starts: 7:30 am Ends: September 27, 2017 - 8:30 am Location: Vital Communities, 195 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 27, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • • •	28 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • •	29 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Draft Animal Power Field Days Draft Animal Power Field Days September 29, 2017 - October 1, 2017 Cornish Fair, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH 03745, USA http://www.draftanimalpower.org/dap-field-days/ See more details Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • • •	30 Draft Animal Power Field Days Draft Animal Power Field Days September 29, 2017 - October 1, 2017 Cornish Fair, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH 03745, USA http://www.draftanimalpower.org/dap-field-days/ See more details Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details

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About Us

Vital Communities’ agenda and programs emerge from, and are driven by, regional needs and community interests.

As a neutral convener, Vital Communities brings diverse people and organizations together to devise and implement collaborative solutions.

Vital Communities takes on issues where regional coordination and leadership can achieve results.

Greatest Hits

Trying to compete with box stores and online retail advertising budgets ability to dominate many marketing channels means that locally owned businesses need to be creative and work collaboratively. Plaid Friday and Cider Monday are grassroots campaigns ...more

Lunch & Learn Presentation Recap

If you missed the LFA Lunch & Learn series, here is some useful information shared at these sessions. Energy $avings for Small Businesses focused on business cost reduction through increased energy efficiency. A look at the breakdown ...more

Vital Communities & VT Climate Commission

Transportation Program Manager Bethany Fleishman was appointed to serve as the transportation representative on Governor Phil Scott's Climate Action Commission. The 21-member Commission is holding four public scoping sessions in September and October, then will spend the ...more

Everyday Bicycling Selfies

Some Upper Valley folks shared their new bike routines on Facebook and let us share them with you! Kim: "I borrowed my neighbor's bike and rode to work today. It wasn't that much fun, but someone's gotta ...more

King Arthur Flour is the BOM!

Introducing a new way to celebrate our wonderful, community-building, locally owned businesses: Local First Alliance Business of the Month (BOM)! Throughout the year we will be highlighting specific Local First Alliance members by celebrating with in-store promotions and engagement ...more

Enter our Watershed Quest Challenge!

This summer we launched our 2017 Watershed Quest Challenge, designed to encourage YOU to get outside and explore your favorite Upper Valley pond, stream, river, or swimming hole—and write a Valley Quest! Watershed Quest submissions ...more

Attention, Vermont Schools: It's WAY TO GO! Time

This year's statewide Way to Go! School Challenge is September 25 - October 6. It’s a great way for schools to battle carbon pollution head-on! Sign up your school here and get tools to motivate students, staff, and ...more

Welcome Our New Valley Quest Coordinator!

Lauren Griswold joined Vital Communities in May to coordinate Power of Produce (POP) clubs at Upper Valley farmers'markets and farm stands. This month she is transitioning into a new position as Valley Quest and Volunteer Coordinator as well as continuing in her role as the Valley Food ...more

Plug-In to Electric Vehicles at the Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo

Plug-In to Electric Vehicles at the Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Vital Communities, Upper Valley Sierra Club, and volunteers from several Upper Valley energy committees are joining forces to host the Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo on Saturday, September 9, from 12 to ...more

Quest of the Month: Lake Morey

Last week, I brought my partner along to do the Lake Morey Quest in Fairlee, Vermont! It was a beautiful July evening, and after some food we headed to the Samuel Morey Elementary School to ...more

30 Local Leaders Graduate from Leadership Upper Valley

Vital Communities celebrated its Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2017 on June 14, in a commencement ceremony at Harpoon Brewery. Thirty of the region’s emerging local leaders graduated from the 10-month professional and personal development ...more

Upper Valley Food Hub Meeting

Does the Upper Valley Need a Shared Farm & Food Facility? Join us on September 26 to share your ideas at an Upper Valley Food Hub Meeting King Arthur Flour Bakery + Cafe Route 5 South, Norwich 4:30-6 pm Would a shared ...more

The Hop and Vital Communities Celebrate Rural Traditions

The Hop and Vital Communities Celebrate Rural Traditions Doggie Hamlet, Thursday, June 29, 4:30 & 7 pm, Dartmouth Green, FREE See the world premiere of a groundbreaking work celebrating rural traditions! This wordless spectacle weaves together dance, theater and sheep ...more

Closing Remarks for Heroes & Leaders from Markell Ripps

Thank you all for joining us to celebrate the young leaders who are being honored tonight, and thank you to Vital Communities for recognizing their important contributions to our community. It is so important to ...more

Meet the 2017 Heroes & Leaders Honorees

Merritt Patridge Merritt Patridge joined the Tuck School of Business in 2015, where she serves as Executive Director of the Center for Business, Government & Society. Prior to Tuck, Merritt worked at The Dartmouth Center ...more

Farm to School Forum: King Arthur Flour Bake for Good Kids Program

Join Upper Valley Farm to School Network as we learn how to make the dough! King Arthur Flour Bake for Good Kids Program Kids LEARN to make bread from scratch. Math + science + reading + baking ...more

Solar Expo in Lebanon 4/1

Solar Installers Expo Hosted by the Plainfield, Cornish, Lebanon, and Enfield Energy Committees Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm Kilton Library at 80 Main Street in West Lebanon (Contact mary.n.boyle@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP) Act now before Net Metering Tariffs change (and PV Solar ...more

Why Weatherize?

Many thanks to our friends at CATV and Emily Gardner for helping our Hartford Weatherize volunteer team film this hilarious video explaining why YOU should participate in Weatherize Upper Valley. Since Weatherize Upper Valley kicked off ...more

Vital Communities Staff

Tom Roberts

Executive Director

Tom Roberts joined Vital Communities as Executive Director in February 2015. A resident of Cobb Hill Cohousing in Hartland, Vermont, Tom has more than a decade of successful leadership experience in Upper Valley nonprofits, including as a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Vermont Community Foundation, and prior to that as Executive Director at the Ottauquechee Health Foundation in Woodstock. Before moving to the Upper Valley in 2002, Tom worked as an attorney both in a small litigation and government practice firm, and for the Homeless Advocacy Project with the Bar Association of San Francisco. He has worked in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors on issues of justice, housing, children, and healthcare. He holds a B.A. in English from Stanford University, a law degree from the University of California’s Boalt Hall School of Law, and is a graduate of the Vermont Leadership Institute.

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Sarah Brock

Energy Program Manager

Energy

Sarah Brock joined Vital Communities in 2013 as our Energy Program Manager. Through her work Sarah provides support for our region’s 35+ local energy committees and 20+ businesses engaged in Vital Communities’ Corporate Energy Work Group. In 2014, Sarah led the launch of Solarize Upper Valley, a program that has since engaged 23 towns in helping hundreds of Upper Valley homes switch to solar energy. Prior to joining the Vital Communities team, Sarah was an Environmental Philanthropy Associate with the High Meadows Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation. At High Meadows, Sarah led the development of a statewide network of transportation efficiency stakeholders. Years later, the Vermont Transportation Stakeholders Network is now supported by the Vermont Agency of Transportation and coordinated by Vital Communities’ own Bethany Fleishman. Sarah holds a joint degree in architecture and environmental studies from Middlebury College.

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Rachel Darrow

Finance and Events Manager

Rachel Darrow joined Vital Communities in November 2016 after two years as Finance Manager of Opera North. Prior to moving to Lyme, N.H., she worked for more than eight years with the Greensboro Jewish Federation in Greensboro, N.C., most recently serving as Director of Finance and Human Resources. She graduated summa cum laude with a BA in English from the University of Maryland University College and an MA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. Rachel currently serves on the United Way Campaign Cabinet, dances with The Raqs Salaam Dance Theater, and enjoys spending time with her three goats.

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Bethany Fleishman

Transportation Program Manager

Transportation

Bethany Fleishman was born at the old Mary Hitchcock hospital in Hanover, N.H., grew up in West Hartford, Vt., and now lives in Hartford Village, where she can see the White River and the trains from her window. She has a biology degree from St. Lawrence University and has worked in public health outreach, as a line cook in San Francisco, a pastry chef in Hanover, and as a member of the Town of Hartford Selectboard. She serves on the board of directors for both Advance Transit and Upper Valley CarShare and is a lifelong bike commuter.

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Stacey Glazer

Web Media and Leadership Upper Valley Manager

Leadership UV

Stacey Glazer loves to help people make connections and build community. She has been the Vital Communities webmaster for more than a decade, and since 2012 has also managed the Leadership Upper Valley program. She enjoys helping local leaders navigate the complex challenges raised by living in a bi-state community. Stacey also supports the regional town list discussion groups. Stacey has lived in Thetford Center, Vermont since 1999 and serves on the board of the Peabody Library, the oldest library in continuous use in Vermont, and the Vermont Arts Council. She earned her BS in Computer Science and Mathematics and an MA in Mathematics.

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Lauren Griswold

Valley Quest and Volunteer Coordinator, Valley Food & Farm Program Assistant

Valley Quest Food & Farm

Lauren Griswold joined Vital Communities in May 2017 to coordinate Power of Produce (POP) clubs at Upper Valley farmers' markets and farmstands. In August 2017 she became our Valley Quest and Volunteer Coordinator, in addition to her role as the Valley Food & Farm Program Assistant. Lauren grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in English and Environmental Studies. Her passion for sustainable agriculture took her out West, where she served as a garden educator in Bend, Oregon. After an enriching chapter in the high desert, Lauren is thrilled to be back in central Vermont. She is passionate about the rich communities and natural beauty of the Upper Valley, and enjoys engaging the next generation with wonder and enthusiasm about this special place. In her free time, Lauren can be found mountain biking, cross country skiing, gardening, knitting, and savoring meals with friends and family.

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Paige Heverly

Energy and Transportation Project Coordinator

Transportation Energy

Paige Heverly joined Vital Communities in 2017 as the Energy and Transportation Project Coordinator. Hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia, she moved to Vermont in 2011 and earned a joint BA in Renewable Energy and Ecological Design and Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College. After completing her Master of Energy Regulation and Law from Vermont Law School, Paige worked in energy efficiency consulting in Portland, Oregon. Her love of local food systems, the White River, and the Green Mountains brought her back to the Upper Valley to work on regional issues with localized solutions. Paige is passionate about closing ecological loops and treating waste as food. In her free time, she enjoys baking homemade English muffins, weeding her garden, and writing letters to her pen pals.

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Nancy LaRowe

Local First Manager and Valley Food & Farm Coordinator

Nancy joined Vital Communities as the Valley Food & Farm Coordinator in 2014. She works to support and grow our local food system and economy. Nancy has lived, worked, and farmed in the Upper Valley for more than 25 years and believes our community is healthier and stronger when our connections to food and the farms that produce it stay vital.

Nancy's informal job title is Farmer-in-Residence: she also runs a pasture-based cattle farm in Norwich, Vt. Nancy is on the Board of the Norwich Farmers' Market, and a retired Norwich volunteer firefighter and EMT. She loves puttering in the garden, hiking with her dog, and visiting farmers' markets.

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Elyse Payson

Assistant to the Executive Director

Elyse Payson first became acquainted with Vital Communities after mistaking a Valley Quest treasure box for litter while out hiking. She joined the Vital Communities staff in July 2017 as Assistant to the Executive Director, with many years of administrative and management experience at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, MedU, and as a private consultant. A lifelong resident of the Upper Valley, Elyse enjoys hiking with her children, including on Valley Quests.

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Carole Petrillo

Bookkeeper and Office Manager

Carole Petrillo joined Vital Communities in 2013 as Bookkeeper, Office Manager, and Human Resource Manager. She is also a longtime yoga instructor and practitioner. Since arriving in Vermont in the 1980s, Carole has sought work and play where it contributes to services to lead a healthy lifestyle. Working at Vital Communities is a team effort to practice these goals in the workplace and in our community. Carole takes pleasure in contributing to make the office run smoothly and helping to support Vital Communities’ great programs. Carole grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., where she embraced winter – her favorite season. When not working, you can find her enjoying the adventures of skiing endless wooded trails with Jimmy, her partner and best friend. During all the other seasons, look for her on some mountaintop in the White Mountains or the Adirondack Mountains, her favorite playgrounds.

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Allison Rogers Furbish

Communications and Database Manager

Allison Rogers Furbish joined Vital Communities after a decade-long career in local journalism and public relations in the Upper Valley. A native of Lebanon, N.H., she has a BA in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic, an MBA in Sustainable Business from Green Mountain College, and a passion for telling stories that help make the community more sustainable and vibrant. She was the Founding Editor of The Lebanon Times, a hyperlocal newspaper launched in 2013 to cover the “good people, good places, and good things happening” in the city. She lives in Canaan, N.H., where she enjoys the sights and sounds of nature, explores the local trails and waterways, and is slowly learning to garden with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she loves to bake, eat, read, hike, ride her bike on the Northern Rail Trail (with kids in tow!), and spend time with her family.

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Beth Roy

Valley Food & Farm Manager

Food & Farm

Before joining Vital Communities, Beth Roy worked in the environmental and place-based education fields for 15 years in various positions around New England including at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science and as the Director of Education at the Nature Museum in Grafton, Vt. Beth is also on the boards of the Vermont Science Teacher Association (VSTA) and the Vermont State-Wide Environmental Education Programs (SWEEP), a coalition of dozens of individuals and organizations promoting sustainability and environmental education in Vermont. Beth is a New Hampshire native and lives in Hartland, Vt., with her husband and two children. When Beth is not working you will find her exploring the woods around her home with her family or cooking up a new taste test (made of local foods, of course!) for her children.

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Becka Warren

Valley Food & Farm Communications Coordinator

Food & Farm

Becka began her farm-related career at the age of 16 on Idyll Acres Dairy in Grafton, Vt., with the vital job of keeping the barn corners clear where the tractor couldn't reach. Now, at Valley Food & Farm since 2012, she fosters relationships that keep agriculture a daily part of community life in the Upper Valley. She works with current and future farmers, businesses, schools, and partners across Vermont and New Hampshire to build connections that support farm viability and keep our landscapes working. Becka believes that real connections to our farmers make us happy and builds projects that can take advantage of that simple premise, whether that means introducing workplaces to farm-fresh delivery, facilitating peer-to-peer learning among farm staff, or helping schools use farms as learning resources. She lived in Seattle for many years, where she worked for the Washington State University Small Farms Program, Cascade Harvest Coalition, Seattle Tilth, and area vegetable farms. Becka is also a writer, founding and writing Ask Umbra at gristmagazine.com until 2009. She holds a BA from Brown University and lives in Hartland, Vt., with her family.

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					1 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 1, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	2 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Tasting at the Wilmot Farmers' Market Tasting at the Wilmot Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 9 Kearsarge Valley Rd, Wilmot, NH 03287, USA Join Vital Communities at the Wilmot Farmers' Market for a taste of fresh, local food! We're celebrating New Hampshire-grown bounty with a tasting! Find us at our tent for a locally grown snack from 10 am-12 pm on Saturday, September 2. We'll be talking about different ways to put your market produce to work and will have recipes to share. What: Free samples and a recipe using local ingredients When: Saturday, September 2, 10 am-12 pm Where: Wilmot Farmers' Market, Town Green, 9 Kearsarge Valley Road, Wilmot, New Hampshire, NH 03287 See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 2, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • • •
3 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	4 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Vital Communities Closed-Labor Day Vital Communities Closed-Labor Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 4, 2017 - 11:59 pm More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • • •	5 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	6 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 6, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • •	7 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 7, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • •	8 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 8, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	9 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Upper Valley Farm to School & Valley Quest at Kid Stuff Family FunFest Upper Valley Farm to School & Valley Quest at Kid Stuff Family FunFest Starts: 10:00 am Ends: September 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm Location: Whaleback Mountain Road, Whaleback Mountain Rd, Enfield, NH 03748, USA More details... Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 9, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: September 9, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St, Hartford, VT Description: Learn more and register at UVEVexpo.org Test rides in all the latest electric vehicles. Expert presentations. Chat with electric vehicle owners. Bring the kids! More details... Spring Ledge Farm Local Food Tasting Festival Spring Ledge Farm Local Food Tasting Festival September 9, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spring Ledge Farm, New London, NH 03257, USA See more details Guided Quest at Hurricane Forest, Hartford, VT Guided Quest at Hurricane Forest, Hartford, VT Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: September 9, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Wright Reservoir, Hartford, VT 05001, USA Description: Vital Communities Offers Guided Valley Quest at the Hurricane Forest and Wildlife Park Valley Quest is a place-based education model of creating and exchanging treasure hunts in order to collect and share our community’s distinct natural and cultural heritage — our special places and stories. Join Valley Quest coordinator Lauren Griswold from Vital Communities as we follow our Quest's clues on an easy, 45-minute walk to our treasure box's hidden location. We'll learn about this special place, its ecology, history, and beauty along the way. All ages welcome. Date: Saturday, September 9 Time: 4-5 pm Place: Hurricane Forest and Wildlife Park, meet at the turn-out parking by the Wright Reservoir on Wright Reservoir Road What to Bring: boots, clothing for hiking, optional: compass, field guide What to Expect: This loop around the Wright Reservoir is an easy hike with little grade. More details... • • • • • • • • • • •
10 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	11 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 11, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	12 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	13 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Leadership Upper Valley Opening Session Leadership Upper Valley Opening Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: September 13, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Ohana Family Camp, 341 Quinibeck Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045, USA More details... Cancelled - Local First Lunch and Learn: Driving Customers to Your Website Cancelled - Local First Lunch and Learn: Driving Customers to Your Website Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: September 13, 2017 - 1:00 pm Location: Coop Food Store, 12 Centerra Pkwy, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA Description: Local First Alliance member lunch and learn series. Bring or buy a lunch and learn from fellow members this summer. Free for LFA members, $10 non-members Driving Traffic to Your Website Learn how radio can be an important partner in your web marketing efforts from Marc Berman, of Great Eastern Radio. More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 13, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • • • •	14 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Tasting at the Claremont Farmers' Market Tasting at the Claremont Farmers' Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Claremont, NH, USA Join Vital Communities at the Claremont Farmers' Market for a taste of fresh, local food! We're celebrating New Hampshire-grown bounty with a tasting! Find us at our tent for a locally grown snack from 4 pm-6 pm on Thursday, September 14. We'll be talking about different ways to put your market produce to work and will have recipes to share. What: Free samples and a recipe using local ingredients When: Thursday, September 14, 4-6 pm Where: Claremont Farmers' Market, Claremont, NH See more details Leadership Upper Valley Board of Govenors Meeting Leadership Upper Valley Board of Govenors Meeting Starts: 4:15 pm Ends: September 14, 2017 - 5:45 pm More details... Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 14, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • • • •	15 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 15, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	16 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • •
17 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club Canaan Power of Produce (POP) Club September 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm On The Common Lane, On The Common Ln, Canaan, NH 03741, USA All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join the free, fun, and fresh Power of Produce (POP) Club at the Canaan Farmers' and Artisans' Market. Sign up, do the day's activity, and get POP Bucks to spend at the farmstand on fruit and veggies. Come once or come often! More information at VitalCommunities.org/POP. See more details • • •	18 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 18, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	19 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	20 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 20, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details UV CRAFT Season Celebration - Sunrise Farm UV CRAFT Season Celebration - Sunrise Farm Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 20, 2017 - 7:30 pm Location: Sunrise Farm, 402-1328 Orizzonto Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: UV CRAFT is a farmer training project of Valley Food & Farm. This is a private event for member farms only, if you would like more information or to join CRAFT please contact Nancy LaRowe at nancy@vitalcommunities.com or 802.291.9100 x 106. More details... • • •	21 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 21, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details SPECIAL UVTMA MEETING SPECIAL UVTMA MEETING Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: September 21, 2017 - 8:30 pm Description: 5:30 pm: Meet at Three Tomatoes, please RSVP to Paige@VitalCommunities.org 7 pm: Attend 10-Year Plan GACIT Hearing at Lebanon City Hall (Council Chambers) More details... • • • • •	22 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • •	23 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 23, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • •
24 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market Canaan Farmer and Artisan's Market September 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Canaan Common, Canaan, NH See more details • •	25 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Bethel Farmers' Market Bethel Farmers' Market September 25, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At the Bethel Band Shell Common See more details • •	26 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... •	27 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Local First Alliance Steering Committee Meeting Local First Alliance Steering Committee Meeting Starts: 7:30 am Ends: September 27, 2017 - 8:30 am Location: Vital Communities, 195 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA More details... Hanover Farmers' Market Hanover Farmers' Market September 27, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Dartmouth Green, 1 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755, USA See more details • • •	28 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Claremont Farmers' Market Claremont Farmers' Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broad Street Park, Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743, USA See more details Lebanon Farmers' Market Lebanon Farmers' Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Colburn Park, 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA See more details Feast & Field Market Feast & Field Market September 28, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1544 Royalton Turnpike Road Barnard, Vermont, 05031 See more details • • • •	29 Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Draft Animal Power Field Days Draft Animal Power Field Days September 29, 2017 - October 1, 2017 Cornish Fair, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH 03745, USA http://www.draftanimalpower.org/dap-field-days/ See more details Chelsea Farmers' Market Chelsea Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm North Common, N Common, Chelsea, VT 05038, USA See more details Newport Farmers' Market Newport Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the Common, Newport, NH See more details Greater Falls Farmers' Market Greater Falls Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, VT See more details Hartland Farmers' Market Hartland Farmers' Market September 29, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hartland Public Library fields, U.S. 5, Hartland, VT, United States See more details • • • • • •	30 Draft Animal Power Field Days Draft Animal Power Field Days September 29, 2017 - October 1, 2017 Cornish Fair, 294 Town House Rd, Cornish, NH 03745, USA http://www.draftanimalpower.org/dap-field-days/ See more details Valley Quest season open Valley Quest season open Starts: 12:00 am Ends: November 1, 2017 - 11:59 pm Location: Locations throughout the Upper Valley Description: Explore the Upper Valley with Valley Quest, a free, family-friendly program of Vital Communities. Valley Quest offers 170 educational treasure hunts, known as "Quests," throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. Find our Quests in our published books, at our website (VitalCommunities.org/ValleyQuest), and through our free Valley Quest app on the iTunes Store. For more information, email SCottingham@VitalCommunities.org More details... Norwich Farmers' Market Norwich Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Route 5, Norwich, VT, United States See more details Randolph Farmers' Market Randolph Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT 05060, USA See more details Wilmot Farmers' Market Wilmot Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilmot Flat Green, Wilmot, NH See more details Mt Tom Farmers' Market Mt Tom Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Vermont 12, VT-12, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA See more details Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lower Clinton Street, next to Nortrax on the grassy area See more details Windsor Farmers' Market Windsor Farmers' Market September 30, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 51 Main St, Windsor, VT 05089, USA See more details • • • • • • • •

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